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Memories of a Rochester childhood with Ken McCurdy and Lynda McCurdy Hotra -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-02
Abstract

This video oral history interview with Gilbert Kennedy ("Ken") McCurdy and Lynda (McCurdy) Hotra was recorded on February 3, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica - Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-02-03

North American Bear Company collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 111.6966
Abstract

The North American Bear Company collection is a compilation of newsletters, company-produced magazines, and articles. The bulk of the materials in this collection are dated between 1990 and 2001.

Dates: 1989 - 2004

Patricia A. Biasuzzi papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 116.9033
Abstract

The Patricia A. Biasuzzi papers contain materials related to toy designer Patricia A. Biasuzzi, her designs, and play memories. The documentation for materials in this collection was created in 2016, though the papers feature Biasuzzi’s childhood from 1946-1956 and toy design career between 1977 and 1994.

Dates: 2016

Play-based learning with Linda Margolin -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-04
Abstract

This video oral history with retired educator Linda Margolin was recorded on March 7, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-03-07

Play-Doh People original illustration and instruction booklet

 File
Identifier: 121.9397
Abstract

This file contains an original illustration and printed instruction booklet for Play-Doh, c. 1956. Bob Smith, an artist and designer, created the "Play-Doh People" icons for packaging and instructions.

Dates: c. 1956

Play Generated Map and Document Archive (PlaGMaDA) papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 114.894
Abstract

The Play Generated Map and Document Archive (PlaGMaDA) papers are a compilation of hand-drawn maps, sketches, notes, reference materials, and other documentation generated by numerous players of assorted role-playing games. Dated materials are primarily from the 1980s through 2000.

Dates: 1974 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2000

Play Memories with Stephen K. Desroches -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-06
Abstract

This video oral history with journalist Stephen K. ("Steve") Desroches was recorded on June 7, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.

Dates: 2022-06-07

Reiff family papers

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 116.8001
Abstract

The Reiff family papers are a compilation of photographs, maps, summaries, drawings, a journal, a scrapbook, newspaper articles, transcriptions, VHS tapes, and digital files related to reminiscences of the Reiff family members.

Dates: 1833 - 2024; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1994

Richard F. Clothier collection of play money images

 Collection
Identifier: 118.7354
Abstract

This digital collection contains approx. 465 MB [2,200+ files] of scans of Clothier play money collection [front and back], scans of book Play Money of American Children by Richard F. Clothier (1985), scans of 11 issues of "Fun Money" newsletter from American Play Money Society (1996-2002), and reference images of play money.

Dates: c. 1985-2017

Stephen K. Desroches papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2018.desroches
Abstract

The Stephen K. Desroches papers provide a unique perspective of male childhood in the 1980s and 1990s. Materials in this collection exhibit creative activities, including homemade books, sticker books, photo albums, scrapbooks, and correspondence to pen pals and holiday characters. Additional items in this collection document events attended by Desroches throughout his life. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1992.

Dates: 1948 - 2020; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1992

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Sutton-Smith, Brian, 1924-2015 6
TASP 5
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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