George D. Hocutt Collection of 78 rpm, 10-inch sound discs, 1920-1950

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George D. Hocutt Collection of 78 rpm, 10-inch sound discs, 1920-1950

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This collection consists of 78 rpm, 10-inch sound discs

999 boxes (499.5 linear ft.)

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6665554

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Avery, Ray

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The recordings were created by songwriter Johnny Mercer (1909-1976) and his colleagues and fans during Mercer's career as a songwriter, performer and businessman. Mercer was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He moved to New York City and later to Hollywood to pursue a career as an actor and songwriter; during his years in Hollywood (1935-1976) Mercer became one of America's foremost songwriters. Mercer was also a popular vocalist and recording artist, and a co-founder of Capitol Records. ...

Hocutt, George D.

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Biography The collection was purchased from Ray Avery, the proprietor of Rare Records in Glendale, Calif., by George D. Hocutt. From the guide to the George D. Hocutt Collection of 78 rpm, 10-inch sound discs, 1920-1950, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections) ...