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1st Playable Productions records

 Collection
Identifier: 123.2472
Abstract

The 1st Playable Productions records consist of game design documentation, including products for Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, LeapFrog, and more. The material dates from 2006 to 2015.

Dates: 2006-2015

11 bit studios records

 Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 119.3365
Abstract

The 11 bit studios records contain graphics, game screenshots, videos, fact sheets, and other digital materials relating to games This War of Mine, Beat Cop, Frostpunk, and Moonlighter.

Dates: 2014 - 2019

Adulting game collection

 File — Container: digital archival collection
Identifier: 122.1093
Abstract

The Adulting game collection is a homebrew Game Boy game created in 2022 by Eric Wilder. Along with digital game files, this collection includes GBStudio project files and cartridge label graphics.

Dates: 2022

Age of Empires collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2023.aoe
Abstract

The Age of Empires collection contains two sketchbooks with loose drawings inserted, as well as digital artwork used in the development of Ensemble Studios’ Age of Empires. The original materials are undated but are likely from 1996-1997.

Dates: 1996-1997, 2023

AGPI collection of game rules

 Collection — Box: 1-10
Identifier: 107.2616
Abstract

This collection consists of game rules [photocopies and originals] collected by members of the Association for Games and Puzzles International. The materials are dated from 1841 to 2006. The rules included are for board games, card games, word games, educational games, and many more.

Dates: 1843-2006

AGPI collection on European games

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 116.5455-a
Abstract

This file of information, collected by the Association for Games & Puzzles International (AGPI), includes two documents detailing early European games. The first, "The Pre-1900 European Game Catalog," was compiled by Bill Alexander in 1989 and lists known manufacturers of games in Europe during the 19th century. The other is a 1993 catalog (in German) created by Austrian organization Die Spiel Collection, documenting games manufacturers in Austria.

Dates: 1989; 1993

Alamogordo, N.M. “Atari Burial” collection

 Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 115.2073
Abstract These images from the Alamogordo, NM landfill were taken by Jim Heller, the man who helped to "bury" the legendary Atari cartridges in 1983. Marty Goldberg, an Atari historian, interviewed Jim Heller about the event and subsequently produced hi-resolution TIFFs from Mr. Heller's original photographs. (Access .JPGs have been created.) Also included in this donation are two publicity photographs of players with the Magnavox Odyssey 2 and the Atari 400 (taken c. 1981 at Macy's in Chicago), as...
Dates: 1981-1984, 2015-2016

Alexander Smith’s Nutting Associates collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.6983
Abstract

Alexander Smith’s Nutting Associates collection is a compilation of materials originally created by Nutting Associates, including photographs, slides, marketing assets, manuals, news clippings, a scrapbook, and other documentation. The bulk of the collection is dated between 1968 and 1973.

Dates: 1967 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1973

Alice Meckley papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.10130
Abstract

The Alice Meckley papers contain original dissertation research data, notes, recordings, and other professional papers from Dr. Alice Meckley. The bulk of the materials are from 1990-1994.

Dates: 1987 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1990 - 1994

Allen Hammack Dungeons & Dragons collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 116.9098
Abstract

The Allen Hammack Dungeons & Dragons collection is a compilation of original role-playing game campaign materials, notes, hand-drawn and printed maps, manuscript modules, and other related documentation to Dungeons & Dragons campaigns created or co-created by Hammack. The bulk of the materials are undated but most likely from 1976-1978.

Dates: 1975 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1978

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Williams, Ken 4
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Data East Corporation 2
DeKoven, Bernie, 1941- 2
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