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Video games -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Alamogordo, N.M. “Atari Burial” collection

 Collection — digital collection: [Barcode: Alamogordo N.M. Atari Burial collection]
Identifier: 115.2073
Abstract These images from the Alamogordo, NM landfill were taken by Jim Heller, the man who helped to "bury" the legendary Atari cartridges in 1983. Marty Goldberg, an Atari historian, interviewed Jim Heller about the event and subsequently produced hi-resolution TIFFs from Mr. Heller's original photographs. (Access .JPGs have been created.) Also included in this donation are two publicity photographs of players with the Magnavox Odyssey 2 and the Atari 400 (taken c. 1981 at Macy's in Chicago), as...
Dates: 1981-1984, 2015-2016

Alexander Smith’s Nutting Associates collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.6983
Abstract

Alexander Smith’s Nutting Associates collection is a compilation of materials originally created by Nutting Associates, including photographs, slides, marketing assets, manuals, news clippings, a scrapbook, and other documentation. The bulk of the collection is dated between 1968 and 1973.

Dates: 1967 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1973

Amelia (“Millie”) McCarthy papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 121.4250
Abstract

The Amelia (“Millie”) McCarthy papers are a compilation of writings, memorabilia, publicity clippings, and other documentation related to her involvement in the coin-op industry. Many materials are undated, though the bulk of them are likely from the 1990s.

Dates: 1959 - 2021

Atari Coin-Op Division corporate records

 Collection
Identifier: 114.6238
Abstract

The Atari Coin-Op records comprise 600 linear feet of game design documents, memos, focus group reports, market research reports, marketing materials, arcade cabinet drawings, schematics, artwork, photographs, videos, and publication material. Much of the material is oversized.

Dates: 1969 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1974 - 1998

Atari design concept sketches

 Collection — Box 1-2: [Barcode: Atari design concept sketches]
Identifier: 2013.atari
Abstract

The Atari design concept sketches are a compilation of drawings created by various employees of Atari, Inc. and later Atari Games Corporation. The bulk of the materials are dated 1973, 1985, and 1987.

Dates: 1973 - 1991; 1973; 1985; 1987

Bally-Midway-Williams records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.9889
Abstract The Bally-Midway-Williams records are an assemblage of documentation from the Bally, Midway, and (predominantly) Williams pinball companies. Materials within this collection include parts lists, bills of material forms, corporate memos, notes, playfield drawings, parts diagrams, wiring diagrams, packaging testing documentation, change notice forms, copyright registration information, engineering logbooks, and more. The majority of this collection is on pinball games, though documentation on...
Dates: 1933 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1999

Carol Kantor papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 119.4394
Abstract

The Carol Kantor papers are a compilation of published materials and ephemera related to Kantor’s career at Atari and Business Builders. The bulk of the materials are from between 1977 and 1983

Dates: 1976 - 1983

Chris Kohler papers

 Collection — Box 1-2: [Barcode: Chris Kohler papers]
Identifier: 117.501
Abstract

This compilation of fanzine materials exhibit Chris Kohler’s role in video game culture as well as provide a unique and unfiltered view of video games, the gaming industry, and culture from a community of players passionate about video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1994 and 1998.

Dates: 1993 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1994 - 1998

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

Dan Bunten (Dani Bunten Berry) papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.bunten
Abstract

The Dan Bunten (Dani Bunten Berry) papers are a compilation of correspondence, notes, game design concepts, game code output, photographs, publicity, and digital material created by or pertaining to Dan Bunten (later known as Dani Bunten Berry or Danielle Paula Berry). The bulk of the materials are from between 1983 and 1995.

Dates: 1949 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1995