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“The Busy Green Family” notebooks
Item — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 91.2460-91.2461
Abstract
These two manuscript notebooks tell the story of an imaginary family, as written and illustrated by 8-year-old Gladys Whitehead in 1911.
The Gaming Intelligence Agency (GIA) website
File — Container: digital archival collection
Identifier: 121.5542
Abstract
This is a mirrored website backup of The Gaming Intelligence Agency (GIA), a gaming website run by Andrew Vestal from 1998-2002. (Mirror is from April 1, 2002.) These materials are accessible on-site at The Strong.
The Grant Rules for Mid-Eighteenth Century Warfare manuscript
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.7827
Abstract
This typed manuscript was created by wargamer Charles Grant, likely in the 1960s. As the front of this document states, "The primary object of the Grant Rules for Mid-Eighteenth Century type wargames is to ensure that the players have a fast, realistic, and enjoyable game."
The incredible career of Ann Coleman -- video oral history
File
Identifier: 2022-ts-05a
Abstract
This video oral history with retired curator and doll historian Elizabeth Ann Coleman was recorded on February 4, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal .
The Miller and the Hog handbill
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 2017.mil
Abstract
This handbill is two separate pages, with the title "The Miller and the Hog. Or, Newcastle Public Characters for the Present Year. A Poetical Caricature. Attempted in Three New Songs, by a Rustic Bard." The bottom of each page indicates that this was printed for the author by J. Marshall, Gateshead, with a handwritten annotation "June 3, 1808."
The UnOfficial Squaresoft Home Page website
File — Container: digital archival collection
Identifier: 121.5541
Abstract
This is a mirrored website backup of The UnOfficial Squaresoft Home Page, a gaming website run by Andrew Vestal from 1995-1997. (Mirror is from November 1996.) These materials are accessible on-site at The Strong.
Tim Walsh papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 111.5211
Abstract
The Tim Walsh papers are a compilation of biographical and historical information, press kits, game advertisements, and interview transcripts from game designer and author Tim Walsh of The Playmakers. The materials in this collection are from 1996 through 2011.
Tom Hogeman Dungeons & Dragons collection
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.3744
Abstract
The Tom Hogeman Dungeons & Dragons collection contains hand-drawn maps and character sheets generated during gameplay of Dungeons & Dragons by Tom Hogeman [likely during the 1980s]. Also part of this folder are reference materials for the game.
Tom Sloper papers
Collection
Identifier: 121.5953
Overview
This collection documents Tom Sloper’s role in the toy and videogame industry, specifically his consultant work and expertise in Mah-Jongg games. The bulk of materials are dated from 1983-2000.
Tomb Raider: Anniversary source code for PlayStation Portable (PSP)
Item — Container: digital archival collection
Identifier: 120.4239
Abstract
This resource is a digital set of source code for a cancelled Tomb Raider game for PlayStation Portable (PSP). Also included with these files is a folder called "ArtBase.zip," which is the original code, along with an .EXE of a homebrew tool to view some of the art files. These materials are accessible on-site at The Strong and cannot be shared remotely.
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