John Szeder papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 124.3846

Collection Scope and Content Note

The John Szeder papers document Szeder's work in the electronic and mobile game industry including work with JAMDAT Mobile Inc., Unplugged Inc., and In-Fusio-Thumbworks. Games represented in the collection include Mine Field, Alien Rush, Leapfrog Bob and more. The materials consist of contracts, royalty statements, and Game Developers Conference session materials. The materials date from 2001 to 2005.

The papers are arranged into five folders. Folder one contains materials from Game Developers Conferences, folders two through five contain agreements and royalty statements arranged by development company. The papers are physically housed in one document box.

Dates

Creation: 2001-2005

Creator

Szeder, John (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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

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, he has given permission for The Strong to make copies in all media for museum, educational, and research purposes.

Biographical Note

John Szeder is a game developer and engineer in the electronic and mobile game world. Szeder has worked as a strategic executive consultant, as Director of Engineering at Zynga, and as the Vice President of Engineering and Global Operations at hi5 Networks, Inc. His other roles in the industry over the years include being the cofounder and CEO of Mofactor, an early staff member at RIM, and one of the founding staff members of Digital Chocolate.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (5 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.

System of Arrangement

The folders are arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The John Szeder papers were donated to The Strong in June 2024 as a gift from John and Lindsay Szeder. The papers were accessioned by The Strong under object ID 124.3846. The papers were received from John Szeder in one envelope.