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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1984-0942N019
Title
A name given to the resource
Fisheye view of Maintenance Crew Vacuuming Astroturf
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
King Chou Wong
Description
An account of the resource
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
Thursday May 3, 1984.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May, 1984
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1984-0942N019 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Fisheye
grass and Astroturf
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1984-0942N016
Title
A name given to the resource
Maintenance Crew Vacuuming Astroturf
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
King Chou Wong
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May, 1984
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1984-0942N016 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
grass and Astroturf
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1983-1339N032
Title
A name given to the resource
Rngleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
July, 1983
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1983-1339N032 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
boxing
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1983-1339N026
Title
A name given to the resource
Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
July, 1983
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1983-1339N026 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
boxing
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1983-1339N025
Title
A name given to the resource
Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
July, 1983
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1983-1339N025 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
boxing
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1983-1339N021
Title
A name given to the resource
Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
July, 1983
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1983-1339N021 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
boxing
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1983-1339N019
Title
A name given to the resource
Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
July, 1983
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1983-1339N019 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
boxing
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1983-0551N028
Title
A name given to the resource
Motocross Bike in the air at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Craig H. Hartley
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1983-0551N028 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
motocross
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1983-0551N007
Title
A name given to the resource
Motocross Bikes taking a corner at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Craig H. Hartley
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1983-0551N007 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
motocross
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1980-0676N026
Title
A name given to the resource
Motocross Bikes in the air at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Joel Draut
Description
An account of the resource
3 bikes in the air as they jump when reaching the top of a jump hill on the course track. Saturday March 15, 1980.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1980-0676N026 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
motocross
-
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a896324914932418c608a9661e4032b0
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1980-0676N023
Title
A name given to the resource
Packed Astrodome for Motocross Races
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Joel Draut
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1980-0676N023 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
motocross
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/92bef8363e2c5d7205468e1f6e731b99.jpg
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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RGD006N1980-0398N032
Title
A name given to the resource
Sprint race at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Jim McNey
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1980-0398N032 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Photographic print
Type
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Still image
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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RGD006N1980-0398N027
Title
A name given to the resource
Interior of the Astrodome during Brooks Track Meet event
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Jim McNey
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1980-0398N027 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1980-0398N019
Title
A name given to the resource
Sprint race at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Jim McNey
Description
An account of the resource
Female athletes just reaching the finish line, during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 16, 1980.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1980-0398N019 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1980-0398N016
Title
A name given to the resource
Triple Jump at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Jim McNey
Description
An account of the resource
Male Athlete launching himself into the air during the last section of the riple Jumpas 2 officials look on
at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1980-0398N016 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1980-0398N014
Title
A name given to the resource
Pole Vault at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Jim McNey
Description
An account of the resource
Male Athlete attempting the Pole Vault at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1980-0398N014 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
-
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962484c749b38e5bf802f921f3beaaec
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1980-0398N007
Title
A name given to the resource
Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Jim McNey
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1980-0398N007 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/163913e47d3276aa8dd7b806d661e1ee.jpg
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
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Dublin Core
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Identifier
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RGD006N1980-0398N003
Title
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Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
Creator
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Jim McNey
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1980
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1980-0398N003 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Photographic print
Type
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Still image
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
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Dublin Core
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Identifier
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RGD006N1976-1049N032
Title
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Motocross Races at the Astrodome
Description
An account of the resource
Several bikes taking a corner during Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 13, 1976.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March, 1976
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1976-1049N032 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
motocross
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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RGD006N1976-1049N008
Title
A name given to the resource
Motocross Races at the Astrodome
Description
An account of the resource
Bikes jumping over a bridge on the course of the Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 13, 1976.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March, 1976
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1976-1049N008 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
motocross
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
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Dublin Core
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Identifier
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RGD006N1976-1023N017
Title
A name given to the resource
Motocross Races at the Astrodome
Description
An account of the resource
Bikes going over and under a bridge on the course of the Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 12, 1976.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March, 1976
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1976-1023N017 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
motocross
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
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RGD006N1976-1023N014
Title
A name given to the resource
Motocross Races at the Astrodome
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March, 1976
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1976-1023N014 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
motocross
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/ba6f8b0734f09b9df1e9d66f438d9f8a.jpg
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1971-0616N011
Title
A name given to the resource
Athlete wearing a TU top
Description
An account of the resource
Female athlete wearing a TUtop, flashing the peace sign to the camera, while holding an unidentified object
at Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 12, 1971.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1971
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD0006N1971-0616N011 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
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Identifier
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RGD006N1971-0616N008
Title
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Sprint race at the Astrodome
Description
An account of the resource
Female athletes just reaching the finish line, during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 12, 1971.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1971
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1971-0616N008 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Photographic print
Type
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Still image
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
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Identifier
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RGD006N1971-0616N006
Title
A name given to the resource
Sprint race at the Astrodome
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1971
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1971-0616N006 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Type
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Still image
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
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Identifier
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RGD006N1970-0705N045
Title
A name given to the resource
Relay Race at the Astrodome
Creator
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Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
Male athletes just about to reach the finish line during a elay raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1970
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1970-0705N045 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Photographic print
Type
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Still image
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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RGD006N1970-0705N030
Title
A name given to the resource
Shot-put at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
Male Kansas state athlete throwing the Shot-put during a Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1970
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1970-0705N030 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD006N1970-0705N025
Title
A name given to the resource
Sprint race at the Astrodome
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
Male athletes just about to reach the finish line during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February, 1970
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD006N1970-0705N025 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
competitions and shows
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/2cebad784071ed56c9f3e366d53c487c.jpg
9603703975049e47662fd2cdffc03187
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Still Image
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RGD006N1970-0705N015
Title
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Sparse audience during Track Meet event
Creator
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Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
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February, 1970
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
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RGD006N1970-0705N015 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
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Photographic print
Type
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Still image
competitions and shows
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Still Image
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Identifier
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RGD006N1970-0705N012
Title
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Distance race at the Astrodome
Creator
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Dan Hardy
Description
An account of the resource
Male athletes sprint for the finish line during a istance raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
Date
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February, 1970
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
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RGD006N1970-0705N012 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Photographic print
Type
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Still image
competitions and shows
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Still Image
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Identifier
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RGD0006N-1988-3441-0886N18
Title
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Renovations at the Astrodome
Description
An account of the resource
Air conditioning system renovations at the Astrodome 1988.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1988
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome
Houston, TX
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RGD0006N-1988-3441-0886N18 Houston Post Photo Collection
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
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Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
repairs and remodelling
-
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53fcc5424f69e84d2e049cd0c22c5699
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Castillo, Caroline
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Bilanowsky, Shirley
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Shirley Bilanowski
Is Version Of
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history: </strong> <br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/32/rec/2">Bilanowsky, Shirley - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Contributor
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Castillo, Caroline
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
11/14/2015
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
2015-11-14
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Rights
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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
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AVI
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral history
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Castillo, Caroline
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Howard, Connie Laveaux
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Connie Laveaux Howard
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<strong>Click here to access this oral history:<br /></strong><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/34/rec/9">Howard, Connie Laveaux - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Description
An account of the resource
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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
11/14/2015
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Castillo, Caroline
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
2015-11-14
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Rights
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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
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
AVI
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral history
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Castillo, Caroline
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Kilpatrick, Gary
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Gary Kilpatrick
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
Click here to access this oral history: <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/35/rec/10">Kilpatrick, Gary - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Description
An account of the resource
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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
11/14/2015
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Castillo, Caroline
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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2015-11-14
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Oral history
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Houston Public Library
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https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/cbcfc8f48aa17b9e4f74febf293ce1bc.pdf
62e51614a0cae59cf99d6b3f5c0d855c
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/1e5f24b5d7dd1d8a75c2ea783d423487.pdf
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
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Astrodome Debate: A Learning Unit
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
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Moore, Barry
Interviewee
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Morris, Susie
Digital Format
mp4
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<span>Oral History of Susie Morris</span>
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history: <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/38/rec/14">Morris, Suzy - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a></strong>
Subject
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Morris, Susie--Interviews
Morris, S. I.
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
Architects--Texas--Houston
Stadiums--Texas--Houston
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
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Moore, Barry
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08/08/2015
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2015-08-08
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English
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AVi
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Oral history
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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.
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
2000s
design and construction
Hofheinz
roof
scoreboard
suites and skyboxes
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
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Plummer, Danielle
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Acosta, Mike
Digital Format
mp4
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Oral History of Mike Acosta
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history: </strong><br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/28/rec/1">Acosta, Mike - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
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Acosta, Mike--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Architectural models
Stadiums -- Models
Stadiums -- Remodeling for other use
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Plummer, Danielle
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
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Oral history
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Houston Public Library
2000s
Astros
design and construction
-
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cf0b2d16a39288c0c3b095955ad64f2b
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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An account of the resource
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<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
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Acosta, Mike
Interviewee
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Henderson, Ed
Digital Format
mp4
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Oral History of Ed Henderson
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history: </strong><br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/26/rec/8">Houston Public Library Digital Archives - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
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Henderson, Ed--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
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<span>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.</span>
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Acosta, Mike
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
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English
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AVI
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Oral history
Description
An account of the resource
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.
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Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
2000s
mascots
scoreboard
staff
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/b8df0833b497d5a64ec5c529b1335953.jpg
a15e2ab01d576a6024a8d6f9135f8a8a
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Selley, Mikaela
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Thompson, Susan
Thompson, Joseph
Thompson, Wilbur
Hansen, Joshua
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Oral History of the Thompson Family
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong><br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/20/rec/18">Thompson Family - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Thompson, Susan--Interviews
Thompson, Joseph--Interviews
Thompson, Wilbur--Interviews
Hansen, Joshua--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Houston Astros (Baseball Team)
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
Contributor
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Selley, Mikaela
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
2015-08-08
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
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Oral History
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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.
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Houston Public Library
2000s
Astros
competitions and shows
Oilers
rodeo
staff
ticket
-
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965374efff644836298b5e738dffcf62
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
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Lucas, Greg
Interviewee
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Watson, Bob
Digital Format
mp4
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Oral History of Bob Watson
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Subject
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Watson, Bob--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
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<span>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.</span>
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Houston Public Library
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Lucas, Greg
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
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English
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AVI
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Oral history
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<p><strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong><br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/31/rec/19">Watson, Bob - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a></p>
Description
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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.
License
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2000s
Astros
players
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/b62888d40f332c44da022c63cd3b4a81.jpg
d257ee35fe60a9fde42c74de89722025
Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Nichols, Skip
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Skip Nichols
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history: </strong><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/30/rec/15">Nichols, Skip - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a><a href="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/Interviews/id/476"></a>
Subject
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Nichols, Skip--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
Contributor
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
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Description
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"Skip" Nichols recalls the different games and events he attended at the Astrodome.
2000s
-
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0e6cccd469d783631322b5a5d7ca6810
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Hammond, Emily Lee
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Emily Lee Hammond
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong><br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/39/rec/7">Hammond, Emily Lee - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
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Hammond, Emily Lee--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Ushers
Rights
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
Creator
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Hammond, Emily Lee
Contributor
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
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Description
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Emily Lee Hammond discusses her memories of working the Astro games and other special events at the Astrodome.
2000s
-
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8857ffc827f7056613b45502537c35a5
Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Ortiz, Terry
Digital Format
mp4
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Oral History of Terry Ortiz
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong> <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/27/rec/16">Ortiz, Terry - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ortiz, Terry--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Weddings
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
Contributor
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
Description
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Terry Ortiz recalls memories of getting married in the Astrodome before a game.
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
2000s
community events
competitions and shows
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/c9bb3561efc03e06cebce3ee78b64eb5.png
498af0489fe00d28fcfdb71ac12c3b5e
Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Haik, Mac
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Mac Haik
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong> <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/23/rec/6">Haik, Mac - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
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Haik, Mac--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Houston Oilers (Football Team)
Football players--1960-1970
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
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Houston Public Library
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
Description
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Mac Haik--first round draft pick for the Houston Oilers in 1968--discusses playing football in the Astrodome.
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2000s
Oilers
players
-
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
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Laney, Betty
Interviewee
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Cain, Adrienne
Digital Format
mp4
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Title
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Oral History of Betty Laney
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong><br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/22/rec/11">Laney, Betty - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
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Laney, Betty--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Ushers
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<span>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.</span>
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
Contributor
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
Description
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Betty Laney talks about her memories as one of the original Spacettes and opening night of the Astrodome.
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2000s
grand opening
staff
-
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470f573616dc6f63659a5f8eb2b447ef
Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
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Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Bond, Donald
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Donald Bond
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong> <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/24/rec/3">Bond, Donald - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
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Bond, Donald--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Houston Astros (Baseball Team)
Bond, Walter (1937-1967)
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
Contributor
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
Description
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Donald Bond, son of Astros player Walter Bond, discusses his memories of the Astrodome and the different events he attended there.
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
2000s
Astros
players
-
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fef57b07ad417b307cc088586faf21b0
Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
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Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Long, David
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of David Long
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong> <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/25/rec/12">Long, David - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Long, David--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
Contributor
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
Description
An account of the resource
David Long discusses his memories of opening night at the Astrodome along with seeing Mickey Mantle hit the first home run.
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
2000s
Astros
experience
grand opening
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Ruiz, Diann
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Diann Ruiz
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong> <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/29/rec/17">Ruiz, Diann - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ruiz, Diann--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Ushers
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library
Contributor
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
2015-08-08
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
AVI
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral history
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
2000s
staff
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/313da6c9f1f87335a8b4982cd39927e3.jpg
cf1ebeb49ca216c5621a72f2154d76f1
Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Monahan, John
Digital Format
mp4
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Oral History of John Monahan
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong> <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/36/rec/13">Monahan, John - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
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Monahan, John--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
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Houston Public Library
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
Description
An account of the resource
John Monahan recalls his memories of the Astrodome where he worked and spent the majority of his teenage years.
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2000s
staff
-
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
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Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Buri, John
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of John Buri
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong> <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/37/rec/5">Buri, John - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Buri, John--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
Contributor
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
Relation
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<a href="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/Interviews/id/467">Click here to watch the video on the Houston Public Library website</a>
Description
An account of the resource
John Buri recalls memories of his first time visiting the Astrodome and the numerous events he attended there after.
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
2000s
competitions and shows
experience
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Oral History
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Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Cain, Adrienne
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Buri, Fred
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Fred Buri
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong> <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/21/rec/4">Buri, Fred - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Buri, Fred--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston--1960-1970
University of Houston
University of California Los Angeles
Rights
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<span>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.</span>
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library
Contributor
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Cain, Adrienne
Date
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08/08/2015
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-08
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Type
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Oral history
License
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Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
2000s
experience
Game of the Century
-
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
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Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Vance, Mike
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Wilson, Welcome
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Welcome Wilson
Subject
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Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Wilson, Welcome--Interviews
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Date
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08/05/2015
License
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Is Version Of
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<span>Click here to access this oral history: <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll19/id/33/rec/20">Wilson, Welcome - Astrodome Memories - Houston Public Library Digital Archives (oclc.org)</a></span>
Language
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English
Format
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AVI
Contributor
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Vance, Mike
Temporal Coverage
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2015-08-05
Rights
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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.
Type
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Oral history
1960s
bringing baseball
Colts
future
Hofheinz
-
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14bf1e48465aef37e1739b39ee52aba7
Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Text
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png
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Title
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Page from Scrapbook of Judge Roy M. Hofheinz: Domed Stadium
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Creator
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Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
Publisher
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Electronic version published by Houston Public Library, Houston, Texas
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Date
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1965-1967
Language
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English
Identifier
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MSS1036-V3
Format
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Page from scrapbook
License
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Text
Source
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<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/archival/id/1538">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/archival/id/1538</a>
Astroworld
Hofheinz
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Oral History
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Interviewer
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Barlow, Jim
Interviewee
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McLane, Drayton
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
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Title
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Oral History of Drayton McLane
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Subject
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McLane, Drayton--Interviews
Houston Astros (Baseball team)
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Date
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2010-03-24
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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.
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AVI
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Oral history
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Houston Public Library
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<strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong> <a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/118">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/118</a>
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03/24/2010
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English
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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.
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Barlow, Jim
Astros
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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An account of the resource
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<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
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<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Photograph, Two Young Girls Outside Colored Carnegie Library
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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Carnegie libraries
Public libraries
Houston Public Library
African Americans
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c. 1920s
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English
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Still image
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RGA0013-2978
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Houston history
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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mp4
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Silent Film Footage of Television News Segment, Stadium Bonds Bid Opening
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Subject
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Journalism--Texas--Houston
KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.)
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Creator
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KHOU-TV
Date
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Nov. 1962
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Motion picture film
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English
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Moving image
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RGD033-6201-10
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Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
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<a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/32">http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/32</a>
Spatial Coverage
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United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
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1962-11-01
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public opinion and public money
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Film Footage of Television News Segment, Judge Elliott on Stadium Bonds
Provenance
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Subject
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Journalism--Texas--Houston
KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.)
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
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KHOU-TV
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11/30/1962
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Motion picture film
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English
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Moving image
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RGD033-6201-10
License
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Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
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Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Is Part Of
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<a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/32" target="_self">http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/32</a>
Spatial Coverage
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United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Temporal Coverage
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1962-11-30
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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MSS0114-1404
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Photograph, Scene with Signs for White Clinic and Mexican & Colored Clinic Waiting Rooms
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Clinics
Waiting rooms
Segregation
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Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
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Watkins
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English
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Photographic print
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Still image
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Undated
Source
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<a href="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/4237">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/4237</a>
Houston history
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0005-f2952-001
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, William A. Kirkland
Subject
The topic of the resource
Bankers--Texas--Houston
Businessmen
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Press
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Undated
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/2871">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/2871</a>
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Chronicle. Used by permission
bringing baseball
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0100-907
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, First National Bank of Houston
Subject
The topic of the resource
Buildings
Architecture
Architectural elements
Banks
Automobiles
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Schlueter, Frank L.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Undated
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/schlueter/id/856">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/schlueter/id/856</a>
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
TXRa6-1941Pano
Title
A name given to the resource
Map of Houston
Subject
The topic of the resource
City planning
Streets
Roads
Buildings
Municipal buildings
Shopping centers
Civic centers
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Fones, Russel
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May, 1941
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1941-05-01
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Map
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/13">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/13</a>
Houston history
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0005-f4983-002
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, R. E. "Bob" Smith
Subject
The topic of the resource
Businessmen--Texas--Houston
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
January, 1950
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1950-01-01
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Press
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/2793">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/2793</a>
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Chronicle. Used by permission
bringing baseball
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS1220-1092-36
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Industrial Plant
Subject
The topic of the resource
Air--Pollution--Texas--Houston
Industries--Texas--Houston
Industrial chimneys--Texas--Houston
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Browning, R. L.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
10/12/1946
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1946-10-12
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/2737">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/2737</a>
Houston history
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS1220-1092-18
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Aerial of Industrial Plant on the Houston Ship Channel
Subject
The topic of the resource
Houston Ship Channel (Tex.)
Port of Houston Authority
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Browning, R. L.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
10/12/1946
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1946-10-12
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographoc print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/2640/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/2640/rec/1</a>
Houston history
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-0355
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Houston Buffs Manager Harry Walker
Subject
The topic of the resource
Stadiums
Photojournalism
Athletes
Coach-athlete relationships
Baseball
Baseball managers
Baseball coaches
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Description
An account of the resource
Harry Walker, manager, Houston Buffs baseball team, kneeling beside unidentified player
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Houston Chronicle. Used by permission
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1616/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1616/rec/1</a>
bringing baseball
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-0131
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Students at a Sit-In at Weingarten Cafeteria
Subject
The topic of the resource
African American students
Student protestors
Civil rights demonstrations
Cafeterias
Photojournalism
Nineteen sixties
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Hardy, Dan
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
03/05/1960
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1960-03-05
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Chronicle. Used by permission
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1613/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1613/rec/1</a>
Houston history
-
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b1005d15b37487eb993169f707e9fc7b
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD005-f465-001
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Buff Stadium Dugout
Subject
The topic of the resource
Baseball
Stadiums--Texas--Houston
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Press
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Houston Chronicle. Used by permission
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/203/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/203/rec/1</a>
bringing baseball
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-0353
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Colt Stadium
Subject
The topic of the resource
Baseball
Stadiums--Texas--Houston
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/209/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/209/rec/1</a>
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Chronicle. Used by permission
1960s
Colts
-
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9c84cc78fd7bd3c2050afd0d6a54d4b3
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0005-f465-004
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Buff Stadium
Subject
The topic of the resource
Baseball
Stadiums--Texas--Houston
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Press
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/201/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/201/rec/1</a>
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Chronicle. Used by permission
bringing baseball
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
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Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS Unknown 1 Rodeo
Title
A name given to the resource
Poster, 1957 Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo
Subject
The topic of the resource
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Rodeos--Texas--Houston
Rogers, Roy, 1911-1998
Rogers, Dale Evans
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Feb. 20 - Mar. 3, 1957
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1957-02-20
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Flier
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/archival/id/304">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/archival/id/304</a>
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Henson, Margaret
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Kirkland, W. A.
McCullough, Harold M.
Digital Format
FLV
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
OH093
Title
A name given to the resource
Oral History of W. A. Kirkland
Subject
The topic of the resource
Kirkland, W. A.--Interviews
Naval staff--World War I & II
Bankers--Texas--Houston--Interviews
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Henson, Margaret
McCullough, Harold M.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
08/22/1974
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1974-08-22
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Audio tape
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral history
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<p><strong>Click here to access this oral history:</strong></p>
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/Interviews/id/417">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/Interviews/id/417</a>
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
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Description
An account of the resource
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.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
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.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
HPLM_MSS282-b1-f01-11
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Actress Ann Miller Welcomed to Houston by Mayor Roy Hofheinz
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
Miller, Ann, 1923-2004
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Arrow Arts Studio
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November, 1953
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1953-11-01
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth222076/">http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth222076/</a>
Hofheinz
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Goldstein, David
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Mease, Quentin, 1908-2009
Digital Format
mp4
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Oral History of Quentin Mease
Subject
The topic of the resource
Mease, Quentin, 1908-2009
Centenarians--Texas--Houston--Interviews
Civil rights workers--Texas--Houston--Interviews
Segregation--United States
African Americans--Social conditions
Houston (Tex.)--Race relations
Oral histories
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
06/10/2008
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Goldstein, David
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
AVI
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral history
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - no re-use. Contact the original copyright holder for permission to re-use this item.
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<strong>Click here to access this oral history: </strong><br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/92">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/92</a>
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
01:52:00
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
2008-06-10
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="http://digital.houstonlibrary.net/oral-history/quentin-mease.php">http://digital.houstonlibrary.net/oral-history/quentin-mease.php</a>
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
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.
Houston history
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Billie Jean King at the Battle of the Sexes Match
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4875/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4875/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-1973-0714
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
King, Billie Jean
Stadiums
Tennis
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
9/20/73
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1973-09-20
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
Battle of the Sexes
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image
8 x 10
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Astrodome, Excavation for the Astrodome
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4871/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4871/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0005-f7152-001
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums
Excavation
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1963
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1963-01-01
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Press
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
1960s
Colts
design and construction
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/5ed6065a667c1a2d25379fa4e17880ae.jpg
1d1e01d6fb13391ded14e582e7e153c8
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Aerial Image of Astro Domain
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4514/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4514/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0287-003
Subject
The topic of the resource
Aerial photography
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Central business districts
Buildings
Express highways
Streets
Roads
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
Astroworld
exterior and parking
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/61c73402ebc46c2bad8acd9fff594d20.jpg
b5331d9e2ae292f4bc3d78a516632606
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Aerial Image of Interstate 610 to Downtown Houston
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4513/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4513/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0287-002
Subject
The topic of the resource
Aerial photography
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Central business districts
Buildings
Express highways
Streets
Roads
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1960s
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
exterior and parking
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/81a2aaedb956398ae5bedd22aec7a015.jpg
d8815aaec3b01dd2330c75f9c2318b21
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image
11 x 13
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Astrodome Interior During Construction
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4330/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4330/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-1225
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums
Construction projects
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Johnson, Owen
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
6/14/64
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1964-06-14
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
design and construction
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/ead939f9e0ad9aa819253861ffbb6fdc.jpg
00e979fa1d0a091f60023fe577dc057b
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image
11 x 13
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Roy Hofheinz in his Suite at the Astrodome
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4327/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4327/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-1086
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums
Baseball
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Hardy, Dan
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
6/13/65
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1965-06-13
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
Hofheinz
suites and skyboxes
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/96417d5bc7bb9ace4002bd3c5a038d15.jpg
abae8356472ace3a89015d21ee0b561e
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image
11 x 13
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Roy Hofheinz, Warren Giles, and Alan Shepard inside the Astrodome
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4308/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4308/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-1222
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums
Construction projects
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
Giles, Warren C. (Warren Crandall), 1896-1979
Shepard, Alan B. (Alan Bartlett), 1923-1998
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Johnson, Owen
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
3/1/64
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1964-03-01
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
design and construction
Hofheinz
space
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/b89238bb9a1e31a86c2a34141e707d1f.jpg
afdd676712dec261b26c9be64ae6bef0
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image
6 x 13
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Judge Roy Hofheinz and R. E. (Bob) Smith Inside Houston Astrodome
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/7322/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/7322/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-0348
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
Smith, Robert E.
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Johnson, Owen
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
4/8/65
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1965-04-08
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Reproduced with permission. Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
grand opening
Hofheinz
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/7d654576172e0c907de67072e76c4d26.jpg
e47ffcd15cc907b9755d1ae80cab6d72
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Houston Astrodome During a Baseball Game
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4296/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4296/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-0001
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston
Baseball
Sports spectators
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thompson, Bill
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5/1/65
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1965-05-01
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Astros
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/f8d1f6a9452c4b2dcb983ec9f59ce93d.jpg
8ac04c7da27ade87e36935f837ba3e61
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Colt Stadium with Astrodome Site in the Background
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4151/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4151/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006-0362
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums
Baseball fields
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic prints
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1960s
1960s
Colts
design and construction
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/d2242216bd5e2d25051c5274ba9325ff.jpg
7b6513fb63b3e159c65a692b6acb48dd
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Billie Jean King at the Battle of the Sexes
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4150/rec/5">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4150/rec/5</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RGD0006N-0714-7-008
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
King, Billie Jean
Stadiums
Tennis
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
9/20/73
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1973-09-20
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Houston Post
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Description
An account of the resource
Billie Jean King being carried into the Astrodome for the Battle of the Sexes match
Battle of the Sexes
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/b236b499dd7f1d948a2f106c4a6f0ef4.jpg
a2cdd37b7ef40447e1e684e61f7ab3e5
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Houston Astrodome and Surrounding Parking Lot
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4071/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4071/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0157-0061
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1960s
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
1960s
exterior and parking
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/2f65ef477e0f10dbe2ca649087f4b5b2.jpg
ff9cb1295edc2e8b31770e040f2d778f
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Houston Astrodome Interior
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4069/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/4069/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0157-0062
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums
Baseball
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1960s
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
Astros
roof
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/9a3cfab5eac261ba6e732db9677e8cf0.jpg
433b78f57a83ce11410db7e2813852e7
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Aerial View of the Houston Astrodome and Astrohall
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/3537/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/3537/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0157-0916
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums
Automobiles
Aerial photography
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1960s
exterior and parking
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/02d1846e832c923413c490c94b8b3d35.jpg
164077f006171a30f1fa70e1746bd09c
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Aerial Image of the Astrodome and Astroworld
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/3194/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/3194/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0243-0686
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Aerial photography
Roads
Express highways
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Undated
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
Astroworld
exterior and parking
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/a316101e5f9b81e154cf2ec694640c4b.jpg
048bff6598ed02c5ebefca76faedcd6b
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Houston Astrodome
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/2581/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/2581/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
SC1433-0011
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Arenas
Sports
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas
1980s
1990s
roof
-
https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/24de21b58a7f30f64798b8bedd122bb3.jpg
cb76568920a006884fad9f57672aa01c
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Description
An account of the resource
<p><a href="http://houstonlibrary.org" target="new"><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://houstonlibrary.org/sites/all/themes/custom/hpl/images/houston-public-library-logo.png" alt="Houston Public Library logo" align="left" /></a></p>
<p>The mission of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) is to locate, preserve, and make available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HMRC is located in the historic Julia Ideson Building. Created in 1976, HMRC furthers its mission by providing in-depth reference services using materials including the Texas and local history book collection, archives, photographs, architectural drawings, oral histories, and maps. Librarians and Archivists are responsible for arranging, preserving, and indexing the contents of these unique collections.</p>
<p>HMRC collects books with priority given to materials focusing on Houston and Texas in the following categories: non-fiction, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, poetry, young adult and children’s materials, and government documents. The map collection concentrates on street maps for Texas communities, key maps for Harris and the surrounding counties, aerial photography maps of greater Houston, specialized book maps, and flood insurance rate maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local government, corporations, businesses, public and private associations, religious institutions, cultural and civic organizations, labor groups, educational institutions, and any other organization or group that has played a role in the development of Houston. HMRC also actively solicits the public and private papers of individuals whose records may shed light on important historical events or trends in the history of the area. Other notable holdings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Approximately 4 million photographs</li>
<li>150,000 architectural drawings</li>
<li>15,000 rare books and pamphlets in the John Milsaps Collection</li>
<li>Numerous rare books such as a 1520 edition of The Odyssey, a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours, and the Original Houston Town Lot Book</li>
<li>Over 300 rare maps of Houston and the Southwest</li>
<li>An extensive collection of oral histories, many of which are available through the Houston Oral History Project</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Online Contact Form: </strong> <a href=""http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a">http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone: </strong> (832)393-1662</li>
<li><strong>Address: </strong> Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Website: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/index.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Reproductions and Permission to Publish Form: </strong> <a href="http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf">http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/hmrc/docs/ReproForm.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Items from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center</h3>
<p><a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/browse?collection=16">View All Items</a></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Digital Format
jpg
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Photograph, Houston Astrodome
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/197/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/197/rec/1</a>
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS1248-3707
Subject
The topic of the resource
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Stadiums--Texas--Houston
License
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.
Used by permission - limited re-use. Contact the contributing institution for permission to re-use this item.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Houston Public Library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Photographic print
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas
exterior and parking