Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1895.

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Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1895.

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Copy of the words to the song "America" ("My Country, 'Tis of Thee), four verses, in the hand of its author, Samuel Francis Smith. The copy is dated 11 January 1895 by Smith, who notes that it was composed in 1832. The copy has been mounted on a board for display.

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University of Pennsylvania Library

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania was established in 1824 by seven young Philadelphians who were inspired by the patriotic celebrations and renewed civic pride brought on by the Marquis d Lafayette's visit to the United States. The aim of their fledgling organization was to collect and preserve evidence related to history of the commonwealth, to encourage scholarly research, and to stimulate public interest in American history. This mission remains central to the wo...

Molstad, Melvin C.

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Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895

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America (My country 'tis of thee) was premiered on 4 July 1831, at a children's celebration in the Park Street Church of Boston. It was written approximately 6 months earlier. From the description of My country 'tis of thee : manuscript, [1831] (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612783134 Writer of the words to song America also called My Country Tis of Thee. From the description of One stanza of America. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat re...