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Tom Sloper papers

Collection

Identifier: 121.5953

Abstract

This collection documents Tom Sloper’s role in the toy and videogame industry, specifically his consultant work and expertise in Mah-Jongg games. The bulk of materials are dated from 1983-2000.

Dates: 1974-2019; Majority of material found within 1983-2000

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

Tomb Raider: Anniversary source code for PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Item — Container: digital archival collection

Identifier: 120.4239

Abstract

This resource is a digital set of source code for a cancelled Tomb Raider game for PlayStation Portable (PSP). Also included with these files is a folder called "ArtBase.zip," which is the original code, along with an .EXE of a homebrew tool to view some of the art files. These materials are accessible on-site at The Strong and cannot be shared remotely.

Dates: 2006

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

Tony Van collection on the Game Developers Conference

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 112.1021

Collection Scope and Content Note

This small collection of materials contains a selection of exhibitor handouts, presentation handouts, a conference guide, and a totebag gathered by Tony Van at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco in 2007. The "swag" associated with this material has been removed to Collections. Proceedings of other GDCs have been removed to the library stacks.

Dates: 2007

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

Toys for Bob collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 117.11504

Abstract The Toys for Bob collection is a compilation of original materials from the production of character figures for Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure (a toys-to-life action video game published by Activision) and video oral histories recorded in 2017. Video and audio of interviews are accessible via The Strong’s Preservica-Universal...

Dates: 2011 - 2017

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

Tudor Electric Football collection

Collection

Identifier: 118.6706

Abstract

The Tudor Electric Football collection comprises approx. 1.6 GB [950+ files] on the history of Tudor Games and Electric Football. This collection includes scans of advertisements; photographs of people, games, and displays; timeline of electric football history; and images of Roddy Garcia's Tudor Games collection. The majority of scans are of original documentation dated between 1949 and 1979.

Dates: 1949-2018

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

Two letters from Bernard Ravca to Marti Worth

File

Identifier: 120.1926

Abstract

Two letters written by dollmaker Bernard Ravca replying to letters from Marti Worth, 1979-1980. Custom stationery is illustrated with photographs of Bernard and Frances Ravca and examples of their dolls.

Dates: 1979 - 1980

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

Ultima Online marketing and design documents

Collection — Box: Individual Manuscripts Box 6, Folder: 5-7

Identifier: 122.7285

Collection Scope and Content Note This collection consists of a marketing plan for Ultima Online and a design document forUltima Online Gold: The Lost Lands. The design document contains the story, executive summary, feature breakdown, schedule, and copies of hand drawn maps. The design document was removed from the original binder due to deterioration. The marketing plan for Ultima Online includes a summary, PR...

Dates: 1998

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

United Manufacturing Co. records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2019.united

Abstract

The United Manufacturing Co. records are an assemblage of game design documentation (mainly wiring diagrams and disc diagrams) for projects produced by United during the late 1940s through its merger with Williams in 1964.

Dates: 1945 - 1964

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