Autographed Photograph, Daniel "Rusty" Staub
ID 1971-002, Box 14, Folder 43
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George Kirksey Papers
Photograph, Cot Deal Going Over Pitching Form with Darrell Brandon
ID 1971-002, Box 15, Folder 12
Commemorative Certificate Featuring an Inside View of the Astrodome
Wetmore & Company
ID 1970-001, Box 29, Folder 8
George Fuermann "Texas and Houston" Collection
Photograph, Colt 45's Players Ernie Fazio and Rusty Staub
ID 1971-002, Box 15, Folder 28
Photograph, Colt 45's Player Don Nottebart and Dodgers Pllayer Sandy Koufax
ID 1971-002, Box 14, Folder 39
Ticket Stub, Colt 45's Opening Day, 2 of 2
Ticket Stub, Colt 45's Opening Day Ticket, 1 of 2
Photograph, Colt 45's Baseball Players Standing in Front of Astrodome
ID 1971-002, Box 14, Folder 11
Photograph, Bud Adams and Roy Hofheinz Standing in Front of a Model of the Astrodome
ID 1971-002, Box 9, Folder 2
Photograph, Billy Jurges Working with Glenn Vaughn in Tagging Second on a Double Play
ID 1971-002, Box 15, Folder 34
Photograph, Billy Jurges Talking to Sonny Jackson During a Break for Lunch at Apache Junction, Arizona, Training Camp
ID 1971-002, Box 15, Folder 37
Photograph, Billy Jurges Instructing Jim Todhunter on How to Take a High Throw
ID 1971-002, Box 15, Folder 2
Photograph, Billy Goodman Giving Walter Williams Tips on How to Hold the Bat and Batting Stance during September School
ID 1971-002, Box 15, Folder 25
ID 1971-002, Box 15, Folder 21
Report, Baseball Attendance by Visiting Clubs for the 1965 Season
ID 1971-002, Box 9, Folder 17
Report, Baseball Attendance by Month for the 1965 Season
Report, Baseball Attendance by Day of the Week for the 1965 Season
ID 1971-002, Box 8, Folder 2
Darling Photography
Astrodome Football Seating Manifest, List 2
ID 1971-002, Box 7, Folder 19
Astrodome Football Seating Manifest, List 1
Astrodome Football Seating Manifest, Chart 2
Astrodome Football Seating Manifest, Chart 1
Astrodome Club
ID 1971-002, Box 7, Folder 18
Bruhl, Ed
Kirksey, George Turner, 1904-1971
Bill for George Kirksey, Image 3
Astrodome Baseball Seating manifest, List
Astrodome Baseball Seating Manifest, Chart
Photograph, Astrodome Architectural Model
ID 1970-001, Box 8, Folder 49
Photograph, Aerial View of the Partially Completed Astrodome
ID 1971-002, Box 14, Folder 49
Photograph, Aerial View of the Maximum Capacity Crowd and Parking at Colt Stadium
Woodallen Houston Industrial Photographers
Photograph, Aerial Ciew of the Astrodome and Parking Lot, Image 2
ID 1971-002, Box 14, Folder 32
Photograph, Aerial View of the Astrodome and Parking Lot, Image 1
ID 1971-002, Box 7, Folder 20
Photograph, Aerial View of the Astrodome
ID 1970-001, Box 8, Folder 50
Fuermann, George, 1918-
Information Kit, Astros Season Tickets, Box Seats
ID 1971-002, Box 9, Folder 20
Oral History of Susie Morris
Seth Morris was one of the architects for the Astrodome at the firm of Wilson, Morris, Crain and Anderson. He was also the coordinator of the contractors, architects, engineers and county. In this interview his wife, Susie Morris, shares some of her memories of the Astrodome. Many people thought the Astrodome was going to fall down and ribbed Seth about it. The air conditioning system was never done on such a scale, and there were concerns that it wouldn't work. Susie thought that Judge Roy Hofheinz was instrumental in promoting the Astrodome. He had a place behind the scoreboard which included a putting green, shooting gallery, fish pond and huge bathtub. She mentions some of the problems which arose, such as the leaks, the grass, and the glare from the sunlight.
Moore, Barry
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.
Plummer, Danielle
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.
Acosta, Mike
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.
Selley, Mikaela
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.
Lucas, Greg
"Skip" Nichols recalls the different games and events he attended at the Astrodome.
Cain, Adrienne
Emily Lee Hammond discusses her memories of working the Astro games and other special events at the Astrodome.
Hammond, Emily Lee
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Terry Ortiz recalls memories of getting married in the Astrodome before a game.
Mac Haik--first round draft pick for the Houston Oilers in 1968--discusses playing football in the Astrodome.
Betty Laney talks about her memories as one of the original Spacettes and opening night of the Astrodome.
Donald Bond, son of Astros player Walter Bond, discusses his memories of the Astrodome and the different events he attended there.
David Long discusses his memories of opening night at the Astrodome along with seeing Mickey Mantle hit the first home run.
John Monahan recalls his memories of the Astrodome where he worked and spent the majority of his teenage years.
John Buri recalls memories of his first time visiting the Astrodome and the numerous events he attended there after.
Click here to watch the video on the Houston Public Library website
Vance, Mike
Page from Scrapbook of Judge Roy M. Hofheinz: Domed Stadium
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/archival/id/1538
Electronic version published by Houston Public Library, Houston, Texas
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.
Barlow, Jim
Altman, Robert
Photograph, President Lyndon B. Johnson and Others Onstage
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
President Lyndon B. Johnson and others onstage, Nov. 3, 1968
Wolfe, Frank
Photograph, President Lyndon B. Johnson Addresses the Crowd
President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the crowd at the Astrodome, Nov. 3, 1968
Photograph, President Lyndon B. Johnson Speaks in Front of Scoreboard
President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks to the crowd in front of welcoming scoreboard, Nov. 3, 1968
Photograph, President Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
President Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey, Nov. 3, 1968
Photograph, President Lyndon B. Johnson Speaks to the Crowd
President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks to the crowd, Nov. 3, 1968
Okamoto, Yoichi
President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the crowd, Nov. 3, 1968
Photograph, President Johnson and Lyn Nugent
President Johnson and Lyn Nugent at Democratic Rally, Nov. 3, 1968
Photograph, President Johnson Holding Lyn Nugent at Democratic Rally
Photograph, President and Mrs. Johnson Watch the Billy Graham Crusade
President and Mrs. Johnson watch the Billy Graham crusade with Mrs. Krim and Roy Hofheinz, Nov. 19, 1965
Photograph, President Johnson and Rev. Billy Graham Arrive
President Johnson and Rev. Billy Graham arrive at the Astrodome, Nov. 19, 1965
Photograph, President and Mrs. Johnson Watch the Billy Graham Crusade with Mr. and Mrs. Krim and Judge Roy Hofheinz
President and Mrs. Johnson, watch the Billy Graham crusade with Mr. and Mrs. Krim and Judge Roy Hofheinz, Nov. 19, 1965
President and Mrs. Johnson watch the Billy Graham crusade, Nov. 19, 1965
Photograph, President and Mrs. Johnson Watch the Billy Graham Crusade with Mr. and Mrs. Krim
President and Mrs. Johnson watch the Billy Graham crusade with Mr. and Mrs. Krim, Nov. 19, 1965