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Duncan Brown collection of Williams pinball drawings

 Collection
Identifier: 122.6850
Abstract

The Duncan Brown collection of Williams pinball drawings includes 277 gb of digital materials. The files are comprised of digital surrogates of images and documents related to the design, production, and advertisement of pinball machines. The materials date from 1932 to 2015, with the bulk of material dating from 1970 to 1990.

Dates: 1932-2015; Majority of material found within 1970-1990

Eclectic Writing Speller

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 106.29
Abstract

This booklet, titled " Eclectic Writing Speller," was utilized by students to improve their spelling skills. This particular booklet belonged to Luella Sherwood of Banks North District.

Dates: 1877

Edwin J. Rich papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ORIG.rich
Abstract The Edwin J. Rich papers document the invention, manufacture, distribution, and sales of toys by the Ideal Novelty Co. of Rochester, NY. The collection consists of two copybooks of outgoing correspondence written by Rich during his time as general manager and owner of the Ideal Novelty Co., and personal correspondence pertaining to property and the handling of a relative's estate. Toys represented in this collection include the Beauty Top (Spinning Top, E. R. McCall, patent no....
Dates: 1901-1912

Elizabeth Hargrave papers, 2013-2023

 Collection
Identifier: 123.1767
Abstract

The Elizabeth Hargrave papers include materials used in the design, development, and publication process for the board games Wingspan (2019) and Mariposas (2020). The physical reference materials are comprised of research notes and prototype components including cards, chits, cubes, dice, dice tower, game boards, player mats, and tokens. The digital files consist of correspondence, graphics, presentations, spreadsheets, text, and video. The bulk of the materials date from 2016 to 2019.

Dates: 2013-2023; Majority of material found within 2016-2019

Elizabeth LaPensée papers

 Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 119.3593
Abstract

The Elizabeth LaPensée papers are a digital collection containing graphics and videos relating to Honour Water (2016) and Thunderbird Strike (2017), two games created by LaPensée.

Dates: 2016 - 2017

Escape from ANTcatraz video game script

 Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.3643
Abstract

This annotated script with maps/charts and a memo document Lorri Hopping’s game “Escape from ANTcatraz,” a video game she created for Scholastic's Microzine series in 1987.

Dates: 1987

Fields of Play film series collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 111.1046
Abstract

The Fields of Play film series collection is a compilation of the five original programs produced by Michael Dibb for BBC in 1981-1982, along with supplementary materials assembled by staff members at The Strong between 2010 and 2012.

Dates: 1981-1982, 2010-2012

Film footage of 1939-1940 World’s Fair

 Item
Identifier: 118.10092
Abstract This digitized video footage of the Tribelhorn family's trip to the 1939-1940 World's Fair in New York in 1940 showcases the landmarks, pavilions, buildings, and activities at the World's Fair. (This footage was originally captured on 8mm film and digitized by the George Eastman Museum in 2018; there is no audio.) The total run time is 10 minutes. It is viewable on the museum's ...
Dates: 1940; 2018

Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends product design documents

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 112.6095
Abstract

The Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends product design documents contain drawings and notes corresponding to three Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends products. These materials are dated between 2010 and 2011.

Dates: 2010-2011

Flora Gill Jacobs papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.87
Abstract

The Flora Gill Jacobs papers are a compilation of manuscripts, personal and research correspondence, publicity, postcards, photographs, and historical information on the Washington Dolls’ House & Toy Museum. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1975 and 2006.

Dates: 1864 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2006

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