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Series I: Mattel Electronics handheld games, 1973-1980 and n.d.

 Series

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

Language

From the Collection:

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 here.

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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