Board game industry
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Dave Long papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 118.9370
Abstract
The Dave Long papers are a compilation of game design documentation, ephemera, and audiovisual materials from The Gamesters, Inc. and Screenlife, LLC, including information about the popular DVD game Scene It?. The bulk of the materials are from the 1990s and 2002-2005.
LeRoy Howard papers
Collection — Box 1-4: [LeRoy Howard papers]
Identifier: 114.3440
Abstract
The LeRoy Howard papers are a compilation of business papers, patents, notes, and published game instructions from a former executive at Parker Brothers, Inc. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1930 through 1952.
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.
Parker family papers
Collection — Box 1-8: [Parker family papers]
Identifier: 120.1000
Abstract
The Parker family papers contain diaries, notes, and letters written by members of the Parker family (notably, George S. Parker, founder of Parker Brothers). These materials are dated between 1856 and 1949.
Philip E. Orbanes papers
Collection — Box 1-21: [Philip E. Orbanes papers]
Identifier: 112.7138
Abstract
The Philip E. Orbanes papers are a compilation of correspondence, legal contracts, newspaper articles, reference materials, research notes, game advertisements, photographs, audio files, and other papers collected and used by Philip E. Orbanes over the course of his career in the American toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1967 through 2005. Staff at The Strong recorded a video oral history of Orbanes in 2013.
Ron Dubren papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 111.7048
Abstract
The Ron Dubren papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, notes, drawings, product descriptions, and paper prototypes created by Ron Dubren throughout his career in the toy and game industry. This collection also includes reference materials and an oral history recorded in 2008. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1980 through 2002.