Walter B. Gibson Papers, 1943-1980

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Walter B. Gibson Papers, 1943-1980

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Walter B. Gibson (1897-1985) was a professional magician and author, who often wrote under the name Maxwell Grant, and is credited with defining and popularizing the pulp hero, The Shadow. The collection includes: Two Shadow story outlines, one from 1943 and another from 1980, which was Gibson's last Shadow story; 97 radio scripts from , a seemingly lost 15-minute program that Gibson hosted in 1955; an unproduced television proposal, , circa the mid 1950s; and two bookplates featuring a black and white image of The Shadow. Strange Mike Regan, Confidential Investigator

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David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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Gibson, Walter B. (Walter Brown), 1897-1985

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Walter B. Gibson (1897-1985) was a professional magician and author, who often wrote under the name Maxwell Grant, and is credited with defining and popularizing the pulp hero, The Shadow. From the description of Walter B. Gibson papers, 1943-1980. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 707629054 Walter B. Gibson (1897-1985) was a professional magician and author, who often wrote under the name Maxwell Grant, and is credited with defining and popularizing the pulp he...