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Insomniac Games records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6337
Abstract

The Insomniac Games records are a compilation of game design documentation, including notes, descriptions, drawings, and more, for various games created by Insomniac Games. The materials are dated between 1998 and 2005.

Dates: 1998 - 2005

Institute of Play records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6926
Abstract

This collection contains both physical and digital information about the Institute of Play and its associated Quest to Learn project. The materials are dated between 2007 and 2022.

Dates: 2007 - 2022

International Gay Bowling Organization records

 Collection — Box: 1-22: [International Gay Bowling Organization records (document boxes, ephemera box, multimedia box)]
Identifier: 2020.igbo
Abstract

The International Gay Bowling Organization records are comprised of organizational, tournament, and collected bowling organization papers. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1981 and 2013.

Dates: 1980-2022; Majority of material found within 1981-2013

J. Edwin Rich papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ORIG.rich
Collection Scope and Content Note This collection consists of two copybooks of outgoing correspondence written by J. Edwin Rich of Rochester, NY. In 1901 Rich was general manager and, from 1907, sole owner of the Ideal Novelty Co. of Rochester, distributor of a small spinning top and several other toys. He was half-owner of the top’s patent, as well as inventor and half-owner of a patent for a musical toy. The correspondence reflects the efforts involved in running a small business, dealing with manufacturers, and soliciting...
Dates: 1901 - 1912

Jacob Larwood illustrated notebook on ancient art and architecture

 Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 2016.arts
Abstract

This notebook, with an interior note of "by Jacob Larwood," is marked "London, april 9, 1862" and contains 68 pages of handwritten notes and vibrant illustrations about Greek, Egyptian, Assyrian, and other ancient art and architecture motifs.

Dates: 1862

James Loflin’s Bally-Midway-Williams collection

 Collection — drawer: Map Case 1, Drawer 1
Identifier: 115.94
Abstract

James Loflin’s Bally-Midway-Williams collection is a compilation of original copies of documents from a collector who retains the records of Bally-Midway-Williams. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1996 and 1997, though some are undated.

Dates: 1980-1997; Majority of material found in 1996-1997

Jane Jensen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.4188
Abstract

The Jane Jensen papers are a collection of game design bibles, scripts, and other documentation on games written and designed by Jensen. The majority of the materials are from 2012.

Dates: 1995 - 2012; Majority of material found in 2012

Jeffrey Mattox papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 116.2826
Abstract

The Jeffrey Mattox papers document the creation of Mattox’s Tic-Tac-Toe Machine in 1964. The bulk of the collection is dated 1963-1964 and also 2016.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1963 - 2016; 1963-1964, 2016

Jesyca Durchin ephemera

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.10787
Abstract

These materials were received from Jesyca Durchin along with a donation of Barbie CD-ROM computer games and additional computer games. This file contains 2 marketing fliers for Digital Dollhouse, an image of a news article about Barbie CD-ROM games, a press release about Barbie CD-ROM games, and a Family Circus comic strip clipping about Barbie CD-ROM games.

Dates: c. 1998-2008

Jim Gould papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6842
Abstract

The Jim Gould papers are a collection of original and published materials related to tabletop games and wargaming, including campaign materials, notes, hand-drawn and printed maps, manuscript modules, and other related documentation. The bulk of the materials are undated but range from 1977-2010.

Dates: 1977 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1986

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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