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Monopoly (Game)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of John J. Fox Parker Brothers oral histories

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1986.parker
Abstract The Collection of John J. Fox Parker Brother oral histories contains 14 original audiocassette recordings from 1986, associated paper materials from Fox, and digitized audio recordings and transcripts created by staff members at The Strong. [The transcripts and associated .mp3 audio files are currently available online via Preservica-Universal...
Dates: 1986 - 2020; Majority of material found in 1986

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

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

Monopoly League collection

 Collection — Box Individual Manuscripts Box 6, Folder: 8
Identifier: 123.2474
Collection Scope and Content Note

The papers consist of a typewritten historical narrative, photographs, brackets, and statistics that document years of tournament play for the Monopoly League. The materials date from 1987 to 2023, with the bulk of the materials between 2010-2023.

Dates: 1987-2023; Majority of material found within 2010-2023

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

Venture Technologies records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: small collections], Folder: 6-12
Identifier: 124.4791
Abstract

The records document Venture Technologies product development of Luminations, an electronic puzzle. The records include articles, reference materials, product specifications, marketing materials, and product testing documentation. The materials consist of text, printed material, photographic prints, still images, and video clips. The materials are dated from 1979 to 2009, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1987 to 1990.

Dates: 1979-2009; Majority of material found within 1987-1990