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Play -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

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

Fields of Play film series collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: Fields of Play film series collection]
Identifier: 111.1046
Abstract

The Fields of Play film series collection is a compilation of the five original programs produced by Michael Dibb for BBC in 1981-1982, along with supplementary materials assembled by staff members at The Strong between 2010 and 2012.

Dates: 1981-1982, 2010-2012

Leslie Davies diary

 Item — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 92.8781
Abstract

This diary of Leslie Davies spans from January 1, 1916 to January 1, 1918. Included with the diary are two lists of subjects compiled by staff of The Strong, listing an index of play-related subjects such as camping, dancing, fishing, football, horseback riding, attending moving-picture shows, playing games, swimming, and more.

Dates: 1916-1918

Reiff family papers

 Collection — Box 1-2: [Barcode: Reiff family papers]
Identifier: 116.8001
Abstract

The Reiff family papers are a compilation of photographs, maps, summaries, drawings, a journal, a scrapbook, newspaper articles, transcriptions, VHS tapes, and digital files related to reminiscences of the Reiff family members.

Dates: 1833 - 2024; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1994