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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:

Memories of a Rochester childhood with Ken McCurdy and Lynda McCurdy Hotra -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-02
Abstract This video oral history interview with Gilbert Kennedy ("Ken") McCurdy and Lynda (McCurdy) Hotra was recorded on February 3, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica - Universal Access portal.

Memories of Margaret Strong with Ann Coleman -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-05b
Abstract This video oral history with retired curator and doll historian Elizabeth Ann Coleman was recorded on May 25, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.

Minnie Allen diaries

 Item — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 2016.min
Abstract These two diaries detail the life of a teenage girl in Boston, Massachusetts in the 1870s. Topics covered include hobbies, pastimes, travel, and daily life.

“My Family” handmade book

 Item — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 107.86
Abstract This handmade booklet contains about 30 sheets of ruled writing paper, 5 inches by 8 inches, and covers of brown/pink construction paper. Front cover has applied letters of black paper that spell out "My Family." Booklet is bound at top by white cotton string. Within these pages, Ann French handwrote detailed descriptions about her dolls, including Helen, Mary Adele, Susan, Sunny, Patsy Ann, Kathleen, Patsykin, Raggedy Ann, Joy, Shirley Jane, Emilie, and Karen Christina Sophia. The text...

North American Bear Company collection

 Collection — Box 1: [North American Bear Company collection]
Identifier: 111.6966
Abstract The North American Bear Company collection is a compilation of newsletters, company-produced magazines, and articles. The bulk of the materials in this collection are dated between 1990 and 2001.

Ohio Art Company clippings

 Collection
Identifier: 121.8106
Abstract This folder contains a collection of published newspaper articles, editorials, cartoons and comic strip clippings, and advertising campaigns featuring Ohio Art products--notably, the Etch A Sketch.

Parker family papers

 Collection — Box 1-8: [Parker family papers]
Identifier: 120.1000
Abstract The Parker family papers contain diaries, notes, and letters written by members of the Parker family (notably, George S. Parker, founder of Parker Brothers). These materials are dated between 1856 and 1949.

Patricia A. Biasuzzi papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Patricia Biasuzzi papers]
Identifier: 116.9033
Overview The Patricia A. Biasuzzi papers contain materials related to toy designer Patricia A. Biasuzzi, her designs, and play memories. The documentation for materials in this collection was created in 2016, though the papers feature Biasuzzi’s childhood from 1946-1956 and toy design career between 1977 and 1994.

Paul Reiche III papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.2627
Abstract The Paul Reiche III papers are a compilation of game design concepts and related documentation for both tabletop role-playing games and video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 1996, though some materials are undated.