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List 03. Archival Collections Related to Video and Other Electronic Games

 Record Group
Identifier: List 03
Collections within the archives that relate to video game companies, video game design, video game history, and the development of video and other electronic games.

Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:

Ultima Online marketing and design documents

 Collection — Box Individual Manuscripts Box 6, Folder: 5-7
Identifier: 122.7285
Collection Scope and Content Note This collection consists of a marketing plan for Ultima Online and a design document forUltima Online Gold: The Lost Lands. The design document contains the story, executive summary, feature breakdown, schedule, and copies of hand drawn maps. The design document was removed from the original binder due to deterioration. The marketing plan for Ultima Online includes a summary, PR...
Dates: 1998

Super Rare Games manufacturing proofs

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 123.791
Abstract

This collection consists of game box and trading card proofs created by Super Rare Games, a video game publishing company. The materials are dated from 2019 to 2021 and include SteelBook and trading card proof prints and handwritten notes.

Dates: 2019-2021

Larry A. Summers papers

 Collection — Box Individual Manuscripts Box 6, Folder: 10
Identifier: 124.5557
Abstract

The Larry A. Summer papers include materials related to Larry Summers' work on electronic games for Atari and Packet Technologies in the 1980s. The materials date from 1981 to 1985 and include a newspaper article, a letter of recommendation, a manuscript, a program manual, a newsletter, and graphics print outs.

Dates: 1981-1984

John Szeder papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: small collections]
Identifier: 124.3846
Abstract

The John Szeder papers document Szeder's work as a developer and engineer in the electronic and mobile game industry. The materials consist of contracts, royalty statements, and Game Developers Conference session materials. The materials date from 2001 to 2005.

Dates: 2001-2005

Colossal Cave Adventure source code

 Item — Box 7: [Barcode: individual manuscripts]
Identifier: 125.96
Abstract

This collection consists of printed source code from the Colossal Cave Adventure (1976) computer game. The source code was printed in 1985.

Dates: 1985

Tom Loughry papers

 Collection — Box 1-7
Identifier: 123.4023
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of Tom Loughry, co-founder of Cheshire Engineering and video game designer. The materials are dated from 1978 to 1993, with the bulk of the materials between 1980 and 1985. The papers are comprised of marketing materials, source code, game reviews, administrative documents and more.

Dates: 1978-1993; Majority of material found within 1980-1985

Atari Computer Camps collection

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: 121.Atari
Abstract

The Atari Computer Camps collection consists of documents related to the computer summer camp sessions that Atari held from 1982 to 1984. The materials are dated from 1982 to 2021, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1982 to 1984. The papers are comprised of tutorials, curriculum books, programming modules, utility diskettes, a u-matic tape, and production documents for the promotional documentary The Magic Room.

Dates: 1982-1984, 2021; Majority of material found within 1982-1984

Ronald Kocol papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 122.4671
Abstract

This collection consists of documents created by Ronald Kocol, Williams Electronics Test Engineer. The materials are dated from 1977 to 2003, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1984 to 1986. The papers are comprised of engineering logs, diagrams, schematics, program test printouts, reference materials, and more.

Dates: 1977-2003; Majority of material found within 1984-1986

Duncan Brown collection of Williams pinball drawings

 Collection
Identifier: 122.6850
Abstract

The Duncan Brown collection of Williams pinball drawings includes 277 gb of digital materials. The files are comprised of digital surrogates of images and documents related to the design, production, and advertisement of pinball machines. The materials date from 1932 to 2015, with the bulk of material dating from 1970 to 1990.

Dates: 1932-2015; Majority of material found within 1970-1990

1st Playable Productions records

 Collection
Identifier: 123.2472
Abstract

The 1st Playable Productions records consist of game design documentation, including products for Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, LeapFrog, and more. The material dates from 2006 to 2015.

Dates: 2006-2015