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Alamogordo, N.M. “Atari Burial” collection
Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 115.2073
Abstract
These images from the Alamogordo, NM landfill were taken by Jim Heller, the man who helped to "bury" the legendary Atari cartridges in 1983. Marty Goldberg, an Atari historian, interviewed Jim Heller about the event and subsequently produced hi-resolution TIFFs from Mr. Heller's original photographs. (Access .JPGs have been created.) Also included in this donation are two publicity photographs of players with the Magnavox Odyssey 2 and the Atari 400 (taken c. 1981 at Macy's in Chicago), as...
Dates:
1981-1984, 2015-2016
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
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