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Dungeons and Dragons (Game) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: role-playing game; role playing game; RPG

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Gen Con oral history collection

 Collection — Digital 1
Identifier: 124.6279
Abstract

This collection consists of oral histories collected about the history of Gen Con, the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America. The materials are dated from 1992 to 2007, with the bulk of the collection dated from 2006 to 2007. The collection is comprised of 100 mp3 files and one pdf. Interviews were conducted for a book project in honor of Gen Con's 40th anniversary.

Dates: 1992, 2006-2007; Majority of material found within 2006-2007

Letter from Gary Gygax to Steve Marsh

 Item — Box Individual Manuscripts Box 6, Folder: 2
Identifier: 124.160
Collection Scope and Content Note

This is a three-page letter from Gary Gygax to Steve Marsh discussing a variety of subjects, including Gary's personal recounting of his history with Dave Arneson, the creation of Dungeons and Dragons, and Arneson's contribution toDungeons and Dragons. The letter is dated February 25, 1980.

Dates: 1980 February 25

William J. Hoyt Dungeons and Dragons collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017.hoyt
Abstract

The William J. Hoyt Dungeons & Dragons collection is a compilation of scans, photographs, and digital files documenting Hoyt’s personal involvement with Dungeons and Dragons and other role-playing games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1966 and 1979.

Dates: 1965 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1979