Subseries C: WMS Industries, Inc., 1963-2000
Scope and Content Note
This subseries contains project files created and maintained by staff of WMS Industries, Inc. (incorporating Bally/Midway), including game and part design documentation, staff files, packaging testing information, and financial documentation (some of which has been restricted until 2048).
Dates
- Creation: 1963-2000
Creator
- From the Collection: Bally Manufacturing Corporation (Organization)
- From the Collection: Bally Midway Mfg. Co. (Organization)
- From the Collection: Midway Manufacturing Co. (Organization)
- From the Collection: Williams Manufacturing Co. (Organization)
- From the Collection: Williams Electronics, Inc. (Organization)
- From the Collection: WMS Industries, Inc. (Organization)
Language
The majority of this collection is in English, though there are instances of German, French, and Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
Some materials of financial nature have been restricted by the museum. The documents in Box 108 will not be open for research use until the year 2048. They are denoted as such in this finding aid and are separated from unrestricted files.
Extent
From the Collection: 60 Linear Feet (108 boxes, 1 flat file drawer)
Repository Details
Part of the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong Repository
The Strong
One Manhattan Square
Rochester NY 14607 USA
585.263.2700
585.423.1886 (Fax)
library@museumofplay.org