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Sansom, William, 1912-1976

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1912 - 1976

Biography

William Sansom (1912-1972) was English author of short stories, novels, and travel books.

William Sansom was born January 17, 1912, in London, England. He was born Norman Trevor Sansom but was called William throughout his life. A writer known for his sketches of London life, he first received recognition for his magazine articles relating his experience as a fireman in London during WWII. Sansom's first novel, "The Body," was published in 1949. In 1951, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. In 1954, Sansom married actress Ruth Grund. Sansom died in London on April 20, 1976.

Citation:
Jim Braidy, 1943.

Oxford DNB WWW site, Jan. 8, 2013(Sansom, William; b. Jan. 18, 1912, Dulwich, London; d. St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, Apr. 21, 1976; writer)

Times (London, England), Apr. 21, 1976:p. 18 (William Sansom; b. Jan. 18, 1912; registered as Norman Trevor but adopted the name William at a later date; d. yesterday [Apr. 20, 1976), aged 64; novelist and short-story writer, at his best when drawing on London life and scenes)

FamilySearch, accessed February 12, 2024 (Known for sketches of London life; First received critical recognition for magazine articles based on his experience as a fireman in London during WWII. First novel, "The Body," was published in 1949) https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS2V-D9VN-2?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQ59L-5HY7&action=view

Wikipedia, accessed February 12, 2024, (1951 was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature; 1954, married actress Ruth Grundy; born Norman Trevor Sansom) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Sansom

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Sansom papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1977
Scope and Contents

Fifteen typewritten short stories with handwritten corrections, a script for a television play, essays, photographs, and articles. The materials document some of Sansom's writing career.

Dates: 1969-1972

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