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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

LGBTQ Game Archive collection

 Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 120.4257
Abstract

The LGBTQ Game Archive collection is a collection of primary sources (including websites, articles, blogs, forums, videos, and screenshots) used in the creation of the LGBTQ Game Archive.

Dates: 1986 - 2020

Mark B. Lesser papers

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 119.3686
Abstract

The Mark B. Lesser papers are a compilation of technical documentation, notes, memos, and other information related to the programming of Mattel Electronics’ handheld games (including Auto Race, Football, and Baseball), as well as documentation for other video game designs. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1976 and 1978.

Dates: 1973 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1976 - 1978

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

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

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

Ralph Coppola papers

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 121.350
Abstract

The Ralph Coppola papers comprise game development papers, business records, and collected materials. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1994.

Dates: 1982 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1994

Ralph H. Baer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.baer
Abstract

The Ralph H. Baer papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, drawings, notes, reference materials, photographs, product descriptions, digital videos, schematics, electronic components, and manuals utilized by Ralph H. Baer throughout his lengthy career in the toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1975 through 1998.

Dates: 1968 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1998

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

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Computer Perfection (Electronic game) 1
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Computer programmers 1
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Conquest of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood (Game) 1
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Williams Electronics, Inc. 7
Bally Midway Mfg. Co. 6
Atari, Inc. 5
Electronic Arts (Firm) 5
Midway Manufacturing Co. 5
WMS Industries, Inc. 5
Bally Manufacturing Corporation 4
Kordek, Steve 4
Parker Brothers, Inc. 4
Williams Manufacturing Co. 4
Activision (Firm) 3
Fedesna, Ken 3
Horlick, Gordon 3
Mattel, Inc. 3
Nintendo of America, Inc. 3
Penguin Software 3
Ritchie, Mark 3
Sierra On-Line, Inc. 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
Williams, Harry E. 3
Accolade, Inc. 2
Atari Games Corporation 2
Atari, Inc. Home Computer Division 2
Baer, Ralph H. 2
Brøderbund 2
Brøderbund Software, Inc. 2
CAPCOM Co. 2
Chicago Coin Machine Co. 2
Data East Corporation 2
DeMar, Larry 2
Foss, Herbert 2
Gomez, George 2
Hawkins, Trip 2
Konami, Inc. 2
Lawlor, Patrick ("Pat") 2
Mabs, Harry 2
Mattel Electronics 2
McCaffer, John 2
Namco America, Inc. 2
Orbanes, Philip E. 2
Oursler, Barry 2
Pelczarski, Mark 2
Polarware 2
SNK Corporation of America 2
Sega Enterprises, Inc. 2
Taito America Corporation 2
United Manufacturing Co. 2
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. 2
Williams, Ken 2
Abbot, Mike 1
Ahlborn, Steve 1
Allied Leisure Industries, Inc. 1
Anghelo, Python 1
Anspach, Ralph 1
Atari (U.S.) Corp. 1
Bailey, Dona 1
Bend Studio 1
Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 1
Berlyn, Muffy McClung 1
Berry, Danielle Paula 1
Bethesda Softworks (Firm) 1
Bieza, Larry 1
Billings, Joel 1
Billings, Susan 1
Binette, Aja 1
Blank, Berlyn and Co. 1
Blank, Marc 1
Bleich, Chuck 1
Booty, Matt 1
Bowen, David H. 1
Brainwave Creations 1
Brenner-Levoy, Jeremy 1
Bunten Berry, Dani 1
Bunten, Dan 1
Burkatovskiy, Sergey 1
CBS, Inc. 1
Carlson, Dale 1
Carlston, Cathy 1
Carlston, Doug 1
Carlston, Gary 1
Cashion, Ted H. 1
Cheng, Richard 1
Cheshire Engineering (Firm) 1
Chew, Jacinda 1
Clark, Norm 1
Coldebella, Mark 1
CommaVid, Inc. 1
Coppola, Daniel 1
Coppola, Ralph 1
Crane, Steve 1
D. Gottlieb & Co. 1
Darrow, Charles 1
Data Age, Inc. 1
Davies, Rachel 1
DeSharone, Dale 1
Dubren, Patricia 1
Dubren, Ron 1
Dunnigan, James F. (Jim) 1
Durant, Lyndon A. ("Lyn") 1
Eddy, Brian R. 1