Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1909 - 1976
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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
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 The Johnny Mercer papers consist of biographical materials (including an unpublished autobiography), correspondence, drafts...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
Filtered By
- Subject: Popular music -- Awards X
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- Lyric writing (Popular music) 1
- Palm Desert (Calif.) 1
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