Ye womens singing book for ye use of ye daughters and dames of ye patriotic historic. King george vi and the queen mother signed christmas card christmas card. He also contributed to the encyclopaedia americana. The song, titled america, was first published by lowell mason in the choir in 1832. Smith collection contains material related to the author of the poem. The bidding information shown may not reflect the most recent bids. On a 4 78 x 7 sheet, mounted onto a slightly larger piece of cardboard.
Samuel pepys memoirs 1st edition rare book memoirs of samuel pepys comprising the diary from 16591669 of pepys, secretary to the admiralty during the reign of charles ii. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Substantial 1900 samuel walton smith sterling silver sugar caster london. Your bid is a contract placing a bid online means you agree to abide by the terms and conditions. Samuel francis smith autograph quotation signed 1879. Samuel francis smith was an american clergyman and writer, best known as the author of the song, america. Smith was a baptist minister, journalist and author, who is best known for having written the lyrics to my country, tis of thee, which he entitled america. He attended the andover theological seminary in 1832 and was ordained to the ministry of the baptist church at waterville, maine, in 1834. He wrote the song, which many consider the unofficial national anthem of the united states, in 1831, and it was first performed in public on july 4 of that year at a childrens independence day celebration in boston. Autograph manuscript signed, the complete four stanzas of america by smith, samuel francis 18081895 covid19 update april, 2020.
Samuel francis smith bio, facts, family famous birthdays. They were popular among university students from the 15th century until the mid. Shop for samuel francis smith related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Smith smith handwrote, dated and signed this letter to an. Although we know that reverend samuel francis smith wrote the words to my country tis of thee also known as america, the origin of the songs melody remains a mystery. Spalding sonnet an ivory paper cutter, circa 18601916. Le baron, together with a two page autograph transcription of the lyrics to his hymn america, sent with the letter, and a portrait photograph of smith. Buy samuel francis smith autograph poem signed 07171890. He is best known for having written the lyrics to my country, tis of thee, which he entitled america. The son of henry carey, a british singercomposer, claimed his father was.
The house where samuel smith lived, was affectionately known as america house and would become a treasured dormitory at the important phillips academy. A bit older than another patriotic baptist minister, francis bellamy, who expressed his nationalism by composing the pledge of allegiance in 1892. My country, tis of thee author samuel francis smith offers. For additional information view our complete terms and conditions. A sketch of samuel francis smith from a life sketch in the express. See more ideas about autograph books, vintage and books. Samuel francis smith october 21, 1808 november 16, 1895 was an american baptist minister, journalist, and author. I was able to track down the family and returned the autograph book to them. Autograph letters signed archives page 3 of 11 raptis. Samuel francis smith poem my country tis of thee and portrait, circa 18281891. Save your favorite songs, access sheet music and more.
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Samuel francis smith poem sabbath evening, 1891 august 27. Books by samuel francis smith author of my country tis. Trivia 1 inducted into the songwriters hall of fame in 1970. Samuel francis smith has 24 books on goodreads with 103 ratings. Samuel francis smith october 21, 1808 november 16, 1895 was an american baptist.
He is best remembered for was writing the lyrics to the patriotic song america, now referred to as my country tis of thee, which is one of the most published scores ever. Smith, 1 p, 8vo, englewood, ga, october 22, 1890, to a mr. Samuel francis smith first three lines of smiths 1832 hymn america, handwritten, signed and dated by him in 1895, the year that he died autograph poem signed. Samuel francis smith 18081895 was a baptist minister and an author, but he is best known today for penning the lyrics to my country, tis of thee also known as america, which was the title smith originally gave the piece. Original manuscript transcription of the patriotic hymn america, written in the poets own hand, signed and dated jan. Contains signed inscriptions by 19 fellow new market cadets. Smith, samuel francis, 18081895 the online books page.
Traditionally they were exchanged among friends, colleagues, and classmates to fill with poems, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos. Autograph manuscript signed, the complete four stanzas of. Buyers premium the bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25. Samuel francis smith samuel francis smith biography. And the history of its verses is even more complex. Among his many other hymns is the morning light is breaking. Autograph manuscript signed, the complete four stanzas of america. Samuel francis smith was born in boston, massachusetts on october 21, 1808. Sell memoirs of samuel pepys 1st edition book at nate d. An autograph book is a book for collecting the autographs of others. Samuel francis smith 1808 1895 was an american baptist minister, author, and journalist, best known for composing the lyrics to my country tis of thee, which he titled, america.
Also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. The collection is arranged chronologically, with the book placed at the end. He entered the baptist ministry in 1832, and became the same year editor of the baptist missionary magazine. Class of 1829, and several portraits, including one bearing smiths autograph. Samuel francis smith 18081895 find a grave memorial. Smith, samuel francis 18081895 autograph manuscript signed, the complete four stanzas of america.
Samuel francis smith 18081895, american journalist and author. He attended harvard university in 1825 to 1829 and andover theological seminary in 1830. Carol tornquist, samuel francis smith this is a subscriber feature. After graduating from harvard college in 1829, he attended andover theological school, where he composed the lyrics for my country, tis of thee america, set to the music for god save the queen. My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty of thee i sing. Autograph transcription of the first four stanzas of the american. Samuel francis smith complete america autograph manuscript. Samuel francis smith autograph poem signed 11886 ebay. Smith, samuel francis, 18081895 social networks and. Samuel francis smith signed hand written lyrics antiquities.
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Smith collection 18841895 um library digital collections. He attended the boston latin school from 18201825 and graduated from harvard in 1829. Smith gave lowell mason the lyrics he had written and the song was first performed in public on july 4, 1831, at a childrens independence day celebration at park street church in boston. Samuel francis smith, 180895, american baptist clergyman and poet, b. Samuel francis smith autographed signed photograph item 285919. Samuel francis smith 18081895, composer of america my country, tis of thee, handwritten lyrics of the 1st and 4th verses, written out in smiths hand, and signed by smith, april 20, 1891. Samuel francis smith autograph poem signed 10151885 sports memorabilia. Harriet beecher stowe autographed card, 1887 july 30. My country, tis of thee author samuel francis smith offers autograph, photograph.
From 1834 to 1842 he was pastor at waterville, maine, and professor of modern languages in waterville. He is remembered as the author of the national hymn america, written while he was a student at andover theological seminary. Autograph transcription signed of my country tis of thee. Samuel francis smith autograph letter signed 07171890 at. Here is a scarce hand written and signed set of lyrics by samuel francis smith. Francis smith has 37 books on goodreads with 1187 ratings. Samuel francis smith autograph lyrics signed 02061894 at. America samuel francis smith complete america autograph manuscript signed, s.
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