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 106 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur S. Obermayer Cube Suit collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.4176
Abstract
This collection contains legal documents, patents, notes, correspondence, drawings, publicity, and other papers pertaining to the patent infringement suit initiated by Moleculon Research Corp. against Ideal Toy Corp. regarding the popular Rubik’s Cube puzzle. The bulk of these materials are dated between 1982 and 1987.
Barbie Liberation Organization collection
Collection — Box 1: [Barbie Liberation Organization collection]
Identifier: 94.86
Abstract
The Barbie Liberation Organization collection is a compilation of flyers, instructions, and plans for the organization’s notorious doll voice box-switching project.
Bob Weisman Rubik’s Cube collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 116.5022
Abstract
This collection contains materials relating to Rubik’s Cube from Bob Weisman, former Promotional Manager at Ideal Toy Corporation, during the height of the Rubik’s Cube craze. The bulk of the materials in this collection are from 1980 and 1981.
Bonnie Erickson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2018.erickson
Abstract
The Bonnie Erickson papers are a compilation of design concepts, illustrations, style guides, product tear sheets, catalog pages, notes, publicity, and other information relating to licensed products and original concepts created by Erickson. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1978 and 1999.
Career of artist Robert ("Bob") Charles Smith -- video oral history
File
Identifier: 2022-ts-01
Abstract
This video oral history interview with Kathryn ("Kathy") Vice, daughter of Robert ("Bob") Charles Smith, was recorded on January 12, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica - Universal Access portal.
Close-up Magic materials/Michael J. Amico papers
Collection — Box 1-2: [Close-up Magic materials/Michael J. Amico papers]
Identifier: 93.7077
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection of papers relates to the practice of close-up magic. It includes items relating to the practice of magic in the Rochester, NY, area; magic trick instructions; publications and promotional materials; magic event materials; and national and local magic organization material. Also included are personal papers of Michael J. Amico, a semi-professional close-up magician. Items of particular interest to researchers include a Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) membership application...
Collection of John J. Fox Parker Brothers oral histories
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1986.parker
Abstract
The Collection of John J. Fox Parker Brother oral histories contains 14 original audiocassette recordings from 1986, associated paper materials from Fox, and digitized audio recordings and transcripts created by staff members at The Strong. [The transcripts and associated .mp3 audio files are currently available online via Preservica-Universal...
Corky Steiner Kenner history collection
Collection — Box 1-2: [Corky Steiner Kenner history collection]
Identifier: 115.4174
Abstract
The Corky Steiner Kenner history collection is a compilation of advertisements, instruction manuals, ledgers, financial reports, business letters, journal articles, photographs, DVDs, and other documentation relating to Kenner Products during the 1950s and 1960s.
Cube puzzle design document
File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.158
Abstract
This design document for a Cube Puzzle contains 5 pages (one each for brass cube, orange cube, dirt cube, dark yellow cube, and gunmetal cube) to be made out of wood, at Lewiston Regional Technical Center, Lewiston, Maine, 10/18/2006, designed by C P-G [Calder Phillips-Grafflin].
C.W. Parker Amusement Co. collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.8000
Overview
This collection contains correspondence and various ephemera related to the C.W. Parker Amusement Company, a manufacturer of amusement devices from Leavenworth, Kansas. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1900 and 1928.