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AGAC (American Guild of Authors and Composers) award to Johnny Mercer "for his outstanding contributions to the world of music," Ervin Drake, president, April 1, 1976
Item — Box: Artifact 1
Identifier: VI
Scope and Content of the Papers
From the Collection:
The Johnny and Ginger Mercer Papers contain manuscripts, photographs, sheet music, recordings, printed materials, and memorabilia documenting the early careers (1920s through about 1931) of both Johnny and Ginger Mercer; their courtship and marriage (1930 and 1931); and Johnny Mercer's career as a songwriter, performer, and businessman as it continued after their marriage; Johnny Mercer's work as a lyricist. Other topics covered in the Papers include Johnny Mercer's Savannah roots, including...
Dates:
April 1, 1976
Betty Clooney Foundation: "Singer's Salute to the Songwriter, an American legend, Johnny Mercer, 20th century composer whose music will live forever, April 28, 1992"
Item — Box: Artifact 1
Identifier: VI
Scope and Content of the Papers
From the Collection:
The Johnny and Ginger Mercer Papers contain manuscripts, photographs, sheet music, recordings, printed materials, and memorabilia documenting the early careers (1920s through about 1931) of both Johnny and Ginger Mercer; their courtship and marriage (1930 and 1931); and Johnny Mercer's career as a songwriter, performer, and businessman as it continued after their marriage; Johnny Mercer's work as a lyricist. Other topics covered in the Papers include Johnny Mercer's Savannah roots, including...
Dates:
April 28, 1992"
Hollywood Foreign Press Association awards (Golden Globes"): "Whistling Away the Dark," from Darling Lili, for Best Song in a Motion Picture, and "Life is What You Make It," from Kotch, for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture, 1970; 1971
Item — Box: Artifact 1
Identifier: VI
Scope and Content of the Papers
From the Collection:
The Johnny and Ginger Mercer Papers contain manuscripts, photographs, sheet music, recordings, printed materials, and memorabilia documenting the early careers (1920s through about 1931) of both Johnny and Ginger Mercer; their courtship and marriage (1930 and 1931); and Johnny Mercer's career as a songwriter, performer, and businessman as it continued after their marriage; Johnny Mercer's work as a lyricist. Other topics covered in the Papers include Johnny Mercer's Savannah roots, including...
Dates:
1970; 1971
Johnny Mercer Foundation, Inc.
Item — Box: Artifact 1
Identifier: VI
Scope and Content of the Papers
From the Collection:
The Johnny and Ginger Mercer Papers contain manuscripts, photographs, sheet music, recordings, printed materials, and memorabilia documenting the early careers (1920s through about 1931) of both Johnny and Ginger Mercer; their courtship and marriage (1930 and 1931); and Johnny Mercer's career as a songwriter, performer, and businessman as it continued after their marriage; Johnny Mercer's work as a lyricist. Other topics covered in the Papers include Johnny Mercer's Savannah roots, including...
Dates:
1925-circa 1992
Key to the city of Savannah: given to Johnny Mercer by Savannah mayor John P. Rousakis on the occasion of the grand opening night of the Savannah Civic Center
Item — Box: Artifact 1
Identifier: VI
Scope and Content of the Papers
From the Collection:
The Johnny and Ginger Mercer Papers contain manuscripts, photographs, sheet music, recordings, printed materials, and memorabilia documenting the early careers (1920s through about 1931) of both Johnny and Ginger Mercer; their courtship and marriage (1930 and 1931); and Johnny Mercer's career as a songwriter, performer, and businessman as it continued after their marriage; Johnny Mercer's work as a lyricist. Other topics covered in the Papers include Johnny Mercer's Savannah roots, including...
Dates:
1925-circa 1992
Musicians' Wives, Inc., Los Angeles chapter: "Johnny Mercer, honorary member, , 1965"
Item — Box: Artifact 1
Identifier: VI
Scope and Content of the Papers
From the Collection:
The Johnny and Ginger Mercer Papers contain manuscripts, photographs, sheet music, recordings, printed materials, and memorabilia documenting the early careers (1920s through about 1931) of both Johnny and Ginger Mercer; their courtship and marriage (1930 and 1931); and Johnny Mercer's career as a songwriter, performer, and businessman as it continued after their marriage; Johnny Mercer's work as a lyricist. Other topics covered in the Papers include Johnny Mercer's Savannah roots, including...
Dates:
1965"