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Penguin Software collection
Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 114.52
Overview
The Penguin Software collection is a compilation of game design documentation, correspondence, text drafts, publications, computer code printouts, and floppy disks created or used by Mark Pelczarski of Penguin Software (later Polarware). The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1986.
Philip E. Orbanes papers
Collection — Box: 1-21
Identifier: 112.7138
Abstract
The Philip E. Orbanes papers are a compilation of correspondence, legal contracts, newspaper articles, reference materials, research notes, game advertisements, photographs, audio files, and other papers collected and used by Philip E. Orbanes over the course of his career in the American toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1967 through 2005. Staff at The Strong recorded a video oral history of Orbanes in 2013.
Pinball playfields and drawings collection
Collection
Identifier: 2022.pinball
Abstract
This is an ongoing, artificial collection compiled by staff members at The Strong. Pinball playfields and pinball-related drawings housed in this collection were acquired in piecemeal—typically through a vendor purchase—and were not part of an existing contextual collection. (Researchers may also be interested in the various company records held in the Brian Sutton-Smith Library & Archives of Play at The Strong, including the ...
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns hand-drawn maps
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 113.2575
Abstract
The Pitfall II: Lost Caverns hand-drawn maps were drawn by Lee Frank and accompanied his donation of a ColecoVision cartidge of Pitfall II: Lost Caverns to The Strong. These maps are for levels 1-27 of the game.
Play-based learning with Linda Margolin -- video oral history
File
Identifier: 2022-ts-04
Abstract
This video oral history with retired educator Linda Margolin was recorded on March 7, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal .
Play-Doh People original illustration and instruction booklet
File
Identifier: 121.9397
Abstract
This file contains an original illustration and printed instruction booklet for Play-Doh, c. 1956. Bob Smith, an artist and designer, created the "Play-Doh People" icons for packaging and instructions.
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.
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