Ervin Drake collection
Collection
Identifier: M142
Scope and Content of the Collection
This collection consists of one cassette tape of a song titled "No Restricted Signs in Heaven" sung by the Golden Gate Quartet.
Dates
- 1946
Creator
- Drake, Ervin (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.
Historical Note
Ervin Drake composed the music and lyrics for "No Restricted Signs in Heaven" in the early 1940s. According to Mr. Drake, the song, which was recorded in 1946 and submitted to Capitol Records, was rejected by one of Johnny Mercer's business partners because its civil rights theme might harm Capitol's business.
Extent
0.02 Linear Feet (in 1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
One cassette tape of a song by Ervin Drake.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Ervin Drake, February 28, 1997.
Processing Information
Processed by Christopher Ann Paton and Christine de Catanzaro at the item level, March 1997.
Creator
- Drake, Ervin (Person)
- Title
- Ervin Drake:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to His Collection at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- March 1997
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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