Francis Hopkinson

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Francis Hopkinson

Francis Hopkinson (October 2, 1737 – May 9, 1791) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, jurist, author, and composer. He designed Continental paper money and two early versions of flags, one for the United States and one for the United States Navy. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776 as a delegate from New Jersey. Hopkinson served in various roles in the early United States government including as a member of the Second Continental Congress and as a member of the Navy Board. He became the first federal judge of the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania on September 30, 1789.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1737 (Philadelphia), Died May 9, 1791 (Philadelphia)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1927

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Victor	B-26567	10-in.	6/22/1922	My days have been so wondrous free	Lambert Murphy	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Victor	BVE-26567	10-in.	3/10/1927	My days have been so wondrous free	Lambert Murphy	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	composer

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hopkinson, Francis," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101985.

Hopkinson, Francis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101985.

"Hopkinson, Francis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

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