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Atari 2600 (Video game console)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Alamogordo, N.M. “Atari Burial” collection

 Collection — digital collection: [Barcode: Alamogordo N.M. Atari Burial collection]
Identifier: 115.2073
Abstract These images from the Alamogordo, NM landfill were taken by Jim Heller, the man who helped to "bury" the legendary Atari cartridges in 1983. Marty Goldberg, an Atari historian, interviewed Jim Heller about the event and subsequently produced hi-resolution TIFFs from Mr. Heller's original photographs. (Access .JPGs have been created.) Also included in this donation are two publicity photographs of players with the Magnavox Odyssey 2 and the Atari 400 (taken c. 1981 at Macy's in Chicago), as...
Dates: 1981-1984, 2015-2016

Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom source code printout

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.8351
Abstract

This is a source code printout for the Sega arcade game Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom, ported for the Atari 2600, c. 1983.

Dates: c. 1983

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

Cort and Barbara Allen Atari packaging design collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.4168
Abstract

This collection consists of 240 folders containing drawings, photographs, proofs, preliminary package mockups, drafts of manual scripts, unused packaging, and other internal documents used in the design and production of Atari’s packaging and manuals for home console video games, computer games, game consoles, and handheld games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1977 and 1983.

Dates: 1976-1984 (inclusive); Majority of material found within 1977-1983

Tom Sloper papers

 Collection
Identifier: 121.5953
Abstract

This collection documents Tom Sloper’s role in the toy and videogame industry, specifically his consultant work and expertise in Mah-Jongg games. The bulk of materials are dated from 1983-2000.

Dates: 1974-2019; Majority of material found within 1983-2000

Up'n Down source code printout [1 of 2]

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.8349
Abstract

This is a source code printout for the Sega arcade game Up'n Down, ported for the Atari 2600, c. 1983.

Dates: c. 1983

Up'n Down source code printout [2 of 2]

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.8350
Abstract

This is a source code printout for the Sega arcade game Up'n Down, ported for the Atari 2600, c. 1983.

Dates: c. 1983