The bulk of the collection consists of Gibson's personal research files of clippings and articles on state and national issues. Included are speeches as well as instructional materials used in the teaching of journalism at the University of Utah. Although newspaper and magazine articles constitute the larger part of section one, also to be found are booklets and pamphlets, studies and surveys, and news reports.

The bulk of the collection consists of Gibson's personal research files of clippings and articles on state and national issues. Included are speeches as well as instructional materials used in the teaching of journalism at the University of Utah. Although newspaper and magazine articles constitute the larger part of section one, also to be found are booklets and pamphlets, studies and surveys, and news reports.