The Carol Shaw papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, sketches, source code printouts, advertisements, and other ephemera relating to the career of video game designer Carol Shaw. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1978 and 1984.

This collection consists of video game development documents from Return to Zork, an abandoned "Pirates of the Caribbean" game, and more games written by Michele Em. The materials date from 1981 through 2007, with the bulk of the dates from 1982 through 2001. The collection includes interactive screenplays, scripts, correspondence, expense reimbursement reciepts, sketches, promotion materials, audio and VHS cassettes, and game maps.