There are two main parts to this collection: 1) MUD1 archival materials and 2) MUD1 source code. The MUD1 archival materials include files for “Dungen,” MUDDLE reference manual, maps, design notes, etc. Notes written by Richard A. Bartle are inserted in the first (unnumbered) folder in the manuscript box. These notes provide information about the contents contained in folders that he numbered 1-32, and arranged in chronological order. Folders 1-32 are dispersed between a manuscript box and flat storage box due to variations in document size. The MUD1 source code is available online through the Stanford University Libraries at this location: http://purl.stanford.edu/wh632tj5702 

Dr. Richard A. Bartle was born in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England on January 10, 1960. He entered Essex University in 1978, where he acquired a BSc degree in Computer Science (1st Class) and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. In 1984 he lectured at Essex on the latter subject, becoming the youngest member of the University’s academic staff.

2.0 Linear feet 1 manuscript box, 1 flat box

Open for research. Physical boxes can be paged for use through Searchworks. Born-digital files can be downloaded from:

Open for research. Physical boxes can be paged for use through Searchworks. Born-digital files can be downloaded from: