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Marion and King Marzolf puppet collection
The Marion and King Marzolf puppet collection is a compilation of ephemera, research, and original information relating to the puppetry hobby of Marion and King Marzolf. The bulk of the materials are from the 1950s-1960s and 2017.
Memories of Margaret Strong with Ann Coleman -- video oral history
This video oral history with retired curator and doll historian Elizabeth Ann Coleman was recorded on May 25, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via
“My Family” handmade book
Patricia A. Biasuzzi papers
The Patricia A. Biasuzzi papers contain materials related to toy designer Patricia A. Biasuzzi, her designs, and play memories. The documentation for materials in this collection was created in 2016, though the papers feature Biasuzzi’s childhood from 1946-1956 and toy design career between 1977 and 1994.
Scrapbook of clippings on dolls
This scrapbook about dolls was made by an unidentified creator using magazine and newspaper clippings from 1939-1940 in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Topics cover antique shows, doll collectors, doll theft ("Sally Simmons"), dolls' clothing, portrait dolls, miniatures for dolls' houses, puppets, and more. Magazines clipped include Vogue, Life, and the Saturday Evening Post.
Stefanie Eskander papers
The Stefanie Eskander papers are a compilation of concept sketches, presentation drawings, and other artwork for dolls, toys, and games created by Eskander for various toy companies. The bulk of the materials are from the 1990s.
Susan Sofia-McIntire papers
The Susan Sofia-McIntire papers document the career of soft toy designer Susan Sofia [Susan Sofia-McIntire] including products developed for Hasbro, Mattel, Tyco and others. The majority of the materials are sewing patterns. The collection also includes notes, sketches, fabric swatches, design specifications, and digital files. The materials date from 1992 to 2022 with the bulk dating from 1992 to 2001
The incredible career of Ann Coleman -- video oral history
This video oral history with retired curator and doll historian Elizabeth Ann Coleman was recorded on February 4, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via
Two letters from Bernard Ravca to Marti Worth
Two letters written by dollmaker Bernard Ravca replying to letters from Marti Worth, 1979-1980. Custom stationery is illustrated with photographs of Bernard and Frances Ravca and examples of their dolls.
Women in Toys (WIT) collection
The Women in Toys (WIT) collection is an ongoing compilation of materials from members of the WIT Emeritus Program, established in 2016. Archival materials include design documentation, photographs, narratives, ephemera, and more. The bulk of this collection is dated between 1983 and 2016.