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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

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

Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6425
Abstract

The Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection is a compilation of published fliers, original and photocopied reference, company memos, photographs, and other documentation relating to the history of various coin-operated game and amusement companies and their products. The bulk of the materials are from the 1930s-1980s.

Dates: 1903 - 2009

Paul Reiche III papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.2627
Abstract

The Paul Reiche III papers are a compilation of game design concepts and related documentation for both tabletop role-playing games and video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 1996, though some materials are undated.

Dates: 1979 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1996

Penguin Software collection

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 114.52
Abstract

The Penguin Software collection is a compilation of game design documentation, correspondence, text drafts, publications, computer code printouts, and floppy disks created or used by Mark Pelczarski of Penguin Software (later Polarware). The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1986.

Dates: 1970-2013; Majority of material found in 1982-1986

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

Raytheon Strategic Model report collection

 Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 2014.rayth
Abstract

This collection contains digital scans of 5 bound volumes published by Raytheon in 1961 and 1962. The volumes reference a "Strategic Model Simulation of Wars, Weapons, and Arms Controls." These are scanned reference copies for research use only.

Dates: 1961-1962

Robert A. (“Bob”) Bates papers

 Collection — Box: 1-16
Identifier: 121.1759
Abstract

The Robert A. (“Bob”) Bates papers contain records from Challenge, Inc., Legend Entertainment, and professional consulting work done by Bates; these files include game development documentation, marketing materials, notes, memos, sketches, floppy disks, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1986 and 1994.

Dates: 1979 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1986 - 1994

Sumerian Game collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 116.sumer
Abstract The Sumerian Game collection contains three teletype printouts from the Sumerian Game (also called Sumer), one of the first educational computer games, along with photographic slides and a research report filed to the Office of Education at the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The dated materials are from 1962-1967, though some items are undated. Scans of the slides were...
Dates: 1962-1967; 2015

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Bally Manufacturing Corporation 1
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Barker, M.A.R. 1
Barker, Phillip 1
Bates, Bob 1
Bates, Robert A. ("Bob") 1
Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 1
Bieza, Larry 1
Billings, Joel 1
Billings, Susan 1
Bowen, David H. 1
BreakAway Games 1
Brøderbund 1
Burgeson, John 1
Burgeson, Paul 1
Burkatovskiy, Sergey 1
Capps, Michael 1
Carlston, Cathy 1
Carlston, Doug 1
Carlston, Gary 1
Challenge, Inc. (Firm) 1
Chaosium, Inc. 1
Chicago Coin Machine Co. 1
Cordic, Rege 1
Corvin, Carl (Dean) 1
Crawford, Chris 1
Crow, Brad 1
Crystal Dynamics, Inc. 1
D. Gottlieb & Co. 1
Deen, David 1
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Digital Sun Games (Firm) 1
Durchin, Jesyca 1
Ensemble Studios 1
Exhibit Supply Co. 1
Exidy, Inc. 1
Fantasy Art Enterprises 1
Feldman, Pawel 1
Ford, Robert ("Fred") 1
Free Fall Associates 1
Freeman, Jon 1
Gagen, Don 1
Goodman, Suzanne 1
Goodman, Tony 1
H.C. Evans & Co. 1
Hammack, Allen 1
Hardt, Peter 1
Hawkins, Trip 1
Hendrick, Arnold 1
Hennig, Amy 1
Hiles, John 1
Hogeman, Sue 1
Hogeman, Tom 1
Hutchings, Timothy 1
Infocom, Inc. 1
Infogrames (Firm) 1
International Business Machines Corporation 1
Interplay Entertainment Corporation 1
Kislyi, Victor 1
Legend Entertainment Company 1
Lyon, John 1
Makarov, Slava 1
Marks, Joshua 1
Marszal, Przemyslaw 1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
Maxis (Firm) 1
Maxis. Business Simulations Division 1
McLouth, David 1
Media Technology Associates 1
Meier, Sid 1
Meretzky, Steve 1
MicroProse Software, Inc. 1
Microsoft Corporation 1
Midway Manufacturing Co. 1
Miechowski, Grzegorz 1
Miechowski, Pawel 1
Miller, Barbara Bents 1
Miller, Howard ("Howie") 1
North Coast Gamers (Organization). Penn-Ohio Chapter 1
OT Sports L.L.C. (Firm) 1
Otus, Erol 1