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Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom source code printout

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.8351
Abstract

This is a source code printout for the Sega arcade game Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom, ported for the Atari 2600, c. 1983.

Dates: c. 1983

Career of artist Robert ("Bob") Charles Smith -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-01
Abstract

This video oral history interview with Kathryn ("Kathy") Vice, daughter of Robert ("Bob") Charles Smith, was recorded on January 12, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica - Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-01-12

Carol Kantor papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 119.4394
Abstract

The Carol Kantor papers are a compilation of published materials and ephemera related to Kantor’s career at Atari and Business Builders. The bulk of the materials are from between 1977 and 1983

Dates: 1976 - 1983

Carol Shaw papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017.shaw
Abstract

The Carol Shaw papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, sketches, source code printouts, advertisements, and other ephemera relating to the career of video game designer Carol Shaw. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1978 and 1984.

Dates: 1960 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1978 - 1984

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse game design documentation

 File
Identifier: 121.4167
Abstract

Faxed copy of original documentation from Konami Game Development department for Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for Nintendo Entertainment System and SHCV 8 x 7 V PCBback. This file includes a letter from Jeremy Blaustein at Konami to John [unidentified last name]. The faxed pages are dated 1995, though the game was first published in 1989. Much of the text is in Japanese with some annotations in English.

Dates: c. 1989-1995

Cats and Kittens manuscript

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 116.6512
Abstract

This file is a term paper titled "Cats and Kittens," written by donor Karl Kabelac for his 8th grade science class in 1956.

Dates: 1956

Caution Signs (game) proof sheets

 Collection — Folder: OS1
Identifier: 124.2747
Abstract

This collection contains a set of printing proofs for the party game, Caution Signs. The materials are dated 2023 and include proof sheets for the game rules, packaging graphics, game components, and score sheets.

Dates: 2023

Charles Phillips papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 123.2728
Abstract

The collection documents Charles Phillips's career as a toy and game designer. The majority of the collection is undated, the remainder of the papers date from 1979 to 2019 with the bulk dating from 1981 to 1998. The materials consist of game design documents, game rules, game board drafts, game component and packaging proofs, correspondence, photographs, drawings, and reference material.

Dates: 1979-2019; Majority of material found within 1981-1998

Chris Kohler papers

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 117.501
Abstract

This compilation of fanzine materials exhibit Chris Kohler’s role in video game culture as well as provide a unique and unfiltered view of video games, the gaming industry, and culture from a community of players passionate about video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1994 and 1998.

Dates: 1993 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1994 - 1998

Christopher S. Weaver papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 120.1178
Abstract

The Christopher S. Weaver papers contain original records about and from Videomagic Laboratories, as well as other computer- and programming-related materials. The materials are dated between 1979 and 1989.

Dates: 1979 - 1989

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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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Arneson, Dave, 1947-2009 3
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Brøderbund 3
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Hawkins, Trip 3
Hotra, Anne S., 1915-2018 3
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Parker, George Swinnerton, 1866-1952 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