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Various toy company invoices, receipts, and correspondence

 File
Identifier: 120.4572
Abstract

Folder containing various receipts, invoices, and correspondence on company letterhead which accompanied the donation of various toy trade catalogs from Diane Olin. [Companies represented include Selchow & Righter, The Toy Tinkers, E.I. Horsman, and many others.]

Dates: 1883-1952

Venture Technologies records

 Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 6-12
Identifier: 124.4791
Abstract

The records document Venture Technologies product development of Luminations, an electronic puzzle. The records include articles, reference materials, product specifications, marketing materials, and product testing documentation. The materials consist of text, printed material, photographic prints, still images, and video clips. The materials are dated from 1979 to 2009, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1987 to 1990.

Dates: 1979-2009; Majority of material found within 1987-1990

Victor G. Reiling papers

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 2013.reiling
Abstract

The Victor G. Reiling papers feature toy and game prototype photographs, sketches, textual descriptions, production information, correspondence, and other notes on products created by Victor G. Reiling. These archival materials supplement Reiling’s donations of prototypes to the National Museum of Play. The bulk of the materials are from the 1980s.

Dates: 1982 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1988

Vivian Gussin Paley papers

 Collection — Box: 1-10
Identifier: 110.3279
Collection Scope and Content Note This set of papers consists of some correspondence and numerous clippings related to Vivian Gussin Paley’s published works, along with articles by and about Paley; items related to conferences, workshops, and symposia; autographed books; audio-visual materials related to interviews and presentations made by Vivian Gussin Paley; and foreign-language editions of her books. Series 1: Books, 1976 - 2010 (1.25 cu. ft.) This series contains a small amount of correspondence and many...
Dates: 1973 - 2010

Vivian Paley correspondence collection

 Collection — Box: 1-4
Identifier: 2019.paleycorr
Abstract

The Vivian Paley correspondence collection is a compilation of materials pertaining to the life and career of Vivian Paley, most notable of which are handwritten letters from Paley to colleagues in the education field. The bulk of the materials are from between 1998 and 2006.

Dates: 1986 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1998 - 2006

Wargaming.net records

 Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 118.2333
Abstract

The Wargaming.net records are a compilation of photos, videos, graphics, presentations, and text documents created by staff at Wargaming.net. Materials include product photos, convention photos, staff information, studio documentation, promotional videos, press releases, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 2012-2018.

Dates: 2009 - 2018

Will Noble illustrations

 Collection
Identifier: 122.487
Abstract This resource contains five illustrations created by artist Will Noble for various video games between 1984 and 1993. These materials include a photographed illustration for Marble Madness (Atari, 1984), sketches of "P.J." for Paperboy (Atari, 1985), a robot character sketch for Cyberball (Atari, 1988), and sketches and a packaging mockup printout for ...
Dates: 1984 - 1993

Will Wright collection

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 2013.wright.will
Abstract

The Will Wright collection is a compilation of donated materials from Will Wright and documentation gathered by staff at The Strong. Within this collection are nine original game design notebooks from Wright and information on Wright’s keynote address at a 2010 gaming conference.

Dates: 1990 - 2010

William (“Bill”) Tribelhorn “Battleship” correspondence

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.8002
Abstract

This small collection of correspondence is from William ("Bill") Tribelhorn as he requested information from several game manufacturers as well as Playthings magazine in order to find a game ("Battleship") from his childhood. These letters include details on similar games from Ben McCready at Playthings. The letters are dated between 1965 and 1966.

Dates: 1965 - 1966

William J. Hoyt Dungeons and Dragons collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017.hoyt
Abstract

The William J. Hoyt Dungeons & Dragons collection is a compilation of scans, photographs, and digital files documenting Hoyt’s personal involvement with Dungeons and Dragons and other role-playing games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1966 and 1979.

Dates: 1965 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1979

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Coleman, Elizabeth Ann, 1941- 4
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Horlick, Gordon 4
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Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. 4
TSR Hobbies, Inc. 4
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Williams, Ken 4
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Arneson, Dave, 1947-2009 3
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Hawkins, Trip 3
Hotra, Anne S., 1915-2018 3
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Parker, George Swinnerton, 1866-1952 3
Penguin Software 3
Ritchie, Mark 3
SSI (Firm) 3
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Smith, Robert ("Bob") Charles 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
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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