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“Record Book for Jigsaw Puzzles”

 Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts, Box: 3
Identifier: 118.554
Abstract

A leather-bound record book kept by George W. Fiss Sr. He used the book to record when each of his home-made puzzles were loaned out, to whom, and when they were returned. There are 114 pages to the book and the last entry is January 18, 1925.

Dates: 1908 - 1925

Red Hot Island Boat Club (R.H.I.B.C.) papers

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 91.446-91.447-91.454
Abstract The Red Hot Island Boat Club (R.H.I.B.C.) papers contain a club constitution, a narrative of reminiscences of the club's activities, and a newsletter published "semi-once-again" by club members Theodore F. Fitch, George A. Madigan, Leigh M. Fitch, and Monroe A. Blumenstiel. Within the newsletter (titled "Hot Dog Howl") are cyanotype images of the club members. Other members noted in the narrative are Henry (Hal) H. Wickes, Chester D. Forkel, and Charles J. Madigan. The club built a boat and...
Dates: 1912 - 1917

Reiff family papers

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 116.8001
Abstract

The Reiff family papers are a compilation of photographs, maps, summaries, drawings, a journal, a scrapbook, newspaper articles, transcriptions, VHS tapes, and digital files related to reminiscences of the Reiff family members.

Dates: 1833 - 2024; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1994

Richard C. Levy papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2016.levy
Abstract

The Richard C. Levy papers contain four digital files: a biographical sketch of Levy and three digital videos about his career. The materials are dated between 1990 and 2015.

Dates: 1990 - 2015

Richard Dansky papers

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.2726
Abstract

The Richard Dansky papers contain blueline proofs for the 1994 White Wolf roleplaying game Wraith: The Oblivion (1st edition), as well as uncorrected page proofs for a 1995 tie-in novel by Rick Hautala titled Beyond the Shroud.

Dates: 1994-1995

Richard F. Clothier collection of play money images

 Collection
Identifier: 118.7354
Abstract

This digital collection contains approx. 465 MB [2,200+ files] of scans of Clothier play money collection [front and back], scans of book Play Money of American Children by Richard F. Clothier (1985), scans of 11 issues of "Fun Money" newsletter from American Play Money Society (1996-2002), and reference images of play money.

Dates: c. 1985-2017

Richter Creative - PsychoPuzzle Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 111.5405
Scope and Content

The Richter Creative - PsychoPuzzles Papers document the development of the iPad app PsychoPuzzle from 2000 through 2011 when the collection was donated to The Strong. The collection consists of 4 colored paper and cardboard game prototypes, 1 triangular plastic, game tile prototype, 1 CD ROM containing a Powerpoint presentation and code for the game Psychopuzzle, and both personal and professional papers documenting the development process.

Dates: 2000 - 2011

Riddle Rhymes manuscript

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 114.5987
Abstract

This manuscript, titled Riddle Rhymes, contains poems and short stories about riddles, rhymes, and jokes. It was written by Dwight Edward Martin, c. 1945.

Dates: 1945

Robert A. (“Bob”) Bates papers

 Collection — Box: 1-16
Identifier: 121.1759
Abstract

The Robert A. (“Bob”) Bates papers contain records from Challenge, Inc., Legend Entertainment, and professional consulting work done by Bates; these files include game development documentation, marketing materials, notes, memos, sketches, floppy disks, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1986 and 1994.

Dates: 1979 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1986 - 1994

Robert C. Clardy papers

 Collection
Identifier: 120.5993
Abstract

The Robert C. Clardy papers contain game proposals and documentation on several games created by Synergistic Software between 1994 and 1996. These include: Mer Wars (1994), Mech Racer (1994), Hydro Patrol (1994), Sally's Rescue (1994), Warp Runner (1994), Downhill Racer (1994), Thunder Hawk (1994), RBI '96 (1995), and Birthrights (1996).

Dates: 1994 - 1996

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