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Jemima Luke

Jemima Luke (1813–1906) was an English writer of hymns, religious studies and biographies during the Victorian era. She is best known for her children's hymn "I think when I read that sweet story of old".

Birth and Death Data: Born August 19, 1813 (Islington), Died February 2, 1906 (Newport)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1916 - 1927

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-17867 10-in. 6/15/1916 That sweet story of old Elsie Baker Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor BVE-38066 10-in. 6/1/1927 I think when I read that sweet story Louise Homer Contralto vocal solo, with pipe organ lyricist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Luke, Jemima," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111836.

Luke, Jemima. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111836.

"Luke, Jemima." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111836

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