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Cort and Barbara Allen Atari packaging design collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.4168
Abstract

This collection consists of 240 folders containing drawings, photographs, proofs, preliminary package mockups, drafts of manual scripts, unused packaging, and other internal documents used in the design and production of Atari’s packaging and manuals for home console video games, computer games, game consoles, and handheld games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1977 and 1983.

Dates: 1976-1984 (inclusive); Majority of material found within 1977-1983

Cube puzzle design document

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.158
Abstract

This design document for a Cube Puzzle contains 5 pages (one each for brass cube, orange cube, dirt cube, dark yellow cube, and gunmetal cube) to be made out of wood, at Lewiston Regional Technical Center, Lewiston, Maine, 10/18/2006, designed by C P-G [Calder Phillips-Grafflin].

Dates: 2006

C.W. Parker Amusement Co. collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.8000
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence and various ephemera related to the C.W. Parker Amusement Company, a manufacturer of amusement devices from Leavenworth, Kansas. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1900 and 1928.

Dates: 1896 - 1956; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1928

Dan Blum’s Sid Sackson collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 114.1792
Abstract

Dan Blum’s Sid Sackson collection is a compilation of Sackson-created puzzle solutions, correspondence, game descriptions, photographs, and notes. Also in this collection are address book pages, an audio-cassette, and a marketing VHS cassette. The materials are dated between 1980 and 1997.

Dates: 1980 - 1997

Dan Bunten (Dani Bunten Berry) papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.bunten
Abstract

The Dan Bunten (Dani Bunten Berry) papers are a compilation of correspondence, notes, game design concepts, game code output, photographs, publicity, and digital material created by or pertaining to Dan Bunten (later known as Dani Bunten Berry or Danielle Paula Berry). The bulk of the materials are from between 1983 and 1995.

Dates: 1949 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1995

David F. Lancy collection of published works

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 111.3903
Collection Scope and Content Note This collection includes 20 scholarly articles published by John M. Roberts between 1959 and 1984, heavily annotated by David F. Lancy. It also includes 12 scholarly articles published by David F. Lancy between 1975 and 1988. The gathering of this body of work, and the heavy annotations by the collector, David F. Lancy, document one scholar's approach to the literature and his efforts to synthesize material and theories found there. The papers have been arranged into two series....
Dates: 1959-1988

David Jaffe papers

 Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 118.10879
Abstract

The David Jaffe papers are a digital collection of two games developed by game industry veteran David Jaffe. Files relate to two cancelled projects: “Dark Guns” for Sony PlayStation (1997-1999) and “VBL” for PlayStation 4 (2017-2018).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1997 - 1999; Majority of material found within 2017 - 2018

David Shepperd papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.10908
Abstract

The David Sheppard papers include an Altair 8000 manual and schematics, instruction manuals, circuit schematics, handwritten computer coding notes, source code print out, and paper tape. The bulk of the materials are from 1974-1976.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1974 - 1976; 1974 - 2018

Dean Sitton papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 122.6240
Abstract

This is a collection of internal materials from Sega of America, notably documenting the development of Sonic the Hedgehog for English-speaking audiences. The materials are dated between 1990 and 1994.

Dates: 1990 - 1994

Deed for a jig saw

 Item — Box: Individual manuscripts
Identifier: 116.6527
Abstract

This record is a deed for a jig saw, acquired by Ansel French and Francis French from Sumner Blanchard, in Wilton, New Hampshire, dated January 25, 1861.

Dates: 1861

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Coleman, Elizabeth Ann, 1941- 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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Parker, George Swinnerton, 1866-1952 3
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University of Pennsylvania. Department of Folklore and Folklife 3
Van Doren, Charles 3
Vice, Kathryn Joan ("Kathy") 3
Walt Disney Company 3
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Williams, Roberta 3
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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