Will of Elizabeth M. Mercer, August 1986-September 1990
Scope and Contents of the Papers
The Charles S. Tigerman Papers contain legal documents and notes, 1975-1995, chronologically arranged and organized in two series. Series I, Johnny Mercer Estate, focuses on several transactions on behalf of the Estate of John H. Mercer. The legal transactions focus on the copyright and sale of many of Johnny Mercer's songs, 1976-1980. The papers included are an appraisal of the catalogue, correspondence, legal documents, and notes regarding the sale of copyright, appraisal of the catalogue, and pleadings regarding copyright. Several folders are dedicated to newspaper clippings, biographies, promotional flyers, newsletters, correspondence, and a few other promotional publications regarding press coverage of Johnny Mercer's festivals and other events, 1994-1996. Additionally, long excerpts of Mercer's autobiography are included. Series II, Ginger Mercer Estate, includes documents related to the estate of Mercer's widow, Elizabeth Meltzer Mercer, 1977-1994.
Dates
- Creation: August 1986-September 1990
Creator
- From the Collection: Tigerman, Charles S. (Creator, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Extent
1 folder(s)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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