[GIBSON, Walter B. (1897-1985), his personal archive]. Enormous Collection of Typescripts, Carbon Copies of Articles, Research Materials, Manuscript Notes, etc. [V.p., ca. 1950s]. Over 1,000 sheets of typescript, carbon copies, notes, correspondence to Gibson, and other research materials used by Gibson for his various articles, including some items used for "The Shadow". Pages of various colors, file folders (a few mislabeled), envelopes, a few photos, etc. The manuscripts and carbon copies include both published and unpublished writings and articles. Some items include: stray carbon pages about H. H. Holmes, "The Ethel Allen Murder" carbon copy with "Daring / Alias Shadow" written in pencil by Gibson; script summary of "Alias the Shadow" typescript with pencil notes by Gibson; an untitled carbon copy of an article about the murderer, Richard B. Donaldson; typed notes on the "Pierce Case"; notes and carbon copy on an article, "Who Killed Bill Jackson?"; carbon copy of the article, "Death of the Duchess" and many many more.

The usual wear, toning, chipping, creasing, soiling one would expect from a working archive of a prolific writer, many pages brittle. Good.