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Play Generated Map and Document Archive (PlaGMaDA) papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 114.894
Abstract The Play Generated Map and Document Archive (PlaGMaDA) papers are a compilation of hand-drawn maps, sketches, notes, reference materials, and other documentation generated by numerous players of assorted role-playing games. Dated materials are primarily from the 1980s through 2000.

Play Memories with Stephen K. Desroches -- video oral history

 File
Identifier: 2022-ts-06
Abstract This video oral history with journalist Stephen K. ("Steve") Desroches was recorded on June 7, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.

PlayStation game design papers

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 113.5969
Abstract The PlayStation game design papers contain design documentation, game scripts, and game demo discs previously owned by the PlayStation Museum. The materials span from 1995 to 2003, with the bulk of the items dated between 1995 and 1997.

PlayStation SCEA SourceBook

 Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.1830
Overview These pages and disks form the PlayStation One SCEA SourceBook, a style guide for use by Sony Computer Entertainment America-licensed developers and publishers in creating tools and games for PlayStation. This kit covers proposals, game design and development guidelines, packaging design standards, submission, and manufacturing of games for PlayStation. Two 3.5" floppy disks, containing templates, fonts, and spine artwork guidelines, have been imaged and are available to on-site researchers.

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.

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.

Rainbow Arcade collection

 Collection — Container: digital
Identifier: 120.4259
Abstract The Rainbow Arcade collection is a compilation of digital materials related to the Rainbow Arcade exhibition hosted by the Schwules Museum in Berlin, Germany from December 13, 2018 through May 13, 2019.

Ralph Coppola papers

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 121.350
Overview The Ralph Coppola papers comprise game development papers, business records, and collected materials. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1994.

Ralph H. Baer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.baer
Abstract The Ralph H. Baer papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, drawings, notes, reference materials, photographs, product descriptions, digital videos, schematics, electronic components, and manuals utilized by Ralph H. Baer throughout his lengthy career in the toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1975 through 1998.

Raytheon Strategic Model report collection

 Collection — Container: digital collection
Identifier: 2014.rayth
Abstract This collection contains digital scans of 5 bound volumes published by Raytheon in 1961 and 1962. The volumes reference a "Strategic Model Simulation of Wars, Weapons, and Arms Controls." These are scanned reference copies for research use only.

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Atari, Inc. 12
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WMS Industries, Inc. 6
Williams, Anne D. 6
Activision (Firm) 5
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Bally Manufacturing Corp. 5
Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum 5
Milton Bradley Company 5
Nintendo of America, Inc. 5
Orbanes, Philip E. 5
TASP 5
Williams Manufacturing Co. 5
Association for the Study of Play 4
Coleco Industries, Inc. 4
Coleman, Elizabeth Ann, 1941- 4
Kordek, Steve 4
Maxis (Firm) 4
Microsoft Corporation 4
Sackson, Sid 4
TSR Hobbies, Inc. 4
Williams, Ken 4
Apple Computer, Inc. 3
Atari, Inc. Home Computer Division 3
Baer, Ralph H. 3
Brøderbund 3
Bushnell, Nolan 3
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
Penguin Software 3
Ritchie, Mark 3
SSI (Firm) 3
Sierra Entertainment, Inc 3
Smith, Robert ("Bob") Charles 3
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
Strategic Simulations, Inc 3
The Learning Company 3
United Manufacturing Co. 3
University of Pennsylvania. Department of Folklore and Folklife 3
Vice, Kathryn Joan ("Kathy") 3
Walt Disney Company 3
Walt Disney Productions 3
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. 3
Williams, Harry E. 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
Atari Games (Firm) 2
Avalon Hill Game Company 2
BBC Television 2
Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 2
Berry, Danielle Paula 2
Brockman, Michael 2
Brown, Stuart L. 2
Bunten Berry, Dani 2
Bunten, Dan 2
CAPCOM Co. 2
CBS, Inc. 2
Cheng, Regan 2
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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