Mattel, Inc.
Organization
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Barbie fashion designer papers
Collection
Identifier: 123.1645
Overview
The Barbie fashion designer papers were compiled by a designer of dolls and dolls’ clothing. The papers include internal documentation from Mattel Inc. relating to the marketing and sales of Barbie doll products. The papers are comprised of design inspiration scrapbooks, doll clothing patterns, product packaging, correspondence, clippings, photographs, promotional materials, trade catalogs, newsletters, audio cassettes, VHS cassettes, and digital files. The bulk of the papers date from 1980 to...
Barbie Liberation Organization collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 94.86
Abstract
The Barbie Liberation Organization collection is a compilation of flyers, instructions, and plans for the organization’s notorious doll voice box-switching project.
Bob Collins collection of game rules and ephemera
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 112.2947
Overview
This collection consists of game rules and ephemera collected by Bob Collins. The materials date from 1878 to 1997.
Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection
Collection — Box: 1-14
Identifier: 114.892
Abstract
The Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection is a compilation of Brøderbund business records and information on the Software Publishers Association (SPA). The majority of the materials are dated between 1980 and 1998.
Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends product design documents
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 112.6095
Abstract
The Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends product design documents contain drawings and notes corresponding to three Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends products. These materials are dated between 2010 and 2011.
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.
Ken Sons and Tim Walsh Toyland digital archive
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 110.9390
Abstract
The Ken Sons and Tim Walsh Toyland Digital Archive is a collection of more than 65 hours of documentary footage recorded by Ken Sons for his film Toyland. The interviews and scenes were filmed between 2007 and 2010.
Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.2963
Abstract
The Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection includes six CDs containing digitized press kit materials for various paper and electronic gaming companies from 1981-2003.
Mark B. Lesser papers
Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 119.3686
Abstract
The Mark B. Lesser papers are a compilation of technical documentation, notes, memos, and other information related to the programming of Mattel Electronics’ handheld games (including Auto Race, Football, and Baseball), as well as documentation for other video game designs. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1976 and 1978.
Sid Sackson collection
Collection — Box: 1-48
Identifier: 2016.sackson
Abstract
The Sid Sackson collection is a compilation of diaries, correspondence, notes, game descriptions, and publications created or used by Sid Sackson during his lengthy career in the toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from between 1960 and 1995.
Digitized diaries and related documentation can be accessed throughThe Sid Sackson Portal .
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