Geoffrey Parker collection
Collection
Identifier: M007
Scope and Content of the Collection
This collection consists of newsclippings, press releases, programs, an interview transcript and other material relating to Johnny Mercer, which Geoffrey Parker gathered from various sources, including the archives of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. The first folder contains newspaper clippings and budget proposals for a Johnny Mercer Theatre/Restaurant in Savannah; the second consists of a press release, programs, and newspaper clippings concerning Johnny Mercer's appearance in the Lyrics and Lyricists series in 1971 at the 92nd Street Y in New York City; the third includes magazine articles from Cosmopolitan, The Santa Fe Magazine, and other newspapers and magazines; and the fourth contains an undated transcript of an interview of Johnny Mercer by Walter Wager. In addition, this collection contains both audio and video recordings of a GSU Johnny Mercer Tribute concert.
Dates
- 1946-1977
Creator
- Parker, Geoffrey (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted access.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the Worldwide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original.
Biographical Note on Geoffrey Parker
Geoffrey Parker is a former Assistant Professor in the Commercial Music and Recording Department at Georgia State University.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (in 4 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
This collection consists of newsclippings, press releases, programs, an interview transcript and other material relating to Johnny Mercer, 1946-1977, which Georgia State University professor Geoffrey Parker gathered from various sources including recordings of a GSU tribute to Johnny Mercer.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Geoffrey Parker, October 8, 1982.
Processing Information
Processed by Christopher Ann Paton and Christine de Catanzaro at the item level, January 1984.
Creator
- Parker, Geoffrey (Person)
- Title
- Geoffrey Parker:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to His Johnny Mercer Collection at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- January 1984
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- July 2000: Finding aid revised.
- June 2008: EAD finding aid created by William Hardesty.
- April 2020: EAD revised and AV materials added by Hal Hansen.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu