Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play
Arcades & Retro in Rochester, New York
Type: Preservation Org
Housed within The Strong, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play is a 220,000-volume research repository devoted to the intellectual and cultural history of play. Its holdings include trade catalogs, business records, design documents, personal papers, and over 1,000 linear feet of physical video game industry records. It is the leading scholarly archive for game history research in the US. Based in Rochester, New York. Game preservation organizations work to keep games, hardware, and development history accessible - digitizing source code, restoring lost titles, archiving developer interviews, and advocating against the deletion of cultural artifacts. Many depend on memberships and grants. Check museumofplay.org for current hours, services, releases, or membership info.
Website: https://www.museumofplay.org/
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What is Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play?
Housed within The Strong, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play is a 220,000-volume research repository devoted to the intellectual and cultural history of play.
Where is Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play located?
Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play is located in Rochester, New York.
Does Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play have a website?
Yes — you can visit Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at www.museumofplay.org.
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