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Sansom, William, 1912-1976

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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 autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230312859]
Identifier: MSS SC 1532
Scope and Contents

Holograph of an unpublished short story, "The Countess," on 13 loose foolscap pages. The work includes revisions and deletions and was the last the author completed. Autobiographical material is contained in a quarto notebook. In is handwritten and includes revisions, deletions and marginal notes.

Dates: 1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Sansom autobiography

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