Mercer Family collection

Authors

• Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Files

Scope and Content

This collection consists of materials related to the family of American lyricist and songwriter, Johnny Mercer. Materials span 1906 to 2010 and include letters, photographs, published material, newspaper clippings, memorabilia and unpublished manuscripts. The collection focuses on the Mercer family, especially Lilian C. Mercer and Nancy Mercer Gerard, as well as the life and career of Johnny Mercer.

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Start Date

1906

End Date

2010

Keywords

Mercer Centennial Collection, Johnny and Ginger Mercer Papers, Johnny Mercer Papers, Savannah GA, Popular music, Popular music -- Awards

Disciplines

History

Extent

10 Boxes (4.66 linear feet), 1 Oversized Folder

Acquisitions Information

Nancy and Stephen Gerard began arrangements for the donation of the Mercer Family Collection to Armstrong Atlantic State University’s Special Collections in 2006, part of preparations for Savannah centenary celebration of Johnny Mercer’s birth in 2009. By 2009 the Collection described here was in place.

Copyright

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Recommended Citation

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections, "Mercer Family collection" (2009). Finding Aids. 232.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/finding-aids/232