Coleco/News Clippings 1979-1987, 1979-1987
Scope and Contents
Newspaper articles document Coleco from 1979-1987, some articles undated. Articles include topics such as various new people in leadership positions, the company's going into bankrupcy as well as their popular toy, Cabbage Patch Kids and failed computer system, the Adam.
The undated article about the talking Cabbage Patch Kids probably is from 1987 as it mentions the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution.
Folder is subdivided by years.
Dates
- Creation: 1979-1987
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (Oral history tape and news clippings, 1 Box)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals of some of the photocopies articles can be foud in the oversized documents box.
Container Summary
Various originals and photocopies of newspaper articles documenting Coleco.
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository