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Games -- Research

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Bill Michaelis papers

 Collection — Box 1-10
Identifier: 123.2475
Abstract This collection consists of materials derived from Bill Michaelis' role as an educator, consultant, and author of play and recreational studies. The materials are dated from 1950 to 2019, with the bulk of the materials between 1974 and 1995. The papers are comprised of newspaper clippings, reference materials, conference, workshop, and course documents, and includes papers documenting the history of the New Games Foundation such as administrative documents, marketing materials, photographs,...
Dates: 1950-2019; Majority of material found within 1974-1995

Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers]
Identifier: 110.4372
Abstract

The Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers accompanied the museum’s acquisition of the John O. Heap Folk Art Monopoly game board, c. 1914. These papers include photographs, copies of the game design sheet and playing rules, and deposition-related documentation. The bulk of these materials are from 1975.

Dates: 1901-2010; Majority of material found in 1975

Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.2963
Abstract

The Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection includes six CDs containing digitized press kit materials for various paper and electronic gaming companies from 1981-2003.

Dates: 1981-2003

LeRoy Howard papers

 Collection — Box 1-4: [Barcode: 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.

Dates: 1892 - 1952; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1952

Philip E. Orbanes papers

 Collection — Box 1-21: [Barcode: 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.

Dates: 1905 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1967 - 2006

Ralph H. Baer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.baer
Abstract

The Ralph H. Baer papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, drawings, notes, reference materials, photographs, product descriptions, digital videos, schematics, electronic components, and manuals utilized by Ralph H. Baer throughout his lengthy career in the toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1975 through 1998.

Dates: 1968 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1998

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.

Dates: 1975 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1981 - 2002

William (“Bill”) Tribelhorn “Battleship” correspondence

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 117.8002
Abstract

This small collection of correspondence is from William ("Bill") Tribelhorn as he requested information from several game manufacturers as well as Playthings magazine in order to find a game ("Battleship") from his childhood. These letters include details on similar games from Ben McCready at Playthings. The letters are dated between 1965 and 1966.

Dates: 1965 - 1966

William K. Ford case files collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.3288
Abstract

The William K. Ford case files collection is a compilation of digitized documents of various court filings from the 1970s and 1980s pertaining to the video game and arcade industry. Also included in this collection are three law journal articles and accompanying letters from Ford.

Dates: 1973-1985; 2012 - 2017