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Carol Kantor papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 119.4394
Abstract

The Carol Kantor papers are a compilation of published materials and ephemera related to Kantor’s career at Atari and Business Builders. The bulk of the materials are from between 1977 and 1983

Dates: 1976 - 1983

Chris Kohler papers

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 117.501
Abstract

This compilation of fanzine materials exhibit Chris Kohler’s role in video game culture as well as provide a unique and unfiltered view of video games, the gaming industry, and culture from a community of players passionate about video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1994 and 1998.

Dates: 1993 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1994 - 1998

Cort and Barbara Allen Atari packaging design collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.4168
Abstract

This collection consists of 240 folders containing drawings, photographs, proofs, preliminary package mockups, drafts of manual scripts, unused packaging, and other internal documents used in the design and production of Atari’s packaging and manuals for home console video games, computer games, game consoles, and handheld games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1977 and 1983.

Dates: 1976-1984 (inclusive); Majority of material found within 1977-1983

Dan Bunten (Dani Bunten Berry) papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.bunten
Abstract

The Dan Bunten (Dani Bunten Berry) papers are a compilation of correspondence, notes, game design concepts, game code output, photographs, publicity, and digital material created by or pertaining to Dan Bunten (later known as Dani Bunten Berry or Danielle Paula Berry). The bulk of the materials are from between 1983 and 1995.

Dates: 1949 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1995

David Shepperd papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.10908
Abstract

The David Sheppard papers include an Altair 8000 manual and schematics, instruction manuals, circuit schematics, handwritten computer coding notes, source code print out, and paper tape. The bulk of the materials are from 1974-1976.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1974 - 1976; 1974 - 2018

Elizabeth Hargrave papers, 2013-2023

 Collection
Identifier: 123.1767
Abstract

The Elizabeth Hargrave papers include materials used in the design, development, and publication process for the board games Wingspan (2019) and Mariposas (2020). The physical reference materials are comprised of research notes and prototype components including cards, chits, cubes, dice, dice tower, game boards, player mats, and tokens. The digital files consist of correspondence, graphics, presentations, spreadsheets, text, and video. The bulk of the materials date from 2016 to 2019.

Dates: 2013-2023; Majority of material found within 2016-2019

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

James Loflin’s Bally-Midway-Williams collection

 Collection — drawer: Map Case 1, Drawer 1
Identifier: 115.94
Abstract

James Loflin’s Bally-Midway-Williams collection is a compilation of original copies of documents from a collector who retains the records of Bally-Midway-Williams. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1996 and 1997, though some are undated.

Dates: 1980-1997; Majority of material found in 1996-1997

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

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

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Conquest of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood (Game) 1
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Williams Manufacturing Co. 4
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Baer, Ralph H. 3
Bushnell, Nolan 3
Electronic Arts (Firm) 3
Fedesna, Ken 3
Hasbro, Inc. 3
Kordek, Steve 3
Orbanes, Philip E. 3
Allied Leisure Industries, Inc. 2
Association for Games & Puzzles International (2017-) (AGPI) 2
Berry, Danielle Paula 2
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
Huang, Barney 2
Lawlor, Patrick ("Pat") 2
Maxis (Firm) 2
McCaffer, John 2
Ozark Softscape, Inc. 2
Ritchie, Mark 2
Sackson, Sid 2
Sega Enterprises, Inc. 2
Selchow & Righter 2
Stern Electronics, Inc. 2
Takaichi, Pete 2
Time Warner, Interactive Group 2
United Manufacturing Co. 2
Walsh, Tim 2
Warner Bros. 2
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. 2
Williams, Harry E. 2
Winning Moves Games (Firm) 2
AMOA (Association) 1
Abbot, Mike 1
Abbott, Bob 1
Abbott, Robert 1
Activision (Firm) 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
Business Builders (Firm) 1
CBS, Inc. 1
Campaign Game Co. 1
Carlson, Dale 1
Carlston, Doug 1
Cashion, Ted H. 1
Casino, Steve 1
Chann, Katherine 1
Coldebella, Mark 1
Collins, Robert (Bob) 1