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Letter from Rory Provencal to GamePro Magazine
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 113.00001
Abstract
This undated letter, written by Rory Provencal, is addressed to GamePro, a videogame magazine which ran from 1989 until 2011. Rory notes what he likes about the GamePro magazine and other games he enjoys.
Letter of Authenticity for Stryker Landlord's Game from Charis and Dorcas Wilson to Phil Orbanes
Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 113.5069a
Abstract
Two-page letter from Charis and Dorcas Wilson, daughters of Phyllis Stryker Wilson, who inherited the Stryker Landlord's Game from her parents, Roy Emerson and Alice Frasier Stryker. Letter accompanied donation of Stryker Landlord's Game by Phil Orbanes to The Strong in 2013.
Letter to Aunt Helen from John Arnold
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 87.1681
Abstract
This letter to "Aunt Helen" from John Arnold is from about 1920 and lists all of the presents received by John at Christmas.
Letters from John Sapienza to Stephen R. Marsh
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 113.4863-113.4863
Abstract
These two letters are from John Sapienza to Stephen R. Marsh, dated 9/1/82 and 9/24/84. The 1982 letter refers to the role of religion in tabletop gaming, and the 1984 letter briefly discusses a news clipping about the suicide of a Dungeons & Dragons player.
LGBTQ Game Archive collection
Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 120.4257
Abstract
The LGBTQ Game Archive collection is a collection of primary sources (including websites, articles, blogs, forums, videos, and screenshots) used in the creation of the LGBTQ Game Archive .
Linda A. Hughes papers
Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 113.1893
Abstract
The Linda A. Hughes papers contain manuscripts, research materials, presentation materials, observations, interviews, correspondence and notes. The materials range from Hughes’s time in graduate school through her professional career. The bulk of the materials in this collection are dated between 1980 and 1989.
Little Golden Books ephemera
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.3524
Abstract
This folder contains a spiral-bound notebook labeled "1988 Record Book" with Little Golden Book lists/prices and a DIY Little Golden Book with "Sarah's First X-Mas Words!" on the cover. These ephemera were found during processing of the Brian Shultz collection of Little Golden Books in the library at The Strong in 2017.
Living Books collection
Collection — Box: 1-14
Identifier: 116.246
Abstract
The Living Books collection is a compilation of corporate records, financial documents, product development documentation, marketing materials, publicity clippings, reference materials, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1993 and 1997.
Lois Boger Pike notebook
Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 98.5387
Abstract
This handwritten notebook, inscribed "Games Contests Entertainments," is filled with a selection of games, puzzles, riddles, and theme party ideas.
Lou Castle’s Westwood Studios slide collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 110.10977
Abstract
This collection contains box artwork and screenshot slides of various Westwood Studios games produced between 1992 and 1995.
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