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.