Guide to the Division Of Rare And Manuscripts Games Collection,
1890 -1999.

Collection Number: 6554

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
RMC Staff
Date completed:
July 2012
EAD encoding:
RMC Staff, July 2012
Date modified:
RMC Staff, July 2012

© 2012 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Division of Rare and Manuscripts Games collection, 1890 -1999.
Collection Number:
6554
Creator:
Quantity:
ca. 6 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Games
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Various types of games ranging from historical to contemporary board and card games.
Language:
Collection material in English


COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Various types of games ranging from historical to contemporary board and card games.

SUBJECTS

Subjects:
Board games.
Card games.
Games.


INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Division of Rare and Manuscripts Games collection, #6554. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1958
The Big Board
Box 1
Play the stocks at home. Includes board, pieces, and fake money
1998
Monopoly: Deluxe Edition
Box 2
Never played, still in the plastic
1945
Architector, Jr.
Box 3
Stone building blocks in red, beige and blue
Deluxe Monte Carlowe Casino Game Set
Box 4
Includes roulette, chuck-a-luck, little bandit, wheel of fortune, horse race, dice, dice layout, chips, and instructions
1980
TV's Dallas: A Game of the Ewing Family
Box 5
Game board, play pieces, play cards and money
1973
The Fat Albert and Cosby Kids Game
Box 5
Board game with pieces
1988
Sweet Valley High: Can you find your boyfriend in time for the big date?
Box 5
1936
Monopoly
Box 6
Complete game
1990
African-American Discovery: An Exciting Black History Game
Box 6
Includes game board and cards
1972
Newtown Planners' Set
Box 6
Includes complete set and letter and brochure regarding the game
Point Count Summary: Goren Official Point Count
Box 6
Requirements, responses and rebids. Board looks like a baking sheet made from tin
1959
Risk!
Box 7
Continental game
1954
Las Vegas Wild
Box 7
Card tile game
Tuco Picture Puzzle
Box 8
100 piece puzzle of children playing with a toy town
Tuco Picture Puzzle
Box 8
100 piece puzzle of the Lincoln Memorial
Tuco Picture Puzzle
Box 8
100 piece puzzle of the Bill of Rights and onlookers
Limited Edition American Heritage Jigsaw Puzzle: The Lindbergh Tapestry
Box 8
500 piece hand-cut puzzle
1984
Murder at the Mission
Box 8
James Swise Mystery game for six people. "Invite your friends, give each a role and a reason to commit murder!"
Tompkins County Trivial Pursuits cards
Box 8
1951
Flinch: A Famous Family Game
Box 8
Parker Bothers, Inc. card game
1994
Old Bachelor
Box 8
The 90's Version of Old Maid
Happy Families
Box 8
Card game, no directions
2001
Old Maid
Box 8
Hoyle card game
1954
Touring: The Famous Automobile Card game
Box 8
Parker Brothers
1939
Contack
Box 8
Triangle card game
1965
Touring
Box 8
Parker Brothers Automobile Game
De Luxe Games
Box 8
Boxed set, includes Backgammon, Solitaire peg game, Checkers, and Chinese Checkers
1961
Deluxe Bingo
Box 8
Includes 'magic dispenser' and plastic number pieces
1984
Marvel Superheroes: The Heroic Role-Playing Game
Box 8
Includes pieces, instructions, and playing board
1970
Perquackey
Box 9
Plastic word game
1897
Mental....Nuts; Can you.......crack 'em?
Box 9
Trick questions and puzzles booklet
Tompkins County Trivial Pursuits Cards
Box 9
In support of Offender Aid and Restoration of Tompkins County
Rondo
Box 9
Waddingtons Circular Playing Cards
1945
Russell's Library of Games
Box 9
Includes miniature versions of card games Old Maid, Authors, Dr. Quack, Slap Jack, Animal Rummy, Crossword
What's Yours?
Box 9
Faulkners 24 questions, each answered with the name of a well-known beverage
1963
Chit Chat
Box 9
"The Hugh Downs game of conversation"
1964
Bridge for Two
Box 9
Milton Bradley's classic bridge
1967
The Newlywed Game
Box 9
Based on the ABC television program
1988
Gumby Play Set
Box 9
Includes play pieces and living room play board
1953
Scrabble
Box 9
The classic word game
1957
Stork Bingo
Box 9
Themed Bingo for a baby shower
1972
Outdoor Survival
Box 9
"A game about wilderness skills"
1999
Brain Quest
Box 9
A question and answer game for ages 3-4
1960
Adventure Kit of Mathematics
Box 9
Includes books and math tools and games