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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:

Toys for Bob collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.11504
Abstract The Toys for Bob collection is a compilation of original materials from the production of character figures for Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure (a toys-to-life action video game published by Activision) and video oral histories recorded in 2017. Video and audio of interviews are accessible via The Strong’s Preservica-Universal...
Dates: 2011 - 2017

Ken Fedesna papers

 Collection — Box 1-10: [Barcode: Ken Fedesna papers]
Identifier: 2019.fedesna
Abstract

The Ken Fedesna papers are a compilation of documentation on various projects from Midway/Williams during the 1990s-2000s, including TouchMaster, the Midway Tournament Network, Infinity System, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1995 and 2003.

Dates: 1975 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1995 - 2003

Wargaming.net records

 Collection — digital collection: [Barcode: Wargaming.net records]
Identifier: 118.2333
Abstract

The Wargaming.net records are a compilation of photos, videos, graphics, presentations, and text documents created by staff at Wargaming.net. Materials include product photos, convention photos, staff information, studio documentation, promotional videos, press releases, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 2012-2018.

Dates: 2009 - 2018

United Manufacturing Co. records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019.united
Abstract

The United Manufacturing Co. records are an assemblage of game design documentation (mainly wiring diagrams and disc diagrams) for projects produced by United during the late 1940s through its merger with Williams in 1964.

Dates: 1945 - 1964

Paul Reiche III papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.2627
Abstract

The Paul Reiche III papers are a compilation of game design concepts and related documentation for both tabletop role-playing games and video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 1996, though some materials are undated.

Dates: 1979 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1996

Ben Gonyo Gamers collection

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 110.11753
Abstract The Ben Gonyo Gamers collection contains nearly 1 TB of digital content, comprising interviews, game capture, and other related footage. Digital files are arranged into Conventions, Game Companies, Game Footage, Player Interviews, and more. Also included in this collection are a DVD (62-minute cut) of Gamers and printed information about the documentary. In the summer of 2010, the film began showing in heavy...
Dates: 2008-2010

Jesyca Durchin ephemera

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.10787
Abstract

These materials were received from Jesyca Durchin along with a donation of Barbie CD-ROM computer games and additional computer games. This file contains 2 marketing fliers for Digital Dollhouse, an image of a news article about Barbie CD-ROM games, a press release about Barbie CD-ROM games, and a Family Circus comic strip clipping about Barbie CD-ROM games.

Dates: c. 1998-2008

Atari Cosmos Programmable Game System collection

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 119.215
Abstract

This documentation on the Atari Cosmos game system was provided by Dan Kramer, former Atari Engineering staff member in the Consumer Electronics division. Materials include four hologram screens (two for Superman EG502, 1981 and two for Asteroids EG505, 1981) and copies of photocopied press releases and images of the COSMOS game system.

Dates: 1980-1981, 2019

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