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LeRoy Howard papers

 Collection — Box: 1-4
Identifier: 114.3440
Abstract

The LeRoy Howard papers are a compilation of business papers, patents, notes, and published game instructions from a former executive at Parker Brothers, Inc. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1930 through 1952.

Dates: 1892 - 1952; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1952

Mayfair Games, Inc. records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.9891
Abstract

The Mayfair Games, Inc. records comprise game development papers, business records, and collected materials. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1996.

Dates: 1965 - 2022; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1996

Philip E. Orbanes papers

 Collection — Box: 1-21
Identifier: 112.7138
Abstract

The Philip E. Orbanes papers are a compilation of correspondence, legal contracts, newspaper articles, reference materials, research notes, game advertisements, photographs, audio files, and other papers collected and used by Philip E. Orbanes over the course of his career in the American toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1967 through 2005. Staff at The Strong recorded a video oral history of Orbanes in 2013.

Dates: 1905 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1967 - 2006

Ron Dubren papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 111.7048
Abstract

The Ron Dubren papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, notes, drawings, product descriptions, and paper prototypes created by Ron Dubren throughout his career in the toy and game industry. This collection also includes reference materials and an oral history recorded in 2008. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1980 through 2002.

Dates: 1975 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1981 - 2002

Sid Sackson collection

 Collection — Box: 1-48
Identifier: 2016.sackson
Abstract

The Sid Sackson collection is a compilation of diaries, correspondence, notes, game descriptions, and publications created or used by Sid Sackson during his lengthy career in the toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from between 1960 and 1995.

Digitized diaries and related documentation can be accessed through The Sid Sackson Portal.

Dates: 1867 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1995

Stonemaier Games records

 Collection
Identifier: 122.7393
Abstract This collection consists of the digital design assets of Stonemaier Games, a St. Louis, Missouri based, table top game publishing company. The materials date from 2013 to 2022. The assets are comprised of rulebooks, design diaries, photographs, sell sheets, and promotional videos. Games represented in the materials are Between Two Castles, Between Two Cities, Charterstone, Euphoria, Libertalia, My Little Scythe, Pendulum, Red Rising, Rolling Realms, Scythe, Tapestry, Viticulture, and...
Dates: 2013-2022; Majority of material found within 2020-2022

Tim Walsh papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 111.5211
Abstract

The Tim Walsh papers are a compilation of biographical and historical information, press kits, game advertisements, and interview transcripts from game designer and author Tim Walsh of The Playmakers. The materials in this collection are from 1996 through 2011.

Dates: 1996-2011

Women in Games Oral History -- Brenda Romero -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-03
Abstract

This video oral history with game designer, producer, and author Brenda Romero was recorded on February 7, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-02-07

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Alexander, Bill 1
Avalon Hill Game Company 1
Azrak-Hamway International, Inc. (AHI) 1
Baer, Ralph H. 1
Berton, Andrew 1
Big Monster Toys 1
Bloomfield, Eamon 1
Blum, Dan 1
Break My Game 1
Bromley, Darwin Paul 1
Bromley, Peter Yarwood 1
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Casino, Steve 1
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Corn, Ronald 1
Crystal Publications, Inc. 1
Darrow, Charles 1
DeKoven, Bernie, 1941- 1
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Fawcett, William B., 1947- 1
Friedman, Dale 1
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Gonzales, Racquel M. 1
Greg Hyman Associates, Inc. 1
Guyer, Reyn 1
Haas, Walter Luc 1
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Heap, John O. 1
Heap, John W. 1
Heap, Roy W. 1
Hirtle, Mike 1
Hoolim, Haar 1
Howard, LeRoy 1
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James, Betty M. 1
James, Richard T. 1
Ken Sons Films 1
Levine, Milton M. 1
Levy, Herb 1
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McVicker, Joseph 1
Meyer, Burt 1
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Otis College of Art and Design 1
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Parker, Felicia 1
Pasin, Antonio 1
Pasin, Robert 1
Perel, Earl 1
Person, Carl E. 1
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Randolph, Alex 1
Reiss, Bob 1
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Shortz, Will, 1952- 1
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