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Games -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

AGPI collection of game rules

 Collection — Box 1-10
Identifier: 107.2616
Abstract

This collection consists of game rules [photocopies and originals] collected by members of the Association for Games and Puzzles International. The materials are dated from 1841 to 2006. The rules included are for board games, card games, word games, educational games, and many more.

Dates: 1843-2006

Bill Michaelis papers

 Collection — Box 1-10
Identifier: 123.2475
Abstract This collection consists of materials derived from Bill Michaelis' role as an educator, consultant, and author of play and recreational studies. The materials are dated from 1950 to 2019, with the bulk of the materials between 1974 and 1995. The papers are comprised of newspaper clippings, reference materials, conference, workshop, and course documents, and includes papers documenting the history of the New Games Foundation such as administrative documents, marketing materials, photographs,...
Dates: 1950-2019; Majority of material found within 1974-1995

Brian Sutton-Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2015.bss
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1878–2015; Majority of material found within 1950–2008

Mayfair Games, Inc. records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.9891
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1965 - 2022; Majority of material found within 1982 - 1996