Merian C. Cooper papers 1921-1977

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Merian C. Cooper papers 1921-1977

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The Merian C. Cooper papers cover virtually every aspect of Cooper's life and his varied careers. The papers provide valuable information on documentary and feature motion picture production in the United States from the mid-1920s through the early 1950s, as well as information on world exploration, the United States Air Force (particularly during World War II), and early television. Several Cooper projects that never came to fruition are also documented, especially his unproduced film biography of Lieutenant General Claire C. Chennault of Flying Tiger fame. These projects, commended in the 1950s, represent Cooper's efforts to stay active in the entertainment business. The papers, for the most part, are housed in standard archival document cases. The designations mean oversized boxes for maps, broadsides, large photographs, and certain publications.

9 items; 7 cartons, (7 linear ft.); 20 oversize boxes, (25.5 linear ft.); 2 half boxes, (0.5 linear ft.); 75 film reels, (56 linear ft.); 43 boxes, (21 linear ft.)

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