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List 02. Archival Collections Related to Artifacts of Play

 Record Group
Identifier: List 02

Staff Only
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 134 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

International Gay Bowling Organization records

 Collection — Box 1-22: [International Gay Bowling Organization records (document boxes, ephemera box, multimedia box)]
Identifier: 2020.igbo
Abstract

The International Gay Bowling Organization records are comprised of organizational, tournament, and collected bowling organization papers. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1981 and 2013.

Dates: 1980-2022; Majority of material found within 1981-2013
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Norman Blumenthal papers

 Collection
Identifier: 123.4310
Abstract

This collection consists of program development documents for the television game shows Concentration andTic-Tac-Dough. The papers date from 1958 to 1991, with the bulk of materials dating from 1978 to 1990. The papers are comprised of rebuses and question and answer cards.

Dates: 1958-1991; Majority of material found within 1978-1990
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Stephen Sondheim collection of game and puzzle periodicals

 Collection — Box Individual Manuscripts Box 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: 124.5617
Abstract

The Stephen Sondheim collection of game and puzzle periodicals consists of periodicals and ephemera that belonged to Stephen Sondheim. The materials date from 1982 to 2018 and are housed in one folder.

Dates: 1982-2018
Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Repository Information

Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play
The Strong
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607 U.S.A.
library@museumofplay.org

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