Monopoly (Game)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 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...
Heap Folk Art Monopoly papers
Collection — Box 1: [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.
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.
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.
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.