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Parker Brothers, Inc.

 Organization

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

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

LeRoy Howard papers

 Collection — Box 1-4: [Barcode: LeRoy Howard papers]
Identifier: 114.3440
Abstract

The LeRoy Howard papers are a compilation of business papers, patents, notes, and published game instructions from a former executive at Parker Brothers, Inc. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1930 through 1952.

Dates: 1892 - 1952; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1952

Parker family papers

 Collection — Box 1-8: [Barcode: Parker family papers]
Identifier: 120.1000
Abstract

The Parker family papers contain diaries, notes, and letters written by members of the Parker family (notably, George S. Parker, founder of Parker Brothers). These materials are dated between 1856 and 1949.

Dates: 1856 - 1949

Philip E. Orbanes papers

 Collection — Box 1-21: [Barcode: Philip E. Orbanes papers]
Identifier: 112.7138
Abstract

The Philip E. Orbanes papers are a compilation of correspondence, legal contracts, newspaper articles, reference materials, research notes, game advertisements, photographs, audio files, and other papers collected and used by Philip E. Orbanes over the course of his career in the American toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1967 through 2005. Staff at The Strong recorded a video oral history of Orbanes in 2013.

Dates: 1905 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1967 - 2006