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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 124 Collections and/or Records:

Up'n Down source code printout [1 of 2]

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.8349
Abstract

This is a source code printout for the Sega arcade game Up'n Down, ported for the Atari 2600, c. 1983.

Dates: c. 1983

Up'n Down source code printout [2 of 2]

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.8350
Abstract

This is a source code printout for the Sega arcade game Up'n Down, ported for the Atari 2600, c. 1983.

Dates: c. 1983

Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom source code printout

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.8351
Abstract

This is a source code printout for the Sega arcade game Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom, ported for the Atari 2600, c. 1983.

Dates: c. 1983

Alamogordo, N.M. “Atari Burial” collection

 Collection — digital collection: [Barcode: Alamogordo N.M. Atari Burial collection]
Identifier: 115.2073
Abstract These images from the Alamogordo, NM landfill were taken by Jim Heller, the man who helped to "bury" the legendary Atari cartridges in 1983. Marty Goldberg, an Atari historian, interviewed Jim Heller about the event and subsequently produced hi-resolution TIFFs from Mr. Heller's original photographs. (Access .JPGs have been created.) Also included in this donation are two publicity photographs of players with the Magnavox Odyssey 2 and the Atari 400 (taken c. 1981 at Macy's in Chicago), as...
Dates: 1981-1984, 2015-2016

Professor Quizmaster film reels

 Collection
Identifier: 117.10028
Abstract

This collection contains five 35mm film rolls containing individual frames with trivia questions and answer selections designed for use in Professor Quizmaster coin-operated arcade amusement machines, introduced in 1968 in the United States, France, and other countries. The game was sold by Mondial International, Inc. Four of the film reels are in English, and one roll is in French.

Dates: 1968-1969

Kevin O’Hare Maxis/Electronic Arts collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: Kevin O'Hare Maxis/Electronic Arts collection]
Identifier: 116.2087
Abstract

The Kevin O’Hare Maxis/Electronic Arts collection holds ephemera and publications from O’Hare’s career at Maxis and Electronic Arts. The materials are from 1995 through 2003.

Dates: 1995 - 2003

Indie Games collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019.IG
Abstract

The Indie Games collection is an ongoing compilation of materials from independent game developers. Archival materials include development art, game builds, design documents, notes, correspondence, and more. The bulk of the collection is dated between 2003 and 2014.

Dates: 2002 - 2018

David Shepperd papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.10908
Abstract

The David Sheppard papers include an Altair 8000 manual and schematics, instruction manuals, circuit schematics, handwritten computer coding notes, source code print out, and paper tape. The bulk of the materials are from 1974-1976.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1974 - 1976; 1974 - 2018

Carol Kantor papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 119.4394
Abstract

The Carol Kantor papers are a compilation of published materials and ephemera related to Kantor’s career at Atari and Business Builders. The bulk of the materials are from between 1977 and 1983

Dates: 1976 - 1983

Jane Jensen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.4188
Abstract

The Jane Jensen papers are a collection of game design bibles, scripts, and other documentation on games written and designed by Jensen. The majority of the materials are from 2012.

Dates: 1995 - 2012; Majority of material found in 2012