Johnny Mercer Box Office dedication collection
Collection
Identifier: M140
Scope and Content of the Collection
This collection consists of memorabilia (one article, one program, and three commemorative pins) from the dedication of the Johnny Mercer Box Office at the McCallum Theatre, March 16, 2001, Palm Desert, CA. Amanda Mercer Neder, daughter of Johnny Mercer, donated the items.
Dates
- 2001
Creator
- Neder, Amanda Mercer (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 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
0.03 Linear Feet (2 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
This collection consists of memorabilia from the dedication of the Johnny Mercer Box Office at the McCallum Theatre, March 16, 2001, Palm Desert, Ca.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Amanda Mercer Neder, January 4, 2002.
Processing Information
Processed by Christopher Ann Paton and Christine de Catanzaro at the file level, February 7, 2002.
Creator
- Neder, Amanda Mercer (Person)
- Title
- Johnny Mercer Box Office Dedication:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the Collection at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- February 7, 2002
- 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