Idah McGlone Gibson (July 4, 1860 – December 16, 1933) was an American journalist, an author, a poet, a publicist, a theater critic, and a public speaker.

By the early 1880s, city directories show that the McGlone family had relocated to Toledo, Ohio, as did Henry and Ida.

Little information exists about where she worked during that period, but by the mid-1890s, she had been hired as a correspondent for the Toledo Blade,[6] where she was promoted to the newspaper's drama and theatrical editor, a position she held for seven years.

[8]Idah McGlone Gibson became known for her theater reviews and critiques of local drama, often written under her pen name, "Mac.

"[9] Her contemporaries observed that unlike some critics who were regarded with distrust, she had earned "the confidence and friendship" of most people in the theater profession.

[10] In addition to offering her insights about the theater, she also began doing a series of lectures in venues all over Ohio and neighboring states, bringing her collection of autographed photos, and telling interesting stories about all the actors and actresses she had met.

[11] When not writing for the Toledo Blade or giving educational talks, she worked as a publicist for local theater owner and impresario Frank Burt, promoting some of his acts.

Henry became the founder and publisher of a new journal, The Hardwood Record;[15] Idah contributed nature writing, both poetry and short stories.

[26] In 1916, Idah published another series of interviews with baseball players and managers, including Wilbert Robinson[27] and Zach Wheat.

"[30] In late March 1914, Idah's husband Henry died unexpectedly; no children were mentioned in his obituary,[31] nor in census documents.

[34] She continued to write syndicated columns and newspaper serials throughout the 1920s, relocating after her return from Europe to live in Hollywood, where Kenneth Gibson pursued an acting career.