Guide to the Michael Jang collection of Atari materials M2299
Malgorzata Schaefer
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
March 2018
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu
Note
This is a listing rather than a true finding aid.
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Michael Jang collection of Atari materials
creator:
Jang, Michael
Identifier/Call Number: M2299
Physical Description:
2.5 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): c. 1978-1991
Content Description
Prints and original concept sketches of Atari game cabinets, often in the form of photocopies or photographs. Collection is
organized by project. Those projects that are covered completely include a conceptual sketch, production drawings, and finally
the engineering prototype. In some cases, the only project documentation is the original conceptual sketch. Also includes
one pinball concept model.
Biographical / Historical
Mike Jang designed Atari video game cabinets. Atari, Inc. was founded in Sunnyvale, California, in 1972 and was succeeded
in 1984 by Atari Corporation.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
Conditions Governing Use
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization
to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction
beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Michael Jang; 2017. Accession MSS 2018-013.
Preferred Citation
identification of item], Michael Jang collection of Atari materials (M2299). Department of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Jang, Michael
flat-box 2
Portfolio with prints and original concept sketches of Atari game cabinets, some with production drawings. Includes Stunrunner,
Hi End Pinball, Starship, Hard Drivin', Soccer, Star Wars, I Robot, 720, Assault, Linked Game systems, Toobin, Red Baron,
MotoBicycle
Processing Information
Material kept as portfolio to maintain integrity, important labels, and because of some adhesives used
flat-box 2
Miscellaneous original concept drawings
map-folder 3
Original concept drawing of Atari Adventure Arcade, Terminal 3, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
1983-03-06
map-folder 3
Original concept drawing Side Winder
1987
