Subseries A: Orbanes-created games
Sub-Series
Scope and Content Note
This subseries contains game instructions, sketches, notes, mocked-up cards and game boards, and other game specs designed by Philip E. Orbanes. Of note is the narrative written by Orbanes to outline the toys and games he invented prior to joining Parker Brothers in 1979; this lists various puzzles, novelties, paper and pencil games, traditional board games, card games, and “occult devices.”
Dates
- Creation: 1936-1994
Creator
- From the Collection: Orbanes, Philip E. (Designer, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (21 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong Repository
Contact:
The Strong
One Manhattan Square
Rochester NY 14607 USA
585.263.2700
585.423.1886 (Fax)
library@museumofplay.org
The Strong
One Manhattan Square
Rochester NY 14607 USA
585.263.2700
585.423.1886 (Fax)
library@museumofplay.org