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[Voluntary Statement by Julia Ann Mercer #2]
No full textVoluntary statement by Julia Ann Mercer regarding men in a Ford truck with what appeared to be a gun case, prior to the assassination. Mercer states that she saw a truck on the side of the entrance road to the overpass. There was a man pulling out a gun case from the back of the truck who proceeded to walk away
[Voluntary Statement by Julia Ann Mercer #1]
No full textVoluntary statement by Julia Ann Mercer regarding men in a Ford truck with what appeared to be a gun case, prior to the assassination. Mercer states that she saw a truck on the side of the entrance road to the overpass. There was a man pulling out a gun case from the back of the truck who proceeded to walk away
Mercer University v. Washington and Jefferson, November 2, 1934, Program
No full textProgram for the Mercer University vs. Washington & Jefferson game on November 2, 1934
Mercer Literary Society records
No full textThe Mercer Literary Society, one of the Maryland Agricultural College's earliest student organizations, was founded in 1861 by Dr. William N. Mercer of Louisiana. Open to any individual in good standing with the college, students joined the society to pursue intellectual pursuits that were not addressed in the rigid course work of the nineteenth century. At the Mercer Literary Society meetings, members developed oratory skills and listed to speakers debate the major issues of the day. The society also maintained a library known to be superior to that of the Maryland Agricultural College itself. The original society was reconfigured several times during its existence, ultimately becoming the New Mercer Literary Society in 1896. The records of the Mercer Literary Society consist of minutes, membership lists, and a constitution for the New Mercer Literary Society. The bound volumes also include copies of the Journal of the New Mercer Literary Society
Mercer, Palma. Interview with Palma Mercer about Portugal Cove.
No full textInterview with Palma Mercer by Jordan Zalis and Monique McGrath, conducted as part of a Collective Memories Mug Up project conducted by Memorial University students enrolled in FOLK 6740: Public Folklore, Winter 2017.00:00 Palma Mercer (née Harding) from Harding’s Hill, Portugal Cove, NL hands me an old book to read (Events of Newfoundland) about the early history of Portugal Cove - the consecration of the Church of England - an octopus or giant squid attack; 1:33 - Palma explains how Portugal Cove Road was the first road in Newfoundland outside of St. John’s, paid for by lottery; 4:45 - Mercer describes taking a horse and buggy to St. John’s when she was young and how the city was much smaller; 5:40 – Mercer gives biographical information; 6:03 – Palma shares photos of the Queen Mother’s visit to St. John’s and ‘The Cove’ in 1939; 7:48 – Mercer shares photos of the ‘old’ war memorial; 7:55 – Mercer shares a photo of her father and a large tuna he caught; 8:21 – Mercer shows a photo of St. Lawrence Church and a family funeral; 9:00 – Mercer goes back to the picture of the Queen Mother and George VI and talks about the event and the book she brought; 10:04 – Mercer explains Portugal Cove Road and Windsor Lake Road/Twenty-Mile Pond; 10:34 – Mercer’s tells us about the ghost that haunts the road; 11:45 – Mercer now reads the Octopus story; 12:41 – Mercer tells us that she has a copy from the original service at the Church of England; 13:32 – Mercer talks about her father and his life – he was a very interesting man; 14:55 – Mercer talks about growing up in Portugal Cove and her father; 16:11 – Mercer recounts the story where she broke her leg and developed her fear of heights – jumping off a roof in winter; 18:03 – Mercer speaks about her father’s cars and that they were some of the first in The Cove with television; 19:15 – Mercer talks about growing up with two younger brothers and summer time play; 20:08 - Mercer goes into details about the games they played on Harding’s Hill (named for her family); 20:52 – Mercer tells us about the time she stole a fish; 21:51 – Mercer recounts more mischief – stealing old beer bottles; 23:00 – Mercer talks about Harding Hill, its history, and some of the family history; 24:33 – Mercer reflects on winter games and lots of snow – a power outage for two weeks – travel troubles; 27:55 – Mercer tells us about getting to school in winter – two miles away – and then the denominational difference in the schools; 28:10 – Denominational names are discussed – and Mercer’s husband explains the story of how he had to show his birth certificate to date Palma – churches are discussed; 33:30 – Mercer talks about her participation in church and with the women’s clubs; 35:32 – Mercer reflects on how the denominational split is much less today and their faith; 36:54 – Asked about ‘the plane crash’, Mercer says she doesn’t know much about it; 38:38 – Mercer asks us about the project and why we are doing it and we all reflect on the importance of collecting stories; 41:04 – Mercer’s husband reflects on their recent trip to Scotland; 41:35 – Mercer talks about her great-grandmother; 43:11 – Mercer talks about different foods and recipes – bread pudding – peas and pudding – salt meat – jigs dinner – hard bread; 50:15 – We discuss the availability of different foods and how it has changed – growing your own food – having your own animals; 51:55 – Mercer’s husband reflects on Sunday dinner; 52:36 – Mercer talks about her mother’s stories about Newfoundland the war – air raids – cable-lines; 54:18 – Mercer explains how she has photos of many unknown (to her) soldiers; 55:24 – Mercer discusses how she wants to find out more about the book she brought; 56:00 – Mercer recounts the story of her father being given horse-blood to treat tetanus – and how he had a wild side caused by the horse-blood – even super strength – she then talks about his recent passing – and how he fought to live; 1:01:42 – Mercer shows an article that talks about the first Harding (Edward) in Newfoundland that her brother found doing a family history – she has me read it out loud; 1:07:35 – Mercer introduces herself for the tape and gives some biographical information
Mercer, Georgina
No full textA pillow top created circa 1974-1985 by Georgina Mercer and her father. Her father constructed a pillow top frame and he showed her how to make a pillow top. The large orange and brown pillow top was given to Mercer's grandmother. This pillow top is now owned by Mercer. Close up view of pom poms and backing of pillow top
The Senior and Junior Course at Mercer University, Penfield, Georgia
No full textA typed excerpt from the 1839 "Christian Index" about the Senior and Junior courses at Mercer University
Drover, Edwin and Harris Mercer. Edwin Drover and Harris Mercer, Upper Island Cove
No full textThis interview is part of a series of oral histories collected by The Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation. This interview is with Edwin Drover and Harris Mercer of Upper Island Cove, NL. The interviewer is Robin Baker. The camera was operated by Linda Cooper. The video was edited by Mike Ryan and Darrell Barrett.[00:37] Edwin Drover and Harris Mercer have been friends for over 72 years. They begin the interview by talking about their childhood and growing up in Upper Island Cove. [2:35] Mr. Drover and Mr. Mercer talk about the changes they have seen in their community over the years. They discuss where they got their food and clothing. [5:05]The men talk about storing food in a root cellar. [5:50] Mr. Drover and Mr. Mercer describe the meals they would have eaten on certain days of the week. [7:52] The two men talk about the kinds of music they listened to growing up, which was mostly accordion music. [9:00] Drover talks about how he and Mr. Mercer were part of a program where they taught high school students how to square dance. [10:03] The men talk about the instruments they play. [10:29-11:46] Drover and Mercer play a song on harmonicas. [13:50-14:14] Mr. Mercer does a step dance while Mr. Drover plays the harmonica. [14:15-15:34] Mr. Drover does a step dance. [14:36] Mr. Mercer talks about fairy stories and stories of the supernatural from the area. [17:52] Mr. Mercer and Mr. Drover recall going to school when they were children. [21:25] Walking to Carbonear to buy a salt and pepper hat. Mr. Mercer explains that the hat would have had a piece of cardboard tucked inside to keep the hat tipped to the side. [24:38] Mr. Mercer and Mr. Drover sing a song together called “When the Wedding Bells are ringing.
Rear Admiral Thomas A. Mercer
No full textRear Admiral Mercer was assigned as Superintendent, Naval Postgraduate School in January, 1993
Mercer, Georgina. Interview with Georgina Mercer about her pillow tops, Bishop's Cove.
No full textInterview with Georgina Mercer about her pillow tops. She has one small pillow top her father made for her in 1949, while stationed at the Buchans Mine. This pillow top is approximately 65 years old. Circa 1974-1985 Mercer and her father constructed a pillow top frame and he showed her how to make a pillow top. They made one large orange and brown pillow top, which was given to Mercer's grandmother. This pillow top is now owned by Mercer
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