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"The Echo of a Dream," (by Johnny Mercer and Serge Walter) contract, 13 May 1955

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents note

Standard printed contract and transmittal letter: The contract is dated May 13, 1955, between World Music, Inc. and Serge Walter and Johnny Mercer, assigning rights to "The Echo of a Dream." The printed form used is the "1947 Revised Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract." The contract assigns copyright of the song to World Music for 28 years. Payment for the song is spelled out in detail. The contract is for publication rights. Signatures on last page are of a representative of World Music [indecipherable], 607 Fifth Ave. N.Y. 17, N.Y.; Serge Walter, 252 E. 60th St., N.Y. 22, N.Y.; Johnny Mercer, 8218 DeLongpre Avenue, Hollywood 46, Calif.; and is countersigned for the Songwriters' Protective Association by Margaret Thiele, June 7, 1955. Transmittal letter dated June 15, 1955, is signed by Miriam Stern, Executive Director, Songwriters' Protective Association, and addressed to "Mr. John H. Mercer, c/o Vernon D. Wood, 2018 N. Vine St., Hollywood, California."

Dates

  • Creation: 13 May 1955

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Extent

1 folder(s) (1 leaf (letter), 4 pages (on 2 leaves) contract. Removed from Circa Savannah frame)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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