Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Samuel Francis Smith (1808-1895), is best known for this work, "My Country, 'tis of thee," also known as the national hymn.
Smith was born in Boston and graduated from Harvard. He became an ordained minister in 1834 at a Baptist Church in Waterville, where he served from 1834-1842. He also was professor of modern languages at Waterville College (now Colby).
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About This Item
- Title: Samuel Francis Smith, national hymn, 1832
- Creator: Samuel Francis Smith
- Creation Date: 1832
- Subject Date: 1832
- Location: Waterville, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 420, Box 6/4, MS00-20.0243
- Collection: John S. H. Fogg autograph collection
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895--Autographs
- Clergy--Maine
- Colby College (Me.)--People
- God Save the King
- National songs
- United States of America--Songs and music
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