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Paul Reiche III papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.2627
Abstract

The Paul Reiche III papers are a compilation of game design concepts and related documentation for both tabletop role-playing games and video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 1996, though some materials are undated.

Dates: 1979 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1996

Penguin Software collection

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 114.52
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1970-2013; Majority of material found in 1982-1986

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.

Dates: 1905 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1967 - 2006

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 ...
Dates: 1958 - 1993

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.

Dates: c. 1984-1985

Plastic Toy & Novelty (PTN) Company records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 119.4190
Abstract

This collection consists of the production records of New York City based toy manufacturer, Plastic Toy & Novelty Company. The materials are dated from 1960 to 1987. The papers are comprised of Mold Cards, setup, and production notes.

Dates: circa 1960-1987

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.

Dates: 2022-03-07

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.

Dates: c. 1956

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.

Dates: 1974 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1980 - 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.

Dates: 2022-06-07

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University of Pennsylvania. Department of Folklore and Folklife 3
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Vice, Kathryn Joan ("Kathy") 3
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American Folklore Society 2
Angle, Charles E. 2
Angle, Ida Jane (Motley), 1857-1929 2
BBC Television 2
Barry & Enright Productions 2
Barry, Jack, 1918-1984 2
Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 2
Berry, Danielle Paula 2
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Brown, Stuart L. 2
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