CompuTeach - ABsCenes code, correspondence, software agreements, other information, 1983-1991 [corresponds to digital Mech_Folder_0020]
Scope and Content Note
This series contains documentation on Mechner’s early forays into computer game programming and design, including his first submission to Brøderbund Software (Deathbounce). These folders hold notes, correspondence, journal articles, code printouts, sketches, and Apple II reference materials. (Mechner estimated that he programmed more than 50 games for the Apple II computer between 1979 and 1983.)
The materials in this series have been digitized, and their corresponding digital file name is noted in brackets following the folder label in the box and folder list.
Dates
- Creation: 1978–1991
Creator
- From the Collection: Mechner, Jordan (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Some materials of financial or legal nature have been restricted by the donor. These documents will not be open for research use until the year 2044. They are denoted as such in this finding aid and are separated from unrestricted files.
At this time, audiovisual and digital files in this collection are limited to on-site researchers only. It is possible that certain formats may be inaccessible or restricted.
Please see The Strong's Digital Games Files Access Policy
Extent
From the Collection: 32 Linear Feet (24 boxes)
From the Collection: 922 Gigabytes (Digital files) : Accessible on-site at The Strong.
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong Repository
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