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 112 Collections and/or Records:
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
Carol Shaw papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017.shaw
Abstract
The Carol Shaw papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, sketches, source code printouts, advertisements, and other ephemera relating to the career of video game designer Carol Shaw. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1978 and 1984.
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse game design documentation
File
Identifier: 121.4167
Abstract
Faxed copy of original documentation from Konami Game Development department for Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for Nintendo Entertainment System and SHCV 8 x 7 V PCBback. This file includes a letter from Jeremy Blaustein at Konami to John [unidentified last name]. The faxed pages are dated 1995, though the game was first published in 1989. Much of the text is in Japanese with some annotations in English.
Chris Kohler papers
Collection — Box 1-2: [Chris Kohler papers]
Identifier: 117.501
Overview
This compilation of fanzine materials exhibit Chris Kohler’s role in video game culture as well as provide a unique and unfiltered view of video games, the gaming industry, and culture from a community of players passionate about video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1994 and 1998.
Christopher S. Weaver papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 120.1178
Abstract
The Christopher S. Weaver papers contain original records about and from Videomagic Laboratories, as well as other computer- and programming-related materials. The materials are dated between 1979 and 1989.
Christy Marx papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.5436
Abstract
The Christy Marx papers compile the breadth of Marx’s authorship and design across many genres, including video games, books, comics, and both live action and animated television shows. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1994 and 2002.
Cort and Barbara Allen Atari packaging design collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.4168
Abstract
This collection consists of 240 folders containing drawings, photographs, proofs, preliminary package mockups, drafts of manual scripts, unused packaging, and other internal documents used in the design and production of Atari’s packaging and manuals for home console video games, computer games, game consoles, and handheld games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1977 and 1983.
Dan Bunten (Dani Bunten Berry) papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.bunten
Abstract
The Dan Bunten (Dani Bunten Berry) papers are a compilation of correspondence, notes, game design concepts, game code output, photographs, publicity, and digital material created by or pertaining to Dan Bunten (later known as Dani Bunten Berry or Danielle Paula Berry). The bulk of the materials are from between 1983 and 1995.
David Jaffe papers
Collection — digital collection: [David Jaffe papers]
Identifier: 118.10879
Abstract
The David Jaffe papers are a digital collection of two games developed by game industry veteran David Jaffe. Files relate to two cancelled projects: “Dark Guns” for Sony PlayStation (1997-1999) and “VBL” for PlayStation 4 (2017-2018).
David Shepperd papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.10908
Overview
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.