Using the Archives Catalog of The Strong

From the main page of the Archives Catalog [shown above], you can search on keywords using the search bar or browse through the tabs above
the search bar [Collections, Subjects, Names, or Classifications].
This document provides information on how to do the following:
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Keyword search
Read details about a component
Browse by Collections
Browse by Subjects
Browse by Names
Browse by Record Group
Request materials for use while in the research library and archives
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Keyword searching is easy! Type in the name, title, or topic in which you’re interested and then click “Search.”

You will then see the first page ofresults for your search. (On the righthand side of the results page, you will
see additional filters. You can further
sort your keyword results by “Archival
Record,” “Collection,” “Record Group,”or “Subject.” )Once you discover a result about which
you would like to learn more
information, just click on that result.

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The next page will give you specific details about the component, such as which Collection the file/component is from, along with its physical location.

This particular file is from the Atari Coin-Op Division corporate records, Series II, Subseries A, and is located in Map Case 3, Drawer 2, Folder 9.

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To browse the full extent of Collections, click on the “Collections” tab.

When you want to learn more
about a Collection, just clickon that record to accessdetails about the Collection,
including its linked Controlled
Access Terms [People,Corporate Names, orSubjects], Notes [including
Historical/Biographicalinformation, Scope andContent information, Systemof Arrangement, and muchmore].

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On the right side of the page, you will see the “Collection Organization” panel, which you can expand to see what exactly is contained in eachseries/subseries/component of a collection.

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TIP: You can access a downloadable/printable PDF of the collection’s finding aid under the heading “External Documents.”

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To browse the Subject terms within the Archives Catalog, click on the “Subjects” tab.

Upon selecting a Subject, you can see which
Collections have been tagged with thatparticular term. You can then click on eachCollection record to learn more.

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To browse by Name within the Archives Catalog, click on the “Names” tab.

Upon selecting a Name, you can see which
Collections have been tagged with thatparticular term. You can then click on eachCollection record to learn more.

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To browse by classification of materials, click on the “Record Groups” tab. You’ll see the three categories of Archival Collections here at The Strong. Click on aRecord Group to view a list of all collections that fall under that category.

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When requesting physical materials to view from the archives, please create a list [Researcher Request Form, Word document, or email are all fine] and indicate:•••Collection title
Box number and/or Folder number, orMap Case number, with Drawer number and Folder number[example list]

Digital materials may be viewed on-site using a designated computer terminal in the library reading room.

Questions? Please email Julia Novakovic at jnovakovic@museumofplay.org.
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