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Merian C. Cooper military papers, 1911-1977

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, documents, publications, photographs, and memorabilia covering all aspects of Cooper's military career, including the Mexican border campaign, World War I, the American Relief Administration, the Russo-Polish War, World War II, post-retirement, and Cooper's own research materials on the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Materials date from 1911 to 1977.

Dates: 1911-1977

Merian C. Cooper military photographs, 1917-1918

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of Cooper on duty and on leave in France and upon return from German prisoner of war camp. Also includes an image of the 20th Aero Squadron. Materials date from 1917 to 1918.

Dates: 1917-1918

Merian C. Cooper papers exploration in Arabia and the Empty Quarter, 1924-1962

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 4 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, research, photographs, and other material documenting Cooper's explorations in the Arabian Peninsula. Dated 1924 to 1962.

Dates: 1924-1962

Merian C. Cooper papers from Lawrenceville School, 1908-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, publications, and photographs documenting Cooper's education at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. Materials date from 1908 to 1972.

Dates: 1908-1972

Merian C. Cooper papers from the United States Naval Academy, 1914-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, publications, and photographs documenting Cooper's education at the United States Naval Academy. Materials date from 1914 to 1972.

Dates: 1914-1972

Merian C. Cooper papers on Air Force Association testimonial dinner, 1966

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 3 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains correspondence, programs, photographs, and other materials related to a testimonial dinner held for Cooper on June 17, 1966. Materials date from 1966.

Dates: 1966

Merian C. Cooper papers on American Relief Administration, 1919-1920

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

Contains correspondence, certificates, and photographs related to Cooper's work with the American Relief Administration. Materials date from 1919 to 1920.

Dates: 1919-1920

Merian C. Cooper papers on aviation, 1927-1961

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 11 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, photographs, and other material documenting Cooper's involvement in early passenger and commercial flight in the United States. Materials date from between 1927 and 1961.

Dates: 1927-1961

Merian C. Cooper papers on aviation and aerospace, 1921-1969

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and photographs of Cooper's early interest and participation in the commercial aviation industry and space exploration, dating from between 1921 and 1969. Materials from the early 1930s documents his involvement in General Aviation Corp., National Aviation Corp., Western Air Express, and with his interest in space pioneer Robert Goddard.

Dates: 1921-1969

Merian C. Cooper papers on exploration in Abyssinia, 1923

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, magazine articles, and a photograph documenting Cooper's exploration in Abyssinia. Materials date from 1923.

Dates: 1923

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