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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Historical game collection
Identifier/Call Number: M2080
Physical Description:
5 Linear Feet
(10 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1982-2009
Abstract: Collection of video games, including games made by Sega, Nintendo, Atari, and others.
A collection of historical games and software. Includes video games and software for the Sega Genesis 32X, Sega Master System,
Nintendo Super Famicom, Sega Saturn (NTSC-J), Nintendo Dsi (NTSC-U/C), Nintendo Family Computer, Atari 5200 Super System,
various computer systems, and more. Most of the games and software are accompanied by their packaging and/or user manuals.
A few games are preview copies. The collection also includes a few press kits.
The games have been listed as new accessions are added and are not in any particular order. Furthur accruals are expected.
[identification of item], Historical game collection (M2080). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford
University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; 2015-2017. Accessions 2015-080, 2016-002, 2016-003, 2016-014, 2016-097, 2016-121, 2016-122 and 2017-206.
Open for research. Games are not available for playing, but the media and accompanying materials may be examined for research
purposes. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital 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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Computer games -- History.