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Mercer family, 1940-1996

 Sub-Series
Identifier: B

Scope and Contents of the Subseries

The folders of sub-series B contain song lyrics, obituaries, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and photocopies from various Mercer family members. Examples of the contents of this sub-series include newspaper clippings on the 1977 Savannah Arts Festival; correspondence from Johnny Mercer to Dorothy Mercer, wife of Johnny's brother, Walter; and a telegraph to Johnny from his Savannah "Gang" dated April 10, 1963 possibly congratulating him on winning the 1962 Oscar for Best Song.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940-1996

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 Linear Feet (in 20 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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