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Fields of Play film series collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 111.1046
Abstract

The Fields of Play film series collection is a compilation of the five original programs produced by Michael Dibb for BBC in 1981-1982, along with supplementary materials assembled by staff members at The Strong between 2010 and 2012.

Dates: 1981-1982, 2010-2012

Gordon Burghardt papers

 Collection — Box: 1-11
Identifier: 123.3589
Abstract The Gordon Burghardt papers include extensive research files relating to play behavior in animals, Burghardt's writings, including his 2005 book, The Genesis of Animal Play, and conferences attended by Burghardt. The collection includes articles, correspondence, conference materials, drafts, and notes. The materials consist of printed materials, photocopies, photographs, CDs, and floppy disks. The materials date from 1709 to 2023 with the bulk dating from...
Dates: 1709-2023; Majority of material found within 1970-2010

Greg Hyman papers

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 2013.hyman
Abstract

The Greg Hyman papers are a compilation of correspondence, publicity materials, legal papers, paper prototypes, and product descriptions created by Greg Hyman throughout his career in the toy and game industry. This collection also includes audio/visual prototype demonstrations. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1976 through 2010.

Dates: 1957 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1976 - 2010

ICHEG Video Game Play Capture Project collection

 Collection
Identifier: ICHEG-VGPC
Abstract

This collection contains several dozen terabytes of digital capture recorded during the IMLS-funded Video Game Capture Project at The Strong. Researchers interested in this resource should contact staff from ICHEG for contents/extent of video games available from this project.

Dates: 2011 - 2018

Institute of Play records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6926
Abstract

This collection contains both physical and digital information about the Institute of Play and its associated Quest to Learn project. The materials are dated between 2007 and 2022.

Dates: 2007 - 2022

International Gay Bowling Organization records

 Collection — Box: 1-22: [International Gay Bowling Organization records (document boxes, ephemera box, multimedia box)]
Identifier: 2020.igbo
Abstract

The International Gay Bowling Organization records are comprised of organizational, tournament, and collected bowling organization papers. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1981 and 2013.

Dates: 1980-2022; Majority of material found within 1981-2013

Jim Gould papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6842
Abstract

The Jim Gould papers are a collection of original and published materials related to tabletop games and wargaming, including campaign materials, notes, hand-drawn and printed maps, manuscript modules, and other related documentation. The bulk of the materials are undated but range from 1977-2010.

Dates: 1977 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1986

Ken Sons and Tim Walsh Toyland digital archive

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 110.9390
Abstract

The Ken Sons and Tim Walsh Toyland Digital Archive is a collection of more than 65 hours of documentary footage recorded by Ken Sons for his film Toyland. The interviews and scenes were filmed between 2007 and 2010.

Dates: 2010

Leslie Davies diary

 Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 92.8781
Abstract

This diary of Leslie Davies spans from January 1, 1916 to January 1, 1918. Included with the diary are two lists of subjects compiled by staff of The Strong, listing an index of play-related subjects such as camping, dancing, fishing, football, horseback riding, attending moving-picture shows, playing games, swimming, and more.

Dates: 1916-1918

Linda A. Hughes papers

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 113.1893
Abstract

The Linda A. Hughes papers contain manuscripts, research materials, presentation materials, observations, interviews, correspondence and notes. The materials range from Hughes’s time in graduate school through her professional career. The bulk of the materials in this collection are dated between 1980 and 1989.

Dates: 1976 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1989

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AIDS Memorial Quilt 1
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Business communication 1
Business meetings -- Technological innovations 1
Cabbage Patch Kids Pin-Ups (Toy) 1
Call of Cthulhu (Game) 1
Candy Lipstick (Toy) 1
Cats 1
Character toys 1
Child care -- United States 1
Child development -- China 1
Children -- Societies and clubs 1
Clubhouses 1
Cognition in children 1
Color-Go-Round (Toy) 1
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Sutton-Smith, Brian, 1924-2015 6
TASP 5
Association for the Study of Play 4
University of Pennsylvania. Department of Folklore and Folklife 3
American Folklore Society 2
BBC Television 2
Brown, Stuart L. 2
Desroches, Stephen K. ("Steve") 2
Dibb Directions, Ltd. 2
Dibb, Michael (Mike) 2
Hasbro, Inc. 2
Institute for Play 2
Paley, Vivian Gussin, 1929-2019 2
Pellegrini, Anthony D. 2
Smith, Robert ("Bob") Charles 2
TSR, Inc. 2
Vice, Kathryn Joan ("Kathy") 2
AmToy, Inc. 1
American Educational Research Assocation 1
American Play Money Society 1
Animal Behavior Society 1
Association for Games & Puzzles International (2017-) (AGPI) 1
Avalanche Press, Ltd. 1
Barlow, George W. 1
Bekoff, Marc 1
Bergen, Doris 1
Biasuzzi, Patricia A., 1946- 1
Biben, Maxeen 1
Big Monster Toys 1
Brooklyn and Queens YMCA 1
Burghardt, Gordon M., 1941- 1
Burns, Richard G. 1
Byers, John A. (John Alexander), 1948- 1
Byrne, Richard W. 1
Casino, Steve 1
Century Products Company 1
Chaosium, Inc. 1
Clothier, Richard F. 1
Columbia University. Teachers College 1
Cross, Richard G. 1
Davies, Leslie 1
DeKoven, Bernard, 1941-2018 1
DeKoven, Bernie, 1941- 1
Desroches, Lisa 1
Desroches, Steve 1
Drake, John F. 1
Elmo (Fictitious character from Henson) 1
Empire Games, Inc. 1
Ethnography Forum 1
Fagen, Bob 1
Frank, Harry, 1942- 1
Galda, Lee 1
Garland, Theodore, 1956- 1
Gemini Systems, Inc. 1
Genishi, Celia 1
Gill, Richard 1
Glass, Marvin 1
Goldfarb, Eddy 1
Gonzales, Racquel M. 1
Gordon, Deborah (Deborah M.) 1
Gould, James ("Jim"), 1960-2019 1
Greenberg, Larry 1
Greenberg, Neil B. 1
Greg Hyman Associates, Inc. 1
Guyer, Reyn 1
Gygax, Gary 1
Hack, Tom 1
Hagan, Gerald 1
Hammett, John 1
Handler, Leonard, 1936- 1
Harnad, Stevan R. 1
Harvard College (1780- ). Class of 1925 1
Hirtle, Mike 1
Holden, John 1
Hotra, Lynda (McCurdy) 1
Howes, Carollee 1
Human Relations Area Files, Inc. 1
Hutchings, Timothy 1
Hyman, Greg 1
Institute for Better Meetings 1
Institute of Play 1
International Center for the History of Electronic Games (ICHEG) 1
International Gay Bowling Organization (IGBO) 1
Isenberg, Barbara 1
James, Betty M. 1
James, Richard T. 1
Jean Piaget Society 1
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation 1
Johnson, John Dillard 1
Journal of American Folklore 1
Ken Sons Films 1
Kennard, David 1
Kenner Products 1
Killian, Carol Ann 1
Killian, Gail M. 1
King, Joseph Samuel, Jr. 1
Klinghammer, Erich, 1930- 1
Knickerbocker Toy Company, Inc. 1
Levine, Milton M. 1
Lillegraven, Jason A., 1938- 1