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Alfred C. Darrow papers

 Collection
Identifier: 123.4066
Abstract

This collection contains material related to the game of checkers, also known as draughts, collected by an enthusiast and competitive player, Alfred C. Darrow, throughout his life. Materials date from 1808 to 2019 with the bulk of materials dating from 1960 to 2010. The collection is comprised of checkers match annotations and analyses, correspondence, manuscripts, newsletters, notes and reference materials, published material, scrapbooks, tournament programs, and more.

Dates: 1808-2019; Majority of material found within 1960-2010

Letter from Rory Provencal to GamePro Magazine

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 113.00001
Abstract

This undated letter, written by Rory Provencal, is addressed to GamePro, a videogame magazine which ran from 1989 until 2011. Rory notes what he likes about the GamePro magazine and other games he enjoys.

Dates: c. 1990s-2000s [?]

Stephen K. Desroches papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2018.desroches
Abstract

The Stephen K. Desroches papers provide a unique perspective of male childhood in the 1980s and 1990s. Materials in this collection exhibit creative activities, including homemade books, sticker books, photo albums, scrapbooks, and correspondence to pen pals and holiday characters. Additional items in this collection document events attended by Desroches throughout his life. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1992.

Dates: 1948 - 2020; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1992

Vivian Paley correspondence collection

 Collection — Box: 1-4
Identifier: 2019.paleycorr
Abstract

The Vivian Paley correspondence collection is a compilation of materials pertaining to the life and career of Vivian Paley, most notable of which are handwritten letters from Paley to colleagues in the education field. The bulk of the materials are from between 1998 and 2006.

Dates: 1986 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1998 - 2006