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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 135 Collections and/or Records:

The incredible career of Ann Coleman -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-05a
Abstract

This video oral history with retired curator and doll historian Elizabeth Ann Coleman was recorded on February 4, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-02-04

Game Show History collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022.gameshow
Abstract

The Game Show History collection contains documentation on the development, production, marketing, and distribution of game shows. As archival materials are acquired by the museum, they will be added to this collection.

Dates: 1958 - 2023

Mayfair Games, Inc. records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.9891
Abstract

The Mayfair Games, Inc. records comprise game development papers, business records, and collected materials. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1996.

Dates: 1965 - 2022; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1996

Doll Oral History Project collection

 Collection — Box 1-8: [Barcode: Doll Oral History Project collection]
Identifier: 1987.doll
Abstract The Doll Oral History Project collection is a compilation of oral history audio cassettes, transcripts, photographs, reports, and other documentation on this project from Summer/Fall 1987, administered by Dorothy Washburn for the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum. Oral history interview transcripts (along with associated indexes) were digitized in 2019 and are available to access digitally through ...
Dates: 1986-1994, 2019; Majority of material found in 1987, 2019

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...
Dates: 1986 - 2020; Majority of material found in 1986

Parker family papers

 Collection — Box 1-8: [Barcode: 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.

Dates: 1856 - 1949

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.

Dates: 1903 - 2009

Institute of Play records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6926
Abstract

This collection contains both physical and digital information about the Institute of Play and its associated Quest to Learn project. The materials are dated between 2007 and 2022.

Dates: 2007 - 2022

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.

Dates: 2022-05-25

Play Memories with Stephen K. Desroches -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-06
Abstract

This video oral history with journalist Stephen K. ("Steve") Desroches was recorded on June 7, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-06-07