Computer games
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Activision and Lightspan Partnership hard drive backup [Macintosh disk image], 1988–1994
Series
Identifier: VOLK-1
Scope and Contents
This hard drive (titled "nonnetwork backups-1" when recovered) contains files from William Volk's work at Activision from 1988–1994, as well as some files and videos related to Volk's work at Lightspan Partnership.
Dates:
1988–1994
Lightspan Partnership hard drive backup [Macintosh disk image], 1995
Series
Identifier: VOLK-2
Scope and Contents
This hard drive (titled "nonnetwork backups-2" when recovered) primarily contains files from William Volk's work at Lightspan Partnership in 1994. A substantial amount of this backup is personal correspondence, particularly about Volk's interest in recumbent cycling.
Dates:
1995
William Volk papers
Collection
Identifier: VOLK
Abstract
William Volk was the Vice President of Technology at Activision from 1988–1994. As VP of technology, Volk was involved with high-level production and technology decisions throughout Activision at a transitional moment for video game and computer hardware. He served as technical lead for Activision's efforts to produce multimedia titles and oversaw the company's adoption of new platforms including multimedia-compatible computers, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, PlayStation, 3DO, and...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1988–1994; Existence: backup created October 26, 1994