John Smith Fonds
This archive contains materials relating to John Smith, M.P. for Lincoln County. Several items of correspondence are signed by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.
Smith first entered politics in 1940, serving as an alderman for the next 11 years. In 1954, he was elected mayor of the city of St. Catharines. He was twice returned to office by acclamation, serving until 1957 when he successfully ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate representing Lincoln County in the federal election.
