Speeches given by Ruby Mercer, 1974-1977. 1974- 1977, 1999.

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Speeches given by Ruby Mercer, 1974-1977. 1974- 1977, 1999.

Includes complete and some incomplete speeches on Edward Johnson and on "The Tenor of His Time" given by Ruby Mercer to various clubs, opera guilds, and the Guelph Spring Festival. Also includes R. Mercer's obituary and biography in the Globe & Mail, Apr. 5, 1999.

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Ruby Mercer Collection.

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Johnson, Edward, 1878-1959

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Edward Johnson, tenor and administrator, was born in Guelph, ON, 22 Aug. 1878. He sang in Europe (as "Edoardo di Giovanni") from 1912-1919, and in North America from 1919-1935. From 1935-1950 he was general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, New York City. From the description of Edward Johnson papers 1907-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225154169 ...

Mercer, Ruby

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