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Memories of Margaret Strong with Ann Coleman -- video oral history
File
Identifier: 2022-ts-05b
Abstract
This video oral history with retired curator and doll historian Elizabeth Ann Coleman was recorded on May 25, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal .
Michael and Muffy Berlyn papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.2588
Abstract
The Michael and Muffy Berlyn papers contain game design documentation, notes, sketches, memos, and other materials related to video games and other creative pursuits. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 2011.
Michael Newman journal articles collection
Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 2014.newman
Scope and Content Note
This collection of 431 journal/magazine/newspapers articles on early video games, the home video game market crash of 1983, home video game companies, and other related topics was shared with staff at The Strong by Michael Newman in 2014. Advertisements and some photocopied book chapters are also included in this resource. Of note is the hard-to-find text from Video Games and Human Development: A Research Agenda for the '80s - Papers and Proceedings of a...
Michealene Cristini Risley papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022.risley
Abstract
The Michealene Cristini Risley papers are a compilation of materials from her position at Sega of America, as well as her non-profit organization Freshwater Haven.
Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation (MECC) collection
Collection — Box: 1-9
Identifier: 2016.mecc
Abstract
The Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation (MECC) collection is a compilation of materials on the development of The Oregon Trail and other MECC educational computer programs, as well as various related news articles, journals, photographs, floppy disks, VHS tapes, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1973 and 1998.
Minnie Allen diaries
Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 2016.min
Abstract
These two diaries detail the life of a teenage girl in Boston, Massachusetts in the 1870s. Topics covered include hobbies, pastimes, travel, and daily life.
Motley family photographs
Collection
Identifier: 118.216
Abstract
The Motley family photographs are a collection of 31 scanned photographs related to the Motley family (maternal side of Margaret Woodbury Strong).
Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Hotra, and 700 Allens Creek Road - Interview with Lynda McCurdy Hotra -- video oral history
File
Identifier: 2022-ts-07
Abstract
This video oral history with Lynda (McCurdy) Hotra was recorded on August 1, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal .
“My Family” handmade book
Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 107.86
Abstract
This handmade booklet contains about 30 sheets of ruled writing paper, 5 inches by 8 inches, and covers of brown/pink construction paper. Front cover has applied letters of black paper that spell out "My Family." Booklet is bound at top by white cotton string. Within these pages, Ann French handwrote detailed descriptions about her dolls, including Helen, Mary Adele, Susan, Sunny, Patsy Ann, Kathleen, Patsykin, Raggedy Ann, Joy, Shirley Jane, Emilie, and Karen Christina Sophia. The text...
North American Bear Company collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 111.6966
Abstract
The North American Bear Company collection is a compilation of newsletters, company-produced magazines, and articles. The bulk of the materials in this collection are dated between 1990 and 2001.
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