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Jacob Pruitt

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Attractions Team Member at Crayola
📍 Carrollton, Texas, United States

Jacob Pruitt is an author, researcher, and digital creator specializing in animation and video game history. A graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas, his expertise lies in archiving and documenting niche pop culture subjects. His book on canceled animated films has been featured in The New York Times and CartoonBrew. com.

His passion for media preservation is a defining characteristic, demonstrated through his work at the Media Archeology Lab at his university and personal projects. He actively works to restore historical media, such as a rare 16mm print of the first color animated television show, showcasing a deep personal commitment to his field.

Unique fact: Jacob wrote and released a book titled "Drawing for Nothing, " a digital archive celebrating the artwork from abandoned animated films from major studios.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Attractions Team Member
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States
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Animation History
Authored a book on canceled animated films featured in The New York Times and creates content about vintage animation for his YouTube channel.
Media Preservation
Works with obsolete technology and historical media formats, including cataloging VHS tapes and restoring a rare 16mm film print.
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Work history

6-2025
Attractions Team Member
Crayola
12-2022
Digital Content Creator
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8-2023 - 2-2024
General assistant for the Media Archeology Lab
The University of Texas at Dallas
7-2016 - 11-2022
Volunteer Research Assistant
National Videogame Museum
11-2018 - 11-2018
Freelance Journalist
Old School Gamer Magazine
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Education
8-2023 - 6-2025
Bachelor's degree
The University of Texas at Dallas
4-2022 - 7-2023
Art/Art Studies
Dallas College
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