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Scope and Contents note Typescript contract and debt-forgiveness letter between Bernard D. Hanighen and Commander Publications (signed by Johnny Mercer for Commander Publications) assigning copyright of seven songs co-written with Mercer to Commander Publications. The contract is effective for 28 years beginning June 21, 1956. Payment to Hanighen was $3,500, not "considered an advance against any royalties payable with respect to the aforesaid renewal copyrights." The contract instructs Hanighen to draw a will...