1 90 415 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/acfaf929233fb3f255a71dfec4a8e830.jpg 7d707882537a3cbf52f8473595124c3a 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Digital Format jpg Physical Dimension 1 p. 28 cm. 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 Letter to Roy M. Hofheinz 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_MSS160-b2-f15-02 Subject The topic of the resource Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982 Herrera, John J. 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. 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 04/24/1965 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1965-04-24 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of North Texas, Portal to Texas History Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Montalbo, Philip J. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248808/">http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248808/</a> design and construction Hofheinz https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/bb6d40224a2b3497fbb5c47a5fc41bc0.jpg 60c91f36eb97a51316aa91e92ca15810 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Digital Format pdf Physical Dimension 28 cm. 1 p. 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 Letter to Ernesto Herrera 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_MSS160-b1-f13-27 Subject The topic of the resource Herrera, Ernesto Jimenez 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. 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 10/19/1963 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1963-10-19 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of North Texas, Portal to Texas History Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 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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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Digital Format jpg Physical Dimension 20 cm., in envelope 10 x 17 cm. 2 p. 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 Letter to John J. Herrera 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_MSS160-b1-f16-08 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (Tex.) Herrera, John J. 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 05/01/1967 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1967-05-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of North Texas, Portal to Texas History Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 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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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Digital Format jpg Physical Dimension 28 cm. 1 p. 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 Letter to John J. Herrera 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_MSS160-b2-f15-09 Subject The topic of the resource Herrera, John J. 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United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Montalbo, Philip J. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248815/">http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248815/</a> 1960s community events https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/ffdf278d9f8d3ce6c450721ad5173674.jpg a08d6b191156b510e71cfb1ef0cfdee0 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Digital Format jpg Physical Dimension 28 cm., in envelope 11 x 25 cm., 2 p. 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 Letter to John J. Herrera 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_MSS160-b2-f31-02 Subject The topic of the resource Medal of Honor Herrera, John J. 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. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hayes, Don Bryce Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Houston Host Committee for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/06/1969 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1969-05-06 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of North Texas, Portal to Texas History Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Letter from the members of the Houston Host Committee for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society thanking John J. Herrera for serving with them on the committee. Includes a report of the details of the committee, including membership, purpose, and scheduled events. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248928/">http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248928/</a> 1960s community events https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/b734815d86160ddb3a75cb8de22b84d4.jpg 6ca02ebb8b56dba099b67d73afda5622 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/fa93dbdaf957f55f5f085be1f0c53f6f.jpg e22a1b469f16ab4f5b53668e50dbc0dd https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/eeae6bf54336f9ab67d5b0f64d736f19.jpg db89753cc2ae20a473df6987cdb8ad68 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/a02743ea06567d57f268a787885b8da4.jpg 14724069e3700a2fee4356074d7631d0 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/0bae7300ce84e5fa9405462a5bd66e1b.jpg 78dd090eeb6be00e202001ee8b9ad8fa 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Digital Format jpg Physical Dimension 28 cm., 10 p. 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 Letter to John J. Herrera 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_MSS160-b2-f31-01 Subject The topic of the resource Medal of Honor Herrera, John J. 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 Schnitzer, Kenneth Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Century Properties Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/22/1969 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1969-09-22 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Report Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of North Texas, Portal to Texas History Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Enclosure: Status report on Congressional Medal of Honor Society Event Letter from Kenneth Schnitzer of Century Properties to John J. Herrera, September 22, 1969. Schnitzer provides an update to the planned functions for the event and encloses a status report with a schedule for the weekend's functions. The event was scheduled for October 10 and 11, 1969, with a parade and banquet. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248927/">http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248927/</a> 1960s community events https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/a6c47d2c36f237d47f5877e1a5dd0d13.jpg 0d140fab3bd6a75aef4861a5156173f9 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from January to March, 1965 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/film/id/102/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/102/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6501-02 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Fires--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Arson--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Carswell Air Force Base (Tex.)--Press coverage Foyt, A. J., 1935- --Press coverage Indianapolis Speedway Race--Press coverage Aircraft accidents--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Budweiser--Press coverage Clydesdale horse--Press coverage Advertising campaigns--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Jan.-March 1965 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1965-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- 3 Alarm Fire, Date: "01/ /65": Footage of the fire department responding to fire. -- Arsonist, Date: "01/ /65": Footage of two men speaking in an office. -- Carswell -City Council, Date: "01/ /65": City Council meeting in session with several members in attendance. -- Foyt Speaks from Sickbed, Date: "02/04/65": An interview with automobile racing driver A. J. Foyt as he talks about his injuries, recovery, and preparation for the Indianapolis 500 race. -- Plane Crash, Date: "03/01/65": Men inspecting an airplane that has a damaged propeller and no landing gear sitting on a runway. -- Dome Installs Glass, Date: "03/06/65": Shows exterior shots of the Houston Astrodome with glass panels installed and interior footage of the Dome’s skylights in the ceiling. -- Bud Horses March, Date: "03/09/65": Shows a team of decorated Clydesdale horses pulling a wagon; interview with a man discussing the horses and the original 1902 Studebaker beer wagon. -- Racial Kill (Paul Cru []), Date: "03/11/65": Footage of a man in a hat speaking to another man in a suit. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6501, Reel 2 design and construction roof https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/19253019b3e773f6481d586f282c2036.jpg 8692914443f0f228578dc7130d26ed0a 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from July and August, 1965 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/film/id/105/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/105/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6501-09 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Homicide--Texas--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Women's clothing--Press coverage University of Texas--Press coverage Fires--Texas--Austin--Press coverage Bail bond agents--Press coverage Libraries--Texas--Austin--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July-Aug. 1965 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1965-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Delarch Killer, Date: "07/06/65": An interview with Donald David, the man accused of killing a cop, explaining his whereabouts before being captured; Mr. David indicates that his life had been threatened by one of the police officers. Related to footage on reels RGD033-X1-08 ; RGD033-6501-07 ; RGD033-6502-06 -- U/Tex Girls Clothes, Date: "07/28/65": Men examine clothing samples collected as evidence; a policeman surrounded by a crowd of students. -- Dome Grass Lay-In, Date: "07/05/65": Interior footage of the large stadium floor covered with grass. -- Honduras, Date: "08/01/65": Footage taken inside of a church during a meeting with several people present. -- Grand Jury, Date: "08/02/65": Interview with a man about problems with bondsman and the need for regulation. -- U.T. Library Fire, Date: "08/09/65": Footage of people going through the burnt remains and water-damaged items after the fire. Footage is upside down. -- Big Cat Williams Jailed, Date: "08/13/65": Three men standing and talking. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6501, Reel 9 grass and Astroturf https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/cea587318f0eec5122e513b9d32953bf.jpg d9962848f1927071020f5d1e940a7768 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from September, 1965 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/film/id/107/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/107/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6501-11 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Pet cemeteries--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Houston Pet Cemetery (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Sepulchral monuments--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Football stadiums--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Elections--Texas--Press coverage United States. Coast Guard--Press coverage Sabine Pass (La. and Tex.)--Press coverage University of Tulsa--Press coverage Football--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Sept. 1965 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1965-09-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Cemetary, Date: "09/03/65": Footage of gravestones in the Houston Pet Cemetery. -- Dome, Date: "09/09/65": Footage of interior of the Houston Astrodome being set up for a football game with grass being seeded and lines painted on the field. -- {Title not provided}, Date: No date: Footage of people approaching a polling location and various roadside campaign signs for state senator and state representative positions. -- Coast Guard @ Sabine Pass, Date: "09/09/65": Footage of men doing office work at the Duty Office at the coast Guard’s Sabine Station as well as scenes of tugboats at work, Coast Guard boats patrolling the river, and docked ships. -- Tulsa Football, Date: "09/10/65": Footage of football players for the University of Tulsa at practice. -- Dome Seats, Date: "09/10/65": Footage of some of the Astrodome’s field dug up and tracks along which the lower seating areas could be moved. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6501, Reel 11 1960s grass and Astroturf seats https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/0dfe08e56a3d9f676176be290323a0a1.jpg 4479bdc930ea7bfe91b2fa2f9bec1d7a 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from November, 1965 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/film/id/109/rec/4">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/109/rec/4</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6501-26 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Courts--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Poultry as food--Press coverage James Connally Air Force Base--Press coverage United States. Navy--Press coverage United States. Air Force--Press coverage Germany--Press coverage Welch, Louie--Press coverage Mayors--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Hippopotamidae--Press coverage Lufkin (Tex.)--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Nov. 1965 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1965-11-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Grand Jury, Date: "11/23/65": Courtroom scenes. -- Domed Stadium, Date: "11/24/65": Footage of a group of people on a tour of the Domed Stadium; interview with one of the visitors. -- {Title not provided}, Date: No date: An interview with a man talking about the increase in poultry consumption. -- Head - Big Lift, Date: "11/ /65": Footage of a reporter on board a US Air Force C-130 airplane with 60 soldiers making a trip from Connally Air Force Base (in Waco, Texas) to Germany; interviews with Lt. John Sweeney, Charlie Lambert, and Commander Larry Wright; reporter talking about the airplane landing in the Azores and the global route to Germany; footage with the C-130 airplane and the soldiers arriving at an air base in Germany 20 hours after leaving Texas. There are several breaks in the clip. -- Adams at Council, Date: "12/6/65": Mayor Louie Welch and members of City Council making a presentation to another man who then makes a speech. -- Hippo Lufkin, Date: "11/ /65": A small crowd of people watching as two men inspect a large crate with air holes. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6501, Reel 26 1960s https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/938e747a375d9064261992e3d70dedf3.jpg ec60501763f503334e9da5b848bc92c6 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from April, 1969 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/film/id/115/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/115/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6902-12 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) United States--Federal Bureau of Investigation National Association for the Advancement of Colored People United States--National Aeronautics and Space Administration Apollo 11 (Spacecraft) United States--Army--Reserve Officers' Training Corps Absentee voting Welch, Louie Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982 Cooley, Denton A., 1920- Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving 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 April, 1969 Description An account of the resource -- Grant Cook on F.B.I. Bussing, Date: "04/25/69": Attorney Grant Cook speculates on the FBI investigation into the NAACP’s busing plan in Houston. -- Jim West Home, Date: "04/24/69": Footage of restoration of the Jim West mansion in Clear Lake followed by an interview with a man on the time schedule of the rejuvenation to serve as NASA’s Lunar Science Institute when the Apollo 11 mission concludes. -- ROTC Inspection, Date: "04/24/69": ROTC members line up outside for inspection, march around the grounds. -- Absentee Vote, Date: "04/25/69": Footage of a polling booth, with close-ups of the switches inside, and a table with sample ballot and registration forms. -- West Home, Date: "04/24/69": Footage taken around the mansion as it is restored. -- Comm Court, Date: "04/24/69": Footage of a board room with some small discussion. -- Saber Party, Date: "04/24/69": Footage of a small party hosted by the Police Officers Wives Association. -- T.F.C. Gets it Again, Date: "04/24/69 ": Footage at the Texas Consumer Finance Corp. offices of an unidentified woman being interviewed while a uniformed man talks on the phone. -- Miss Tex. University, Date: "04/24/69": Women wearing pageant sashes identifying which Texas city they represent exit a bus. -- Jog - In, Date: "04/23/69": Judge Roy Hofheinz and Mayor Louie Welch race from home plate to first base at the Astrodome with commentary from Dr. Cooley. -- Girl Scouts, Date: "04/23/69": A woman is interviewed about the problem of traffic violations of mothers driving the wrong way down the one-way street in the school area. -- Lunar Landing, Date: "04/18/69": Astronauts practice lunar surface procedures for collecting dust, antenna set-up, and solar panels. -- Federal Housing, Date: "04/18/69": A man speaks about the right of the disadvantaged to move into any section of the city they like if they are part of an unnamed program. -- Dr. & Nurses, Date: "04/18/69": A man is interviewed on the duties of nurses that, under the current system, overemphasizes work that would be better done by lesser-trained staff. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1969-04-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6902, Reel 12 1960s Hofheinz local impact https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/42aeead8ba0a5799e9c6deaf4ce69c0b.jpg b5713cc9a10d16df5d540bbedf131a32 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from 1965 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/film/id/118/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/118/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6502-06 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Treasure troves--Press coverage Perez, Leslie Elaine--Press coverage Trials (Murder)--Texas--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972--Press coverage Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of, 1896-1986--Press coverage Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982--Press coverage Voting--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Elections--Texas--Houston--Press coverage National Football League--Press coverage Houston Sports Association--Press coverage Adams, Bud, 1923- --Press coverage Houston Oilers (Football team)--Press coverage Rice Stadium (Houston, Tex.) Police--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Homicide--Texas--Houston--Press coverage DeLoach, Floyd T.--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1965 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1965-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- {Title not provided}, Date: No date: Footage of an airplane flying overheard; two men manning some electronic devices; footage of mining/excavation set-ups and men digging in a cave; an unidentified investor in the Salado treasure hunt is interviewed and expresses his faith in the project; two women being filmed leaving a building, shaking hands with an older man on the sidewalk; interview with the two women. -- {Title not provided}, Date: No date: Footage of a courtroom; Leslie Douglas Ashley is shown. -- Dome Grass Paint, Date: " / /65": Footage of men spraying paint onto the field of the Astrodome. -- Ashley, Date: " / /65": Brief footage of a man being asked his return trip from Atlanta, Georgia; Interview with an unidentified man about Leslie Douglas Ashley: whether an insane person can waive any rights or is entitled to an attorney, and was Ashley legally extradited from Georgia by the sheriff’s deputies of Wharton County. -- Duke and Dutchess, Date: " / /65": The Duke and Duchess of Windsor (Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson) visit Houston; Prince Edward is shown exiting a Rolls Royce parked on a runway in front of an airplane, shaking hands with an unidentified man, and then being escorted through a small group of people. -- {Title not provided}, Date: No date: Footage of a pair of women checking voter registrations as well as scenes of people entering polling booths. -- Hoffeinz, Date: " / /65": Footage of a small press conference; Roy Hofheinz discusses efforts to bring the National Football League to Houston and cooperation with the HAS (Houston Sports Association). -- Bud Adams, Date: " / /65": Bud Adams describes the financial reasons behind moving the Houston Oilers to Rice Stadium. -- {Title not provided}, Date: No date: A woman sits on a couch in a dressing room with three men, admiring the clothes one is showing her; footage of Leslie Douglas Ashley in a courtroom. -- Delarch-Killer, Date: " / /65": Donald David is interviewed about whether he had been mistreated at any time between being picked up by police and brought into the station; he is also asked what he did after leaving his wife in a car in North Harris, but an unseen speaker interrupts to fend off questions about the offense; footage jumps to a scene of a policeman scrutinizing the ground by a light pole. -- Cold March Days, Date: " / /65": A man in a lab coat slowly rakes the slide of a handgun; a uniformed police officer standing outside a small brick house; inside the house, a detective investigates different rooms. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6502, Reel 6 1960s grass and Astroturf Hofheinz Oilers https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/aef4bb1df250f95d1827deedaed20cea.jpg 3daced64fb2db25a481d6bc043fc5c4c 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from April, 1967 including Democratic National Committee in the Astrodome on April 27, 1967. 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/film/id/123/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/123/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6701-21 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973--Press coverage Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978--Press coverage Outer space--Exploration--Press coverage Soyuz spacecraft--Press coverage Rice Hotel (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Komarov, Vladimir--Press coverage Akademii Slayton, Donald K., 1924-1993--Press coverage Astronauts--Press coverage Hodges, Quinnan--Press coverage Ali, Muhammad, 1942- --Press coverage Black Muslims--Press coverage Draft resisters--Press coverage Democratic National Committee (U.S.)--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Bailey, John M. (John Moran), 1904-1975--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 1967 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1967-04-27 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Buckley on LBJ, Date: "04/18/67": Buckley gives an interview opining that Lyndon Johnson makes disingenuous statements but not in any substantial way on major issues. -- H. H. on Russian Crash, Date: "04/24/67": Vice President and Chairman of the National Aeronautics and Space Council Hubert Humphrey explains the opportunity for international collaboration in exploring outer space and the moon. -- H. H. speech at Rice Hotel, Date: "04/24/67": Vice President Hubert Humphrey speaks passionately about refining Congressional programs to improve their operation while chastising the non-supporters who only criticize. -- H. H. arrives, Date: "04/24/67": Footage of Vice President Hubert Humphrey disembarking from an airplane to a gathered crowd of welcomers and war protestors and speaking to reporters inside the terminal. -- Slayton on Russian Crash, Date: "04/24/67": Donald “Deke” Slayton, director of NASA’s flight crew operations, at a press conference reading the statement of condolence sent to the Soviet Academy of Sciences and to cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov’s widow. -- C Clay Attorney, Date: "04/25/67": Attorney Quinnan Hodges discusses efforts to exempt boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) from the draft on grounds of being a minister for the Black Muslims (i.e. the Nation of Islam). -- Clays Attorney, Date: "04/25/67": Quinnan Hodges, attorney for Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay), discusses filing a claim with the court the exemption claim as well as the Supreme Court hearings on other topics as part of the effort to exhaust his ‘administrative remedies’ before going into court. -- Democrats at Dome, Date: "04/27/67": Footage of members of the Democratic National Committee seated in the Astrodome; DNC Chairman John M. Bailey is interviewed on an airport runway about selecting a city in which to hold the convention. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6701, Reel 21 1960s boxing Presidential campaigns https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/35bfa54ce6f074515f0e8b04e62a7f93.jpg 0432c214749285860abd76bd83ad8a5e 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from April to May, 1967 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. <span><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/124/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/124/rec/1</a></span> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6701-22 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Hodges, Quinnan--Press coverage Ali, Muhammad, 1942- --Press coverage Draft resisters--Press coverage Democratic National Committee (U.S.)--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Bailey, John M. (John Moran), 1904-1975--Press coverage Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Press coverage Courts--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Sam Houston Coliseum (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Previn, Andre Symphony--Press coverage Mayors--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Welch, Louie--Press coverage United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Press coverage Project Apollo (U.S.)--Press coverage Astronauts--Press coverage Zoning--Press coverage Covington, Hayden--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April-May, 1967 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1967-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Clay at Fed Court House, Date: "04/27/67": Footage of Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) being interviewed by reporters and interacting with a couple of onlookers (and briefly making a face at the camera); his attorneys Hayden Covington and Quinnan Hodges are also present; Covington asserts his willingness to remain Ali’s attorney and his belief that Ali will do as he says and not step forward at the draft call. -- Chair. Bailey on Houston, Date: "04/28/67": Footage of the Democratic National Committee sitting in a panel; John M. Bailey speaks favorably on the Astrodome and the residents of Houston. -- C. Clays Induction, Date: "04/28/67": Footage of Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) passing through a crowd of reporters into a building, protestors holding signs supporting Ali outside, and other draftees registering with Army officers; an officer gives a statement to reporters that Ali had refused the draft and his case would be forwarded on for appropriate action; Ali speaking to a couple people in a crowd, followed by the departure of his limo. -- Attny Hodges on Clay, Date: "04/29/67": Attorney Quinnan Hodges discusses filing both a suit and an appeal to two different courts and speculates on how long proceedings could take. -- Andre Previn, Date: "04/ /67": Footage at the Houston Coliseum showing a poster announcing the sold out symphony performance for Andre Previn, followed by footage of a rehearsal. -- Beechnut Plant Site, Date: "04/ /67": Footage of a wide street and panning across a large industrial building. -- Chanell Annex, Date: "04/ /67": Footage of men, including Mayor Louie Welch, sitting around a conference table; unidentified man discussing the designation of an industrial zone outside Houston and the time limit to annex it. -- Asbury, Date: "05/05/67": Footage of a man being released from jail and issuing a statement. -- Apollo Moonshot Sked, Date: "05/08/67": Footage of three men climbing into an Apollo capsule, pulling on headphones, and talking. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6701, Reel 22 1960s boxing Presidential campaigns https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/7fc9a4fb548e65379aa0cd57f3fc01c1.jpg e24502d417273e9713a888570a439e46 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from November, 1962 including an interview with County Judge Bill Elliott about the bond issue for Astrodome 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/film/id/16/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/16/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6201-10 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Governors--Election--Texas--Press coverage Governors--Texas--Press coverage Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993--Press coverage Glenn, John, 1921---Press coverage Carpenter, M. Scott (Malcolm Scott), 1925---Press coverage Astronauts--Press coverage United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Press coverage Poliomyelitis vaccine, Oral--Press coverage City councils--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Houston (Tex.). Dept. of Public Works and Engineering. Water Division--Press coverage Judges--Texas--Harris County--Press coverage Elliott, Bill--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Bonds--Texas--Harris County--Press coverage Fires--Texas--Press coverage Actions and defenses--Texas--Houston--Press coverage West Gulf Maritime Industry. Office of Labor Relations--Press coverage Radar in speed limit enforcement--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Police--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Houston (Tex.) 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Nov. 1962 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1962-11-29 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Has Part A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource. <a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/554">http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/554</a> <a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/553">http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/553</a> Description An account of the resource -- Governor Connally, Date: "11/08/62": Footage from the press conference after John B. Connally, Jr., wins the 1962 Texas gubernatorial race. -- Glenn & Carpenter in [], Date: "11/08/62": Astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter endorse the oral polio vaccine along with a group of other men from NASA and a young boy. -- Nat Check Embezzlement Prober, Date: "11/29/62": A young man in suit and glasses walks around a room, while other men sit and sort through evidence. -- Water Suit Files, Date: "11/29/62": A lawyer, representing Houston homeowners who have filed a suit against the City Council, explains that the suit calls for a referendum vote whenever the City Council proposes to increase the water rate. -- Stadium Bonds Bid Opening, Date: "11/29/62": Footage of a meeting, and the plot of land that would eventually be home to the Houston Astrodome, followed by a brief interview with County Judge Bill Elliott on the bond money needed to fund the Astrodome construction project. -- Elliott on Stadium Bonds, Date: "11/30/62": Brief interview with County Judge Bill Elliott on the issue of the bonds that would need to be approved for the funding of the construction of the Astrodome and other Harris County projects. -- (Burks/Barnes[?]) City Attny - Water Suit, Date: "11/30/62": Lawyer discusses the future of his case. -- ILA Negotiations, Date: "11/ /62": Footage a meeting at the Office of Labor Relations, West Gulf Maritime Industry -- New Radar Catallisor [?] Launch [?], Date: "11/ /62": The Houston Police Department shows off their new radar system, which can check the speed of cars 500 feet away. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6201, Reel 10 public opinion and public money https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/0d10d05c5837331207c20ffaf17245c4.jpg a1a521f315a096d872ad9ca5487d73d2 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from June, 1969 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/film/id/169/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/169/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6902-32 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Postage stamps--Press coverage Vance, Carol--Press coverage Public prosecutors--Texas--Harris County--Press coverage Six Flags Astroworld (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Fires--Texas--Houston--Press coverage United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Press coverage Long-distance runners--Press coverage Marathon running--Press coverage Dwellings--Maintenance and repair--Press coverage Houston Hobby Airport--Press coverage Texas. Legislature. Senate--Press coverage Grover, Hank--Press coverage Taxation--Texas--Press coverage St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Horses--Press coverage Democratic Party (Tex.)--Press coverage Budget--United States--States--Press coverage Pollution--Texas--Harris County--Press coverage Cooley, Denton A., 1920- --Press coverage Armstrong, Neil, 1930--2012--Press coverage Lunar excursion module--Press coverage Houston Zoo--Press coverage Balloon sculpture--Press coverage McLemore, Lee--Press coverage City councils--Texas--Houston--Press coverage City council members--Texas--Houston--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 1969 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1969-06-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture fim Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Stamp Show, Date: "06/13/69": Footage of visitors and exhibitors at the Stamp Show. -- Von on Crime, Date: "06/11/69": Harris County District Attorney Carol Vance on the need for effective law enforcement and speedy trials. -- Dome Sitter, Date: "06/11/69": Reporter interviews a man who is camping out at the Astrodome about his living conditions. -- Leather Factory Fire, Date: "06/17/69": Footage of fire fighters at the scene of a fire at a leather factory. -- NASA Runner, Date: "06/17/69": Footage of a joggers sponsored by the Rotary Club of Space City who are participating in the Apollo II Marathon run from Houston to Cape Kennedy, Florida. Sign reads: "Apollo II Marathon Run, 1,034 mi. Houston, Texas to Cap Kennedy, Florida." -- Home Improvement, Date: "06/17/69": Women attending a presentation on low-cost home improvements. -- F.F.A. Airport, Date: "06/11/69": A spokesman comments about the William P. Hobby Airport’s need for runway extensions and improvements. -- Grover on Budget, Date: "06/12/69": Texas Senator Henry "Hank" Grover on tax hikes and the operations of state government. -- County Pollution, Date: "06/12/69": Footage of a large, docked ship and a nearby railroad. -- Horse for Cooley, Date: "06/12/69": Footage from St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, a horse trailer, and a horse being led in a parking lot. -- Democrats Meet, Date: "06/14/69": Scenes from a meeting of the Texas Democratic Party; Channel 11 reporter Judd McIlvain interviews a spokesman about the appeal of the Democrat party. -- Neil Armstrong Flies Lem Trainer, Date: "06/14/69": Footage of Neil Armstrong flying the Apollo Lunar Module (LM), which was also known as the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM), on a brief test flight. -- Pretty Day in Houston, Date: "06/14/69": Footage of a man inflating colorful balloons, zoo animals, and people visiting the Houston Zoo. -- McLemore on Airport, Date: "06/09/69": Footage from William P. Hobby Airport and Houston City Councilman Lee McLemore on possible property development near the airport. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6902, Reel 32 1960s Astroworld local impact https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/9807debedb901778016c101cf40a0088.jpg 49e745addaf954e8d36b39f225b0c57a 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from January and February, 1969 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/film/id/173/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/173/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6901-13 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Mosquitoes--Control--Texas--Harris County--Press coverage Bartnett, Bob--Press coverage Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services--Press coverage Railroad accidents--Press coverage Bank robberies--Texas--Houston--Press coverage C.I.T. Financial Corporation--Press coverage National Sporting Goods Association--Press coverage Assault and battery--Press coverage McIlvain, Judd Fires--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Eckels, Bob--Press coverage School children--Food--Press coverage Houston Independent School District (Tex.)--Press coverage Houston Independent School District (Tex.). Board of Education--Press coverage School boards--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Lyons, E. A. (Everett Augustus)--Press coverage Police brutality--Press coverage Barnes, Ben--Press coverage School integration--Texas--Press coverage Cancer--Patients--Press coverage Self-help groups--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Jan.-Feb. 1969 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1969-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- County Health - Bartonett (3) on Mosquitues, Date: "02/04/69": Bob Bartnett, director of the Harris County Mosquito Control, shows on a map the areas that have already been sprayed for mosquitoes as well as the regions to be sprayed in the future. -- Train Fatal, Date: "02/04/69": Police take statements from a pair of men. Warning: this clip contains graphic material that may not be suitable for all viewers. -- Hijacker Shot, Date: "02/03/69": Footage opens with exterior and interior shots from CIT Universal Financing office, including an officer taking notes; the next scene is in a neighborhood, showing a large crowd gathered to watch police deal with the wounded robbery suspect and give statements; a man is interviewed about his confrontation with the robber, whom he shot in the arm; two young men are shown being taken into police custody. -- Sporting Goods Show, Date: "02/03/69": Footage taken from around the 40th National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Convention & Show, showing the various product demonstrations and sales. -- 2-Alarm Fire, Date: "02/03/69": Footage shows firefighters working to put out a house fire at Mason Street and Hyde Park Boulevard while neighbors look on. -- Two Conmen, Date: "02/03/69": Police interview witnesses outside a building; inside an officer is shown readying a camera; a door labeled “Office” is shown to have been forced open; a pair of firefighters climb down their truck’s ladder with an empty lockbox. -- Worthing H.S. Kitchen Fire, Date: "01/27/69": Footage shows the scorched kitchen and burnt goods; a police officer dusts a window frame for prints. -- Eckels on School Lunches, Date: "01/27/69": Houston Independent School District school board president Bob Eckels discusses school lunch costs and his desire to better police the free lunch program. -- Dome Fences - Squatty Lyons, Date: "01/27/69": Footage shows chain link fences pulled away from their supporting posts and a series of billboards discussing fencing and land development issues; Houston city council member E. A. “Squatty” Lyons comments on the value of the land and reason for the fence. -- Carol Ashbrook - Police Brutality - Castaway Club, Date: "01/31/69": Channel 11 reporter Judd McIlvain interviews Carol Ashbrook, who witnessed a police officer beating a suspect. -- Ben Barnes on Education, Date: "01/31/69": Ben Barnes explains that school consolidation will probably be encouraged with financial incentives, but that it will not be made compulsory that year. -- Cancer Clinic, Date: "01/31/69": Footage of women gathered for a class followed by an interview with an unidentified woman on the need for funds to be able to continue nurse education classes on care for cancer patients. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6901, Reel 13 1960s exterior and parking public opinion and public money https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/250a2d69a6a4a1203729c4837dd06838.jpg 565ef40e0f4aa813641211b1fe044c98 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from August, 1969 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/film/id/180/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/180/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6903-24 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Gruenzner, Norman George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Airport parking facilities--Press coverage Mayors--Texas--Houston--Press coverage City councils--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Picketing--Press coverage Awards--Press coverage Police--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Jaycees International--Press coverage Prayer--Press coverage Outer space--Exploration--Press coverage Volunteers of American--Press coverage Water--Press coverage Public utilities--Press coverage Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company--Press coverage Airships--Press coverage Traffic accidents--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Apollo 11 (Spacecraft)--Press coverage Project Apollo (U.S.)--Press coverage Armstrong, Neil, 1930--2012--Press coverage United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Press coverage Aldrin, Buzz--Press coverage Collins, Michael, 1930- --Press coverage Armstrong, Janet--Press coverage McIlvain, Judd Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994--Press coverage Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Traffic safety--Press coverage Traffic safety--Study and teaching--Press coverage Bush, George, 1924- --Press coverage United States. Congress--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Aug. 1969 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1969-08-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Airport Downtown, Date: "08/22/69": Channel 11 reporter Norm Gruenzner on the search for an available site for a downtown air terminal and the costs for land purchases. -- Kid Pickets, Date: "08/22/69": Footage from the Sterlin-Tips store with children picketing. -- Cop Award, Date: "08/22/69": One man presenting a letter and check to another man. -- Jaycee Convention, Date: "08/23/69": Footage from the Jaycee Convention at the Nassau Bay Resort Motor Inn; a spokesman makes a plea for people to write letters in support of prayer and scripture readings during NASA space flights. -- Trucks Loaded, Date: "08/20/69": People loading supplies into trucks for Volunteers of America. -- Water Hearing Braden & Welch, Date: "08/20/69": Footage from a City Council meeting and an interview with a spokesman about improvements in the water distribution system throughout the city. -- Blimp Base, Date: "08/20/69": Footage of the site where A & S Steel Buildings is constructing a facility for the Goodyear blimp. -- Auto Fatal - Hardy-Acctor, Date: "08/20/69": Footage from the scene of an auto accident with police investigating the area. Warning: this clip contains graphic material that may not be suitable for all viewers. -- Astronauts Return - Scraps, Date: "08/20/69": Footage of an airplane landing at the airport. Reporter Judd McIlvain tries to interview the astronauts of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, as they return and are greeted by a crowd of people. McIlvain speaks briefly with Janet Armstrong. -- Dome Show, Date: "08/16/69": An event at the Astrodome featuring the Apollo 11 astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Frank Sinata reads a letter from President Richard Nixon and other musical and comedy acts perform on stage. -- N.W. Mall Kid Traffic School, Date: "08/16/69": Footage from the Northwest Safety City event with children on toy cars learning traffic laws. -- Geo Bush on 91st Cong., Date: "08/16/69": George Bush, Representative from Texas, talks about the progress made in the current Congressional session. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <div><span>Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.</span></div> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6903, Reel 24 1960s competitions and shows local impact space https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/937c95c9a1849edcdefb8fd26527f1e0.jpg db482b10316ae1ff9716d6d29abd8be4 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from March 22, 1971 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/film/id/181/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/181/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-7103-12 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Traffic accidents--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Texas. Air National Guard--Press coverage Airplanes--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage National Collegiate Athletic Association--Press coverage Burglars--Press coverage Dogs--Press coverage Kennels--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Old English sheepdog--Press coverage Ellington Air Force Base (Tex.)--Press coverage Traffic accident victims--Press coverage City councils--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Mayors--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Welch, Louie--Press coverage Paris (France)--Press coverage Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Press coverage Prisoners of war--Press coverage Hanoi (Vietnam)--Press coverage Sister Cities International--Press coverage Ayers, Ross--Press coverage McIlvain, Judd 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/22/1971 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1971-03-22 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture fim Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource - Auto Fatal, Date: "03/22/71": Footage of a police officer directing highway traffic past the scene of the accident, where two vehicles are shown to be totaled; Bill Sanford, a witness to the accident, describes to a reporter what happened. Mr. Sanford's interview continues in the clip "Bill Sanford - Car fatal" listed below. Warning: this clip contains graphic material that may not be suitable for all viewers. -- Tex Nat Guard, Date: "03/22/71": Footage shows the exterior of a Texas Air National Guard hangar and a variety of planes and jets sitting on the runway. -- Dome Preps for NCAA, Date: "03/22/71": Footage of men laying down, sanding, and painting plywood boards across the floor and setting up folding metal chairs in the Astrodome. -- Burglars Caught, Date: "03/22/71": Footage from a wooded area where a police car, a truck, and another car are parked; the officer lays out a few things on the trunk of his car, in which a suspect is seated. -- Dogs, Date: "03/22/71": Footage of dogs in kennels being fed bits of meat outside and dogs stacked up kennels indoors, as well as a van bearing the sign “Droverdale Old English Sheepdogs.” -- Air Guard, Date: "03/22/71": Footage opens on a sign for the Texas Air National Guard at the Ellington Air Force Base as a reporter on the scene describes charges of aircraft misuse and failure to obey Air Force orders by Major General Ross Ayers. -- Bill Sanford - Car fatal, Date: "03/22/71": Bill Sanford, witness to a fatal traffic accident, describes running over to check on the involved drivers, one of whom was dead by the time Sanford approached. This clip is related to the "Auto Fatal" clip listed above. -- Bray, Date: "03/22/71": Two men at a council meeting argue about radio monitoring. -- Joanne King - N. Viets, Date: "03/22/71": Channel 11 reporter Judd McIlvain, in Mayor Louie Welch’s office, describes the Houston mayor’s visit to Paris and meeting with top North Vietnamese officials concerning Houston POWs in Vietnam, as well as the possibility of making Hanoi a sister city to Houston. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 7103, Reel 12 1970s competitions and shows https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/4d894946beb648abb6ea0db9bf9735a4.jpg cec94661c74a30f8218611dad3747a97 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from August, 1969 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/film/id/183/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/183/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6903-26 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Taxicab drivers--Press coverage Limousine services--Press coverage Building laws--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Mayors--Texas--Houston Welch, Louie Picketing--Press coverage City Hall (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Port Houston Park (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Chemical Association--Press coverage Hurricane Camille, 1969--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Harris County Commissioners Court (Tex.)--Press coverage Property tax--Press coverage Houston, Lake (Tex.)--Press coverage Droughts--Press coverage Coffee shops--Press coverage Automobiles--Press coverage Safety--Press coverage Boxer (Dog breed)--Press coverage Dog shows--Press coverage Gravediggers--Press coverage Automobiles--Crash tests--Press coverage Helicopters--Press coverage McIlvain, Judd Airports--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Judges--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Aug. 1969 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1969-08-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Taxi Driver Complains, Date: "08/28/69": Spokesman for cab drivers states that they are at a disadvantage compared to limousine drivers because they are not able to solicit trips and the public needs more awareness of taxi cab services. -- H Pasternak Housing Code, Date: "08/27/69": A spokeswoman comments on the need for Houston to have a housing code. -- Dump Louie, Date: "08/27/69": Footage from a City Council meeting in session and anti-Louie Welch materials in the G.R.O.W. (Get Rid of Welch) office headquarters. -- Million Phones, Date: "08/26/69": Houston Mayor Louie Welch displays an engraved business phone in his office to several people. -- Park Pickets, Date: "08/26/69": A group of young picketers march in front of City Hall and footage from the Port Houston Park grounds. -- {Title not provided}, Date: No date: Footage of a large Chemical Association truck being used to move supplies donated for Hurricane Camille Relief. -- Dome Tax, Date: "08/25/69": Footage from a Harris County Commissioners Court meeting as they discuss a financial issue relating to the Astrodome. -- Welsh/Taxes, Date: "08/25/69": Mayor Louie Welch talks about a property tax reduction. -- Low Water Lake Houston, Date: "08/30/69": Footage from Lake Houston and surrounding area. -- JC Coffee Stop, Date: "08/30/69": Footage of a man visiting a Jaycee Coffee Stop location. -- Safety Banners, Date: "08/30/69": Footage of a crash test with a car hitting a group of barrels strapped together. -- Boxer Show, Date: "08/30/69": Footage from a dog show featuring boxer dogs. -- Grave Robbers, Date: "08/30/69": Footage from a cemetery and tools used to dig up graves; Channel 11 reporter Judd McIlvain Interviews a cemetery spokesman about bodies being stolen from their grave sites. -- Helicopter/Short, Date: "08/30/69": A city spokesman comments about the use of the special equipment on routine patrols. -- []ve City Hall, Date: "08/29/69": An interview with a man appointed to a political position by Mayor Louie Welch. -- Airport Penalties - Mancuso, Date: "08/29/69": A man comments about a construction company and their work at the airport. -- {Title not provided}, Date: No date: Members of the Harris County Commissioners Court in a meeting voting on a motion; a spokeswoman reads a statement about the failure of the Commissioners Court to appoint election judges from the Republican Party. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6903, Reel 26 1960s business local impact public opinion and public money https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/23e2555e8e093abcb3928bf31e299018.jpg ab5a56f117f1937cef087897934be6bc 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from September, 1969 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/film/id/184/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/184/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6904-08 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Extortion--Press coverage People with disabilities--Press coverage Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993--Press coverage Barnes, Ben--Press coverage Rockets (Aeronautics)--Press coverage United States. Army--Press coverage Mayors--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Welch, Louie--Press coverage Harris County Commissioners Court (Tex.)--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Fullerton, Grady--Press coverage Lyons, E. A. (Everett Augustus)--Press coverage Houston Sports Association--Press coverage City council members--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Robinson, Judson, Jr.--Press coverage Elections--Texas--Press coverage Eckels, Bob School boards--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Houston Independent School District (Tex.)--Press coverage Kindergarten--Texas--Houston--Press coverage School budgets--Press coverage Fires--Press coverage Painting--Press coverage Statues--Press coverage University of Houston--Press coverage Police--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Rotary International--Press coverage Busing for school integration--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Sept. 1969 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1969-09-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Extortion Attempt, Date: "09/24/69": Footage shows exterior and interior of a house in disarray. A resident describes being held hostage. An agent is interviewed about approaching the bank robber, who ultimately shot himself in the head. Warning: this clip contains graphic material that may not be suitable for all viewers. -- "09/17/69": Footage shows people with handicaps at work in a variety of jobs. -- Barnes on 1970 - Connally, Date: "09/22/69": Ben Barnes disclaims any plans to run for any position in 1970 and insists former Governor John B. Connally’s political decisions have no bearing on his own in light of rumors that Connally would run for Senate. -- Model Rocket Meet, Date: "09/22/69": Footage shows a model rocket being launched in a field outside a subdivision and drifting down again. -- Army at Mayors Office, Date: "09/18/69": Brief footage of Houston Mayor Louie Welch shaking hands with a couple of men in dress uniform and of others standing in his office. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6904, Reel 8 1960s business public opinion and public money https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/471ffc8cef3cd4091eef89c3d2f6f840.jpg af42275ed0f379553f63fb3f4fd327d8 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from October and November, 1969 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/film/id/185/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/185/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6904-24 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage University of Houston--Press coverage Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations--Press coverage Minimum wage--Press coverage Welch, Louie--Press coverage Mayors--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Municipal bonds--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Traffic accidents--Press coverage Railroad accidents--Texas--Houston--Press coverage McIlvain, Judd Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Automobile parking--Press coverage Elliott, Bell--Press coverage Judges--Press coverage Customs administration--Press coverage Special sales--Press coverage Alcoholics--Press coverage Temporary housing--Press coverage General Electric Company--Press coverage Strikes and lockouts--Press coverage City councils--Texas--Houston--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Oct.-Nov. 1969 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1969-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 6904, Reel 24 Description An account of the resource -- U of H Donation, Date: "10/28/69": An unidentified man explains how his son motivated him to donate to the University of Houston at a press conference. -- Wage + Hrs, Date: "10/28/69": A Channel 11 reporter interviews Mr. Moran on enforcing minimum wage standards, particularly in relation to the problem of people bringing in less income from their salary than from public assistance. -- Mayor on Bond Election, Date: "11/02/69": Mayor Louie Welch posits that without the passage of the bond election, Houston’s growth will be severely stunted with increasing traffic congestion, stalled street and sewage processing plant expansion, and so forth. -- Auto-Train Fatal, Date: "11/03/69": Footage shows a crowd of people gathered at an intersection; mangled car is shown in the grass. -- Dome [], Date: "11/03/69": Footage from the Astrodome parking lot as Channel 11 reporter Judd McIlvain describes the debate over whether citizens should have free access to the parking lot when an event is not in progress. -- Customs Sales, Date: "11/02/69": Footage of a building holding a “US Customs Sale” and the available goods. -- AAA[], Date: "11/07/69": An unidentified man explains the availability of temporary housing for alcoholics ("repeat drunkenness offenders") getting back on their feet as well as the benefit in freeing up police officers to handle more important crimes. -- G. E. Strike, Date: "10/27/69": Footage opens with a pair of picketers walking along a road in front of General Electric’s office with a sign announcing “local 1008 IUE on strike against General Electric Co.” Other strikers are shown lining the road. -- Comiss "Mc[]" Audio Tape, Date: "10/27/69": Footage of a community hearing. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. 1960s local impact public opinion and public money https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/a2a63540ca8af4122347e9040f186f9c.jpg 443daa24d1a5b9b4c1e3e1c6ada5d918 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from June 25, 1971 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/film/id/187/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/187/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-7106-05 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Palm, Nancy--Press coverage Bills, Legislative--Press coverage Oser, George--Press coverage Airplanes--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Engineers--Press coverage Fireworks--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Fireworks--Law and legislation--Press coverage Houston (Tex.). Police Dept.--Press coverage Allen, Paul Houston Independent School District (Tex.)--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/25/1971 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1971-06-25 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- N. Palm - Special Sessions, Date: "06/25/71": Nancy Palm, chairwoman of the Harris County, Texas Republican Party, comments on errors in Congressional bills in a press conference held in her office. -- George Osser, Special Pairing, Date: "06/25/71": George Oser describes a new ‘pairing plan’ to fully adhere with a court order and his hopes to turn it into an educational advantage in the way age groups are split across schools. -- Bunko, Date: "06/25/71": Footage of a man behind a desk talking with a man seated opposite; the first man is shown flipping through some papers that include a mugshot of a young man. -- Powder Puff, Date: "06/25/71": Footage shows two women in a small plane on the runway and a post-flight wipe-down of the plane. -- Russians Visit Dome, Date: "06/25/71": Footage shows a delegation walking along a sidewalk outside the Houston Astrodome as well as on the field inside; a sign welcomes the "Russian Engineers Tour." Some play catch with baseballs; another couple of men play soccer with one. -- Fireworks, Date: "06/25/71": Footage opens on a fireworks stand on Bissonet Street with a slow pan across the fireworks for sale; a fire department officer gives a statement to Channel 11 reporter Paul Allen about the department’s surveillance of fireworks stands to arrest anyone caught transporting fireworks back into the city from those stands. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 7106, Reel 5 1970s fame and influence media and publicity https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/906719ab73f65d32a92f36875b683d70.jpg 652fe9c76c27781d1b21a69025fce2da 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from January 28, 1972 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/film/id/188/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/188/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-7202-11 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Apportionment (Election law)--Texas--Press coverage Elections--Texas--Press coverage Texas. Legislature. Senate--Press coverage Trials--Press coverage Harris County Courthouse (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Savage, Jessica Vance, Carol--Press coverage Harris County (Tex.)--Press coverage Public prosecutors--Press coverage Female juvenile delinquents--Press coverage Archer, Bill--Press coverage Busing for school integration--Press coverage Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company--Press coverage Thefts--Press coverage Motorcycles--Press coverage Motorcycles, Racing--Press coverage Accidents--Press coverage Shooting--Press coverage Rifle-ranges --Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/28/1972 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1972-01-28 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Redistricting, Date: "01/28/72": Comments from three spokesmen about the re-districting plans for the area. -- Silva Trial, Date: "01/28/72": Channel 11 reporter Jessica Savage at the Harris County Courthouse with details about the Silva murder trial. -- Vance Fileing, Date: "01/28/72": Footage from an office where Harris County District Attorney Carol Vance signs a form and a clerk collects money; interview with Mr. Vance about a joint investigation by his department and the police. -- Female Delinquent, Date: "01/28/72": Footage of two younger girls during an admission interview and of other women at the facility. Channel 11 reporter Bob Nicholas and a spokesman talk about a program for young girls who have been through the legal system. -- Bill Archer, Date: "01/28/72": Bill Archer talks about racial balance and the need for quality education as opposed to transporting children over many miles. -- A&P Robbery, Date: "01/28/72": Footage from an A&P food store with a police officer talking to a store employee. -- Astrodome Cycle Races, Date: "01/28/72": Footage of motor bikes racing over a course in the Astrodome; interview with a race participant as he talks about his racing interests and other competitors. -- Accidental Shooting, Date: "01/28/72": Footage from the Addicks Shooting Range where there had been a fatal shooting. The sign reads: "Addicks Shooting Range. Home of Crazy Quail Shot Gun Range. Pistol & Rifle Range." Warning: this clip contains graphic material that may not be suitable for all viewers. -- Astrodome Cycle Races, Date: "01/28/72": A racing event in the Astrodome with several participants racing motor bikes over a course. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 7202, Reel 11 1970s competitions and shows https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/2fcff0301f734b5563d61a464454b4f3.jpg ab5ea32c3ed6f64a0f0307c3af9819da 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from May 17, 1972 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/film/id/189/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/189/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-7206-24 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Hebert, Jay, 1923-1997--Press coverage Golf courses--Texas--Austin--Press coverage Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club--Press coverage Brown, Dave--Press coverage Riviere, Jay--Press coverage Amusement rides--Press coverage Six Flags Astroworld (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Welch, Louie--Press coverage Mayors--Texas--Houston--Press coverage City councils--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Children's theater--Press coverage Municipal bonds--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Olympic Games (20th : 1972 : Munich, Germany)--Press coverage Express highways--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Wilson, Chris 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/17/1972 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1972-05-17 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource -- Sports - Hebert, Date: "05/17/72": Golfer Jay Hebert describes and praises the construction of the Bluebonnet Golf Course, designed by Jay Riviere and financed by Dave Brown, including its island-situated 13th hole. -- Astroworld, Date: "05/17/72": Footage shows construction workers building structures for the “Country Fair circa 1880-1910” attractions. -- Annexation, Date: "05/17/72": Footage from a city council hearing in which Mayor Louie Welch argues with a Mr. Castillo on the refunding of certain bonds and the calculation of per capita income. -- Music Theatre, Date: "05/17/72": Footage opens with an establishing shot of a building and backstage costume racks and props being worked on. A Channel 11 reporter interviews Chris Wilson, founder and producing director for Studio 7, children’s acting workshop for Houston Music Theatre, on moving to a different building, who comes to Studio 7, and the positive effects gained by its participants. -- Olympics, Date: "05/17/72": Footage shows posters for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and a table model of the Olympic Stadium and Park. -- Freeway Opens - Noon, Date: "05/17/72": Footage shows a crowd of people gathered near an overpass for a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by Houston Mayor Louie Welch. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 7206, Reel 24 1970s Astroworld https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/20f2a50028fc9a1eb266c3ef29c541bf.jpg 6c14f282e61ab11564860fda6a142a27 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from April 3, 1972 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/film/id/190/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/190/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-7401-24 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Offshore oil well drilling--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Groves, Ted Courts--Texas--Harris County--Press coverage Texas. Dept. of Agriculture--Press coverage Grocery trade--Press coverage Weights and measures--Press coverage Elections--Press coverage McIlvain, Judd United States. Model Cities Administration--Press coverage Six Flags Astroworld (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Amusement parks--Press coverage Drama--Press coverage College and school drama--Press coverage Theft--Press coverage Funeral rites and ceremonies--Press coverage 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1974-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived KHOU-TV Film Box 7401, Reel 24 Description An account of the resource -- Offshore Drilling, Date: "04/03/74": Footage shows an oil well being drilled as well as an operational oil derrick with the Astrodome visible in the background; interview with a man about the search for oil and gas everywhere and anywhere to get the country past its energy shortage. -- Wimpy Weeks, Date: "04/03/74": Footage shows a court hearing with close-ups of a prisoner; interview with a man who concludes that each case would need to be taken on an individual basis when requests for extra motions are filed. Channel 11 reporter Ted Groves outside the courthouse to conclude the story on a two-day hearing that could set a precedent for future drug felony cases in the county. -- Weights, Date: "04/03/74": James Whitmire, a representative of the Texas Department of Agriculture, is filmed introducing himself and explaining the purpose of his visit to a grocery store butcher; Mr. Whitmire proceeds to verify weights and quantities of various goods. -- Candidate Driver, Date: "04/03/74": Footage of people chatting at a political dinner meeting followed by clips from the actual dinner; wrap up by Channel 11 reporter Judd McIlvain from the cafeteria. -- Robbery Wrap, Date: "04/03/74": Footage shows pallbearers carrying a casket out of a church and into a hearse; a grieving woman is led away. Footage changes to several young men escorted through the halls of a police department; a man tells a reporter about a defendant’s arrest the previous day in a restroom, in which they found a gun. Two brief scenes show the man picking a bottle out of a box followed by two officers working with rifles. -- Model Cities, Date: "04/03/74": Footage from the Anchor House showing a sign reading “A project of Model City Dept. City of Houston.” Women are shown sewing inside the building. A man describes to a reporter the city’s ratings of different services. Footage switches to show teens exiting the Comprehensive Education Services Center to board a school bus. Another man explains the funding of three economic development projects for Model City. -- Astroworld, Date: "04/03/74": A Channel 11 reporter at Astroworld describes five months of work in remodeling Astroworld, which will open again later that week. Footage shows a seal being fed a fish, shrubs being trimmed, rides sitting idle, men building a kiosk, plants in a greenhouse, and other preparatory work. -- Dr Miller Jr Hi Play, Date: "04/03/74": Footage of African-American teens building a set and rehearsing lines for a school play. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. 1970s Astroworld https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/2a9e67fe2d89c893b74de870c8853ddf.jpg 2c719d2eda1a5ce2eff57001c41d26b2 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Digital Format mp4 Item Contributor Lorelle, Linda 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" 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/p17006coll21/id/1/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll21/id/1/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage 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. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Houston Astros Baseball Club Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Associated Stadium Architects et. al. Lloyd, Morgan & Jones, AIA, Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson, AIA ; H. A. Lott, Inc., in association with Johnson, Drake & Piper, Inc., General Contractors ; and by American Bridge Division, United States Steel Corporation Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Produced by: Paul Peters, Houston. Original music composed and conducted by: Christopher Trussell Technical Consultant: Robert J. Minchew Narrated by: Tom Overton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1965 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1965-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Houston Astros Baseball Club, Houston Sports Association Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 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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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from November and December, 1962 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/film/id/21/rec/2">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/21/rec/2</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6201-11 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston Sabin, Albert B. (Albert Bruce), 1906---Press coverage Poliomyelitis vaccine, Oral--Press coverage Cronkite, Walter--Press coverage Broadcast journalism--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage City Auditorium (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Lost architecture--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1962-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource KHOU-TV Film Box 6201, Reel 11 - Dr Albert Sabin, Date: "11/ /62": Interview with Dr. Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine. -- Walter Cronkite - SOF by NLG, Date: "11/ /62": Interview with Walter Cronkite, who had lived in Houston as a boy. -- Mexican Ships/Shoes[?] - From Bahamas/Panama[?], Date: "12/03/62": Footage of ships at a port. -- Domed Stadium Bid Acceptance, Date: "12/03/62": Footage of land, followed by a meeting. -- R. Stone - Coliseum Wrap, Date: "12/04/62": Ron Stone reports from the City Auditorium in Houston about plans to demolish the auditorium in May of 1963. The City Auditorium was located at 615 Louisiana, and had opened in 1910. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. design and construction public opinion and public money https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/6daa8c15d7c7601318bc5ca57a61774e.jpg 39cf3c000919bbe4f8dfb062194cdd2a 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from February 12, 1971 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/film/id/46/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/46/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-7102-11 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Perot, H. Ross, 1930- Apollo 14 (Spacecraft) United States--National Aeronautics and Space Administration Project Apollo (U.S.) Kemp, Jack Fires Homicide Basketball Track and field Crime scene searches 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1971 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1971-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource KHOU-TV Film Box 7102, Reel 11 -- Jack Kemp, Date: "02/12/71" : Jack Kemp gives a speech. -- Fire, Date: "02/12/71" : Footage showing fire clean up. -- Murder, Date: "02/12/71 : Police and investigators photograph a murder scene. -- Austin POW's, Date: "02/12/71" : Ross Perot speaks at a POW rally. -- Apollo 14 Comes Home, Date: "02/12/71" : Spectators watch footage of the Apollo 14 landing. -- Black Studies, Date: "02/12/71" : Footage of students acting in a play. -- Sports-Track, Date: "02/12/71" : Track and field competition held in the Astrodome. -- Building Falls, Date: "02/12/71" : Construction footage at a parking garage. -- Rainmaker, Date: "02/12/71" : Man driving a truck along a highway. -- Sports -Phillips in Action, Date: "02/12/71" : Footage of a basketball game. -- Com College, Date: "02/12/71" : A man gives a speech. -- House Fire, Date: "02/12/71" : Firemen fighting a house fire. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. 1970s competitions and shows local impact https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/ec9676956d305f77ca86a6004a542e59.jpg 189c6d83b50c11b6b434bef4121f24b9 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segments from July, 1967 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/film/id/65/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/film/id/65/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6702-01 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage Self-service laundries--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Bank robberies--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Robbery investigation--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Grocery trade--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Courts--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Houston (Tex.). Police Dept.--Press coverage Emergency medical services--Texas--Houston--Press coverage Eckles, Bob--Press coverage Dowling Street (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage 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. 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 KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1967-01-01 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Film Box 6702, Reel 1 -- Guaranty Savings Robbers- Pilgrim Robbers Caught, Date: "07/20/67": Footage of police investigating a robbery at a bank; footage of a young man at the police station hiding his face; footage of Pilgrim Cleaners and Launderers. -- Hi Jack #1, 1. Batry Fool, Date: "07/21/67": Police question people at the Better Foods Super about a robbery; interview with an employee. -- Asbury Butler, Date: "07/23/67": A man sitting outside a court room; same man testifying in court. -- Ambulance - Chief Short, Date: "07/24/67": Interviews with two men about ambulance service in Houston and Houston Police Department involvement. -- Vickery, Date: "07/25/67": A man shows off pictures of bed cots and discusses a center for children; footage of the exterior of a building. -- Bob Eckles on New Comm Office, Date: "07/25/67": Bob Eckles on redistricting and his plans to run in the next election. -- Dowling Street, Date: "07/25/67": Footage of Dowling Street. -- Dome Color leave hearing, Date: "07/25/67": Meeting of the Houston Commissioner's Court about the Harris County Domed Stadium (Houston Astrodome). Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. 1960s business local impact public opinion and public money https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/c932cf85bc8b4878a25e6249832660aa.jpg 6e4d7e3965fbf6e180abca3f99222048 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Anderson, Lauren 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 Lauren Anderson 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. Click here to access this oral history:&nbsp;<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/18">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/18</a> Subject The topic of the resource Anderson, Lauren, 1965- Ballerinas -- Texas -- Houston African American dancers -- Texas -- Houston Houston Ballet Oral histories 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, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Goldstein, David Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/31/07 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2007-10-31 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Houston Public Library Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 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. not related https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/a90f3d3ed2676b91ca9776ba0a06579a.jpg 9b92b62a341a0db44ee743d6d972ab48 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Moore, Michael 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 Michael Moore 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:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/23/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/23/rec/1</a> Subject The topic of the resource Moore, Michael Hurricane Katrina, 2005 Disaster relief -- Gulf States Emergency management -- United States Emergency management -- Texas -- Houston Intergovernmental cooperation -- Gulf States Oral histories 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, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Goldstein, David Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/9/07 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2007-08-09 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Houston Public Library 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. 2000s shelter https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/d60fbc62edcc9fd4c23a7b30a8c71baf.jpg fa094df70fc9467d5fadfee1ec8a2969 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Chamberlain, L.E. 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 L.E. Chamberlain 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:&nbsp;<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/54/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/54/rec/1</a></strong> Subject The topic of the resource Chamberlain, L.E., (Lawrence Edward) Police --Texas --Houston --Interviews African American police --Texas --Houston Houston (Tex.) --Race relations Oral histories 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, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Goldstein, David Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/28/08 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2008-04-28 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Houston Public Library Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston 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. not related https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/4bd263fd90d1efedb9808854316b3442.jpg 5b84ac677f5a23180c55967443990436 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Hofheinz, Mayor Fred 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 Mayor Fred Hofheinz 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>&nbsp;<a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/60/rec/264">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/60/rec/264</a> Subject The topic of the resource Hofheinz, Fred, 1938- Hofheinz, Roy Mark, 1912- Mayors -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews Texas -- Houston -- Politics and government Oral histories 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, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Goldstein, David Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/11/08 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2008-02-11 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Houston Public Library Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston 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. Hofheinz https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/ae9810a9bf16af9511e5551757146681.jpg fb920ceffff1b986a2ddff7f5634f135 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Dierker, Larry, 1946- 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 Larry Dierker 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><br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/72/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/72/rec/1</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dierker, Larry, 1946- Baseball players--Texas--Houston--Interviews Baseball writers--Texas--Houston--Interviews Houston Astros (Baseball team) Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Oral histories 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, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Goldstein, David Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/14/08 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2008-07-14 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Houston Public Library Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston 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. Astros https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/248bf138e913122744948e684765aad0.jpg c08ead23ac6d5382e9479428c5200c14 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Drawing, Houston Livestock Rodeo Exhibition Buildings 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/ArchDrawing/id/515/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/ArchDrawing/id/515/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS0067-0645 Subject The topic of the resource 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. 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 Lloyd & Morgan and Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson Architects Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing 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 1963 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Description An account of the resource Preliminary drawing of the Astrodome, including proposed rodeo exhibition buildings and surrounding parking areas. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1963-01-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. design and construction rodeo https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/3848f479a55047023b6fffa5ada22a09.jpg 9dafd590c20a63129862ecc8d2fe6b15 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Architectural Drawing, Harris County Sports Stadium: Level No. 1, Playing Field 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/ArchDrawing/id/516/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/ArchDrawing/id/516/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS0086-4507-A2 Subject The topic of the resource 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. 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 Lloyd & Morgan and Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson Architects Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/6/63 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1963-02-06 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing 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. design and construction https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/f607128f8902db18b9324dbe19b5de94.jpg 28dd8bd88bb28fd35e04ee5c68a0cf9f 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Blueprint, Harris County Sports Stadium, Interior Half Elevations 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/ArchDrawing/id/517/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/ArchDrawing/id/517/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS0086-7361-A50 Subject The topic of the resource 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. 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 Lloyd & Morgan and Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson Architects Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/16/62 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1962-10-16 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Blueprint 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. design and construction seats https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/567f9ca6689f950a87a568269bd9f2b6.jpg b8d929101b48ee79d29efd7af0b3a9e9 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Fashion Design Drawing, Trail Blazer Cashier and Waitress 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/p17006coll22/id/223/rec/10">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll22/id/223/rec/10</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1465-b2-f12-05 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Fashion drawing Uniforms 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 Anderson, Evelyn Norton Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Trail Blazer cashier and waitress uniforms for the Astrodome Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. uniforms https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/b8e59cd99fc6c525b0db268deba8c40c.jpg 7b7a272dbe84afee35598f72b735df94 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Fashion Design Drawing, Space-ette 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/p17006coll22/id/39/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll22/id/39/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1465-b2-f9-03 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Fashion drawing Uniforms 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 Anderson, Evelyn Norton Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing 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. Description An account of the resource Space-ette uniform for the Astrodome uniforms https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/eef6b76ee47b3a9663a4c7d534bad480.jpg 85fff57ecf440d8e446ea1ce25cd26b6 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Fashion Design Drawing, Count Down Cafeteria Cashier 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="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/664">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/664</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1465-004 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Fashion drawing Uniforms 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 Anderson, Evelyn Norton Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Count Down Cafeteria cashier uniform for the Astrodome Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. uniforms https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/d5e3ca32de7c28715081e3d4be7ceb3b.jpg 604dfc3ca88bd7821e7903e89808f971 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Fashion Design Drawing, Domeskeller Cafe Hostess 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="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/665">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/665</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1465-005 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Fashion drawing Uniforms 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 Anderson, Evelyn Norton Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Domeskeller Cafe hostess uniform for the Astrodome uniforms https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/763e58f2b9ddd6e3f6ca7735bc4b3f25.jpg 3f1ccd70e1f0352f42dd5d550c99647d 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Fashion Design Drawing, Sky Dome Hostess 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="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/666">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/666</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1465-006 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Fashion drawing Uniforms 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 Anderson, Evelyn Norton Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Sky Dome hostess uniform for the Astrodome Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. uniforms https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/d198d317b5005d4aa7ccfd5925aac253.jpg 9c33afb39159d4ddd7611cd17e5fbd32 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Fashion Design Drawing, Astrodome Bartender 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="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/667">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/667</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1465-007 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Fashion drawing Uniforms 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 Anderson, Evelyn Norton Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Astrodome Club bartender uniform Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Astrodome Club uniforms https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/f3cb5249726afff0a31f8a293c0267dc.jpg 8ecc844c7fdd7b7f4547deba796d97be 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Fashion Design Drawing, Astrodome Stilemen 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="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/668">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/668</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1465-008 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Fashion drawing Uniforms 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 Anderson, Evelyn Norton Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Stilemen uniform for the Astrodome Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. uniforms https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/2998f001b04057a5507310e5ddfd74c4.jpg cb1ce6ba997d26f8ffe5a2071a54171a 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Fashion Design Drawing, Astrodome Club Hat Check Girl 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="http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/669">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/archival/id/669</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1465-002 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Fashion drawing Uniforms 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 Anderson, Evelyn Norton Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Drawing Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Astrodome Club hat check girl uniform Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. Astrodome Club uniforms https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/efa18a79e3e66439d01866cb470221b6 cac840024f543eea49eaacb71ccc9d4d 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Pratt, Joseph Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Eckels, Robert 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 Judge Robert Eckels 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><br /><a href="https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/71">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/71</a> Subject The topic of the resource Eckels, Robert County judges --Texas --Harris County --Interviews Harris County (Tex.) --Politics and government Hurricane Katrina, 2005 Emergency management --Texas --Harris County Disaster relief --Gulf States Intergovernmental cooperation --Gulf States Oral histories 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, Houston Metropolitan Research Center, hplemail.reference@houstontx.gov Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pratt, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/28/08 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2008-07-28 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 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Houston Public Library Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston 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. 2000s shelter https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/3a2cdc043ed32dabbf21c630aa67a287.jpg 724722b0f11f330ed8a7d9a7943620e3 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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, Astrodome Track and Field 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. African American Library at the Gregory School, 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/gregory/id/156/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/gregory/id/156/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2009-0001-033 Subject The topic of the resource African Americans--Texas--Houston African American track and field athletes 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. 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 1970 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1970-01-01 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 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 African American Library at the Gregory School, Houston, Texas. Ownership of IP rights granted. competitions and shows https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/7bb6c40cf71a9f611dcde0e5bfadc616.jpg 0f3ddde8eec7bf556d2433d674edbea1 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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, Worlds First Air Conditioned Domed Stadium Groundbreaking 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/1446/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1446/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS0114-1170 Subject The topic of the resource Ground breaking ceremonies--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. 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 1/3/62 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1962-01-03 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 Description An account of the resource Judge Hofheinz on stage before microphone. Other dignitaries on stage. Model of dome in front of Hofheinz. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Darling Photography Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas. design and construction Hofheinz https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/e40aefbac9f3f7131d764203606ffef7.jpg 681a4cffd2fe9e9c391bbccb69cb56eb 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 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/1540/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1540/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS0334-0651 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Stadiums--Texas--Houston Aerial photography--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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/2/65 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1965-07-02 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 exterior and parking https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/927fa7a28b6392e08475f92aa948b540.jpg 8b89f6fc66d40f836995b957d2c48bc1 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Photographs, Aerial Views of 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/1547/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1547/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS0334-0650 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Stadiums--Texas--Houston 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. 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 7/2/65 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1965-07-02 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photographic negative Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Description An account of the resource Aerial photographs of the Houston Astrodome, also known as the Harris County Domed Stadium, shortly after it opened. Old Colt Stadium is to the left of the Astrodome. Two photographs on one sheet of paper; individual negatives are 4" x 5" exterior and parking https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/1cefea54cc6cd9271d43b8543412f1e4.jpg 5621635b86395adf2cab1b5e3852b3e3 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 Houston Astrodome 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/1621/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/1621/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD0006-1216 Subject The topic of the resource Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Photojournalism Stadiums Building Industrial design 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 Johnson, Owen Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/31/64 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1964-01-31 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 design and construction exterior and parking https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/a93b9c182a826f3c03e83e07436dbbe8.jpg 9e0210d301b9ec082a267c7760c7b2af 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/194/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/194/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1248-3708A 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 Astros grand opening https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/43a4b6875a21798464dfc44093877111.jpg b4449b49bdb0a1d8fd359cbe39bfa617 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/196/rec/1">https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/196/rec/1</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MSS1248-3708B 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 Astros roof seats 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/e6e61884d17df99568d35f5d46a4fe58.jpg e344bc69e55777671b94f8ac8f7c70e0 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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/952c0c027b926b05031cd39cc425ae30.jpg 2ad4661c594fea2af888515f6cbe07e3 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/1e1e15440255761c087aafbea41316fb.png 90ae3e5603ad4b629948ff736f7138a4 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/e39c2e90f27df18245f27a070f6c96aa.jpg 1534caf6e9e7f56f03f824bd611dfee9 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/4e4b047396b6a7a382482391bff557b7.jpeg 2db8359dff7c72446c5d95de3515535a 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 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. <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.astrodomememories.org/jwplayer.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ jwplayer.key="1HnKWXUiT3lFtXxtv8KZSHJEjISVxDnax9nOduhkZpI="; // ]]></script> <div class="player"> <div id="myElement">Loading the player...</div> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ jwplayer("myElement").setup({ file: "http://www.astrodomememories.org/media/kirkland-edit.mp4", image: "http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/files/static_content/jib-splash.jpg", controls: true, width: 320, height: 240 }); // ]]></script> </div> 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. bringing baseball https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/2a72d947409ccaae0868325361460829.jpg 294e277f6ad41f42c05640d9628f5344 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 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> rodeo https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/7e95c1d3d234e49d075d8be0ef73df9f.jpg 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/864badee384db52206caa221a40fb2f6.jpg e6762f4bfcb2d2776b313e496debeae7 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/c3469ffcf02a4ae8ec06cd1ebcef6fe6.jpg 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/57e66bea348c0138c64f157e89188f67.jpg e84331065aa60bbaf172ad4307d15771 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/f14702097f4f5aa0654bdcaf7b5b3eea.jpg 26c9974e3426da5107e04b1c7ecae2e6 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/d4548043a338d80cdffd814342bb8e3b.jpg 085e9ff8768541aa6a337ab7e41568c3 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/297a2ebf967905cd004447b77041305e.jpg 5bd634ac3493f077773e231816583b03 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/0141ad62c3411a4e86afb9fb6d45a2bc.png 1a84bf2b3562f02d88711a54020ca509 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/7b0276891878e665923ad5659ff630c2.jpg f679940fb5772d353f179394d291296f 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/906e265f767a8ea751fb7afbf2a439a5.jpg b0e40f0d6d2fbc85a8c347e94bbaf9d0 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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. https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/7b1627d88759555fd3fd2295fe355ed7.jpg e0c9c62c6062e79371cedf738d3c1ba4 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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-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 https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/f376cf9aabd42becb15a6462d4e3159d.jpg ce48803deedabea55067fcee3ac1968c 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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 MSS0114-1404 Title A name given to the resource Photograph, Scene with Signs for White Clinic and Mexican & Colored Clinic Waiting Rooms Subject The topic of the resource Clinics Waiting rooms Segregation 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 Watkins 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 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/4237">http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/images/id/4237</a> Houston history https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/db86cb2183994c3ec0600319dbb0ea76.jpg 02dc860f99f7bafa8e29ed7caff4a518 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Film Footage of Television News Segment, Judge Elliott on Stadium Bonds 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 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/30/1962 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6201-10 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 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/32" target="_self">http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/32</a> Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1962-11-30 Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.astrodomememories.org/jwplayer.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ jwplayer.key="1HnKWXUiT3lFtXxtv8KZSHJEjISVxDnax9nOduhkZpI="; // ]]></script> <div class="player"> <div id="myElement">Loading the player...</div> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ jwplayer("myElement").setup({ file: "http://astrodomememories.org/media/6201_10B.mp4", image: "http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/files/static_content/elliott.jpg", controls: true, width: 320, height: 240 }); // ]]></script> </div> 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. See below for video public opinion and public money https://astrodomememories.org/files/original/2b43f1393167e1e2a3cf7be703799f97.jpg e24502d417273e9713a888570a439e46 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&rsquo;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="&quot;http://houstonlibrary.org/email-reference&lt;/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> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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 Silent Film Footage of Television News Segment, Stadium Bonds Bid Opening 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 Subject The topic of the resource Journalism--Texas--Houston KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Astrodome (Houston, Tex.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource KHOU-TV Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Nov. 1962 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Motion picture film Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RGD033-6201-10 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 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a href="http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/32">http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/items/show/32</a> Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. United States - Texas - Harris County - Houston Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1962-11-01 Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.astrodomememories.org/jwplayer.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ jwplayer.key="1HnKWXUiT3lFtXxtv8KZSHJEjISVxDnax9nOduhkZpI="; // ]]></script> <div class="player"> <div id="myElement">Loading the player...</div> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ jwplayer("myElement").setup({ file: "http://astrodomememories.org/media/6201_10A.mp4", image: "http://omeka.astrodomememories.org/files/static_content/bid-opening.jpg", controls: true, width: 320, height: 240 }); // ]]></script> </div> 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. 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