Mercer, Johnny
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Scope and Content of the Series
Series I contains information about Johnny Mercer's life and songwriting career, genealogical information about the Mercer family, and memorabilia relating to the activities, memberships and travel of Johnny and Ginger Mercer.
Of particular interest are the stories written by Mercer, his cousin Walter and some of their friends as children. According to Mercer's unpublished autobiography, these stories were collected from the children by a friend of Mercer's Aunt Katherine, who planned to publish a book of stories written by children.
The materials are filed alphabetically by subject.
Dates
- Creation: 1884-1982
Creator
- From the Collection: Mercer, Ginger (Elizabeth Meltzer), 1909-1994 (Person)
- From the Collection: Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet (in 11 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
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