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Activision (Firm)

 Organization

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Brian Fargo papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 116.4504
Abstract

The Brian Fargo papers are a compilation of personal notes, corporate records, and game design documentation from Fargo’s time at Boone and Interplay. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 2000.

Dates: 1981 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1983 - 2000

Carol Shaw papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017.shaw
Abstract

The Carol Shaw papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, sketches, source code printouts, advertisements, and other ephemera relating to the career of video game designer Carol Shaw. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1978 and 1984.

Dates: 1960 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1978 - 1984

Insomniac Games records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6337
Abstract

The Insomniac Games records are a compilation of game design documentation, including notes, descriptions, drawings, and more, for various games created by Insomniac Games. The materials are dated between 1998 and 2005.

Dates: 1998 - 2005

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

Tom Loughry papers

 Collection — Box 1-7
Identifier: 123.4023
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of Tom Loughry, co-founder of Cheshire Engineering and video game designer. The materials are dated from 1978 to 1993, with the bulk of the materials between 1980 and 1985. The papers are comprised of marketing materials, source code, game reviews, administrative documents and more.

Dates: 1978-1993; Majority of material found within 1980-1985

Tom Sloper papers

 Collection
Identifier: 121.5953
Abstract

This collection documents Tom Sloper’s role in the toy and videogame industry, specifically his consultant work and expertise in Mah-Jongg games. The bulk of materials are dated from 1983-2000.

Dates: 1974-2019; Majority of material found within 1983-2000

Toys for Bob collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.11504
Abstract The Toys for Bob collection is a compilation of original materials from the production of character figures for Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure (a toys-to-life action video game published by Activision) and video oral histories recorded in 2017. Video and audio of interviews are accessible via The Strong’s Preservica-Universal...
Dates: 2011 - 2017

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Subject
Game design and development 4
Computer games industry 3
Games -- Software 3
Atari 2600 (Video game console) 2
Computer adventure games 2
Computer games 2
Electronic games -- History 2
Electronic games industry 2
Programming 2
Video game industry 2
Video games 2
Video games -- History 2
Video games industry 2
Advertising flier 1
Alcazar: The Forgotten Fortress (Video game) 1
Atari 800 (Computer) 1
Atari VCS (Video game console) 1
Bard's Tale (Computer game) 1
Bard’s Tale II (Computer game) 1
Bard’s Tale III (Computer game) 1
Beamrider (Video game) 1
Catalog 1
Commodore 64 (Computer) -- Programming 1
Computer games -- Design 1
Computer games -- Development 1
Conceptual art 1
Dragon Wars (Computer game) 1
Dreadnaught Factor (Video game) 1
Dungeons and Dragons -- Video games 1
Electronic games industry -- United States 1
Fantasy games 1
Figurines 1
Games -- Hardware 1
Games -- Research 1
Girl with a Stick (Video game) 1
Gun Boat (Computer game) 1
Intellivision (Video game console) 1
Mah jong 1
Mah-jongg 1
Marketing 1
Mindshadow (Computer game) 1
Monster Knight (Video game) 1
Nintendo video games 1
Oral history 1
Polo (Game) 1
Product sell sheets 1
Ratchet & Clank (Video game series) 1
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (Video game) 1
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (Video game) 1
Resistance: Fall of Man (Video game) 1
River Raid (Game) 1
Shanghai (game) 1
Skylanders (Game) 1
Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (Game) 1
Sony PlayStation video games 1
Sony video games 1
Source code (Computer science) 1
Speed Racer in the Challenge of Racer X (Computer game) 1
Spyro (Video game series) 1
Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! (Video game) 1
Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon (Video game) 1
Steel Thunder (Computer game) 1
Sub Hunt (Video game) 1
Test Drive III: The Passion (Computer game) 1
Video game designers 1
Video games -- Design 1
Video games -- History -- 20th century 1
Video games -- Marketing 1
Women in Games 1
Worm Whomper (Video game) 1