Gibson (John) and Kathy Riggins collection on the O. J. Simpson trial, 1992-1996, bulk 1995

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Summary

Title:
John Gibson and Kathy Riggins collection on the O. J. Simpson trial
Dates:
1992-1996, bulk 1995
Creators:
Gibson, John, 1946- and Riggins, Kathy
Abstract:
A collection of files documenting the O. J. Simpson murder trial (The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson) as compiled by two journalists covering the trial at NBC News in Burbank: reporter John Gibson and producer Kathy Riggins. Gibson and Riggins were part of the NBC team in charge of producing hourly reports on the original O. J. Simpson trial for NBC affiliate stations around the country. The team was tasked with producing news packages several times an hour from 9am to 6pm with live shots for stations across the country over the 18 months of pretrial and trial. The collection includes trial transcripts, motions, decisions, orders, and scripts and notes that were collected and filed over the course of the trial.
Extent:
15 Linear Feet 15 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], John Gibson and Kathy Riggins collection on the O. J. Simpson trial, Collection no. 6217, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

A collection of files documenting the O. J. Simpson murder trial (The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson) as compiled by two journalists covering the trial at NBC News in Burbank: reporter John Gibson and producer Kathy Riggins.

The collection is divided into two groups: "Gibson" and "Riggins." The Riggins boxes include Kathy Riggins' daily log of testimony, sidebars, motions, rulings and jury controversies. The Gibson boxes include John Gibson's scripts for the live shots and packages for NBC local affiliates, the Today Show, and the Rivera Live show on CNBC. Also included in the boxes of scripts are various materials like magazine articles and books related to the trial. The majority of the material relates to the 1995 criminal trial, but a small amount of scripts covering the 1996 civil trial against Simpson held in Santa Monica are also included.

Acquisition information:
Gift of John Gibson, March 2, 2021.
Processing information:

The collection is minimally processed. Parts of the collection are out of order and most of the collection needs to be re-foldered.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Bo Doub
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-03-18 13:23:59 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], John Gibson and Kathy Riggins collection on the O. J. Simpson trial, Collection no. 6217, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-5900
specol@usc.edu
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