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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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