Video games -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
David Shepperd papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.10908
Overview
The David Sheppard papers include an Altair 8000 manual and schematics, instruction manuals, circuit schematics, handwritten computer coding notes, source code print out, and paper tape. The bulk of the materials are from 1974-1976.
Gerald A. (“Jerry”) Lawson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.5713
Abstract
The Gerald A. (“Jerry”) Lawson papers are a compilation of design documents, correspondence, business records, court records, and other papers relating to Lawson’s career in the video game industry. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1976 and 1985.
John Szczepaniak papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 111.1448
Abstract
This collection contains two original audio cassettes of interviews with video game developers and a digital copy of an article in a video game journal. The digitized audio from these cassettes (on DVD and digital files) has also been included in this collection.
Ken Fedesna papers
Collection — Box 1-10: [Ken Fedesna papers]
Identifier: 2019.fedesna
Abstract
The Ken Fedesna papers are a compilation of documentation on various projects from Midway/Williams during the 1990s-2000s, including TouchMaster, the Midway Tournament Network, Infinity System, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1995 and 2003.
Laine Nooney Sierra On-Line collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 115.85
Abstract
The Laine Nooney Sierra On-Line collection is a compilation of company documents, game maps, game pitches, game codes, art, photographs, slides, and oral histories from past employees of Sierra On-Line. Laine Nooney, games historian and post-doctorate researcher at New York University, collected these in the course of her research.
Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6425
Abstract
The Larry Bieza coin-op and amusements history collection is a compilation of published fliers, original and photocopied reference, company memos, photographs, and other documentation relating to the history of various coin-operated game and amusement companies and their products. The bulk of the materials are from the 1930s-1980s.
Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.2963
Abstract
The Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection includes six CDs containing digitized press kit materials for various paper and electronic gaming companies from 1981-2003.
Michael Newman journal articles collection
Collection — digital collection: [Michael Newman journal articles collection (digital)]
Identifier: 2014.newman
Scope and Content Note
This collection of 431 journal/magazine/newspapers articles on early video games, the home video game market crash of 1983, home video game companies, and other related topics was shared with staff at The Strong by Michael Newman in 2014. Advertisements and some photocopied book chapters are also included in this resource. Of note is the hard-to-find text from Video Games and Human Development: A Research Agenda for the '80s - Papers and Proceedings of a...
Professor Quizmaster film reels
Collection
Identifier: 117.10028
Abstract
This collection contains five 35mm film rolls containing individual frames with trivia questions and answer selections designed for use in Professor Quizmaster coin-operated arcade amusement machines, introduced in 1968 in the United States, France, and other countries. The game was sold by Mondial International, Inc. Four of the film reels are in English, and one roll is in French.
Ralph H. Baer papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.baer
Abstract
The Ralph H. Baer papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, drawings, notes, reference materials, photographs, product descriptions, digital videos, schematics, electronic components, and manuals utilized by Ralph H. Baer throughout his lengthy career in the toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1975 through 1998.