Atari, Inc.
Organization
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Alamogordo, N.M. “Atari Burial” collection
Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 115.2073
Abstract
These images from the Alamogordo, NM landfill were taken by Jim Heller, the man who helped to "bury" the legendary Atari cartridges in 1983. Marty Goldberg, an Atari historian, interviewed Jim Heller about the event and subsequently produced hi-resolution TIFFs from Mr. Heller's original photographs. (Access .JPGs have been created.) Also included in this donation are two publicity photographs of players with the Magnavox Odyssey 2 and the Atari 400 (taken c. 1981 at Macy's in Chicago), as...
Arcade flier collection
Collection — Box: 1-14
Identifier: 2016.fliers
Scope and Content Note
The Arcade flier collection at The Strong is a compilation of several hundred manufacturer-created fliers for video arcade games and pinball machines. Fliers are arranged by company, then alphabetized by game within the company folder(s). If the flier was acquired and cataloged as a single object, then the Object ID is also indicated. [Home and consumer electronic gaming trade sheets are housed within the library’s Electronic gaming trade sheet collection.] If a date is not specified on the...
Atari Coin-Op Division corporate records
Collection
Identifier: 114.6238
Abstract
The Atari Coin-Op records comprise 600 linear feet of game design documents, memos, focus group reports, market research reports, marketing materials, arcade cabinet drawings, schematics, artwork, photographs, videos, and publication material. Much of the material is oversized.
Atari Cosmos Programmable Game System collection
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 119.215
Abstract
This documentation on the Atari Cosmos game system was provided by Dan Kramer, former Atari Engineering staff member in the Consumer Electronics division. Materials include four hologram screens (two for Superman EG502, 1981 and two for Asteroids EG505, 1981) and copies of photocopied press releases and images of the COSMOS game system.
Atari design concept sketches
Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 2013.atari
Abstract
The Atari design concept sketches are a compilation of drawings created by various employees of Atari, Inc. and later Atari Games Corporation. The bulk of the materials are dated 1973, 1985, and 1987.
Carol Kantor papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 119.4394
Abstract
The Carol Kantor papers are a compilation of published materials and ephemera related to Kantor’s career at Atari and Business Builders. The bulk of the materials are from between 1977 and 1983
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.
Cort and Barbara Allen Atari packaging design collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.4168
Abstract
This collection consists of 240 folders containing drawings, photographs, proofs, preliminary package mockups, drafts of manual scripts, unused packaging, and other internal documents used in the design and production of Atari’s packaging and manuals for home console video games, computer games, game consoles, and handheld games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1977 and 1983.
Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6425
Abstract
The Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection is a compilation of published fliers, original and photocopied reference, company memos, photographs, and other documentation relating to the history of various coin-operated game and amusement companies and their products. The bulk of the materials are from the 1930s-1980s.
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.