Parker Brothers, Inc.
Organization
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 110.4372
Abstract
The Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers accompanied the museum’s acquisition of the John O. Heap Folk Art Monopoly game board, c. 1914. These papers include photographs, copies of the game design sheet and playing rules, and deposition-related documentation. The bulk of these materials are from 1975.
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.
LeRoy Howard papers
Collection — Box: 1-4
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.
Philip E. Orbanes papers
Collection — Box: 1-21
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.
William (“Bill”) Tribelhorn “Battleship” correspondence
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.8002
Abstract
This small collection of correspondence is from William ("Bill") Tribelhorn as he requested information from several game manufacturers as well as Playthings magazine in order to find a game ("Battleship") from his childhood. These letters include details on similar games from Ben McCready at Playthings. The letters are dated between 1965 and 1966.