Southern Hemisphere — Largest Chess Literature Collection Victoria Library

The core of the collection was established through the will of (1855–1952), a prominent Australian chess player and historian. Gibson was a leading figure in Victorian chess and a member of the Library Committee of the State Library of Victoria (then the Public Library of Victoria). Upon his death in 1952, Gibson bequeathed his extensive personal library to the State Library. This included hundreds of rare volumes and manuscripts accumulated over a lifetime. The library subsequently named the collection in his honor and expanded it through further acquisitions.

The MV Anderson Chess Collection spans centuries of chess history, from medieval manuscripts to modern strategy. The core of the collection was established through

The Victoria Library's chess collection is a significant resource for chess enthusiasts and researchers in the southern hemisphere. With its extensive and rare materials, the library provides a unique opportunity for study, research, and exploration of chess history and theory. The library's services and programs support the growth of chess in the region, making it a valuable institution for the chess community. This included hundreds of rare volumes and manuscripts