Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976

Person

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Dates

Existence: 1909 - 1976

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Emma Kelly collection

Collection

Identifier: M183

Abstract: Emma Kelly was a lifelong resident of Statesboro, Georgia. Having learned to play the piano at the age of six, she continued to perform for civic clubs and special events across the state for the rest of her life. The locally famous "Miss Emma" achieved world-renown when author John Berendt devoted an entire chapter to her in his novel, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The Emma Kelly collection includes documentary materials and artifacts...

Dates: circa 1900-2001; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1999

Found in: Special Collections

Hugh Mercer, Jr. collection

Collection

Identifier: M145

Abstract:

This collection consists of one folder of correspondence and greeting cards from the files of Hugh Mercer, Jr., son of Johnny Mercer’s half-brother.

Dates: circa 1937-1973

Found in: Special Collections

Johnny and Ginger Mercer papers

Collection

Identifier: M002

Abstract:

The Johnny and Ginger Mercer Papers contain manuscripts, photographs, sheet music, recordings, printed materials, and memorabilia documenting the early careers (1920s through about 1931) of both Johnny and Ginger Mercer; their courtship and marriage (1930 and 1931); and Johnny Mercer's career as a songwriter, performer, and businessman as it continued after their marriage; Johnny Mercer's work as a lyricist.

Dates: 1925-circa 1992

Found in: Special Collections

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Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976

Dates

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Emma Kelly collection

Hugh Mercer, Jr. collection

Johnny and Ginger Mercer papers

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