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Georgia State University Mercer Stamp Celebration collection
Collection
Identifier: M124
Abstract:
This collection consists of fourteen color photo images (28 prints, 2 of each image) of the lobby at the Rialto Theater prior to the Mercer postal stamp celebration in September 1996.
Dates:
1996
Found in:
Special Collections
Jim Elledge papers
Collection
Identifier: Q145
Abstract:
Jim Elledge is the author of Henry Darger, Throwaway Boy: The Tragic Life of An Outsider Artist, published in 2013, a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for gay memoir/biography and for the Publishing Triangle nonfiction award. A published poet, Elledge retired as professor of English from Kennesaw State University in Georgia. His papers 1827-2015 [bulk 1971-2006], include correspondence, writings and his and others poetry illustrating the writing and...
Dates:
1827-2015; Majority of material found within 1971 - 2006
Found in:
Special Collections
Johnny Mercer Box Office dedication collection
Collection
Identifier: M140
Abstract:
This collection consists of memorabilia from the dedication of the Johnny Mercer Box Office at the McCallum Theatre, March 16, 2001, Palm Desert, Ca.
Dates:
2001
Found in:
Special Collections
Johnny Mercer papers
Collection
Identifier: M001
Abstract:
John Herndon Mercer (1909-1976), a native of Savannah, Georgia, began writing songs at the age of fifteen and eventually became one of the foremost figures of 20th century American popular music. His catalog includes many numbers that have become American classics, and his activities as lyricist, composer, performer and businessman span a period of nearly five decades. The Johnny Mercer papers consist of biographical materials (including an unpublished autobiography), correspondence, drafts...
Dates:
1885-1981
Found in:
Special Collections
National Planning Association collection
Collection
Identifier: L1988-05
Abstract:
The National Planning Association (NPA) was established in 1934 to engage in research in policy formation for the United States private sector. The collection contains a photograph, press release, and correspondence related to the presentation of the NPA's Gold Medal Award to former Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) General President Murray Finley.
Dates:
February 1988
Found in:
Special Collections