Electronic games industry
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.2963
Abstract
The Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection includes six CDs containing digitized press kit materials for various paper and electronic gaming companies from 1981-2003.
Michael and Muffy Berlyn papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.2588
Abstract
The Michael and Muffy Berlyn papers contain game design documentation, notes, sketches, memos, and other materials related to video games and other creative pursuits. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 2011.
Michael Newman journal articles collection
Collection — digital collection: [Michael Newman journal articles collection (digital)]
Identifier: 2014.newman
Scope and Content Note
This collection of 431 journal/magazine/newspapers articles on early video games, the home video game market crash of 1983, home video game companies, and other related topics was shared with staff at The Strong by Michael Newman in 2014. Advertisements and some photocopied book chapters are also included in this resource. Of note is the hard-to-find text from Video Games and Human Development: A Research Agenda for the '80s - Papers and Proceedings of a...
Penguin Software collection
Collection — Box 1-2: [Penguin Software collection]
Identifier: 114.52
Overview
The Penguin Software collection is a compilation of game design documentation, correspondence, text drafts, publications, computer code printouts, and floppy disks created or used by Mark Pelczarski of Penguin Software (later Polarware). The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1986.
Steve Kordek coin-op and amusements collection
Collection — Box 1-13: [Steve Kordek coin-op and amusements collection]
Identifier: 116.7102
Abstract
The Steve Kordek coin-op and amusements collection is a compilation of fliers, brochures, hand-outs, manuals, and catalogs collected by Kordek during his six decades in the coin-operated games industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1968 through 1995.
Williams pinball playfield design collection
Collection — Map-case 1: [Williams pinball playfield design collection - MC1]
Identifier: 115.wms
Overview
The Williams pinball playfield design collection contains more than 200 large hand-drawn playfield sketches, as well as mechanical insert drawings and cabinet artwork. Digital images of playfields and insert drawings are also included. The materials range in date from 1946 through 2015, with the bulk of the materials from 1946-1975.
Women in Games at The Strong collection
Collection
Identifier: 2020.WiG
Abstract
The Women in Games at The Strong collection is a compilation of photographs, programs, audio recordings, and text transcripts of audio interviews that took place during the Women in Games: Inspire! (2018) and Women in Games: Create! (2019) events. Digital access to these materials is through The Strong's Preservica - Universal Access site .