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Ron Dubren papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 111.7048
Abstract

The Ron Dubren papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, notes, drawings, product descriptions, and paper prototypes created by Ron Dubren throughout his career in the toy and game industry. This collection also includes reference materials and an oral history recorded in 2008. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1980 through 2002.

Dates: 1975 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1981 - 2002

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

Susan Sofia-McIntire papers

 Collection
Identifier: 122.5986
Abstract

The Susan Sofia-McIntire papers document the career of soft toy designer Susan Sofia [Susan Sofia-McIntire] including products developed for Hasbro, Mattel, Tyco and others. The majority of the materials are sewing patterns. The collection also includes notes, sketches, fabric swatches, design specifications, and digital files. The materials date from 1992 to 2022 with the bulk dating from 1992 to 2001

Dates: 1992-2022; Majority of material found within 1992-2001

Tim Walsh papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 111.5211
Abstract

The Tim Walsh papers are a compilation of biographical and historical information, press kits, game advertisements, and interview transcripts from game designer and author Tim Walsh of The Playmakers. The materials in this collection are from 1996 through 2011.

Dates: 1996-2011

Tudor Electric Football collection

 Collection
Identifier: 118.6706
Abstract

The Tudor Electric Football collection comprises approx. 1.6 GB [950+ files] on the history of Tudor Games and Electric Football. This collection includes scans of advertisements; photographs of people, games, and displays; timeline of electric football history; and images of Roddy Garcia's Tudor Games collection. The majority of scans are of original documentation dated between 1949 and 1979.

Dates: 1949-2018

Venture Technologies records

 Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 6-12
Identifier: 124.4791
Abstract

The records document Venture Technologies product development of Luminations, an electronic puzzle. The records include articles, reference materials, product specifications, marketing materials, and product testing documentation. The materials consist of text, printed material, photographic prints, still images, and video clips. The materials are dated from 1979 to 2009, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1987 to 1990.

Dates: 1979-2009; Majority of material found within 1987-1990

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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Walt Disney Company 2
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American Folklore Society 1
Artsis, Michael 1
Association for the Study of Play 1
Awdry, W. 1
BBC Television 1
Baer, Ralph H. 1
Batman (Fictitious character) 1
Bert (Fictitious character from Henson) 1
Berton, Andrew 1
Biasuzzi, Patricia A., 1946- 1
Big Bird (Fictitious character) 1
Big Monster Toys 1
Breyer Animal Creations 1
Brown, Stuart L. 1
Buffalo Games 1
Burger King Corporation 1
Carl's Jr. (Firm) 1
Carpenter family 1
Carpenter, Francis W. 1
Casino, Steve 1
Century Products Company 1
Chick-fil-A (Firm) 1
Children’s Television Workshop 1
Chrysler Corporation 1
Coca-Cola Company 1
Colgate-Palmolive Company 1
Columbia University. Teachers College 1
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Dibb Directions, Ltd. 1
Dibb, Michael (Mike) 1
DreamWorks Animation 1
Dubren, Patricia 1
Dubren, Ron 1
Erickson, Bonnie 1
Ernie (Fictitious character) 1
Eskander, Stefanie 1
G2 Inventions 1
Garcia, Roddy 1
Gerber Products Company 1
Gill, Richard 1
Glass, Marvin 1
Goldfarb, Eddy 1
Greenberg, Larry 1
Greenley, Peter 1
Grisolia, Nick 1
Gund, Inc. 1
Guyer, Reyn 1
Halliday, Bob 1
Harary, Ronnen 1
Hardee's (Firm) 1
Harrison, Wayde 1
Harrison/Erickson, Inc. 1
Henson, Jim 1
Hirtle, Mike 1
Holden, John 1
Human Relations Area Files, Inc. 1
Hyman, Greg 1
Ideal Novelty Company 1
Ideal Toy Corporation 1
Institute for Play 1
Iron Crown Enterprises 1
Isenberg, Barbara 1
James, Betty M. 1
James, Richard T. 1
Jim Henson Company 1
Jim Henson’s Sesame Street Muppets 1
Kellogg's 1
Ken Sons Films 1
Kenner Products 1
Kentucky Fried Chicken (Firm) 1
Knickerbocker Toy Company, Inc. 1
Leibovitz, Annie 1
Levine, Milton M. 1
Levy, Bettie 1
Levy, Richard C. 1
Levy, Sheryl 1
Libby, Erin 1
Maguire, Thomas 1
Marschak, Claire 1
Marvel Comics (Firm) 1
Marvin Glass & Associates 1
McMahon, F. F. (Felicia Faye) 1
McVicker, Joseph 1
Meccano France (Firm) 1
Meccano Limited 1
Meyer, Burt 1
Midler, Bette 1