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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Contains articles, clippings and biographical sketches developed for publicity purposes. Articles and sketches are both drafts and published clippings and articles. Materials date from 1929 to 1977.

Contains letters to Kane from Horace Greeley. The correspondence includes information on politics, exploration, and other topics. Materials date from between 1849 and 1872.