Memo to L. W. McComachie
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Memo from County Judge Bill Elliott to L. W. McComachie, Texas High School Coaches Assn.
creator: Elliott, Bill
publisher: Harris County
date: 12/07/1960
contributor: McComachie, L. W.
contributor: Texas High School Coaches Association
format: Memorandum
language: English
type: Text

Memo to Longshoreman's Local 872
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
creator: Elliott, Bill
publisher: Harris County
date: 01/18/1961
contributor: Longshoreman's Local 872
contributor: Peavy, J. W.
format: Memorandum
language: English
type: Text

Memorial-Madison High School Playoff Game
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Memorial-Madison High School Playoff Game. Unidentified player celebrating a touchdown in front of an empty stand. Friday November 11, 1983.
source: RGD006.1983.2218N014 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: November, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Memorial-Madison High School Playoff Game
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Memorial-Madison High School Playoff Game. Unidentified player about to throw the football. Friday November 11, 1983.
source: RGD006.1983.2218N019A Houston Post Photo Collection
date: November, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Merchandise stand at Rolling Stones concert
subject: Astrodome, Houston TX
description: Merchandise stand at Rolling Stones concert for their ‘Steel Wheels’ tour. Wednesday November 8, 1989.
date: November 8, 1989

Merchandise stand at Rolling Stones concert
subject: Astrodome, Houston TX
description: Merchandise stand at Rolling Stones concert for their ‘Steel Wheels’ tour. Wednesday November 8, 1989.
date: November 8, 1989

Metro 4th Annual us Rodeo
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Metro 4th Annual us Rodeo held in the Astrodome parking lot section N-4. Driver maneuvering bus through 7-minute course. Saturday July 16, 1983
source: RGD006.1983.1375N003A Houston Post Photo Collection
date: July, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Metro 4th Annual us Rodeo
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Metro 4th Annual us Rodeo held in the Astrodome parking lot section N-4. Driver maneuvering bus through 7-minute course. Saturday July 16, 1983
source: RGD006.1983.1375N009B Houston Post Photo Collection
date: July, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Metro 4th Annual us Rodeo
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Metro 4th Annual us Rodeo held in the Astrodome parking lot section N-4. Driver maneuvering bus through 7-minute course
description: judge at the side checking accuracy. Saturday July 16, 1983
source: RGD006.1983.1375N007B Houston Post Photo Collection
date: July, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Mid-shot of Astrodome at ground level
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Mid-shot of Astrodome a t ground level, taken across a field during a cloudy day.
creator: Bert Brandt
source: MSS0087-06400.200-281B Bert Brandt Photo Collection
date: February, 1964
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Miniature Iron Skillet with Astrodome Logo
subject: Cookware
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
date: Undated
format: Souvenir
language: English
type: Physical object

MISSING IMAGE - Photograph, Astroworld Le Taxi Ride
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Astroworld
description: Green car on fixed track from the Le Taxi ride, Sleigh Ride Mountain in the background.
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Mobil Oil Rig with Astrodome in background
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Workers on a Mobil Oil Rig set in a field next to the Astrodome.
creator: Bert Brandt
source: MSS0087-05937.100-4661N003 Bert Brandt Photo Collection
date: May, 1965
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Mobil Oil Rig with Astrodome in background
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Workers on a Mobil Oil Rig set in a field next to the Astrodome.
creator: Bert Brandt
source: MSS0087-05937.100-4663N004 Bert Brandt Photo Collection
date: May, 1965
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 15, 1984.
source: RGD006.1984.0094N005 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Truck delivering a section of a Modular house to be assembled by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 15, 1984.
source: RGD006.1984.0094N011 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Crane being used to assemble Modular houses by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 15, 1984.
source: RGD006.1984.0094N026 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 15, 1984.
source: RGD006.1984.0094N031 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Crane removing a section of a Modular house from the trailer of a Truck to be assembled by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 20, 1985.
source: RGD006.1985.0091N009 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1985
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: U. S. Home Corp. crews assembling modular homes for display during NAHB Convention in the Astrodome. Sunday January 20, 1985.
source: RGD006.1985.0091N020 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1985
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: U. S. Home Corp. crews assembling modular homes for display during NAHB Convention in the Astrodome. Sunday January 20, 1985.
source: RGD006.1985.0091N015A Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1985
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: U. S. Home Corp. crews assembling modular homes for display during NAHB Convention in the Astrodome. Sunday January 20, 1985.
source: RGD006.1985.0091N032A Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1985
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Monk Dishman at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Monk Dishman, Bareback Rider on a bucking horse at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Friday February 24, 1984.
source: RGD006.1984.0438N009A Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Monk Dishman at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Monk Dishman, Bareback Rider on a bucking horse at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Friday February 24, 1984.
source: RGD006.1984.0438N011A Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Monk Dishman at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Monk Dishman, Bareback Rider on a bucking horse at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Friday February 24, 1984.
source: RGD006.1984.0438N035A Houston Post Photo Collection
date: February, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moving Stand Mechanism Drawings, Harris County Sports Stadium
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
creator: Lloyd & Morgan
creator: Wilson, Morris, Crain, & Anderson
creator: Praeger-Kavanagh-Waterbury
publisher: Harris County
date: 10/06/1962
contributor: Moore, Walter F.
contributor: I. A. Naman & Associates
contributor: Dale Cooper & Associates
contributor: Turney, J. G.
contributor: Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc.
format: Drawings
language: English
type: Still image

Mrs John Connally and 2 ladies entering the Astrodome Club Boxes
subject: Astrodome, Houston TX
description: Mrs John Connally and 2 ladies, unidentified at the entrance to the Astrodome Club Boxes.Tuesday February 8, 1965.
date: February 8, 1965

Mug from the DomeSkeller Restaurant Inside the Astrodome
subject: Tableware
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
date: late 1960's
format: Tableware
language: English
type: Physical object
coverage: late 1960's

National Association of Home Builders convention
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Speaker at the podium, during the National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Media in the front of the tiered seating in front of a stage. Saturday January 22, 1983.
source: RGD006.1983.0122N017 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

National Association of Home Builders convention
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Official dignitary cutting the sign in the middle of the central walkway. Saturday January 22, 1983.
source: RGD006.1983.0122N026 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

National Association of Home Builders convention
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Wide shot of the National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Tiered seating set up in front of a presentation stage. Booths behind the stage include, Sears, Shell, and General Electric. Saturday January 22, 1983.
source: RGD006.1983.0122N028 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Tiered seating set up in front of a presentation stage. Booths behind the stage include, Sears, Shell, and General Electric. Saturday January 22, 1983.
source: RGD006.1983.0122N003 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Tiered seating set up in front of a presentation stage. Booths behind the stage include, Sears, Shell, and General Electric. Saturday January 22, 1983.
source: RGD006.1983.0122N011 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: January, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, The Astrodome
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
creator: Powell, Ted
publisher: National Park Service
date: 1/15/2014
contributor: Texas Historical Commission
contributor: MacRostie Historic Advisors LLC
format: Application
format: Map
format: Photographic print
language: English
type: Text

News Photograph, Rodeo and Famous Spectators, Houston Chronicle
subject: Rodeos
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
creator: Plevka, Kerwin
date: Undated
format: Clipping
language: English
type: Still image

Newspaper Article Clippings, Houston Post
subject: Houston Astros (Baseball team)
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
date: September 15 and 23, 1965
format: Clipping
language: English
type: Text
coverage: 1965-09

Newspaper clipping of photograph and caption, "Great Caeser's Jump"
subject: Knievel, Evel
subject: Stunts
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Memorial newspaper clipping for Evel Knievel. He jumped at the Astrodome in 1971.
date: 12/01/2007
contributor: Associated Press
contributor: Las Vegas News Bureau
format: Clipping
language: English
type: Text

Newspaper Clippings related to the Motorcycle Champs Race in Astrodome
subject: Motorcycle Racing
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Motorsports
description: Sammy Tanner, Shirley Bilanoski's brother, participated in the Motorcycle Champs race in the Dome in 1968. The clippings refer to races in 1968 and 1969. One of the clippings is from the Houston Post: the rest are unidentified.
date: 2/10/1968
date: 2/7/1969
format: Clipping
language: English
type: Text

No-smoking proposal rejected
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Smoking
source: E. A.
publisher: Houston Post
date: 1970-02-17
date: circa 1978-1980
format: Text
format: JPEG
language: English
type: JPG

Note to Lyndon B. Johnson
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Note from Jack Valenti to Lyndon B. Johnson, undated
creator: Valenti, Jack
source: President's Daily Diary Collection
date: Undated
contributor: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
format: Note
language: English
type: Text

Official Parking Permit
subject: Republican National Convention
subject: Permits
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
date: 1992
format: Parking permit
language: English
type: Text
coverage: 1992

Official Parking Permit
subject: Republican National Convention
subject: Permits
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
date: 1992
format: Parking permit
language: English
type: Text
coverage: 1992

Official Statement of the Sale of General Obligation Bonds
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
creator: Harris County
source: http://cdm15978.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15978coll7/id/20
publisher: Harris County
date: 06/28/1961
contributor: Harris County Auditor
format: Brochure
language: English
type: Text

Offshore Technology Conference 1983
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: etcodisplay being set up for the Offshore Technology Conference at the Houston Astrodome. Thursday April 28, 1983.
source: RGD006.1983.0828N018 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: April, 1983
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Opening Day Ticket, Astrodome 25th Anniversary
subject: Houston Astros (Baseball team)
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
date: 1990
format: Ticket
language: English
type: Text

Opening Night ticket April 9, 1965, framed
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Opening Night ticket April 9, 1965, framed
date: 04/9/1965
contributor: Frank Rynd
identifier: Rynd-006 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oral History of Judge Robert Eckels
subject: Eckels, Robert
subject: County judges --Texas --Harris County --Interviews
subject: Harris County (Tex.) --Politics and government
subject: Hurricane Katrina, 2005
subject: Emergency management --Texas --Harris County
subject: Disaster relief --Gulf States
subject: Intergovernmental cooperation --Gulf States
subject: Oral histories
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
publisher: Houston Public Library
date: 7/28/08
contributor: Pratt, Joseph
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of L.E. Chamberlain
subject: Chamberlain, L.E., (Lawrence Edward)
subject: Police --Texas --Houston --Interviews
subject: African American police --Texas --Houston
subject: Houston (Tex.) --Race relations
subject: Oral histories
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
publisher: Houston Public Library
date: 4/28/08
contributor: Goldstein, David
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Larry Dierker
subject: Dierker, Larry, 1946-
subject: Baseball players--Texas--Houston--Interviews
subject: Baseball writers--Texas--Houston--Interviews
subject: Houston Astros (Baseball team)
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Oral histories
publisher: Houston Public Library
date: 7/14/08
contributor: Goldstein, David
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Lauren Anderson
subject: Anderson, Lauren, 1965-
subject: Ballerinas -- Texas -- Houston
subject: African American dancers -- Texas -- Houston
subject: Houston Ballet
subject: Oral histories
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
publisher: Houston Public Library
date: 10/31/07
contributor: Goldstein, David
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

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

Oral History of Mayor Fred Hofheinz
subject: Hofheinz, Fred, 1938-
subject: Hofheinz, Roy Mark, 1912-
subject: Mayors -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews
subject: Texas -- Houston -- Politics and government
subject: Oral histories
publisher: Houston Public Library
date: 2/11/08
contributor: Goldstein, David
rights: The Houston Public Library retains the literary and publishing rights of its oral histories. No part of the interviews or transcripts may be downloaded or published without the written permission of the Houston Oral History Project.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

Oral History of Michael Moore
subject: Moore, Michael
subject: Hurricane Katrina, 2005
subject: Disaster relief -- Gulf States
subject: Emergency management -- United States
subject: Emergency management -- Texas -- Houston
subject: Intergovernmental cooperation -- Gulf States
subject: Oral histories
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
publisher: Houston Public Library
date: 8/9/07
contributor: Goldstein, David
rights: Please contact the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston, Texas.
format: AVI
language: English
type: Oral history

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orange Pennant, Astrodome
subject: Baseball pennants (flags)
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
creator: Houston Sports Association
date: Undated
contributor: Houston Astros
format: Pennant
language: English
type: Physical object

Ozzy Osbourne at Texxas Jam 1984
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Ozzy Osbourne performing at the Texxas Jam 1984 aka exxas World Music Festival at the Astrodome. Friday June 8, 1984.
source: RGD006.1984.1206N023 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: June, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

Ozzy Osbourne at Texxas Jam 1984
subject: Astrodome
subject: Houston, TX
description: Ozzy Osbourne with Jake E. Lee on guitar, performing at the Texxas Jam 1984 aka exxas World Music Festival at the Astrodome. Friday June 8, 1984.
source: RGD006.1984.1206N028 Houston Post Photo Collection
date: June, 1984
format: Photographic print
type: Still image

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

Page 2 of Article, "Just What's Going On Under the Dome"
subject: Food
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
date: circa 1965
format: Clipping
language: English
type: Text
coverage: 1965

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

Page from The 1995 Official Scorebook Magazine of the Astros
subject: Houston Astros (Baseball team)
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
description: Table of contents
creator: Houston Astros Baseball Club
date: 1995
format: Pages from a magazine
language: English
type: Text

Pamphlet Interior, List of Attractions
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Astroworld
description: Astroworld pamphlet listed map of attractions by theme, entrances/exits, stores and restaurants.
format: Page from pamphlet
language: English
type: Text

Pamphlet Page, Astroworld Illustrations
subject: Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
subject: Astroworld
description: Astroworld pamphlet interior, illustrations of attractions.
format: Page from pamphlet
language: English
type: Text