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Corky Steiner Kenner history collection

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 115.4174
Abstract

The Corky Steiner Kenner history collection is a compilation of advertisements, instruction manuals, ledgers, financial reports, business letters, journal articles, photographs, DVDs, and other documentation relating to Kenner Products during the 1950s and 1960s.

Dates: 1947-1960, 2015; Majority of material found in 1956-1960

Francis W. Carpenter papers

 Collection — Box: 1-5
Identifier: 109.15291
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of Francis W. Carpenter, a cast-iron toy inventor and manufacturer during the late 19th century. The materials are dated from 1860 to 1934, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1880 to 1897. The papers are comprised of correspondence, photographs, financial ledgers, receipts, patents, and more.

Dates: 1860-1934; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1897

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

Meccano records

 Collection
Identifier: 124.2413
Abstract

The Meccano records document production and sale of Meccano construction sets. The materials date from 1912 to 2005. The records are comprised of set instruction manuals and still images including photographic prints, 35mm slides, and negatives.

Dates: 1912-2005

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

Spin Master Ltd. records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017.spin
Abstract

The Spin Master Ltd. records are a fully-digital compilation of toy designs, photographs, videos, publicity, and historical documentation on Spin Master. The bulk of the materials are from 1994 and 2013-2016.

Dates: 1994 - 2017; Majority of material found within 2013 - 2016; 1994

Stefanie Eskander papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.8603
Abstract

The Stefanie Eskander papers are a compilation of concept sketches, presentation drawings, and other artwork for dolls, toys, and games created by Eskander for various toy companies. The bulk of the materials are from the 1990s.

Dates: 1986 - 2018; Majority of material found in 1990s

Victor G. Reiling papers

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 2013.reiling
Abstract

The Victor G. Reiling papers feature toy and game prototype photographs, sketches, textual descriptions, production information, correspondence, and other notes on products created by Victor G. Reiling. These archival materials supplement Reiling’s donations of prototypes to the National Museum of Play. The bulk of the materials are from the 1980s.

Dates: 1982 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1988

Women in Toys (WIT) collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017.WIT
Abstract

The Women in Toys (WIT) collection is an ongoing compilation of materials from members of the WIT Emeritus Program, established in 2016. Archival materials include design documentation, photographs, narratives, ephemera, and more. The bulk of this collection is dated between 1983 and 2016.

Dates: 1963 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1983 - 2016

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Toy industry 7
Toys -- Design and construction 5
Character toys 3
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Documentary films 2
Inventors 2
Inventors -- Toys 2
Metal Toys 2
National Toy Hall of Fame inductee 2
Toymakers 2
Toys -- History 2
Toys -- United States -- History -- 20th century 2
Ant Farm (Play set) 1
Back Pack Pets (Toy) 1
Barbie dolls 1
Barbie dolls -- Clothing 1
Battery Motor Play Drill (Toy) 1
Battling Tops (Game) 1
Beat the Buzz (Toy) 1
Betsy McCall dolls 1
Blow Launch Space Missile (Toy) 1
Blow-a-Plane (Toy) 1
Board games -- History 1
Boglins (Toys) 1
Bouncy Bear (Toy) 1
Bridge & Turnpike Building Set (Toy) 1
Cabbage Patch Kids Pin-Ups (Toy) 1
Candy Lipstick (Toy) 1
Character dolls 1
Chatty Cathy (Doll) 1
Color-Go-Round (Toy) 1
Construction sets 1
Construction toys 1
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Crib Chums (Toy) 1
Cupcakes (Doll) 1
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Dolls -- Clothing 1
Earth Buddy (Toy) 1
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Fisherman's Luck (Toy) 1
Fountain Brush Painting Set (Toy) 1
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Games 1
Games -- History 1
Girder & Panel Building Set (Toy) 1
Glitter Float Pals (Toy) 1
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Inchworm (Toy) 1
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Lite Brite (Toy) 1
Little Miss Buttons Easy-Dress Doll 1
Meccano models 1
Mouse Trap (Game) 1
Muppet Babies (Fictitious characters) 1
Muppet Babies Bottle Pals (Toy) 1
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North American International Toy Fair 1
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Nursery Picture Plaques (Toy) 1
Operation (Game) 1
Photographs 1
Pictionary (Game) 1
Play Tubes (Toy) 1
Play Wig (Toy) 1
Play with Me Cookie Monster (Toy) 1
Play-Doh (Toy) 1
Pogo Seat (Toy) 1
Power Masters (Fictitious characters) 1
Presto Paints (Toy) 1
Radio Flyer (Toy) 1
Robotic pets 1
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots (Toy) 1
Sectaurs (Toys) 1
Silly Stick-Ons (Toy) 1
Sleeping Beauty (Toy) 1
Slides 1
Slinky (Toy) 1
Snoot Flute (Toy) 1
Sparkle Paints (Toy) 1
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Toy industry -- United States -- Nineteenth Century 1
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Trivial Pursuit (Game) 1
Turn-a-Tune (Toy) 1
Twister (Game) 1
Wiffle ball 1
Winnie the Pooh 1
Women in Toys 1
Yakity Yak Talking Teeth (Toy) 1
Zilly Zoo (Toy) 1
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