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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.

Dates: 1995 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1995 - 1997

PlayStation SCEA SourceBook

 Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.1830
Abstract 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...
Dates: 1996

Point of View Productions records

 Collection
Identifier: 123.795
Abstract

The Point of View records document the development of games including Ready 2 Rumble Boxing, Black Dawn, Criticom, Garfield: Caught in the Act, Golden Nugget, and other unreleased projects. The records consist of notes, design documents, tables, correspondence, 47 CD-ROMs, and a data storage tape. The CD-ROMs contain source assets and other files. The records date from 1996 to 2000 and are housed in one half-size record carton.

Dates: 1996-2000

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.

Dates: n.d. [c. 1910s-1920s?]

Presage Software records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 122.1287
Abstract

The records document products developed by Presage Software, Inc. including educational games and other multimedia entertainment. The materials consist of artwork, game manuals, press kits, VHS tapes of promotional videos, and demo CDs.

Dates: circa 1992-2000

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.

Dates: 1968-1969

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.

Dates: 2009 - 2020; Majority of material found within 2018 - 2019

Ralph Coppola papers

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 121.350
Abstract

The Ralph Coppola papers comprise game development papers, business records, and collected materials. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1994.

Dates: 1982 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1982 - 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.

Dates: 1968 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1975 - 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.

Dates: 1961-1962

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Williams Electronics, Inc. 10
Hasbro, Inc. 9
Atari (U.S.) Corp. 8
Nintendo of America, Inc. 8
Sega of America (Firm) 8
Sierra On-Line, Inc. 8
Activision (Firm) 7
Association for Games & Puzzles International (2017-) (AGPI) 7
Brøderbund Software, Inc. 7
Midway Manufacturing Co. 7
Milton Bradley Company 7
Strong (History Museum) 7
Sutton-Smith, Brian, 1924-2015 7
TSR, Inc. 7
Williams Manufacturing Co. 7
Bally Manufacturing Corporation 6
Bally Midway Mfg. Co. 6
WMS Industries, Inc. 6
Williams, Anne D. 6
Atari Games Corporation 5
Atari, Inc. Home Computer Division 5
Kordek, Steve 5
Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum 5
Orbanes, Philip E. 5
Sega Enterprises, Inc. 5
Sony Computer Entertainment 5
TASP 5
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. 5
Association for the Study of Play 4
Boden, Robert ("Bob") 4
Coleman, Elizabeth Ann, 1941- 4
Fedesna, Ken 4
Fisher-Price (Firm) 4
Gygax, Gary 4
Horlick, Gordon 4
Maxis (Firm) 4
Microsoft Corporation 4
Sackson, Sid 4
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. 4
TSR Hobbies, Inc. 4
United Manufacturing Co. 4
Williams, Harry E. 4
Williams, Ken 4
3M Company 3
Anspach, Ralph 3
Apple Computer, Inc. 3
Arneson, Dave, 1947-2009 3
Atari Games (Firm) 3
Avalon Hill Game Company 3
Baer, Ralph H. 3
Brøderbund 3
Bushnell, Nolan 3
CAPCOM Co. 3
Chicago Coin Machine Co. 3
Hallmark Cards, Inc. 3
Hawkins, Trip 3
Hotra, Anne S., 1915-2018 3
Ideal Toy Corporation 3
Konami, Inc. 3
Kulas, Charlie 3
Midway Games, Inc. 3
Parker, George Swinnerton, 1866-1952 3
Penguin Software 3
Ritchie, Mark 3
SSI (Firm) 3
Selchow & Righter 3
Sierra Entertainment, Inc 3
Smith, Robert ("Bob") Charles 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
Stern Pinball, Inc. 3
Time Warner, Interactive Group 3
Toy Tinkers, Inc. 3
University of Pennsylvania. Department of Folklore and Folklife 3
Van Doren, Charles 3
Vice, Kathryn Joan ("Kathy") 3
Walt Disney Company 3
Walt Disney Productions 3
Williams, Roberta 3
Accolade, Inc. 2
Allied Leisure Industries, Inc. 2
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
Blumenthal, Howard 2
Brockman, Michael 2
Brown, Stuart L. 2
Bunten Berry, Dani 2
Bunten, Dan 2
CBS, Inc. 2
Carlston, Doug 2
Cheng, Regan 2