Content Description

A collection of documents, publications, and photos from the career of Rita Zimmerer, executive vice president of Sunsoft of America and founding director of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS). Zimmerer oversaw the production, marketing, sales, and distribution of over 100 titles by Sunsoft from 1989–1994. Her papers include internal correspondence, press communications, concept art, and marketing plans and materials for Sunsoft titles. This accession also includes internal documentation and correspondence from Zimmerer's work for AIAS, including board minutes.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

These materials were donated to the Video Game History Foundation by the family of Rita Zimmerer during a visit to their residence from May 31 – June 6, 2023. The materials are part of a larger collection of work related to Zimmerer's career, which remained with the family (see "Retention Rule").

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Access Restrictions

Pending review, some sensitive documents from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, such as board minutes, may be restricted. The Video Game History Foundation may seek approval from AIAS to publish these documents.

Use Restrictions

The Video Game History Foundation has been given permission to reproduce material in this accession, but the VGHF does not control the intellectual property rights for these materials. Non-restricted items in this accession may be reproduced by researchers for publication (both print and digital) with attribution to the family of Rita Zimmerer and the Video Game History Foundation. Restricted items may not be reproduced.