Toy instruction manual collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 118.9052

Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of toy instruction and assembly manuals collected by Mark Davis. The manuals are dated from 1962 to 1975 and include Lincoln Logs, Scream'n Demons, Tinkertoy, GI Joe, and more. The materials are comprised of assembly instructions, order forms, and general instructions.

The collection is an alphabetical order by toy company and the collection had been described at item level for improved discovery. The physical materials are housed in one box.

Dates

Creation: 1962-1975

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use by staff of The Strong and 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, they have given permission for The Strong to make copies in all media for museum, educational, and research purposes.

Full Extent

0.33 Linear Feet (1 document box, 36 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated to The Strong in September 2018 as a gift of Mark Jonathan Davis. The papers were accessioned by The Strong under object ID 118.9052.

Separated Materials

Along with the toy instruction manuals, Mark Davis also donated twelve trade catalogs and related books. The materials can be found in the library catalog.