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Board game industry -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Bob Collins collection of game rules and ephemera

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 112.2947
Overview This collection consists of game rules and ephemera collected by Bob Collins. The materials date from 1878 to 1997.

Bruce C. Shelley papers

 Collection — Box 1-3: [_Bruce Shelley papers]
Identifier: 116.5468
Overview The Bruce C. Shelley papers are a compilation of game rules, correspondence, strategy guide notes, design documents, and more, relating to Shelley’s career in both the board and video games industries. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 2000.

Elizabeth Hargrave papers, 2013-2023

 Collection
Identifier: 123.1767
Abstract The Elizabeth Hargrave papers include materials used in the design, development, and publication process for the board games Wingspan (2019) and Mariposas (2020). The physical reference materials are comprised of research notes and prototype components including cards, chits, cubes, dice, dice tower, game boards, player mats, and tokens. The digital files consist of correspondence, graphics, presentations, spreadsheets, text, and video. The bulk of the materials date from 2016 to 2019.

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.