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Gruelle family collection

 Collection — Box: 1-22
Identifier: 108.5530
Abstract

The Gruelle family collection is a compilation of manuscripts, correspondence, drawings, art, photographs, personal materials, and publications from the Gruelle family. The bulk of the materials are from between 1910 and 1940, and then 1985 through 2008.

Dates: 1888 - 2008

GUND, Inc. records

 Collection — Box: 1-38
Identifier: 115.915
Abstract

The GUND, Inc. records are a compilation of historic business records from GUND, Inc. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1942 and 1969, and again from 1984-1998.

Dates: 1912 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1942 - 1969; Majority of material found within 1984 - 1998

Guy Welch collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.welch
Abstract

The Guy Welch collection is a compilation of materials featuring two notable American video game companies: Sierra On-Line and Microsoft. Items in this collection include correspondence, sketches, animation cels, artwork, published advertisements, magazines, corporate records, concept design documents, and more. The bulk of the materials are from between 1990 and 1998.

Dates: 1988 - 2022; Majority of material found within 1990 - 1998

Harwood Short Line Railroad papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 107.1069
Abstract

This collection documents Charles Sr. and Elizabeth Shook's creation of an O-gauge electric train layout in their Dobb's Ferry, New York home. The materials date from 1997 to 2007. The collection consists of newspaper clippings, articles, scrapbooks, a track template, and a DVD.

Dates: 1998-2007

Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 110.4372
Abstract

The Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers accompanied the museum’s acquisition of the John O. Heap Folk Art Monopoly game board, c. 1914. These papers include photographs, copies of the game design sheet and playing rules, and deposition-related documentation. The bulk of these materials are from 1975.

Dates: 1901-2010; Majority of material found in 1975

Her Interactive, Inc. collection

 Collection — Box: 1-6
Identifier: 113.2102
Abstract

The Her Interactive, Inc. Collection is a compilation of notes, correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles, questionnaires, release forms, press releases, VHS tapes, DVDs, and a comprehensive game design binder. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1999 and 2005.

Dates: 1996 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1999 - 2005

History of the Video Game User Research Profession (1911-2014) timeline

 Item — Container: digital file
Identifier: 2016.gamesur
Abstract This timeline, titled "History of the Video Game User Research Profession," was created in 2014 for the annual conference held by the Games User Research special interest group of the IGDA. It is accessible to researchers via the internal network of The Strong or online via the GamesUR...
Dates: 2014

Howard Blumenthal papers

 Collection
Identifier: 123.HBlum
Abstract

This collection consists of program development documents for Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?. The papers date from 1991 to 1995, with the bulk of materials dating from 1991. The papers are comprised of scripts, set blueprints, and drawings.

Dates: 1991-1995

ICHEG Video Game Play Capture Project collection

 Collection
Identifier: ICHEG-VGPC
Abstract

This collection contains several dozen terabytes of digital capture recorded during the IMLS-funded Video Game Capture Project at The Strong. Researchers interested in this resource should contact staff from ICHEG for contents/extent of video games available from this project.

Dates: 2011 - 2018

Indie Games collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019.IG
Abstract

The Indie Games collection is an ongoing compilation of materials from independent game developers. Archival materials include development art, game builds, design documents, notes, correspondence, and more. The bulk of the collection is dated between 2003 and 2014.

Dates: 2002 - 2018

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Video games -- Design 18
Oral history 17
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Video games industry 13
Dolls 12
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Early childhood education 9
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National Archives of Game Show History 8
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World Video Game Hall of Fame inductee 5
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Parker Brothers, Inc. 15
Mattel, Inc. 14
Atari, Inc. 13
Electronic Arts (Firm) 13
Williams Electronics, Inc. 10
Atari (U.S.) Corp. 8
Hasbro, Inc. 8
Nintendo of America, Inc. 8
Sega of America (Firm) 8
Sierra On-Line, Inc. 8
Activision (Firm) 7
Association for Games & Puzzles International (2017-) (AGPI) 7
Brøderbund Software, Inc. 7
Midway Manufacturing Co. 7
Milton Bradley Company 7
Strong (History Museum) 7
Sutton-Smith, Brian, 1924-2015 7
TSR, Inc. 7
Williams Manufacturing Co. 7
Bally Manufacturing Corporation 6
Bally Midway Mfg. Co. 6
WMS Industries, Inc. 6
Williams, Anne D. 6
Atari Games Corporation 5
Atari, Inc. Home Computer Division 5
Kordek, Steve 5
Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum 5
Orbanes, Philip E. 5
Sega Enterprises, Inc. 5
Sony Computer Entertainment 5
TASP 5
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. 5
Association for the Study of Play 4
Boden, Robert ("Bob") 4
Coleman, Elizabeth Ann, 1941- 4
Fedesna, Ken 4
Gygax, Gary 4
Horlick, Gordon 4
Maxis (Firm) 4
Microsoft Corporation 4
Sackson, Sid 4
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. 4
TSR Hobbies, Inc. 4
United Manufacturing Co. 4
Williams, Harry E. 4
Williams, Ken 4
3M Company 3
Apple Computer, Inc. 3
Arneson, Dave, 1947-2009 3
Atari Games (Firm) 3
Avalon Hill Game Company 3
Baer, Ralph H. 3
Brøderbund 3
Bushnell, Nolan 3
CAPCOM Co. 3
Chicago Coin Machine Co. 3
Fisher-Price (Firm) 3
Hallmark Cards, Inc. 3
Hawkins, Trip 3
Hotra, Anne S., 1915-2018 3
Ideal Toy Corporation 3
Konami, Inc. 3
Kulas, Charlie 3
Parker, George Swinnerton, 1866-1952 3
Penguin Software 3
Ritchie, Mark 3
SSI (Firm) 3
Selchow & Righter 3
Sierra Entertainment, Inc 3
Smith, Robert ("Bob") Charles 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
Stern Pinball, Inc. 3
Time Warner, Interactive Group 3
University of Pennsylvania. Department of Folklore and Folklife 3
Van Doren, Charles 3
Vice, Kathryn Joan ("Kathy") 3
Walt Disney Company 3
Walt Disney Productions 3
Williams, Roberta 3
Accolade, Inc. 2
Allied Leisure Industries, Inc. 2
American Folklore Society 2
Angle, Charles E. 2
Angle, Ida Jane (Motley), 1857-1929 2
Anspach, Ralph 2
BBC Television 2
Barry & Enright Productions 2
Barry, Jack, 1918-1984 2
Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 2
Berry, Danielle Paula 2
Blumenthal, Howard 2
Brockman, Michael 2
Brown, Stuart L. 2
Bunten Berry, Dani 2
Bunten, Dan 2
CBS, Inc. 2
Carlston, Doug 2
Cheng, Regan 2
Chew, Jacinda 2
Coleman, Dorothy Elizabeth (Smith), 1909-2000 2