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Sam Dicker papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 118.8353
Abstract

The Sam Dicker papers are a compilation of graphics drafts, source code, a printed manual, and other ephemera related to the Williams Electronics’ arcade game Defender.

Dates: 1980 - 1983

Scoop Shoppe Family Fun Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 123.3041
Abstract

This collection consists of the records of the Scoop Shoppe Family Fun Center, a video game arcade and ice cream shop in 1980s, Silver Spring, Maryland. The materials are dated from 1981 to 1983. The records are comprised of handwritten notes, photographs, financial documents, correspondence, promotional materials, fliers, game operation manuals, and administrative documents.

Dates: 1981-1983

Steve Kordek coin-op and amusements collection

 Collection — Box: 1-13
Identifier: 116.7102
Abstract

The Steve Kordek coin-op and amusements collection is a compilation of fliers, brochures, hand-outs, manuals, and catalogs collected by Kordek during his six decades in the coin-operated games industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1968 through 1995.

Dates: 1948 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1995

Steven Epstein papers

 Collection — Box: 1-4
Identifier: 124.2287
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of Steven Epstein, owner of the Broadway Arcade in Manhattan, New York and founder of the Professional & Amateur Pinball Association (PAPA). The materials are dated from 1976 to 2014, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1983 to 1997. The papers are comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, scrapbooks, promotional materials, VHS cassettes, and more.

Dates: 1941-2014; Majority of material found within 1983-1997

William K. Ford case files collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.3288
Abstract

The William K. Ford case files collection is a compilation of digitized documents of various court filings from the 1970s and 1980s pertaining to the video game and arcade industry. Also included in this collection are three law journal articles and accompanying letters from Ford.

Dates: 1973-1985; 2012 - 2017

Williams pinball playfield design collection

 Collection — map-case: 1
Identifier: 115.wms
Abstract

The Williams pinball playfield design collection contains more than 200 large hand-drawn playfield sketches, as well as mechanical insert drawings and cabinet artwork. Digital images of playfields and insert drawings are also included. The materials range in date from 1946 through 2015, with the bulk of the materials from 1946-1975.

Dates: 1946 - 1994

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Video games -- History 12
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Foosball (Game) -- Equipment and supplies 2
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Video games industry 2
Williams Electronics, Inc. 2
World Video Game Hall of Fame inductee 2
Amusement ride equipment industry 1
Asteroids (Game) 1
Bowling games 1
Computer Quiz (Game) 1
Computer Space (Game) 1
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Court decisions and opinions 1
Defender (Video game) 1
Engineering design 1
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Trak 10 (Game) 1
Trial and arbital proceedings 1
Video games -- Design 1
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Video games and teenagers 1
Names
Atari, Inc. 7
Midway Manufacturing Co. 6
Williams Electronics, Inc. 6
Bally Manufacturing Corporation 5
Bally Midway Mfg. Co. 5
Atari Games Corporation 4
WMS Industries, Inc. 4
Kordek, Steve 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
Williams Manufacturing Co. 3
Allied Leisure Industries, Inc. 2
Bushnell, Nolan 2
CAPCOM Co. 2
Cheng, Regan 2
Chicago Coin Machine Co. 2
Dabney, Ted 2
Data East Corporation 2
Fedesna, Ken 2
Foss, Herbert 2
Hata, Ken 2
Horlick, Gordon 2
Huang, Barney 2
Mabs, Harry 2
McCaffer, John 2
Namco America, Inc. 2
Oursler, Barry 2
Ritchie, Mark 2
SNK Corporation of America 2
Sega Enterprises, Inc. 2
Taito America Corporation 2
Takaichi, Pete 2
Williams, Harry E. 2
AMOA (Association) 1
Abbot, Mike 1
Ahlborn, Steve 1
Alcorn, Al 1
Anderson, Theodore W. 1
Anghelo, Python 1
Atari (U.S.) Corp. 1
Baer, Ralph H. 1
Bieza, Larry 1
Blahuta, George T. 1
Bleich, Chuck 1
Booty, Matt 1
Braun, David 1
Brewer's Arcade, Inc. (Mt. Rainier, Md) 1
Bristow, Steve 1
Britz, John Anthony 1
Broadway Arcade (New York, N.Y.) 1
Business Builders (Firm) 1
Clark, Norm 1
Coldebella, Mark 1
Crane, Steve 1
D. Gottlieb & Co. 1
Davies, Rachel 1
DeMar, Larry 1
Dicker, Sam 1
Eddy, Brian R. 1
Epstein, Steven R. 1
Exhibit Supply Co. 1
Exidy, Inc. 1
Fedesna, Kenneth J. 1
Ford, William K. 1
Fujihara, Mary 1
Gerstman, George H. 1
Glazman, Marty 1
Global VR, Inc. 1
Gomez, George 1
Gottlieb 1
Graybeal, Andy 1
H.C. Evans & Co. 1
Hally, Mike 1
Hannigan, Malachy L. 1
Incredible Technologies, Inc. 1
Jarvis, Eugene 1
Kantor, Carol 1
Kee Games 1
Keenan, Joe 1
Koci, Jerry C. 1
Konami of America, Inc. 1
Konami, Inc. 1
Lawlor, Patrick ("Pat") 1
Logg, Ed 1
Magnavox Co. 1
Margolin, Jed 1
Mattel, Inc. 1
McCarthy, Amelia ("Millie") 1
McCarthy, Victor 1
Metke, Tony 1
Midway Games, Inc. 1
Modern Pinball Inc. 1
New York State Coin Machine Association 1
Newcomer, John 1
Nicastro, Neil 1
Nintendo of America, Inc. 1
Nutting Associates 1
Nutting, Claire 1
Nutting, William (“Bill”) 1
Olliges, William E. 1
Opperman, George 1