"The Echo of a Dream," (by Johnny Mercer and Serge Walter) contract, 17 July 1959
Scope and Contents note
Typescript contract attached to blank standard printed contract form: Contract on stationary of Mansion Music Corporation, dated July 17, 1959, between the Corporation and Johnny Mercer and Serge Walter for rights to "The Echo of a Dream." Contract letter refers to "terms and conditions of which shall be identical with the paragraphs of the "1947 Revised Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract," a copy of which is herewith annexed [. . .]" The next paragraph gives the fee structure. The contract is signed by Herbert E. Marks, for Mansion Music Corporation; John Mercer, and Serge Walter. The blank "1947 Revised Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract" is attached.
Dates
- Creation: 17 July 1959
Creator
- From the Collection: Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Extent
1 folder(s) (1 leaf (contract), 4 pages (on 2 leaves) blank form)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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