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Performing Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 1042 Collections and/or Records:

Merian C. Cooper personal papers, 1922-1980

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, photographs, sound recordings, and publications from 1922 to 1980 about Merian C. Cooper's family and that of his wife, Dorothy Jordan. There are also biographical sketches and articles about Cooper and about his funeral. Various personal records such as passports, club memberships, and obituaries are also found here.

Dates: 1922-1980

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

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

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

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

Kieth Merrill papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1950
Scope and Contents

Kieth Merrill papers collection contains diaries, personal and business papers, photographs, and motion pictures from Kieth Merrill. The personal papers include journal manuscripts and correspondence. Business papers include production materials from The Great American Cowboy, Take Down, Harry's War, and Legacy.

Dates: 1953-1987

Leola G. Merrill papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3748
Scope and Contents

Consists primarily of personal papers documenting Merrill's authorship of numerous Mormon-themed dramas and programs, but also contains the personal papers and/or memorabilia of her husband, David M. Merrill, her parents, Luman Peter and Veda Jane Walker Green, and David's father, Amos N. Merrill. Materials dated 1911-2002.

Dates: 1911-2002

Michaelbrent Collings personal papers, 2015

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197239125872], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 9362 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains include a photograph of the Collings family.

Dates: 2015

Michaelbrent Collings promotional papers, approximately 1995-2019

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197239125872], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 9362 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains promotional materials, includingand include advertisements for Collings's books, speeches and writing course.

Dates: approximately 1995-2019

Michaelbrent Collings screenplays, approximately 1996-1998

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197239125872], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: MSS 9362 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include screenplays by Collings, including "Waiting to Fly," "Love Never Dies," and "Friends to the End."

Dates: approximately 1996-1998