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Electronic games industry

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Arcade flier collection

 Collection — Box 1-14: [Barcode: Arcade flier collection]
Identifier: 2016.fliers
Scope and Content Note The Arcade flier collection at The Strong is a compilation of several hundred manufacturer-created fliers for video arcade games and pinball machines. Fliers are arranged by company, then alphabetized by game within the company folder(s). If the flier was acquired and cataloged as a single object, then the Object ID is also indicated. [Home and consumer electronic gaming trade sheets are housed within the library’s Electronic gaming trade sheet collection.] If a date is not specified on the...
Dates: 1931-2018

Bally-Midway-Williams records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.9889
Abstract The Bally-Midway-Williams records are an assemblage of documentation from the Bally, Midway, and (predominantly) Williams pinball companies. Materials within this collection include parts lists, bills of material forms, corporate memos, notes, playfield drawings, parts diagrams, wiring diagrams, packaging testing documentation, change notice forms, copyright registration information, engineering logbooks, and more. The majority of this collection is on pinball games, though documentation on...
Dates: 1933 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1999

Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection

 Collection — Box 1-14: [Barcode: Brøderbund Software, Inc. collection]
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.

Dates: 1979 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1998

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.

Dates: 1960 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1978 - 1984

Christopher S. Weaver papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 120.1178
Abstract

The Christopher S. Weaver papers contain original records about and from Videomagic Laboratories, as well as other computer- and programming-related materials. The materials are dated between 1979 and 1989.

Dates: 1979 - 1989

John Szeder papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: small collections]
Identifier: 124.3846
Abstract

The John Szeder papers document Szeder's work as a developer and engineer in the electronic and mobile game industry. The materials consist of contracts, royalty statements, and Game Developers Conference session materials. The materials date from 2001 to 2005.

Dates: 2001-2005

Jordan Mechner papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 114.1911
Abstract

The Jordan Mechner papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, reference material, drawings, film, video, photographs, source code, business records, legal documents, correspondence, and marketing materials created and retained by Jordan Mechner during his career in the video game industry. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1984 and 1999.

Dates: 1913 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1984 - 1999

Joyce A. Weisbecker papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 121.1207a
Abstract

The Joyce A. Weisbecker papers contain documentation related to her contract programming work for RCA in 1976-1977.

Dates: 1976 - 1982

Ken Fedesna papers

 Collection — Box 1-10: [Barcode: Ken Fedesna papers]
Identifier: 2019.fedesna
Abstract

The Ken Fedesna papers are a compilation of documentation on various projects from Midway/Williams during the 1990s-2000s, including TouchMaster, the Midway Tournament Network, Infinity System, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1995 and 2003.

Dates: 1975 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1995 - 2003

Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6425
Abstract

The Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection is a compilation of published fliers, original and photocopied reference, company memos, photographs, and other documentation relating to the history of various coin-operated game and amusement companies and their products. The bulk of the materials are from the 1930s-1980s.

Dates: 1903 - 2009