Musket to M14: Pistols, Rifles and Machine Guns Through the Years by C. B. Colby; Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1960.
3 photographs
S A C: Men and Machines of the Strategic Air Command by C. B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1961.
17 photographs with author’s notes on back
Published book with author’s notes inside for new photographs
Park Ranger: Equipment, Training and Work of the National Park Rangers by C. B. Colby; Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1971 c.1955.
Storyboard
Hidden Treasure: What, Where and How to Find It by C. B. Colby; Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1975.
Corrected galley
Two Centuries of Weapons, 1776-1976 by C. B. Colby; Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1975.
Typescript
Story board
Two Centuries of Seapower, 1776-1976 by C. B. Colby; Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1976.
Typescript
Story board
Book reviews
Scripts, reviews, publicity for “Billy Boone and Cousin Kill,” a 1950 television show
Royalty statements from Coward-McCann, 1952-1985
Contracts:
34 Coward-McCann
2 Franklin Watts
5 Meredith Press
1 Sterling Publishing
1 Dial Press
1 Stackpole Books
3 Popular Library
1 American Book Company
The Fortieth Anniversary of Coward-McCann, Inc., 1928-1968: A Brief History
Meredith Press Books , Spring 1965 catalog
Best Books for Children , Patricia H. Allen, editor; Bowker, 1965.
Speaker publicity with two photographs of author with children
Correspondence from schools
Professional correspondence
World War II gasoline and tire ration cards
World War II war correspondent papers from U. S. War Department
Biographical information
Box 4
Today’s Camping: New Equipment for the Modern Camper by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan, 1973.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Storyboard
Two Centuries of Seapower, 1776-1976 by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan, 1976.
First galley proof (master set), edited
Second galley proof (or corrected First proof)
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Border Patrol: How U.S. Agents Protect Our Borders From Illegal Entry by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan, 1974.
Storyboard
Proof/Galley
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Night People: Workers From Dusk to Dawn by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan, 1971.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Correspondence
Research
F & G/Second proof, edited
Park Ranger: Equipment, Training and Work of the National Park Rangers by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan, 1971.
Revised typescript
The Atom At Work: How Nuclear Power Can Benefit Man by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1968.
F & G/Proof
Police: Skill and Science Combat Crime by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1971.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Storyboard
Box 5
Coast Guard Academy : Cadets, Training, and Equipment by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1965.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Preliminary typescript, edited
Correspondence
Negatives/transparencies
Photographs
Chute: Air Drop for Defense and Sport by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1973.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Storyboard
Box 6
Trucks on the Highway: Pickups, Panels, Flatbeds, Big Rigs and Special-Purpose Cargo Movers (formerly titled Trucks of Commerce) by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1964.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Underseas Frontiers: An Introduction to Oceanography (formerly titled Inner Space) by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1979.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Storyboard
Countdown: Rockets and Missiles for National Defense by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1970.
Storyboard, revised
North American Air Defense Command: How the U.S.A. and Canada Stand Guard Together by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1969.
Storyboard
Moon Exploration: Space Stations, Moon Maps, Lunar Vehicles by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1970.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Storyboard
Arms of Our Fighting Men: Personal Weapons, Bazookas, Big Guns by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan, 1972.
Storyboard
First Tool Box by C.B. Colby (published under another title?)
Storyboard
Space Age Spinoffs: Space Program Benefits for All Mankind by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan, 1972.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Typescript
Submarine Warfare: Men, Weapons, and Ships by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1967.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Storyboard
Box 7
Astronauts in Training: How Our Astronauts Prepare for Space Exploration by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1969.
Storyboard
Early American Crafts: Tools, Shops, and Products by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1967.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Survival: Training in Our Armed Services by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1965.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Jets of the World: New Fighters, Bombers, and Transports by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1966.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
The Signal Corps Today: Its Role in Modern Warfare by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1966.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Secret Service: History, Duties, and Equipment by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1966.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Partial edited typescript
First Bow and Arrow: How to Use It Skillfully for Outdoor Fun by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1955.
Pen and ink illustrations w/pasted text
Box 8
First Bow and Arrow… (continued)
Box 9
First Bow and Arrow… (continued)
First Rifle: How to Shoot It Straight and Use It Safely by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1955.
Pen and ink illustrations w/pasted text
Partial published book (pamphlet/brochure?)
Frogmen: Training, Equipment, and Operations of Our Navy’s Undersea Fighters by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1954.
Photograph
Box 10
First Fish: What You Should Know to Catch Him by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1953.
Pen and ink illustrations w/pasted text
Box 11
First Fish… (continued)
First Camping Trip by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1955.
Pen and ink illustration w/pasted text
Box 12
First Boat: How to Pick It and Use It for Fun Afloat by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1956.
Pen and ink illustrations w/pasted text
Book dummy
Box 13
First Boat… (continued)
Beyond the Moon: Future Explorations in Interplanetary Space by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan, 1971.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Hidden Treasure: What, Where, and How To Find It by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan, 1975.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Modern Light: New Uses in Protecting and Improving Life by C.B. Colby; Coward-McCann, 1967.
Partial typescript
Space Age Fire Fighters: New Weapons in the Fireman’s Arsenal by C.B. Colby; Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1973.
Edited typescript, marked for publication
Storyboard
Box 1
Photographs of C.B. Colby et al (circa 1920s - 1960s)
Pencil sketch of C.B. Colby by Willie Knutsen (1945)
Interview transcript from Radio Reports, Inc. (1960)
General Correspondence
Correspondence/Information re: Dan Janis
Correspondence/Information re: ’47 The Magazine of the Year
Aviation Writers Association Membership Roster (photocopy, 1942)
Album/Scrapbook for Freedom Foundation Award
Box 2
Pacific Area Travel Association Magazines Grand Award (1972)
Thermos Category Award for Excellence in Magazine Writing on Recreational Camping (1969-70)
Box 3
Outdoor Writers Association of America, Inc. “Excellence in Craft” Award (1972)
Motor Homes of America First Prize Award (1972)