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Bob Weisman Rubik’s Cube collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 116.5022
Abstract
This collection contains materials relating to Rubik’s Cube from Bob Weisman, former Promotional Manager at Ideal Toy Corporation, during the height of the Rubik’s Cube craze. The bulk of the materials in this collection are from 1980 and 1981.
Bonnie Erickson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2018.erickson
Abstract
The Bonnie Erickson papers are a compilation of design concepts, illustrations, style guides, product tear sheets, catalog pages, notes, publicity, and other information relating to licensed products and original concepts created by Erickson. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1978 and 1999.
Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection
Collection — Box: 1-14
Identifier: 114.892
Abstract
The Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection is a compilation of Brøderbund business records and information on the Software Publishers Association (SPA). The majority of the materials are dated between 1980 and 1998.
Brian Fargo papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 116.4504
Abstract
The Brian Fargo papers are a compilation of personal notes, corporate records, and game design documentation from Fargo’s time at Boone and Interplay. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 2000.
Brian Sutton-Smith papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2015.bss
Overview
The Brian Sutton-Smith papers are a compilation of seven decades of play-related research, teaching, and writing, including manuscripts, publications, original research data, reference materials, notes, correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1950 and 2008.
Bruce C. Shelley papers
Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 116.5468
Overview
The Bruce C. Shelley papers are a compilation of game rules, correspondence, strategy guide notes, design documents, and more, relating to Shelley’s career in both the board and video games industries. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 2000.
Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom source code printout
File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.8351
Abstract
This is a source code printout for the Sega arcade game Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom, ported for the Atari 2600, c. 1983.
Career of artist Robert ("Bob") Charles Smith -- video oral history
File
Identifier: 2022-ts-01
Abstract
This video oral history interview with Kathryn ("Kathy") Vice, daughter of Robert ("Bob") Charles Smith, was recorded on January 12, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica - Universal Access portal.
Carol Kantor papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 119.4394
Abstract
The Carol Kantor papers are a compilation of published materials and ephemera related to Kantor’s career at Atari and Business Builders. The bulk of the materials are from between 1977 and 1983
Carol Shaw papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017.shaw
Abstract
The Carol Shaw papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, sketches, source code printouts, advertisements, and other ephemera relating to the career of video game designer Carol Shaw. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1978 and 1984.
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