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List 02. Archival Collections Related to Artifacts of Play

 Record Group
Identifier: List 02
Collections within the archives that relate to playthings, collectors, traditional toy and game companies, and other materials that provide unique windows into the many facets of play.

Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:

Garth Parker premium toy design papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.4301
Abstract

The Garth Parker premium toy design papers are a compilation of product sketches, designs, portfolios, presentations, product notebooks, and reference materials. Products shown in these materials were designed for fast-food restaurants, cereal brands, cake decorations, and more. The bulk of the materials are from 1995 through 2012.

Dates: 1978 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1995 - 2012

J. Edwin Rich papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: J. Edwin Rich papers]
Identifier: ORIG.rich
Collection Scope and Content Note This collection consists of two copybooks of outgoing correspondence written by J. Edwin Rich of Rochester, NY. In 1901 Rich was general manager and, from 1907, sole owner of the Ideal Novelty Co. of Rochester, distributor of a small spinning top and several other toys. He was half-owner of the top’s patent, as well as inventor and half-owner of a patent for a musical toy. The correspondence reflects the efforts involved in running a small business, dealing with manufacturers, and soliciting...
Dates: 1901 - 1912

LeRoy Howard papers

 Collection — Box 1-4: [Barcode: LeRoy Howard papers]
Identifier: 114.3440
Abstract

The LeRoy Howard papers are a compilation of business papers, patents, notes, and published game instructions from a former executive at Parker Brothers, Inc. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1930 through 1952.

Dates: 1892 - 1952; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1952

Ken Sons and Tim Walsh Toyland digital archive

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 110.9390
Abstract

The Ken Sons and Tim Walsh Toyland Digital Archive is a collection of more than 65 hours of documentary footage recorded by Ken Sons for his film Toyland. The interviews and scenes were filmed between 2007 and 2010.

Dates: 2010

Tim Walsh papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: Tim Walsh papers]
Identifier: 111.5211
Abstract

The Tim Walsh papers are a compilation of biographical and historical information, press kits, game advertisements, and interview transcripts from game designer and author Tim Walsh of The Playmakers. The materials in this collection are from 1996 through 2011.

Dates: 1996-2011

Ron Dubren papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 111.7048
Abstract

The Ron Dubren papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, notes, drawings, product descriptions, and paper prototypes created by Ron Dubren throughout his career in the toy and game industry. This collection also includes reference materials and an oral history recorded in 2008. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1980 through 2002.

Dates: 1975 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1981 - 2002

Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends product design documents

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: Fisher-Price Thomas and Friends product design documents]
Identifier: 112.6095
Abstract

The Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends product design documents contain drawings and notes corresponding to three Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends products. These materials are dated between 2010 and 2011.

Dates: 2010-2011

Philip E. Orbanes papers

 Collection — Box 1-21: [Barcode: Philip E. Orbanes papers]
Identifier: 112.7138
Abstract

The Philip E. Orbanes papers are a compilation of correspondence, legal contracts, newspaper articles, reference materials, research notes, game advertisements, photographs, audio files, and other papers collected and used by Philip E. Orbanes over the course of his career in the American toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1967 through 2005. Staff at The Strong recorded a video oral history of Orbanes in 2013.

Dates: 1905 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1967 - 2006

AGPI collection of Norman Hasselriis papers

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 116.5455-d
Abstract

These materials, collected by AGPI, include two typed manuscripts from Norman Hasselriis on the history of card games. The manuscripts, titled "An Invitation to a Whist Party" and "A Short Whistory of Bridge," each have an annotation reading "from his unpublished book."

Dates: 1992

Victor G. Reiling papers

 Collection — Box 1-2: [Barcode: Victor G. Reiling papers]
Identifier: 2013.reiling
Abstract

The Victor G. Reiling papers feature toy and game prototype photographs, sketches, textual descriptions, production information, correspondence, and other notes on products created by Victor G. Reiling. These archival materials supplement Reiling’s donations of prototypes to the National Museum of Play. The bulk of the materials are from the 1980s.

Dates: 1982 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1988