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Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1909 - 1976

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Charles S. Tigerman papers

 Collection
Identifier: M214
Abstract:

The Charles S. Tigerman Papers contain legal documents and notes related to the copyright of lyricist Johnny Mercer's songs and the estate of his widow, Ginger Mercer, 1975-1995, as well as material related to Mercer festivals, 1994-1996. Charles S. Tigerman is a practicing attorney who has served as the Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Johnny Mercer Foundation.

Dates: 1975-2017

Gene Lees papers

 Collection
Identifier: M060
Abstract: This collection consists of research materials used by Gene Lees when he was writing his Johnny Mercer biography, Portrait of Johnny: The life of John Herndon Mercer. The papers include the correspondence files of both Gene Lees and Johnny Mercer, Mercer family biographical information, page proofs of Portrait of Johnny, as well as an unpublished manuscript entitled Song Lake Summer. Other...
Dates: 1808-2004; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2004

Johnny Mercer contracts collection

 Collection
Identifier: M212
Abstract:

The collection consists of 24 contracts (dated 1933;1939, 1952-1978) signed by American lyricist Johnny Mercer (1909-1976), some with associated correspondence; and one contract signed by his son after his death.

Dates: 1933, 1939, 1952-1978

Steve Allen collection

 Collection
Identifier: M122
Abstract:

Steve Allen (1921-2000) was a well-known author, pianist, comedian, composer, and actor. He was an admirer of Johnny Mercer's lyrics. After Mercer's death, his widow Ginger Mercer and Bill Harbach encouraged Allen to write a song to a title Mercer had created, "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life." This collection consists of a lead sheet and typed lyrics for Allen's "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life."

Dates: 1980

Vern Hansen papers

 Collection
Identifier: M201
Abstract: Vern Hansen (born March 17, 1918) worked as a musician and radio promotion specialist in Iowa, and moved to California in the 1960s. A songwriter and author, he corresponded with lyricist Johnny Mercer and singer Bing Crosby about his work and his efforts to succeed in the entertainment industry. His papers, 1934-1939, 1951-1984, 1990-2009, include correspondence, creative works, legal documents, and printed material. In addition to his correspondence with Mercer, much of the material...
Dates: 1934-1939, 1951-1984, 1990-2009

Filtered By

  • Subject: Popular music -- Writing and publishing X

Additional filters:

Subject
Lyric writing (Popular music) 3
Lyricists 3
correspondence 2
Dreams -- Religious aspects 1
Estate planning 1