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Anne D. Williams collection of jigsaw puzzle videos

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 2015.williams
Abstract

The Anne D. Williams collection of jigsaw puzzle videos contains recordings on the topic of jigsaw puzzles, various puzzle-makers, and puzzle collectors. These moving image recordings (VHS cassettes and DVDs) are dated between 1983 and 2011.

Dates: 1983-2011

Anne D. Williams papers

 Collection — Box: 1-53
Identifier: 2020.williams
Abstract

The Anne D. Williams papers contain decades of compiled research (notes, reference, correspondence, photographs, and other documentation) on various companies, independent puzzle-makers, puzzle collectors, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1980 and 2006.

Dates: 1789-2023; Majority of material found within Bulk 1890-2006

Arthur S. Obermayer Cube Suit collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.4176
Abstract

This collection contains legal documents, patents, notes, correspondence, drawings, publicity, and other papers pertaining to the patent infringement suit initiated by Moleculon Research Corp. against Ideal Toy Corp. regarding the popular Rubik’s Cube puzzle. The bulk of these materials are dated between 1982 and 1987.

Dates: 1960-1990 ; Majority of material found in 1982-1987

Bob Weisman Rubik’s Cube collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 116.5022
Abstract

This collection contains materials relating to Rubik’s Cube from Bob Weisman, former Promotional Manager at Ideal Toy Corporation, during the height of the Rubik’s Cube craze. The bulk of the materials in this collection are from 1980 and 1981.

Dates: 1908; 1980 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1981

Collection of John J. Fox Parker Brothers oral histories

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1986.parker
Abstract The Collection of John J. Fox Parker Brother oral histories contains 14 original audiocassette recordings from 1986, associated paper materials from Fox, and digitized audio recordings and transcripts created by staff members at The Strong. [The transcripts and associated .mp3 audio files are currently available online via Preservica-Universal...
Dates: 1986 - 2020; Majority of material found in 1986

Cube puzzle design document

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.158
Abstract

This design document for a Cube Puzzle contains 5 pages (one each for brass cube, orange cube, dirt cube, dark yellow cube, and gunmetal cube) to be made out of wood, at Lewiston Regional Technical Center, Lewiston, Maine, 10/18/2006, designed by C P-G [Calder Phillips-Grafflin].

Dates: 2006

Deed for a jig saw

 Item — Box: Individual manuscripts
Identifier: 116.6527
Abstract

This record is a deed for a jig saw, acquired by Ansel French and Francis French from Sumner Blanchard, in Wilton, New Hampshire, dated January 25, 1861.

Dates: 1861

Portrait of George W. Fiss

 Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts Box 4
Identifier: 118.554.2
Abstract

A portrait-studio photograph of jigsaw puzzle enthusiast and maker George W. Fiss.

Dates: n.d. [c. 1910s-1920s?]

Professor Quizmaster film reels

 Collection
Identifier: 117.10028
Abstract

This collection contains five 35mm film rolls containing individual frames with trivia questions and answer selections designed for use in Professor Quizmaster coin-operated arcade amusement machines, introduced in 1968 in the United States, France, and other countries. The game was sold by Mondial International, Inc. Four of the film reels are in English, and one roll is in French.

Dates: 1968-1969

“Record Book for Jigsaw Puzzles”

 Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts, Box: 3
Identifier: 118.554
Abstract

A leather-bound record book kept by George W. Fiss Sr. He used the book to record when each of his home-made puzzles were loaned out, to whom, and when they were returned. There are 114 pages to the book and the last entry is January 18, 1925.

Dates: 1908 - 1925

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3M Company 1
Abbott, Bob 1
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Association for Games & Puzzles International (2017-) (AGPI) 1
Bacall, Channing 1
Barton, Randolph ("Ranny") 1
Barton, Robert ("Bob") B.M. 1
Blanchard, Sumner 1
Bloomfield, Eamon 1
CBS, Inc. 1
Cole, Robert 1
Corn, Ronald 1
DeKoven, Bernie, 1941- 1
Dubren, Patricia 1
Dubren, Ron 1
Dunnigan, James F. (Jim) 1
Einson-Freeman Co. 1
Elliott, Rachel ("Pagey") 1
Fesjian, Robert 1
Fox, George 1
Fox, John J. 1
French, Ansel 1
French, Francis B. 1
Friedman, Dale 1
Friedman, Phil 1
Gagnon, Angie 1
Gardner, Martin, 1914-2010 1
Greg Hyman Associates, Inc. 1
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Haas, Walter Luc 1
Hasbro, Inc. 1
Holmes, Kevin 1
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I-S Unlimited, Inc. 1
Ideal Novelty Company 1
Katonah Museum of Art 1
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Madmar Quality Co. 1
Manning, Harry 1
Mattel, Inc. 1
McCann, Chris 1
Milton Bradley Company 1
Mitchell, Helen 1
Moleculon Research Corporation 1
Mondial International, Inc. 1
Muir, Bryce 1
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Otto Maier Verlag 1
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Shortz, Will, 1952- 1
Simulations Publications, Inc. 1
Six Flags Theme Park 1
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Sullivan, Henry 1
Thai, Minh 1
Trutter, L. Philip 1
Turnbull, Don 1
Vanne, Louis 1
Weisman, Robert ("Bob") 1
Williams, Frances M. 1
Williams, Robert (photographer) 1