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Baer, Ralph H.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1922 - 2014

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Logitech optical dance pad design papers

 Collection — digital collection: [Barcode: Logitech dance pad design papers]
Identifier: 120.1024
Abstract

This collection consists of design documents related to the Logitech optical dance pad, developed by Joe Grand and Ralph Baer. The materials date from 2005 through 2016, with the bulk dates from 2005 through 2008. The collection includes source code, software files, photographs, sketches, correspondence, and the patent for the device.

Dates: 2005- 2008, 2016; Majority of material found within 2005-2008

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

Ralph H. Baer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.baer
Abstract

The Ralph H. Baer papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, drawings, notes, reference materials, photographs, product descriptions, digital videos, schematics, electronic components, and manuals utilized by Ralph H. Baer throughout his lengthy career in the toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1975 through 1998.

Dates: 1968 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1998

William K. Ford case files collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.3288
Abstract

The William K. Ford case files collection is a compilation of digitized documents of various court filings from the 1970s and 1980s pertaining to the video game and arcade industry. Also included in this collection are three law journal articles and accompanying letters from Ford.

Dates: 1973-1985; 2012 - 2017