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Ralph H. Baer Papers, 1943-2006

July 23, 2014
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Inventor Name

Baer, Ralph

Repository

Archives Center
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C.
202-633-3270
http://americanhistory.si.edu/archives

Physical Description

3 cubic feet, including notes, papers, photographs, oversize diagrams and engineering blueprints, 1 book, 1/2” VHS video (3), CD-ROMs (4), 7 audio cassettes (10 boxes, 1 oversize folder)

Summary

Pioneer of early videogame technology. German-born ordnance specialist, inventor, and engineer. Papers include autobiographical materials; firearms notes, manuscripts, and photographs; and videogame and television engineering notes, diagrams, schematics, and video documentation.

Finding Aid

http://amhistory.si.edu/archives/AC0854.pdf

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