Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play Williams Pinball Playfield Design Collection Finding Aid to the Williams Pinball Playfield Design Collection, 1946-1994, 2015 Summary Information Title: Williams pinball playfield design collection Creator: Williams Manufacturing Co., Williams Electronics, Inc., WMS Industries, Inc. (primary) ID: 115.wms Date: 1946-1994, 2015 (inclusive); 1946-1975 (bulk) Extent: 48.25 linear feet (physical); 22.8 GB (digital) Language: The materials in this collection are in English. Abstract: The Williams pinball playfield design collection contains more than 200 large hand-drawn playfield sketches, as well as mechanical insert drawings and cabinet artwork. Digital images of playfields and insert drawings are also included. The materials range in date from 1946 through 2015, with the bulk of the materials from 1946-1975. Repository: Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong One Manhattan Square Rochester, New York 14607 585.263.2700
[email protected] Administrative Information Conditions Governing Use: This collection is open for research use by staff of The Strong and by users of its library and archives. Though the donors have not transferred intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to any copyright, trademark, and associated rights therein) to The Strong, they have given permission for The Strong to make copies in all media for museum, educational, and research purposes. Custodial History: The Williams pinball playfield design collection was donated to The Strong in November 2015 as a gift from Williams Electronic Games, Inc. The papers were accessioned by The Strong under Object ID 115.4166 and were received from Williams Electronic Games, Inc.