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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

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

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