Ervin Drake collection
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
Collection is open for research use.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.
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
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu