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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 106 Collections and/or Records:

Jim Gould papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6842
Abstract The Jim Gould papers are a collection of original and published materials related to tabletop games and wargaming, including campaign materials, notes, hand-drawn and printed maps, manuscript modules, and other related documentation. The bulk of the materials are undated but range from 1977-2010.

Jim Sutton papers

 File
Identifier: 121.616
Abstract This folder contains materials created by Jim Sutton relating to the 1974 Avalon Hill game Rise and Decline of the Third Reich. Sutton and four of his high school classmates played this game in order to write a paper for their Government and Free Enterprise class during Sutton's 1974-1975 senior year at Cortez High School in Phoenix, Arizona. These materials include a copy of their paper, titled "World War II: A 20/20 Hindsight View," as well as copies of pages from Sutton's yearbook and a...

Joel Cohen Disneyana collection

 Collection — Box 1-3: [Joel Cohen Disneyana collection]
Identifier: 115.2645
Abstract The Joel Cohen Disneyana collection is a compilation of correspondence, photographs, and more relating to Joel Cohen’s Disneyana collection. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1975 and 2001.

Joseph A. Weisbecker licensing agreement documentation

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 121.1207b
Abstract The Joseph A. Weisbecker licensing agreement documentatio folder contains agreements between Weisbecker and Cadaco, along with correspondence and a separate agreement between Cadaco and Milton Bradley, for the game Decisions! Decisions!. The game was published by Cadaco in 1969.

Joseph H. Wyman papers

 Collection — Box 1-3: [Joseph H. Wyman papers]
Identifier: 117.8000
Overview The Joseph H. Wyman papers are a collection of research notes, presentations, photographs, slides, and audio recordings relating to the history of circuses.

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.

Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6425
Abstract The Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection is a compilation of published fliers, original and photocopied reference, company memos, photographs, and other documentation relating to the history of various coin-operated game and amusement companies and their products. The bulk of the materials are from the 1930s-1980s.

L.B.D. Amusement Co., Inc. collection

 Collection — Box 1: [L.B.D. Amusement Co., Inc. collection]
Identifier: 116.3256
Abstract The L.B.D. Amusement Co., Inc. collection is a compilation of inventory lists, arcade tickets, licenses, photographs, stationary, and more relating to two arcades owned by the Rabkin family. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1946 and 1964.

LeRoy Howard papers

 Collection — Box 1-4: [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.

Leslie Davies diary

 Item — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 92.8781
Abstract This diary of Leslie Davies spans from January 1, 1916 to January 1, 1918. Included with the diary are two lists of subjects compiled by staff of The Strong, listing an index of play-related subjects such as camping, dancing, fishing, football, horseback riding, attending moving-picture shows, playing games, swimming, and more.