Board game industry -- United States
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 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.
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.
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.