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Ken and Roberta Williams’ Sierra On-Line collection

 Collection — Box: 1-4
Identifier: 111.4936
Abstract

Ken and Roberta Williams’ Sierra On-Line collection is a compilation of corporate records, publicity, financial reports, game catalogs, newsletters, magazines, published books, and other materials from Sierra On-Line. Additionally, the materials on loan to The Strong supplement this collection with original script ideas, notes, planning information, sketches, and other game design-related papers.

Dates: 1979 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1988 - 1995

Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.2963
Abstract

The Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection includes six CDs containing digitized press kit materials for various paper and electronic gaming companies from 1981-2003.

Dates: 1981-2003

Living Books collection

 Collection — Box: 1-14
Identifier: 116.246
Abstract

The Living Books collection is a compilation of corporate records, financial documents, product development documentation, marketing materials, publicity clippings, reference materials, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1993 and 1997.

Dates: 1987-2004 ; Majority of material found in 1993-1997

Mark Day papers

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 115.430
Abstract

The Mark Day papers are a compilation of game designs, planning materials, drawings, and video game magazines. The bulk of the materials in this collection are dated from 1995.

Dates: 1994 - 2000; Majority of material found in 1995

Michael and Muffy Berlyn papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.2588
Abstract

The Michael and Muffy Berlyn papers contain game design documentation, notes, sketches, memos, and other materials related to video games and other creative pursuits. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 2011.

Dates: 1978 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1983 - 2011

Michael Newman journal articles collection

 Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 2014.newman
Scope and Content Note This collection of 431 journal/magazine/newspapers articles on early video games, the home video game market crash of 1983, home video game companies, and other related topics was shared with staff at The Strong by Michael Newman in 2014. Advertisements and some photocopied book chapters are also included in this resource. Of note is the hard-to-find text from Video Games and Human Development: A Research Agenda for the '80s - Papers and Proceedings of a...
Dates: 1971 - 2012

Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation (MECC) collection

 Collection — Box: 1-9
Identifier: 2016.mecc
Abstract

The Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation (MECC) collection is a compilation of materials on the development of The Oregon Trail and other MECC educational computer programs, as well as various related news articles, journals, photographs, floppy disks, VHS tapes, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1973 and 1998.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1973 - 1998; 1967 - 2015

Paul Reiche III papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.2627
Abstract

The Paul Reiche III papers are a compilation of game design concepts and related documentation for both tabletop role-playing games and video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 1996, though some materials are undated.

Dates: 1979 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1996

Penguin Software collection

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 114.52
Abstract

The Penguin Software collection is a compilation of game design documentation, correspondence, text drafts, publications, computer code printouts, and floppy disks created or used by Mark Pelczarski of Penguin Software (later Polarware). The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1986.

Dates: 1970-2013; Majority of material found in 1982-1986

Presage Software records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 122.1287
Abstract

The records document products developed by Presage Software, Inc. including educational games and other multimedia entertainment. The materials consist of artwork, game manuals, press kits, VHS tapes of promotional videos, and demo CDs.

Dates: circa 1992-2000

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Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 2
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MicroProse Software, Inc. 2
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Sierra Entertainment, Inc 2
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The Learning Company 2
Williams, Roberta 2
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Akin, Huck 1
Atari Special Projects, Inc. 1
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Berry, Danielle Paula 1
Billings, Joel 1
Billings, Susan 1
Blank, Berlyn and Co. 1
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Bowen, David H. 1
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Bunten, Dan 1
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Burgeson, Paul 1
Burkatovskiy, Sergey 1
CBS, Inc. 1
Capps, Michael 1
Carlston, Cathy 1
Carlston, Doug 1
Carlston, Gary 1
Challenge, Inc. (Firm) 1
Cole, Corey 1
Cole, Lori Ann 1
CommaVid, Inc. 1
Cordic, Rege 1
Cranford, Michael 1
Crawford, Chris 1
Crow, Brad 1
Crystal Dynamics, Inc. 1
Data Age, Inc. 1
Day, Mark 1
Deen, David 1
Drew, Nancy (Fictitious character) 1
Dubren, Patricia 1
Dubren, Ron 1
Durchin, Jesyca 1
Eidetic, Inc. 1
Fantasy Art Enterprises 1
Fargo, Brian 1
Flexible Tales 1
Ford, Robert ("Fred") 1
Free Fall Associates 1
Freeman, Jon 1
Gagen, Don 1
Gaiser, Megan 1
Game Developers Conference 1
Gilbert, Laura 1
Gonyo, Ben 1
Goodman, Rick 1
Goodman, Suzanne 1
Goodman, Tony 1
Greg Hyman Associates, Inc. 1
Hallahan, Katie 1
Hawkins, Trip 1
Heineman, Bill 1
Heineman, Rebecca 1
Hendrick, Arnold 1
Hennig, Amy 1
Her Interactive, Inc 1
Herman, Leonard 1