Bob Collins collection of game rules and ephemera

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 112.2947

Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of 120 game rules and ephemera pieces that covers mostly board games and card games from about 1878 to 1997. The majority of the materials are copies.

The archivist maintained the order of the collection [alphabetically by company name], and added the game names to the folder titles for discoverability.

Dates

Creation: 1878-1997

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use by staff of The Strong and users of its library and archive.

Conditions Governing Use

Though the donor has not transferred intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to any copyright, trademark, and associated rights therein) to The Strong, they have given permission for The Strong to make copies in all media for museum, educational, and research purposes.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

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

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to The Strong in 2012 as a gift of Bob Collins. The papers were accessioned under Object ID 112.2947.

Processing Information

Moved from the library to the archive in June 2024 for increased accessibility. Collection processed in ArchivesSpace in June 2024.

Processed by

Stephanie Ball, June 2024.

Related Names

Subject

3M Company (Organization)
Fairchild (Firm) (Organization)
Ideal Toy Corporation (Organization)
Mattel, Inc. (Organization)
Milton Bradley Company (Organization)
Parker Brothers, Inc. (Organization)
Remco Industries, Inc. (Organization)
Selchow & Righter (Organization)
McLoughlin Bros. (Organization)
Transogram Company (Organization)

Source

Collins, Robert (Bob) (Person)

Subjects

Topical

Record Groups

List 02. Archival Collections Related to Artifacts of Play

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Guide to the Bob Collins Collection of Game Rules and Ephemera, 1878-1997 —
Author: Stephanie Ball
Date: June 2024
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script
Language of description note: English