Collections | The Strong

Studio Gigante records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 122.1282

Abstract The Studio Gigante records document game development and conceptualization for fighting games released by Studio Gigante, including Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus (2003), as well as unpublished games including "Tao Feng 2", "Fight Club", and "People Fighter." The records consist of correspondence, design documents, development milestones, graphic materials, notes, proposals, scripts, and more. The materials date from 2000 to...

Dates: 2000-2005

Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Suez Canal Bulldozer game collection

File — Container: digital archival collection

Identifier: 121.1504

Abstract In March 2021, a 1,300-foot freight liner called the Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal, where it remained for six days -- halting all maritime traffic through the waterway and impacting global commerce to the tune of billions of dollars. While the boat was still trapped in the Suez, game design Eric Wilder created a video game to commemorate the event. This digital collection contains approx. 2 MB of digital game assets, source code, and publicity articles related to Eric Wilder's...

Dates: 2021

Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Sumerian Game collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 116.sumer

Abstract The Sumerian Game collection contains three teletype printouts from the Sumerian Game (also called Sumer), one of the first educational computer games, along with photographic slides and a research report filed to the Office of Education at the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The dated materials are from 1962-1967, though some items are undated. Scans of the slides were...

Dates: 1962-1967; 2015

Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Super Rare Games manufacturing proofs

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 123.791

Abstract

This collection consists of game box and trading card proofs created by Super Rare Games, a video game publishing company. The materials are dated from 2019 to 2021 and include SteelBook and trading card proof prints and handwritten notes.

Dates: 2019-2021

Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Susan Sofia-McIntire papers

Collection

Identifier: 122.5986

Abstract

The Susan Sofia-McIntire papers document the career of soft toy designer Susan Sofia [Susan Sofia-McIntire] including products developed for Hasbro, Mattel, Tyco and others. The majority of the materials are sewing patterns. The collection also includes notes, sketches, fabric swatches, design specifications, and digital files. The materials date from 1992 to 2022 with the bulk dating from 1992 to 2001

Dates: 1992-2022; Majority of material found within 1992-2001

Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Tengen, Inc. records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 114.tengen

Abstract

The Tengen, Inc. records contain artwork, promotional and trade show materials, posters, correspondence, photographs, assembly drawings, and schematics. A sizeable portion of this collection covers marketing and publicity in the form of sell sheets. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1987 and 1994.

Dates: 1985 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1987 - 1994

Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Terrell Touchstone Sim floppy disks

File

Identifier: 120.4516

Abstract

Two 3.5" floppy disks of Maxis prototypes, SimEnvironment (c. 1992) and SimRefinery (c. 1993).

Dates: 1992-1993, 2020

Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong

Terry Quinn papers

Collection — Box: Individual Manuscripts Box 6, Folder: 1

Identifier: 124.159

Abstract This collection consists of the papers of Terry Quinn's, Marketing Department of TSR, Inc., effort to get McDonald's to partner with TSR to create Dungeons and Dragons themed Happy Meals. The materials are dated from 1982 to 1984. The papers are comprised of a Chicago trip report by Terry Quinn detailing her meeting with McDonald's, thank-you letters from Quinn, two "Who Are We" handouts for TSR and McDonald's, and an article from Business Week,...

Dates: 1982-1984

Found in: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong