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Arcade flier collection

 Collection — Box: 1-14
Identifier: 2016.fliers
Scope and Content Note The Arcade flier collection at The Strong is a compilation of several hundred manufacturer-created fliers for video arcade games and pinball machines. Fliers are arranged by company, then alphabetized by game within the company folder(s). If the flier was acquired and cataloged as a single object, then the Object ID is also indicated. [Home and consumer electronic gaming trade sheets are housed within the library’s Electronic gaming trade sheet collection.] If a date is not specified on the...
Dates: 1931-2018

Bally-Midway-Williams records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.9889
Abstract The Bally-Midway-Williams records are an assemblage of documentation from the Bally, Midway, and (predominantly) Williams pinball companies. Materials within this collection include parts lists, bills of material forms, corporate memos, notes, playfield drawings, parts diagrams, wiring diagrams, packaging testing documentation, change notice forms, copyright registration information, engineering logbooks, and more. The majority of this collection is on pinball games, though documentation on...
Dates: 1933 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1999

Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection

 Collection — Box: 1-14
Identifier: 114.892
Abstract

The Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection is a compilation of Brøderbund business records and information on the Software Publishers Association (SPA). The majority of the materials are dated between 1980 and 1998.

Dates: 1979 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1998

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

Christopher S. Weaver papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 120.1178
Abstract

The Christopher S. Weaver papers contain original records about and from Videomagic Laboratories, as well as other computer- and programming-related materials. The materials are dated between 1979 and 1989.

Dates: 1979 - 1989

Gerald A. (“Jerry”) Lawson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.5713
Abstract

The Gerald A. (“Jerry”) Lawson papers are a compilation of design documents, correspondence, business records, court records, and other papers relating to Lawson’s career in the video game industry. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1976 and 1985.

Dates: 1967 - 1994; Majority of material found within 1976 - 1985

Joel Billings’ Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) papers

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 112.1517
Abstract

Joel Billings’ Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) papers are a compilation of corporate records from Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). The bulk of the materials are dated between 1979 and 1996.

Dates: 1976 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1979 - 1996

John Szczepaniak papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 111.1448
Abstract

This collection contains two original audio cassettes of interviews with video game developers and a digital copy of an article in a video game journal. The digitized audio from these cassettes (on DVD and digital files) has also been included in this collection.

Dates: 2006; 2013

Jordan Mechner papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 114.1911
Abstract

The Jordan Mechner papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, reference material, drawings, film, video, photographs, source code, business records, legal documents, correspondence, and marketing materials created and retained by Jordan Mechner during his career in the video game industry. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1984 and 1999.

Dates: 1913 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1984 - 1999

Joyce A. Weisbecker papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 121.1207a
Abstract

The Joyce A. Weisbecker papers contain documentation related to her contract programming work for RCA in 1976-1977.

Dates: 1976 - 1982

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Electronic games industry 17
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Electronic games industry -- United States 8
Indoor games 7
Video arcades 7
Pinball machines 6
Women in Games 6
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Games -- Research 4
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Arcades -- Equipment and supplies 2
Billiards -- Equipment and supplies 2
Board game industry 2
Board game industry -- United States 2
Board games -- Design and construction 2
Foosball (Game) -- Equipment and supplies 2
Inventors 2
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Inventors -- Toys 2
Pinball machines--Drawings 2
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Shuffleboard -- Equipment and supplies 2
Video games 2
World Video Game Hall of Fame inductee 2
A Taste for Murder (Video game) 1
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (Game) 1
African American engineers 1
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Atari 2600 (Video game console) 1
Atari 800 (Computer) 1
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Board games -- United States -- History -- 20th century 1
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Channel F (Video game console) 1
Channel F System II (Video game console) 1
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Computer Bismarck (Computer game) 1
Computer Perfection (Electronic game) 1
Computer games -- Design 1
Computer simulation 1
Computer war games 1
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Conquest of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood (Game) 1
Conquests of Camelot (Game) 1
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Games of strategy 1
Gamescience Corporation 1
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Hero's Quest I (Game) 1
Hero's Quest II (Game) 1
Homeword II (Game) 1
Karateka (Game) 1
King's Quest (Game) 1
King's Quest II (Game) 1
King's Quest III (Game) 1
King's Quest IV (Game) 1
King's Quest V (Game) 1
Landlord's Game 1
Laserdiscs 1
Last Express (Game) 1
Leisure Suit Larry (Game) 1
Leisure Suit Larry (Video game series) 1
Leisure Suit Larry II (Game) 1
Leisure Suit Larry III (Game) 1
M.U.L.E. (Computer game) 1
MANIAC (Electronic game) 1
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Manhunter: San Francisco (Game) 1
Monopoly (Game) 1
Monopoly (Game) -- History 1
Murder Mystery (Game) 1
National Toy Hall of Fame inductee 1
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Williams Electronics, Inc. 6
Atari, Inc. 5
Bally Midway Mfg. Co. 5
Midway Manufacturing Co. 5
Bally Manufacturing Corporation 4
Electronic Arts (Firm) 4
WMS Industries, Inc. 4
Kordek, Steve 3
Penguin Software 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
Williams Manufacturing Co. 3
Activision (Firm) 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
Fedesna, Ken 2
Foss, Herbert 2
Hawkins, Trip 2
Horlick, Gordon 2
Lawlor, Patrick ("Pat") 2
Mabs, Harry 2
Mattel, Inc. 2
McCaffer, John 2
Namco America, Inc. 2
Orbanes, Philip E. 2
Oursler, Barry 2
Parker Brothers, Inc. 2
Pelczarski, Mark 2
Polarware 2
Ritchie, Mark 2
SNK Corporation of America 2
Sega Enterprises, Inc. 2
Sierra On-Line, Inc. 2
Taito America Corporation 2
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. 2
Williams, Harry E. 2
Williams, Ken 2
Abbot, Mike 1
Accolade, Inc. 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
Bieza, Larry 1
Billings, Joel 1
Billings, Susan 1
Blank, Berlyn and Co. 1
Blank, Marc 1
Bleich, Chuck 1
Booty, Matt 1
Bowen, David H. 1
Brainwave Creations 1
Bunten Berry, Dani 1
Bunten, Dan 1
CBS, Inc. 1
Carlson, Dale 1
Carlston, Cathy 1
Carlston, Doug 1
Carlston, Gary 1
Cashion, Ted H. 1
Chew, Jacinda 1
Clark, Norm 1
Coldebella, Mark 1
CommaVid, Inc. 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
Eddy, Brian R. 1
Eidetic, Inc. 1
Exhibit Supply Co. 1
Exidy, Inc. 1
Fairchild (Firm) 1
Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation 1
Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation 1
Fedesna, Kenneth J. 1
Flexible Tales 1
Gaiser, Megan 1
Glazman, Marty 1
Global VR, Inc. 1
Gomez, George 1
Gottlieb 1
Greer, Emily 1