War games
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Ben Gonyo Gamers collection
File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 110.11753
Abstract
The Ben Gonyo Gamers collection contains nearly 1 TB of digital content, comprising interviews, game capture, and other related footage. Digital files are arranged into Conventions, Game Companies, Game Footage, Player Interviews, and more. Also included in this collection are a DVD (62-minute cut) of Gamers and printed information about the documentary. In the summer of 2010, the film began showing in heavy rotation...
Bruce C. Shelley papers
Collection — Box 1-3: [_Bruce Shelley papers]
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.
Jim Gould papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6842
Abstract
The Jim Gould papers are a collection of original and published materials related to tabletop games and wargaming, including campaign materials, notes, hand-drawn and printed maps, manuscript modules, and other related documentation. The bulk of the materials are undated but range from 1977-2010.
Jim Sutton papers
File
Identifier: 121.616
Abstract
This folder contains materials created by Jim Sutton relating to the 1974 Avalon Hill game Rise and Decline of the Third Reich. Sutton and four of his high school classmates played this game in order to write a paper for their Government and Free Enterprise class during Sutton's 1974-1975 senior year at Cortez High School in Phoenix, Arizona. These materials include a copy of their paper, titled "World War II: A 20/20 Hindsight View," as well as copies of pages from Sutton's yearbook and a...
Joel Billings’ Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) papers
Collection — Box 1-3: [Joel Billings' Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) papers]
Identifier: 112.1517
Abstract
Joel Billings’ Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) papers are a compilation of corporate records from Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). The bulk of the materials are dated between 1979 and 1996.
Mayfair Games, Inc. records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.9891
Overview
The Mayfair Games, Inc. records comprise game development papers, business records, and collected materials. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1996.
Play Generated Map and Document Archive (PlaGMaDA) papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 114.894
Abstract
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.
Raytheon Strategic Model report collection
Collection — digital collection: [Raytheon Strategic Model report collection (digital)]
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.
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."
Wargaming.net records
Collection — digital collection: [Wargaming.net records]
Identifier: 118.2333
Abstract
The Wargaming.net records are a compilation of photos, videos, graphics, presentations, and text documents created by staff at Wargaming.net. Materials include product photos, convention photos, staff information, studio documentation, promotional videos, press releases, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 2012-2018.