Fisheye view of Maintenance Crew Vacuuming Astroturf
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: A member of the Maintenance Crew at the Astrodome driving a small Tractor pulling industrial Vacuuming apparatus to clean the Astroturf. Taken with a Fisheye lens
description: Thursday May 3, 1984.
creator: King Chou Wong
source: RGD006N1984-0942N019 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: May, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Maintenance Crew Vacuuming Astroturf
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: A member of the Maintenance Crew at the Astrodome driving a small Tractor pulling industrial Vacuuming apparatus to clean the Astroturf. Thursday May 3, 1984.
creator: King Chou Wong
source: RGD006N1984-0942N016 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: May, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Rngleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: 2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1983-1339N032 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: July, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: 2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1983-1339N026 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: July, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: 2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1983-1339N025 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: July, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: 2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1983-1339N021 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: July, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: 2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1983-1339N019 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: July, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Motocross Bike in the air at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: One bike just reaching the top of a jump hill as another is just about to land on its rear wheel after taking the jump on the course track. The Astrodome, Sunday March 16, 1980.
creator: Craig H. Hartley
source: RGD006N1983-0551N028 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: March, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Motocross Bikes taking a corner at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Motocross Bikes taking a flat corner, while a rider on the inside rear fails to make it as his bike tips to the side. The Astrodome, Sunday March 16, 1980.
creator: Craig H. Hartley
source: RGD006N1983-0551N007 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: March, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Motocross Bikes in the air at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: 3 bikes in the air as they jump when reaching the top of a jump hill on the course track. Saturday March 15, 1980.
creator: Joel Draut
source: RGD006N1980-0676N026 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: March, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Packed Astrodome for Motocross Races
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Wide shot from the back of the Astrodome stands with those sitting to the sides in silhouette, with packed stands all around. Entire Motocross track is shown as a race is underway. Saturday March 15, 1980.
creator: Joel Draut
source: RGD006N1980-0676N023 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: March, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Sprint race at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Male athlete bursting through the finish line ahead of his competitors, during a print race Well-dressed dignitaries and officials standing at the side, at BrooksTrack Meet event in the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
creator: Jim McNey
source: RGD006N1980-0398N032 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Interior of the Astrodome during Brooks Track Meet event
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Wide shot of the interior of the Astrodome during Brooks Track Meet event. Sparse audience in attendance, in seating below electronic announcement boards. February 16, 1980.
creator: Jim McNey
source: RGD006N1980-0398N027 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Sprint race at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Female athletes just reaching the finish line, during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 16, 1980.
creator: Jim McNey
source: RGD006N1980-0398N019 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Triple Jump at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Male Athlete launching himself into the air during the last section of the riple Jumpas 2 officials look on
description: at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
creator: Jim McNey
source: RGD006N1980-0398N016 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Pole Vault at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Male Athlete attempting the Pole Vault at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
creator: Jim McNey
source: RGD006N1980-0398N014 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Low angle shot of Female athletes on a raised track, at the start of a race. Brooks Track Meet event held in the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
creator: Jim McNey
source: RGD006N1980-0398N007 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Female athletes on a raised track, leaving the starting line, as the starter pistol is fired. Brooks Track Meet event held in the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
creator: Jim McNey
source: RGD006N1980-0398N003 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1980
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Motocross Races at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Several bikes taking a corner during Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 13, 1976.
source: RGD006N1976-1049N032 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: March, 1976
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Motocross Races at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Bikes jumping over a bridge on the course of the Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 13, 1976.
source: RGD006N1976-1049N008 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: March, 1976
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Motocross Races at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Bikes going over and under a bridge on the course of the Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 12, 1976.
source: RGD006N1976-1023N017 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: March, 1976
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Motocross Races at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Several bikes taking a corner in front of a half-full audience stand during Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 12, 1976. Official in center of course with white flag.
source: RGD006N1976-1023N014 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: March, 1976
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Athlete wearing a TU top
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Female athlete wearing a TUtop, flashing the peace sign to the camera, while holding an unidentified object
description: at Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 12, 1971.
source: RGD0006N1971-0616N011 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1971
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Sprint race at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Female athletes just reaching the finish line, during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 12, 1971.
source: RGD006N1971-0616N008 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1971
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Sprint race at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Male athlete just reaching the finish line, with his arms raised in triumph, during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 12, 1971.
source: RGD006N1971-0616N006 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1971
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Relay Race at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Male athletes just about to reach the finish line during a elay raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1970-0705N045 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1970
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Shot-put at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Male Kansas state athlete throwing the Shot-put during a Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1970-0705N030 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1970
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Sprint race at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Male athletes just about to reach the finish line during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1970-0705N025 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1970
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Sparse audience during Track Meet event
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Wide shot of the interior of the Astrodome, during Track Meet event. Sparse audience in attendance, in seating below electronic announcement board. Second board with sign elcome to the Astrodome Eighth Wonder of the World Friday February 13, 1970.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1970-0705N015 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1970
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Distance race at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Male athletes sprint for the finish line during a istance raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
creator: Dan Hardy
source: RGD006N1970-0705N012 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1970
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Renovations at the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Air conditioning system renovations at the Astrodome 1988.
source: RGD0006N-1988-3441-0886N18 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: 1988
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Oral History of Shirley Bilanowski
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Shirley Bilanowski, a native Houstonian, recalls the many kinds of entertainment she enjoyed with family and friends at the Astrodome. She attended the first regular season baseball game at the Astrodome, as well as many other activities, such as motorcycle racing, demolition derby events, the Ringling Brothers Circus, and performances from Evel Knievel and Elvis Presley.
date: 11/14/2015
contributor: Castillo, Caroline
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
type: Oral history

Oral History of Connie Laveaux Howard
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Connie Laveaux Howard was born in Many, Louisiana and moved to Houston in 1976. Howard was one of the original Houston Oiler cheerleaders when the program started in 1978. In this interview, Howard explains how she came to be a cheerleader. She drove a friend to the cheerleader tryouts on June 3, 1978 and was sitting in the bleachers watching when she was introduced to one of the judges. Howard decided to tryout and made the first cut and was selected to be an alternate. As rehearsals went on, the judges noted that some of the alternates were excellent dancers (including Howard), so the alternates were chosen to be cheerleaders, too. The Derrick Dolls - as the cheerleaders were known - pumped up the crowds at football games, made public appearances, acted as grand marshals in parades and took photographs with dignitaries. The Derrick Dolls were given just had one uniform and it had to last the entire season, Howard shares her favorite memory of the Astrodome: her first year was also Earl Campbell's first year, and she describes the powerful experience of the players and cheerleaders running out to the field at the beginning of a game.
date: 11/14/2015
contributor: Castillo, Caroline
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
type: Oral history

Oral History of Gary Kilpatrick
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Native Houstonian Gary Kilpatrick shares his memories of the Astrodome. Kilpatrick had the opportunity to watch the construction of the Dome and later was hired to be a press box runner at the Astrodome during 1967 and 1968. Kilpatrick's job allowed him access to Astros games, Oiler games, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Kilpatrick reminisces about the games he and his press box friends would play with the bat boys. Kilpatrick shares one of his favorite memories: escorting a photographer to the top of the Astrodome.
date: 11/14/2015
contributor: Castillo, Caroline
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
type: Oral history

Astrodome Debate: A Learning Unit

Oral History of Susie Morris
subject: Morris, Susie--Interviews
subject: Morris, S. I.
subject: Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
subject: Architects--Texas--Houston
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Seth Morris was one of the architects for the Astrodome at the firm of Wilson, Morris, Crain and Anderson. He was also the coordinator of the contractors, architects, engineers and county. In this interview his wife, Susie Morris, shares some of her memories of the Astrodome. Many people thought the Astrodome was going to fall down and ribbed Seth about it. The air conditioning system was never done on such a scale, and there were concerns that it wouldn't work. Susie thought that Judge Roy Hofheinz was instrumental in promoting the Astrodome. He had a place behind the scoreboard which included a putting green, shooting gallery, fish pond and huge bathtub. She mentions some of the problems which arose, such as the leaks, the grass, and the glare from the sunlight.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Moore, Barry
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVi
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Mike Acosta
subject: Acosta, Mike--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
subject: Architectural models
subject: Stadiums -- Models
subject: Stadiums -- Remodeling for other use
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Plummer, Danielle
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Ed Henderson
subject: Henderson, Ed--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
description: Ed Henderson is an animation artist and model maker who designed the animations used on the scoreboards in the Astrodome. Henderson describes the process of first designing the animations on film and the process of projecting the images onto photoelectric cells behind the light bulbs of the scoreboards. His designs included Chester Charge, the seventh inning stretch "Deep In the Heart of Texas" animation sequence, and many other cartoons. In this interview, Henderson discusses his career and his memories of events and people he met at the Astrodome over the years.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Acosta, Mike
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of the Thompson Family
subject: Thompson, Susan--Interviews
subject: Thompson, Joseph--Interviews
subject: Thompson, Wilbur--Interviews
subject: Hansen, Joshua--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
subject: Houston Astros (Baseball Team)
description: This oral history recalls three generations of Astrodome memories. Wilbur Thompson worked as a parking cashier starting in the mid-1970's. He was at the Astrodome for Astros and Oilers games, as well as the Houston Rodeo and Livestock show, plus various concerts. His children would often come to the Dome when he was working. Joseph Thompson (Wilbur’s son) was a big Astros fan. He and his school friends would attend the games. He thought it was very cool to have a dad who worked for the Astros. Susan Thompson (Wilbur’s daughter) recalls fond memories of spending a day at Rodeo and then going to the concerts each weekend on a $5.00 ticket. The youngest Joshua Hansen (Wilbur’s grandnephew) recalls attending games as a family and being amazed at the size of the Dome. The family agrees that the Astrodome is an important part of their Houston heritage.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Selley, Mikaela
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral History

Oral History of Bob Watson
subject: Watson, Bob--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
description: Bob Watson made his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros and played with the team from 1966 until 1979. Watson describes the experience of playing baseball inside the Astrodome and figuring out the best way to bat in the stadium. He also discusses some of his other teammates including Don Wilson and Larry Dierker and other career highlights. Watson went on to play for the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees, and the Atlanta Braves before retiring in 1984. He served as the General Manager for the Astros from 1993 to 1995.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Lucas, Greg
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Skip Nichols
subject: Nichols, Skip--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
description: "Skip" Nichols recalls the different games and events he attended at the Astrodome.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Emily Lee Hammond
subject: Hammond, Emily Lee--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
subject: Ushers
description: Emily Lee Hammond discusses her memories of working the Astro games and other special events at the Astrodome.
creator: Hammond, Emily Lee
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Terry Ortiz
subject: Ortiz, Terry--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
subject: Weddings
description: Terry Ortiz recalls memories of getting married in the Astrodome before a game.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Mac Haik
subject: Haik, Mac--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
subject: Houston Oilers (Football Team)
subject: Football players--1960-1970
description: Mac Haik--first round draft pick for the Houston Oilers in 1968--discusses playing football in the Astrodome.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Betty Laney
subject: Laney, Betty--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
subject: Ushers
description: Betty Laney talks about her memories as one of the original Spacettes and opening night of the Astrodome.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Donald Bond
subject: Bond, Donald--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
subject: Houston Astros (Baseball Team)
subject: Bond, Walter (1937-1967)
description: Donald Bond, son of Astros player Walter Bond, discusses his memories of the Astrodome and the different events he attended there.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of David Long
subject: Long, David--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
description: David Long discusses his memories of opening night at the Astrodome along with seeing Mickey Mantle hit the first home run.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Diann Ruiz
subject: Ruiz, Diann--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
subject: Ushers
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of John Monahan
subject: Monahan, John--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
description: John Monahan recalls his memories of the Astrodome where he worked and spent the majority of his teenage years.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of John Buri
subject: Buri, John--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
description: John Buri recalls memories of his first time visiting the Astrodome and the numerous events he attended there after.
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
relation: Click here to watch the video on the Houston Public Library website
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Fred Buri
subject: Buri, Fred--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
subject: University of Houston
subject: University of California Los Angeles
date: 08/08/2015
contributor: Cain, Adrienne
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Welcome Wilson
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Wilson, Welcome--Interviews
date: 08/05/2015
contributor: Vance, Mike
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Page from Scrapbook of Judge Roy M. Hofheinz: Domed Stadium
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
creator: Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
source: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/archival/id/1538
publisher: Electronic version published by Houston Public Library, Houston, Texas
date: 1965-1967
format: Page from scrapbook
language: English
type: Text

Oral History of Drayton McLane
subject: McLane, Drayton--Interviews
subject: Houston Astros (Baseball team)
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Born in Cameron, Texas, Drayton McLane Jr., followed his father's footsteps in learning various aspects of the wholesale grocery business. Having an MBA in marketing, he moved into management and became the CEO and Chairman of the McLane Company in 1992. He served as President of the Texas Wholesale Grocers' Association, and was named Vice Chairman of Walmart Corporation. The highlight of his career was the purchase of the Astros team in 1993, and as CEO, saw its success in 2005 to advance to the World series.
date: 2010-03-24
contributor: Barlow, Jim
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Photograph, Two Young Girls Outside Colored Carnegie Library
subject: Carnegie libraries
subject: Public libraries
subject: Houston Public Library
subject: African Americans
source: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/3570/rec/1
date: c. 1920s
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Silent Film Footage of Television News Segment, Stadium Bonds Bid Opening
subject: Journalism--Texas--Houston
subject: KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.)
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
creator: KHOU-TV
date: Nov. 1962
format: Motion picture film
language: English
type: Moving image

Film Footage of Television News Segment, Judge Elliott on Stadium Bonds
subject: Journalism--Texas--Houston
subject: KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.)
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
creator: KHOU-TV
date: 11/30/1962
format: Motion picture film
language: English
type: Moving image

Photograph, Scene with Signs for White Clinic and Mexican & Colored Clinic Waiting Rooms
subject: Clinics
subject: Waiting rooms
subject: Segregation
creator: Watkins
source: http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/4237
date: Undated
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, William A. Kirkland
subject: Bankers--Texas--Houston
subject: Businessmen
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
source: http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/2871
publisher: Houston Press
date: Undated
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Photograph, First National Bank of Houston
subject: Buildings
subject: Architecture
subject: Architectural elements
subject: Banks
subject: Automobiles
creator: Schlueter, Frank L.
source: http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/schlueter/id/856
date: Undated
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Map of Houston
subject: City planning
subject: Streets
subject: Roads
subject: Buildings
subject: Municipal buildings
subject: Shopping centers
subject: Civic centers
creator: Fones, Russel
source: http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/13
date: May, 1941
format: Map
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, R. E. "Bob" Smith
subject: Businessmen--Texas--Houston
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
source: http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/2793
publisher: Houston Press
date: January, 1950
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Photograph, Industrial Plant
subject: Air--Pollution--Texas--Houston
subject: Industries--Texas--Houston
subject: Industrial chimneys--Texas--Houston
creator: Browning, R. L.
source: http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/2737
date: 10/12/1946
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Photograph, Aerial of Industrial Plant on the Houston Ship Channel
subject: Houston Ship Channel (Tex.)
subject: Port of Houston Authority
creator: Browning, R. L.
source: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/2640/rec/1
date: 10/12/1946
format: Photographoc print
type: Still image

Photograph, Houston Buffs Manager Harry Walker
subject: Stadiums
subject: Photojournalism
subject: Athletes
subject: Coach-athlete relationships
subject: Baseball
subject: Baseball managers
subject: Baseball coaches
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Harry Walker, manager, Houston Buffs baseball team, kneeling beside unidentified player
source: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1616/rec/1
publisher: Houston Post
rights: Houston Chronicle. Used by permission
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Photograph, Students at a Sit-In at Weingarten Cafeteria
subject: African American students
subject: Student protestors
subject: Civil rights demonstrations
subject: Cafeterias
subject: Photojournalism
subject: Nineteen sixties
creator: Hardy, Dan
source: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1613/rec/1
publisher: Houston Post
date: 03/05/1960
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Photograph, Buff Stadium Dugout
subject: Baseball
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
source: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/203/rec/1
publisher: Houston Press
rights: Houston Chronicle. Used by permission
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Photograph, Colt Stadium
subject: Baseball
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
source: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/209/rec/1
publisher: Houston Post
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Photograph, Buff Stadium
subject: Baseball
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
source: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/201/rec/1
publisher: Houston Press
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Poster, 1957 Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo
subject: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
subject: Rodeos--Texas--Houston
subject: Rogers, Roy, 1911-1998
subject: Rogers, Dale Evans
source: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/archival/id/304
date: Feb. 20 - Mar. 3, 1957
format: Flier
language: English
type: Still image
identifier: MSS Unknown 1 Rodeo

Oral History of W. A. Kirkland
subject: Kirkland, W. A.--Interviews
subject: Naval staff--World War I & II
subject: Bankers--Texas--Houston--Interviews
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Born in 1898 in Houston. After his early education in Houston, he entered Princeton University in 1915. During that time he enlisted in Naval reserve when World War I was delared in 1917. In 1918 he was on active duty at Nantucket. he returned to Princeton in 1919 when he became inactive from naval duty. From there he returned to Texas to be enrolled in Law School. In 1920, he entered the family banking business-the First National Bank.He wrote a book on the history and development of the Bank in 1974. During WWII, he was again commissioned to work at the 8th Naval District in New Orleans from 1942-44. In June 1945, he was made the Director of Welfare of the 8th Naval District.
date: 08/22/1974
contributor: Henson, Margaret
contributor: McCullough, Harold M.
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: Audio tape
language: English
type: Oral history

Photograph, Actress Ann Miller Welcomed to Houston by Mayor Roy Hofheinz
subject: Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
subject: Miller, Ann, 1923-2004
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
date: November, 1953
contributor: Arrow Arts Studio
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Oral History of Quentin Mease
subject: Mease, Quentin, 1908-2009
subject: Centenarians--Texas--Houston--Interviews
subject: Civil rights workers--Texas--Houston--Interviews
subject: Segregation--United States
subject: African Americans--Social conditions
subject: Houston (Tex.)--Race relations
subject: Oral histories
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
source: http://digital.houstonlibrary.net/oral-history/quentin-mease.php
publisher: Houston Public Library
date: 06/10/2008
contributor: Goldstein, David
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Photograph, Billie Jean King at the Battle of the Sexes Match
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: King, Billie Jean
subject: Stadiums
subject: Tennis
publisher: Houston Post
date: 9/20/73
rights: Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Astrodome, Excavation for the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums
subject: Excavation
publisher: Houston Press
date: 1963
rights: Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Aerial Image of Astro Domain
subject: Aerial photography
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Central business districts
subject: Buildings
subject: Express highways
subject: Streets
subject: Roads
rights: Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Aerial Image of Interstate 610 to Downtown Houston
subject: Aerial photography
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Central business districts
subject: Buildings
subject: Express highways
subject: Streets
subject: Roads
date: 1960s
rights: Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Astrodome Interior During Construction
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums
subject: Construction projects
creator: Johnson, Owen
publisher: Houston Post
date: 6/14/64
rights: Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Roy Hofheinz in his Suite at the Astrodome
subject: Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums
subject: Baseball
creator: Hardy, Dan
publisher: Houston Post
date: 6/13/65
rights: Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Roy Hofheinz, Warren Giles, and Alan Shepard inside the Astrodome
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums
subject: Construction projects
subject: Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
subject: Giles, Warren C. (Warren Crandall), 1896-1979
subject: Shepard, Alan B. (Alan Bartlett), 1923-1998
creator: Johnson, Owen
publisher: Houston Post
date: 3/1/64
rights: Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Judge Roy Hofheinz and R. E. (Bob) Smith Inside Houston Astrodome
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums
subject: Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
subject: Smith, Robert E.
creator: Johnson, Owen
publisher: Houston Post
date: 4/8/65
rights: Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Houston Astrodome During a Baseball Game
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston
subject: Baseball
subject: Sports spectators
creator: Thompson, Bill
publisher: Houston Post
date: 5/1/65
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Colt Stadium with Astrodome Site in the Background
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums
subject: Baseball fields
publisher: Houston Post
date: 1960s
format: Photographic prints
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Billie Jean King at the Battle of the Sexes
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: King, Billie Jean
subject: Stadiums
subject: Tennis
description: Billie Jean King being carried into the Astrodome for the Battle of the Sexes match
publisher: Houston Post
date: 9/20/73
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Houston Astrodome and Surrounding Parking Lot
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums
date: 1960s
rights: Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Houston Astrodome Interior
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums
subject: Baseball
date: 1960s
rights: Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Aerial View of the Houston Astrodome and Astrohall
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums
subject: Automobiles
subject: Aerial photography
date: 1960s
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Aerial Image of the Astrodome and Astroworld
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Aerial photography
subject: Roads
subject: Express highways
date: Undated
rights: Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Houston Astrodome
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Arenas
subject: Sports
rights: Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image

Photograph, Houston Astrodome
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Stadiums--Texas--Houston
rights: Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Still image