Johnny Mercer Oral History Project
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Not requestable
Scope and Contents of the Project
The Johnny Mercer Oral History Project includes interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues of Johnny and Ginger Mercer.
Dates
- Creation: 1995-2002
Creator
- Paton, Christopher Ann, 1956- (Interviewer, Person)
- Conover, Willis (Interviewer, Person)
Restrictions on Access
All interviews are available online or in the Reading Room.
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.
Biography of Johnny Mercer
John Herndon Mercer (1909-1976), a native of Savannah, Georgia, began writing songs at the age of fifteen and eventually became one of the foremost figures of 20th century American popular music. His catalog includes many numbers that have become American classics, and his activities as lyricist, composer, performer and businessman span a period of nearly five decades.
Extent
23 item(s) (23 interviews)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Johnny Mercer Oral History Project includes interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues of Johnny and Ginger Mercer. John Herndon Mercer (1909-1976), a native of Savannah, Georgia, began writing songs at the age of fifteen and eventually became one of the foremost figures of 20th century American popular music. His catalog includes many numbers that have become American classics, and his activities as lyricist, composer, performer and businessman span a period of nearly five decades.
Acquisition Information
Donated by interviewees and Chris Paton, 1995-2002.
Digital Access
The oral histories from this project are accessable in Georgia State University Digital Collections.
Processing Information
Original Audio cassettes were transcribed and digitized by Special Collections Staff.
Subject
- Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 (Person)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Johnny Mercer:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the Oral History Project at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Hal Hansen
- Date
- October 2019
- 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)
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