Francis Scott Key

Mss 814513

Collection

Identifier: Mss 814513

Description

The original manuscript of the Star-Spangled Banner written on board a vessel in Baltimore harbor during the bombardment of Fr. McHenry, Spet 12-14, 1814. Original manuscript in posession of the Maryland Historical Society.

Dates

1814-09-12

Creator

Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843 (Author, Person)

Language of Materials

In English.

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Conditions Governing Use

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