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J. Edwin Rich papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ORIG.rich
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of two copybooks of outgoing correspondence written by J. Edwin Rich of Rochester, NY. In 1901 Rich was general manager and, from 1907, sole owner of the Ideal Novelty Co. of Rochester, distributor of a small spinning top and several other toys. He was half-owner of the top’s patent, as well as inventor and half-owner of a patent for a musical toy. The correspondence reflects the efforts involved in running a small business, dealing with manufacturers, and soliciting...
Jacob Larwood illustrated notebook on ancient art and architecture
Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 2016.arts
Abstract
This notebook, with an interior note of "by Jacob Larwood," is marked "London, april 9, 1862" and contains 68 pages of handwritten notes and vibrant illustrations about Greek, Egyptian, Assyrian, and other ancient art and architecture motifs.
James Loflin’s Bally-Midway-Williams collection
Collection — drawer: Map Case 1, Drawer 1
Identifier: 115.94
Abstract
James Loflin’s Bally-Midway-Williams collection is a compilation of original copies of documents from a collector who retains the records of Bally-Midway-Williams. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1996 and 1997, though some are undated.
Jane Jensen papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.4188
Abstract
The Jane Jensen papers are a collection of game design bibles, scripts, and other documentation on games written and designed by Jensen. The majority of the materials are from 2012.
Jeffrey Mattox papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 116.2826
Abstract
The Jeffrey Mattox papers document the creation of Mattox’s Tic-Tac-Toe Machine in 1964. The bulk of the collection is dated 1963-1964 and also 2016.
Jesyca Durchin ephemera
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.10787
Abstract
These materials were received from Jesyca Durchin along with a donation of Barbie CD-ROM computer games and additional computer games. This file contains 2 marketing fliers for Digital Dollhouse, an image of a news article about Barbie CD-ROM games, a press release about Barbie CD-ROM games, and a Family Circus comic strip clipping about Barbie CD-ROM games.
Joel Billings’ Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) papers
Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 112.1517
Abstract
Joel Billings’ Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) papers are a compilation of corporate records from Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). The bulk of the materials are dated between 1979 and 1996.
Joel Cohen Disneyana collection
Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 115.2645
Abstract
The Joel Cohen Disneyana collection is a compilation of correspondence, photographs, and more relating to Joel Cohen’s Disneyana collection. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1975 and 2001.
John Burgeson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 112.7212
Abstract
The John Burgeson papers are a compilation of computer printouts of game simulations, notes, correspondence, and an essay related to Burgeson’s baseball-simulation game, “BBC Program.” The bulk of the materials are from between late 1960 and 1963. Digital files are also part of this collection.
John Szczepaniak papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 111.1448
Abstract
This collection contains two original audio cassettes of interviews with video game developers and a digital copy of an article in a video game journal. The digitized audio from these cassettes (on DVD and digital files) has also been included in this collection.
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