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Jordan Mechner papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 114.1911
Abstract

The Jordan Mechner papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, reference material, drawings, film, video, photographs, source code, business records, legal documents, correspondence, and marketing materials created and retained by Jordan Mechner during his career in the video game industry. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1984 and 1999.

Dates: 1913 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1984 - 1999

Joseph A. Weisbecker licensing agreement documentation

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 121.1207b
Abstract

The Joseph A. Weisbecker licensing agreement documentatio folder contains agreements between Weisbecker and Cadaco, along with correspondence and a separate agreement between Cadaco and Milton Bradley, for the game Decisions! Decisions!. The game was published by Cadaco in 1969.

Dates: 1968 - 1971

Joseph H. Wyman papers

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 117.8000
Abstract

The Joseph H. Wyman papers are a collection of research notes, presentations, photographs, slides, and audio recordings relating to the history of circuses.

Dates: 1947 - 1978; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1970

Joshua Marks papers

 Collection — Box: 1-5
Identifier: 121.285
Abstract

The Joshua Marks papers are a compilation of documentation relating to Marks’ roles at The Learning Company and Electronic Arts. Materials include notes, memos, reports, newsletters, project development documentation, market research materials, and more. The materials are dated between 1984 and 1997.

Dates: 1984 - 1997

Joyce A. Weisbecker papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 121.1207a
Abstract

The Joyce A. Weisbecker papers contain documentation related to her contract programming work for RCA in 1976-1977.

Dates: 1976 - 1982

Ken and Roberta Williams’ Sierra On-Line collection

 Collection — Box: 1-4
Identifier: 111.4936
Abstract

Ken and Roberta Williams’ Sierra On-Line collection is a compilation of corporate records, publicity, financial reports, game catalogs, newsletters, magazines, published books, and other materials from Sierra On-Line. Additionally, the materials on loan to The Strong supplement this collection with original script ideas, notes, planning information, sketches, and other game design-related papers.

Dates: 1979 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1988 - 1995

Ken Fedesna papers

 Collection — Box: 1-10
Identifier: 2019.fedesna
Abstract

The Ken Fedesna papers are a compilation of documentation on various projects from Midway/Williams during the 1990s-2000s, including TouchMaster, the Midway Tournament Network, Infinity System, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1995 and 2003.

Dates: 1975 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1995 - 2003

Ken Horowitz collection of electronic gaming oral histories

 Collection — Container: digital
Identifier: 124.5253
Abstract

This collection consists of oral history interviews with video game and pinball industry professionals conducted by Ken Horowitz, video game scholar and author. The audio recordings are dated from 2006 to 2023. The materials are comprised of digital audio recordings and transcripts.

Dates: 2006-2023

Ken Sons and Tim Walsh Toyland digital archive

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 110.9390
Abstract

The Ken Sons and Tim Walsh Toyland Digital Archive is a collection of more than 65 hours of documentary footage recorded by Ken Sons for his film Toyland. The interviews and scenes were filmed between 2007 and 2010.

Dates: 2010

Kevin O’Hare Maxis/Electronic Arts collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 116.2087
Abstract

The Kevin O’Hare Maxis/Electronic Arts collection holds ephemera and publications from O’Hare’s career at Maxis and Electronic Arts. The materials are from 1995 through 2003.

Dates: 1995 - 2003

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Mattel, Inc. 14
Parker Brothers, Inc. 14
Electronic Arts (Firm) 13
Atari, Inc. 12
Williams Electronics, Inc. 10
Atari (U.S.) Corp. 8
Hasbro, Inc. 8
Nintendo of America, Inc. 8
Sega of America (Firm) 8
Sierra On-Line, Inc. 8
Association for Games & Puzzles International (2017-) (AGPI) 7
Brøderbund Software, Inc. 7
Midway Manufacturing Co. 7
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Strong (History Museum) 7
Sutton-Smith, Brian, 1924-2015 7
TSR, Inc. 7
Williams Manufacturing Co. 7
Activision (Firm) 6
Bally Manufacturing Corporation 6
Bally Midway Mfg. Co. 6
WMS Industries, Inc. 6
Williams, Anne D. 6
Atari Games Corporation 5
Kordek, Steve 5
Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum 5
Orbanes, Philip E. 5
Sega Enterprises, Inc. 5
Sony Computer Entertainment 5
TASP 5
Association for the Study of Play 4
Boden, Robert ("Bob") 4
Coleman, Elizabeth Ann, 1941- 4
Fedesna, Ken 4
Horlick, Gordon 4
Maxis (Firm) 4
Microsoft Corporation 4
Sackson, Sid 4
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. 4
TSR Hobbies, Inc. 4
United Manufacturing Co. 4
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. 4
Williams, Harry E. 4
Williams, Ken 4
3M Company 3
Apple Computer, Inc. 3
Atari Games (Firm) 3
Atari, Inc. Home Computer Division 3
Avalon Hill Game Company 3
Baer, Ralph H. 3
Brøderbund 3
Bushnell, Nolan 3
CAPCOM Co. 3
Chicago Coin Machine Co. 3
Fisher-Price (Firm) 3
Gygax, Gary 3
Hallmark Cards, Inc. 3
Hawkins, Trip 3
Hotra, Anne S., 1915-2018 3
Ideal Toy Corporation 3
Konami, Inc. 3
Kulas, Charlie 3
Parker, George Swinnerton, 1866-1952 3
Penguin Software 3
Ritchie, Mark 3
SSI (Firm) 3
Selchow & Righter 3
Sierra Entertainment, Inc 3
Smith, Robert ("Bob") Charles 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
Stern Pinball, Inc. 3
Time Warner, Interactive Group 3
University of Pennsylvania. Department of Folklore and Folklife 3
Van Doren, Charles 3
Vice, Kathryn Joan ("Kathy") 3
Walt Disney Company 3
Walt Disney Productions 3
Williams, Roberta 3
Allied Leisure Industries, Inc. 2
American Folklore Society 2
Angle, Charles E. 2
Angle, Ida Jane (Motley), 1857-1929 2
Anspach, Ralph 2
Arneson, Dave, 1947-2009 2
BBC Television 2
Barry & Enright Productions 2
Barry, Jack, 1918-1984 2
Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 2
Berry, Danielle Paula 2
Blumenthal, Howard 2
Brockman, Michael 2
Brown, Stuart L. 2
Bunten Berry, Dani 2
Bunten, Dan 2
CBS, Inc. 2
Carlston, Doug 2
Cheng, Regan 2
Chew, Jacinda 2
Coleman, Dorothy Elizabeth (Smith), 1909-2000 2
Coleman, Evelyn Jane, 1945-1996 2