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Paul Reiche III papers
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.
Penguin Software collection
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
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
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns hand-drawn maps
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.
Plastic Toy & Novelty (PTN) Company records
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.
Play-based learning with Linda Margolin -- video oral history
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
Play-Doh People original illustration and instruction booklet
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
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
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