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Mattel, Inc.

 Organization

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Barbie fashion designer papers

 Collection
Identifier: 123.1645
Abstract 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...
Dates: 1952-2023; Majority of material found within , 1980-2000

Barbie Liberation Organization collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: Barbie Liberation Organization collection]
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.

Dates: 1993 - 1994

Bob Collins collection of game rules and ephemera

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 112.2947
Abstract

This collection consists of game rules and ephemera collected by Bob Collins. The materials date from 1878 to 1997.

Dates: 1878-1997

Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection

 Collection — Box 1-14: [Barcode: Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection]
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.

Dates: 1979 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1998

Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends product design documents

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: Fisher-Price Thomas and Friends product design documents]
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.

Dates: 2010-2011

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.

Dates: c. 1998-2008

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.

Dates: 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.

Dates: 1981-2003

Mark B. Lesser papers

 Collection — Box 1-3: [Barcode: Mark B. Lesser papers]
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.

Dates: 1973 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1976 - 1978

Sid Sackson collection

 Collection — Box 1-48: [Barcode: Sid Sackson collection]
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 through The Sid Sackson Portal.

Dates: 1867 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1995

Additional filters:

Subject
Barbie dolls 4
Toys -- Design and construction 4
Board games -- History 3
Dolls 3
Game design and development 3
Toy industry 3
Barbie dolls -- Clothing 2
Board games -- Collectors and collecting -- United States 2
Board games -- Rules 2
Character dolls 2
Character toys 2
Computer games 2
Computer games industry 2
Electronic games industry 2
Games 2
Games -- History 2
Games -- Research 2
Games -- Software 2
Infant toys 2
Inventors 2
Inventors -- Toys 2
National Toy Hall of Fame inductee 2
Simulation games 2
Toys 2
Video games -- History 2
Video games industry 2
Winnie the Pooh 2
Women in Games 2
Ant Farm (Play set) 1
Auto Race (Mattel Electronics) 1
Barbie Liberation Organization 1
Baseball (Mattel Electronics) 1
Basketball 1
Battling Tops (Game) 1
Beanie Babies (Trademark) 1
Betsy McCall dolls 1
Bloomberg Businessweek 1
Board game industry 1
Board game industry -- United States 1
Board games 1
Board games -- Design and construction 1
Board games -- Railroad games 1
Board games -- United States -- History -- 20th century 1
Boglins (Toys) 1
Card games -- Collectors and collecting -- United States 1
Card games -- Rules 1
Carmen Sandiego (Game) 1
Chatty Cathy (Doll) 1
Collectors and collecting 1
Computer adventure games 1
Computer programmers 1
Court decisions and opinions 1
Crazy Chins (Toy) 1
Cupcakes (Doll) 1
Disney characters -- Toys 1
Djubi (Game) 1
Documentary films 1
Doll Forum Japan 1
Doll Reader (Periodical) 1
Dollmakers 1
Dolls -- Clothing 1
Dolls -- Collectibles 1
Dolls -- Collectors and collecting 1
Electronic games 1
Electronic games -- History 1
Fashion -- History 1
Fashion dolls 1
Football (Mattel Electronics) 1
G.I. Joe figures 1
Games (Periodical) 1
Games -- Hardware 1
Gender 1
Guerillas as artists 1
Hand-held games 1
Hockey 1
Inchworm (Toy) 1
Kerplunk (Game) 1
Lite Brite (Toy) 1
Lord of the Rings: Journey to Rivendell (Video game) 1
Mattel Electronics -- Hand-held games 1
Mattel Matters 1
Mattel Outlook 1
Mouse Trap (Game) 1
Nerf (Toy) 1
North American International Toy Fair 1
Operation (Game) 1
Paper dolls 1
Patents 1
Pictionary (Game) 1
Play-Doh (Toy) 1
Playsets (Toys) 1
Polly Pocket dolls 1
Print shop (Computer file) 1
Print shop deluxe (Computer file) 1
Puzzles 1
Radio Flyer (Toy) 1
Records and briefs 1
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots (Toy) 1
Sectaurs (Toys) 1
Sesame Street (Television program) 1