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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 190 Collections and/or Records:

Merian C. Cooper photographs, approximately 1934-1977

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains photographs of Cooper and his family, taken between 1924 and 1967. Many of the views were taken while on vacation in the United States and Europe or while attending various functions. Includes portraits, snapshots, and stereoscopic transparencies. Photographs are undated or dates approximately 1934 to 1977.

Dates: approximately 1934-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper personal papers / Cooper family records

Merian C. Cooper photographs of correspondents, 1940-1972

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of those who corresponded with Cooper. Images date from between 1940 and 1972.

Dates: 1940-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merian C. Cooper papers

Merian C. Cooper plaques, 1928-1961

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 17 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains plaques awarded to Cooper. Includes honors from the film community and the military. Undated.

Dates: 1928-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper plaques, awards, and other material

Merian C. Cooper plaques, awards, and other material, 1918-1961

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains three-dimensional objects collected by Cooper, including plaques, awards, insignia, and decorations given to Cooper by the motion picture industry and by the United States military.

Dates: 1918-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merian C. Cooper papers

Morris A. Shirts military diaries, 1943-1945

 Sub-Series — Carton 53: Series 2; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233645628], Folder: 18-19
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains two diaries chronicling Morris A. Shirts' time serving in WWII, including basic training and time serving in the Pacific arena. The diaries are typed with photographs adhered inside. Materials dated 1943-1945.

Dates: 1943-1945
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Morris A. Shirts papers / Morris A. Shirts personal papers

Bennett F. Nielsen collection on Nielsen family military history

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8516
Content Description

Contains stories of various members of the Nielsen family who served in the military in World War II and the Korean War. Material is dated 2006.

Dates: 2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Obituary, funeral, and memorial service papers for Merian C. Cooper, 1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, obituaries, funeral service programs, eulogies, tributes, recordings, and photographs related to Cooper's death and burial. Materials date from 1973.

Dates: 1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper personal papers
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