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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

Amelia (“Millie”) McCarthy papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 121.4250
Abstract

The Amelia (“Millie”) McCarthy papers are a compilation of writings, memorabilia, publicity clippings, and other documentation related to her involvement in the coin-op industry. Many materials are undated, though the bulk of them are likely from the 1990s.

Dates: 1959 - 2021

Atari Coin-Op Division corporate records

 Collection
Identifier: 114.6238
Abstract

The Atari Coin-Op records comprise 600 linear feet of game design documents, memos, focus group reports, market research reports, marketing materials, arcade cabinet drawings, schematics, artwork, photographs, videos, and publication material. Much of the material is oversized.

Dates: 1969 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1974 - 1998

Atari design concept sketches

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 2013.atari
Abstract

The Atari design concept sketches are a compilation of drawings created by various employees of Atari, Inc. and later Atari Games Corporation. The bulk of the materials are dated 1973, 1985, and 1987.

Dates: 1973 - 1991; 1973; 1985; 1987

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

Bob Collins collection of game rules and ephemera

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 112.2947
Abstract

This collection consists of game rules and ephemera collected by Bob Collins. The materials date from 1878 to 1997.

Dates: 1878-1997

Brian Sutton-Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2015.bss
Abstract

The Brian Sutton-Smith papers are a compilation of seven decades of play-related research, teaching, and writing, including manuscripts, publications, original research data, reference materials, notes, correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1950 and 2008.

Dates: 1878–2015; Majority of material found within 1950–2008

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Association for Games & Puzzles International (2017-) (AGPI) 2
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Bunten Berry, Dani 2
Bunten, Dan 2
CAPCOM Co. 2
Cheng, Regan 2
Chicago Coin Machine Co. 2
Dabney, Ted 2
DeMar, Larry 2
Dicker, Sam 2
Dunnigan, James F. (Jim) 2
Fairchild (Firm) 2
Foss, Herbert 2
Gomez, George 2
Hata, Ken 2
Horlick, Gordon 2
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Maxis (Firm) 2
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Ozark Softscape, Inc. 2
Ritchie, Mark 2
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Sega Enterprises, Inc. 2
Selchow & Righter 2
Stern Electronics, Inc. 2
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Time Warner, Interactive Group 2
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Walsh, Tim 2
Warner Bros. 2
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. 2
Williams, Harry E. 2
Winning Moves Games (Firm) 2
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Abbot, Mike 1
Abbott, Bob 1
Abbott, Robert 1
Accolade, Inc. 1
Alcorn, Al 1
Alderac Entertainment Group 1
Alexander, Bill 1
American Folklore Society 1
Anderson, Theodore W. 1
Anspach, Ralph 1
Arneson, Dave, 1947-2009 1
Association for the Study of Play 1
Atari, Inc. Home Computer Division 1
Avalon Hill Game Company 1
Azrak-Hamway International, Inc. (AHI) 1
BBC Television 1
Barker, M.A.R. 1
Barker, Phillip 1
Becher, Ronnie 1
Beller, Dorene 1
Bieza, Larry 1
Big Monster Toys 1
Blahuta, George T. 1
Bleich, Chuck 1
Bloomfield, Eamon 1
Booty, Matt 1
Braun, David 1
Break My Game 1
Bristow, Steve 1
Britz, John Anthony 1
Brodman, Arlene 1
Brown, Stuart L. 1
Brøderbund Software, Inc. 1
Burkatovskiy, Sergey 1
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CBS, Inc. 1
Campaign Game Co. 1
Carlson, Dale 1
Carlston, Doug 1
Cashion, Ted H. 1
Casino, Steve 1
Chann, Katherine 1
Cheshire Engineering (Firm) 1