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National Toy Hall of Fame inductee

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Anne D. Williams collection of jigsaw puzzle videos

 Collection — Box 1-2: [Barcode: Anne D. Williams collection of jigsaw puzzle videos]
Identifier: 2015.williams
Abstract

The Anne D. Williams collection of jigsaw puzzle videos contains recordings on the topic of jigsaw puzzles, various puzzle-makers, and puzzle collectors. These moving image recordings (VHS cassettes and DVDs) are dated between 1983 and 2011.

Dates: 1983-2011

Anne H. Lewis Tinker Toy collection

 Collection — Box 1-2: [Barcode: Anne H. Lewis Tinker Toy collection]
Identifier: 114.6115
Abstract

This collection contains both original and photocopied instruction sheets and booklets, photocopied patents, photocopied catalogs and advertisements, and original photographs of Tinkertoy building sets and other Tinker Toy products developed by the Toy Tinkers; these materials were compiled by Anne H. Lewis. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1914 and 1953.

Dates: 1914 - 2014

Arthur S. Obermayer Cube Suit collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.4176
Abstract

This collection contains legal documents, patents, notes, correspondence, drawings, publicity, and other papers pertaining to the patent infringement suit initiated by Moleculon Research Corp. against Ideal Toy Corp. regarding the popular Rubik’s Cube puzzle. The bulk of these materials are dated between 1982 and 1987.

Dates: 1960-1990 ; Majority of material found in 1982-1987

Barbie Liberation Organization collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: Barbie Liberation Organization collection]
Identifier: 94.86
Abstract

The Barbie Liberation Organization collection is a compilation of flyers, instructions, and plans for the organization’s notorious doll voice box-switching project.

Dates: 1993 - 1994

Bob Weisman Rubik’s Cube collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 116.5022
Abstract

This collection contains materials relating to Rubik’s Cube from Bob Weisman, former Promotional Manager at Ideal Toy Corporation, during the height of the Rubik’s Cube craze. The bulk of the materials in this collection are from 1980 and 1981.

Dates: 1908; 1980 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1981

Corky Steiner Kenner history collection

 Collection — Box 1-2: [Barcode: Corky Steiner Kenner history collection]
Identifier: 115.4174
Abstract

The Corky Steiner Kenner history collection is a compilation of advertisements, instruction manuals, ledgers, financial reports, business letters, journal articles, photographs, DVDs, and other documentation relating to Kenner Products during the 1950s and 1960s.

Dates: 1947-1960, 2015; Majority of material found in 1956-1960

Cort and Barbara Allen Atari packaging design collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.4168
Abstract

This collection consists of 240 folders containing drawings, photographs, proofs, preliminary package mockups, drafts of manual scripts, unused packaging, and other internal documents used in the design and production of Atari’s packaging and manuals for home console video games, computer games, game consoles, and handheld games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1977 and 1983.

Dates: 1976-1984 (inclusive); Majority of material found within 1977-1983

Doll Oral History Project collection

 Collection — Box 1-8: [Barcode: Doll Oral History Project collection]
Identifier: 1987.doll
Abstract The Doll Oral History Project collection is a compilation of oral history audio cassettes, transcripts, photographs, reports, and other documentation on this project from Summer/Fall 1987, administered by Dorothy Washburn for the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum. Oral history interview transcripts (along with associated indexes) were digitized in 2019 and are available to access digitally through ...
Dates: 1986-1994, 2019; Majority of material found in 1987, 2019

Flora Gill Jacobs papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.87
Abstract

The Flora Gill Jacobs papers are a compilation of manuscripts, personal and research correspondence, publicity, postcards, photographs, and historical information on the Washington Dolls’ House & Toy Museum. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1975 and 2006.

Dates: 1864 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2006