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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

Ken Fedesna papers

 Collection — Box: 1-10
Identifier: 2019.fedesna
Abstract

The Ken Fedesna papers are a compilation of documentation on various projects from Midway/Williams during the 1990s-2000s, including TouchMaster, the Midway Tournament Network, Infinity System, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1995 and 2003.

Dates: 1975 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1995 - 2003

Laine Nooney Sierra On-Line collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.85
Abstract

The Laine Nooney Sierra On-Line collection is a compilation of company documents, game maps, game pitches, game codes, art, photographs, slides, and oral histories from past employees of Sierra On-Line. Laine Nooney, games historian and post-doctorate researcher at New York University, collected these in the course of her research.

Dates: 1980-1993, 2015; Majority of material found within 1986-1991

Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6425
Abstract

The Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection is a compilation of published fliers, original and photocopied reference, company memos, photographs, and other documentation relating to the history of various coin-operated game and amusement companies and their products. The bulk of the materials are from the 1930s-1980s.

Dates: 1903 - 2009

Larry DeMar papers

 Collection
Identifier: 119.5833
Abstract

The Larry DeMar papers contain documentation on the creation of the Williams' pinball game Banzai Run (1988), as well as business cards from DeMar's career in pinball and the games industry. These photographs document component testing, prototype building, manufacturing, playtesting, and more. The engineering logbook, annotated by DeMar and Pat Lawlor, documents the development process of Wreck N Ball/Banzai Run.

Dates: 1980 - 2019

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

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

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Alcazar: The Forgotten Fortress (Video game) 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
Activision (Firm) 3
Kordek, Steve 3
Penguin Software 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
Williams Manufacturing Co. 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
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
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
Cheshire Engineering (Firm) 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