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Guy Welch collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.welch
Abstract The Guy Welch collection is a compilation of materials featuring two notable American video game companies: Sierra On-Line and Microsoft. Items in this collection include correspondence, sketches, animation cels, artwork, published advertisements, magazines, corporate records, concept design documents, and more. The bulk of the materials are from between 1990 and 1998.

Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 110.4372
Abstract The Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers accompanied the museum’s acquisition of the John O. Heap Folk Art Monopoly game board, c. 1914. These papers include photographs, copies of the game design sheet and playing rules, and deposition-related documentation. The bulk of these materials are from 1975.

Her Interactive, Inc. collection

 Collection — Box: 1-6
Identifier: 113.2102
Abstract The Her Interactive, Inc. Collection is a compilation of notes, correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles, questionnaires, release forms, press releases, VHS tapes, DVDs, and a comprehensive game design binder. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1999 and 2005.

History of the Video Game User Research Profession (1911-2014) timeline

 Item — Container: digital file
Identifier: 2016.gamesur
Abstract This timeline, titled "History of the Video Game User Research Profession," was created in 2014 for the annual conference held by the Games User Research special interest group of the IGDA. It is accessible to researchers via the internal network of The Strong or online via the GamesUR...

ICHEG Video Game Play Capture Project collection

 Collection
Identifier: ICHEG-VGPC
Abstract This collection contains several dozen terabytes of digital capture recorded during the IMLS-funded Video Game Capture Project at The Strong. Researchers interested in this resource should contact staff from ICHEG for contents/extent of video games available from this project.

Indie Games collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019.IG
Abstract The Indie Games collection is an ongoing compilation of materials from independent game developers. Archival materials include development art, game builds, design documents, notes, correspondence, and more. The bulk of the collection is dated between 2003 and 2014.

Insomniac Games records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6337
Abstract The Insomniac Games records are a compilation of game design documentation, including notes, descriptions, drawings, and more, for various games created by Insomniac Games. The materials are dated between 1998 and 2005.

Institute of Play records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6926
Abstract This collection contains both physical and digital information about the Institute of Play and its associated Quest to Learn project. The materials are dated between 2007 and 2022.

International Gay Bowling Organization records

 File — Box: 1-22: [International Gay Bowling Organization records (document boxes, ephemera box, multimedia box)]
Identifier: 120.4542
Overview The International Gay Bowling Organization records are comprised of organizational, tournament, and collected bowling organization papers. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1981 and 2013.

J. Edwin Rich papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ORIG.rich
Collection Scope and Content Note This collection consists of two copybooks of outgoing correspondence written by J. Edwin Rich of Rochester, NY. In 1901 Rich was general manager and, from 1907, sole owner of the Ideal Novelty Co. of Rochester, distributor of a small spinning top and several other toys. He was half-owner of the top’s patent, as well as inventor and half-owner of a patent for a musical toy. The correspondence reflects the efforts involved in running a small business, dealing with manufacturers, and soliciting...

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Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum 5
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Coleman, Elizabeth Ann, 1941- 4
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TSR Hobbies, Inc. 4
Williams, Ken 4
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Atari, Inc. Home Computer Division 3
Baer, Ralph H. 3
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Fedesna, Ken 3
Fisher-Price (Firm) 3
Hallmark Cards, Inc 3
Horlick, Gordon 3
Hotra, Anne S., 1915-2018 3
Konami, Inc. 3
Kulas, Charlie 3
Parker, George Swinnerton, 1866-1952 3
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University of Pennsylvania. Department of Folklore and Folklife 3
Vice, Kathryn Joan ("Kathy") 3
Walt Disney Company 3
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Williams Electronics Games, Inc. 3
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Williams, Roberta 3
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American Folklore Society 2
Angle, Charles E. 2
Angle, Ida Jane (Motley), 1857-1929 2
Anspach, Ralph 2
Atari Games (Firm) 2
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BBC Television 2
Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 2
Berry, Danielle Paula 2
Brockman, Michael 2
Brown, Stuart L. 2
Bunten Berry, Dani 2
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CAPCOM Co. 2
CBS, Inc. 2
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Chew, Jacinda 2
Chicago Coin Machine Co. 2
Coleman, Dorothy Elizabeth (Smith), 1909-2000 2
Coleman, Evelyn Jane, 1945-1996 2
Crystal Dynamics, Inc. 2
Dabney, Ted 2
Data East Corporation 2
DeKoven, Bernie, 1941- 2
DeMar, Larry 2
Desroches, Stephen K. ("Steve") 2
Dibb Directions, Ltd 2
Dibb, Michael (Mike) 2
Dunnigan, James F. (Jim) 2
ELMS Puzzles 2
Ensemble Studios 2
Fenn, Lily Bratley (Motley), 1864-1920 2
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