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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Merian C. Cooper and Dorothy Jordan papers on motion pictures, 1920-1972

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains awards, correspondence, story proposals, photographs, art, and other material related to Cooper's career in the film industry during the beginning in the 1930s, but primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. These files also contain similar materials on the careers of Cooper's wife, Dorothy Jordan, and special effects technician Willis O'Brien. Dated 1920 to 1972.

Dates: 1920-1972

Merian C. Cooper honorary awards, approximately 1952-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 8 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains sound recordings, awards, and other materials relating to Cooper's achievements. Materials date from between approximately 1952 to 1972.

Dates: approximately 1952-1972

Merian C. Cooper honors and awards, 1919-1966

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 3 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Subseries includes correspondence, certificates, and awards from the Polish military related to Cooper's service during the Russo-Polish War. Materials date from 1919 to 1966.

Dates: 1919-1966

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

This is Cinerama (1952), 1952-1955

 File
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 5 File 19
Scope and Contents

Contains programs, articles, awards, and other materials related to the production and release of This Is Cinerama (1952). Materials date from between 1952 and 1955.

Dates: 1952-1955