Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play Anne H. Lewis Tinker Toy Collection Finding Aid to the Anne H. Lewis Tinker Toy Collection, 1914-2014 Summary Information Title: Anne H. Lewis Tinker Toy collection Creator: Anne H. Lewis (primary) ID: 114.6115 Date: 1914-2014 (inclusive); 1914-1953 (bulk) Extent: 1 linear foot Language: The materials in this collection are in English. Abstract: This collection contains both original and photocopied instruction sheets and booklets, photocopied patents, photocopied catalogs and advertisements, and original photographs of Tinkertoy building sets and other Tinker Toy products developed by the Toy Tinkers; these materials were compiled by Anne H. Lewis. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1914 and 1953. 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 Anne H. Lewis Tinker Toy collection was donated to The Strong in July 2014 as a gift from Anne Heuer Lewis. The papers were accessioned by The Strong under Object ID 114.6115. The papers were received from David Lewis in an accession of 15 boxes, which included Tinkertoy construction sets and other toys made by the Toy Tinkers.