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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 132 Collections and/or Records:

Sid Sackson collection

 Collection — Box 1-48: [Barcode: Sid Sackson collection]
Identifier: 2016.sackson
Abstract

The Sid Sackson collection is a compilation of diaries, correspondence, notes, game descriptions, and publications created or used by Sid Sackson during his lengthy career in the toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from between 1960 and 1995.

Digitized diaries and related documentation can be accessed through The Sid Sackson Portal.

Dates: 1867 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1995

Spin Master Ltd. records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017.spin
Abstract

The Spin Master Ltd. records are a fully-digital compilation of toy designs, photographs, videos, publicity, and historical documentation on Spin Master. The bulk of the materials are from 1994 and 2013-2016.

Dates: 1994 - 2017; Majority of material found within 2013 - 2016; 1994

Greg and Pinch Lee papers

 Collection — Box 1-5; OS1; AV1
Identifier: 123.4804
Abstract

The collection consists of materials collected by Greg and Georgette "Pinch" Lee, while working on the Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? game show produced by PBS. The materials date from 1978 to 2003, with the bulk of the materials between 1991 to 1996. The papers are comprised of newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, fan generated content, scripts, audiovisual materials, and more.

Dates: 1978-2003; Majority of material found within 1991-1996

Howard Blumenthal papers

 Collection
Identifier: 123.HBlum
Abstract

This collection consists of program development documents for Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?. The papers date from 1991 to 1995, with the bulk of materials dating from 1991. The papers are comprised of scripts, set blueprints, and drawings.

Dates: 1991-1995

Caution Signs (game) proof sheets

 Collection — Folder OS1
Identifier: 124.2747
Abstract

This collection contains a set of printing proofs for the party game, Caution Signs. The materials are dated 2023 and include proof sheets for the game rules, packaging graphics, game components, and score sheets.

Dates: 2023

Bob Collins collection of game rules and ephemera

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 112.2947
Abstract

This collection consists of game rules and ephemera collected by Bob Collins. The materials date from 1878 to 1997.

Dates: 1878-1997

AGPI collection of game rules

 Collection — Box 1-10
Identifier: 107.2616
Abstract

This collection consists of game rules [photocopies and originals] collected by members of the Association for Games and Puzzles International. The materials are dated from 1841 to 2006. The rules included are for board games, card games, word games, educational games, and many more.

Dates: 1843-2006

Meccano records

 Collection
Identifier: 124.2413
Abstract

The Meccano records document production and sale of Meccano construction sets. The materials date from 1912 to 2005. The records are comprised of set instruction manuals and still images including photographic prints, 35mm slides, and negatives.

Dates: 1912-2005

Robert Rees Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: 116.3140
Abstract

This 83.6 MB digital collection pertains to the development of the toy Bubble-Worm, including focus group information, publicity clippings, video demonstrations, and details about the product's licensing agreement and a subsequent legal complaint. The files date from 2009 to 2016 with the bulk of the material dated from 2009 to 2013. The material is comprised of correspondence, invoices, legal documents, still images, text, and videos.

Dates: 2009-2016; Majority of material found within 2009-2013

Susan Sofia-McIntire papers

 Collection
Identifier: 122.5986
Abstract

The Susan Sofia-McIntire papers document the career of soft toy designer Susan Sofia [Susan Sofia-McIntire] including products developed for Hasbro, Mattel, Tyco and others. The majority of the materials are sewing patterns. The collection also includes notes, sketches, fabric swatches, design specifications, and digital files. The materials date from 1992 to 2022 with the bulk dating from 1992 to 2001

Dates: 1992-2022; Majority of material found within 1992-2001