Series I: Mattel Electronics handheld games, 1973-1980 and n.d.
Scope and Content Note
This series houses various documentation relating to the programming and technical design of the earliest Mattel Electronics’ handheld games: Auto Race (1976), Football (1977), and Baseball (1978). Materials include notes, memos, schematics, schedules, correspondence, source code printouts, data sheets, diagrams, and more.
When applicable, original folder titles appear in quotation marks. Game names are noted in brackets if not spelled out in the folder title.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-1980 and n.d.
Creator
- From the Collection: Lesser, Mark B. (Person)
Language
The materials in this collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Due to the nature of the printed source code on perforated, connected printer paper, reference scans of these pages may only be available at the discretion of the library staff.
Please see The Strong's Digital Games Files Access Policy
Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (3 archival document boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong Repository
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