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Brian Fargo papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 116.4504
Abstract

The Brian Fargo papers are a compilation of personal notes, corporate records, and game design documentation from Fargo’s time at Boone and Interplay. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 2000.

Dates: 1981 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1983 - 2000

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

Douglas A. Whatley papers

 Collection — Box: 1-4
Identifier: 120.4512
Abstract

The Douglas A. Whatley papers contain physical and digital documentation relating to the career of Doug Whatley. Materials span the years 1989 through 2004.

Dates: 1989 - 2004

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 Burgeson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 112.7212
Abstract

The John Burgeson papers are a compilation of computer printouts of game simulations, notes, correspondence, and an essay related to Burgeson’s baseball-simulation game, “BBC Program.” The bulk of the materials are from between late 1960 and 1963. Digital files are also part of this collection.

Dates: 1947 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1963

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

Joshua Marks papers

 Collection — Box: 1-5
Identifier: 121.285
Abstract

The Joshua Marks papers are a compilation of documentation relating to Marks’ roles at The Learning Company and Electronic Arts. Materials include notes, memos, reports, newsletters, project development documentation, market research materials, and more. The materials are dated between 1984 and 1997.

Dates: 1984 - 1997

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

Living Books collection

 Collection — Box: 1-14
Identifier: 116.246
Abstract

The Living Books collection is a compilation of corporate records, financial documents, product development documentation, marketing materials, publicity clippings, reference materials, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1993 and 1997.

Dates: 1987-2004 ; Majority of material found in 1993-1997

Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation (MECC) collection

 Collection — Box: 1-9
Identifier: 2016.mecc
Abstract

The Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation (MECC) collection is a compilation of materials on the development of The Oregon Trail and other MECC educational computer programs, as well as various related news articles, journals, photographs, floppy disks, VHS tapes, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1973 and 1998.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1973 - 1998; 1967 - 2015

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Brøderbund 3
Brøderbund Software, Inc. 3
Electronic Arts (Firm) 3
Activision (Firm) 2
Atari, Inc. Home Computer Division 2
Mattel, Inc. 2
Pelczarski, Mark 2
Penguin Software 2
Sierra On-Line, Inc. 2
The Learning Company 2
Adams, Mitchell Scott 1
Adams, Scott 1
Adventure International (Firm) 1
Atari (U.S.) Corp. 1
Atari, Inc. 1
Bates, Bob 1
Bates, Robert A. ("Bob") 1
Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 1
Billings, Joel 1
Billings, Susan 1
Boone Corporation 1
Bouchard, R. Philip 1
Bowen, David H. 1
BreakAway Games 1
Burgeson, John 1
Burgeson, Paul 1
CBS, Inc. 1
Carlston, Cathy 1
Carlston, Doug 1
Carlston, Gary 1
Challenge, Inc. (Firm) 1
CommaVid, Inc. 1
Cordic, Rege 1
Cranford, Michael 1
Crawford, Chris 1
Data Age, Inc. 1
Fargo, Brian 1
Gilbert, Laura 1
Hawkins, Trip 1
Heineman, Bill 1
Heineman, Rebecca 1
Hendrick, Arnold 1
Herman, Leonard 1
Imagic (Firm) 1
Infocom, Inc. 1
Infogrames (Firm) 1
International Business Machines Corporation 1
Interplay Entertainment Corporation 1
Interplay Productions 1
LaFrenz, Dale 1
Lee-Merrow, Susan W. 1
Legend Entertainment Company 1
Living Books (Firm) 1
Lyon, John 1
Marks, Joshua 1
Marvel Comics Group 1
Mechner, Jordan 1
Meier, Sid 1
Meretzky, Steve 1
MicroProse Software, Inc. 1
Miller, Barbara Bents 1
Milton Bradley Company 1
Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation 1
N.A.P. Consumer Electronics Corp. 1
OT Sports L.L.C. (Firm) 1
Palmquist, Mike 1
Parker Brothers, Inc. 1
Patel, Jay 1
Polarware 1
Presage Software, Inc. 1
Random House, Inc 1
Rawitsch, Don 1
Raya Systems (Firm) 1
Rubinfien, David 1
SPA (Association) 1
SSI (Firm) 1
Schilling, Susan 1
Schon, Jeff 1
Seuss, Dr. 1
Smoking Car Productions, Inc 1
Software Publishers Association 1
Spectravideo, Inc. 1
Stackpole, Michael A. 1
StarCraft 1
Starpath (Firm) 1
Strategic Simulations, Inc 1
Synoski, Jim 1
TSR Hobbies, Inc. 1
Tiger Electronics, Inc. 1
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Ltd. 1
Verdu, Mike 1
Wasch, Ken 1
Whatley, Douglas A. (“Doug”) 1
Williams, Ken 1
Wilt, David 1
Worrell, Troy 1