Contains correspondence, drafts, research, photographs, and other materials related to Cooper's unproduced film project Chennault of China. Materials date from between 1935 and 1986.

Contains correspondence, research, photographs, and screenplay drafts for the Cooper's unproduced film project Children of the Sea. Includes correspondence on securing legal rights and between Cooper and motion picture production companies. Materials date from between 1930 and 1969.

Contains correspondence and research related to the land development activities of Merian C. Cooper Enterprises, dating from between 1958 and 1960.

Contains correspondence, research, scripts, and other material related to television program proposals developed by Merian C. Cooper Enterprises. Materials date from between 1955 and 1969.

Contains correspondence, legal files, story ideas, treatments, scripts, and research materials from Merian C. Cooper Enterprises. Includes extensive documentation regarding a proposed television series about the United States Air Force Academy. Materials date from 1919 to 1990.

Contains correspondence, a report, and other materials related to research by Merian C. Cooper Enterprises. Includes materials on 3-D television technology and redwoods. Materials date from between 1919 and 1960.

Contains research, proposals, correspondence, and other materials for undeveloped stories explored by Merian C. Cooper Enterprises for television productions. Materials date from between 1958 and 1960.

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

Contains correspondence, photographs, research, and other materials related to Cooper's post-retirement activities associated with the military. Materials date from 1911 to 1977.

Contains correspondence, research, photographs, and other material related to Cooper's service in the Russo-Polish War. Materials date from 1919 to 1980.