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George R. Sims

George Robert Sims (2 September 1847 – 4 September 1922) was an English journalist, poet, dramatist, novelist and bon vivant.

Sims began writing lively humour and satiric pieces for Fun magazine and The Referee, but he was soon concentrating on social reform, particularly the plight of the poor in London's slums. A prolific journalist and writer he also produced a number of novels.

Sims was also a very successful dramatist, writing numerous plays, often in collaboration, several of which had long runs and international success. He also bred bulldogs, was an avid sportsman and lived richly among a large circle of literary and artistic friends. Sims earned a fortune from his productive endeavours but had gambled most of it away by the time of his death.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 2, 1847 (London Borough of Lambeth), Died September 4, 1922 (City of Westminster)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1912

Roles Represented in DAHR: author

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-12602 12-in. 11/8/1912 Christmas Day in the workhouse Robert C. Hilliard Recitation author  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sims, George R.," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103492.

Sims, George R.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103492.

"Sims, George R.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103492

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