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Cover, Souvenir Program: Astros vs Phillies, 1965 Grand Opening
Program for the first regular season baseball game held at the Astrodome.
Astrodome Ticket Stubs, Boston Patriots vs Houston Oilers
Four ticket stubs.
Newspaper clipping of photograph and caption, "Great Caeser's Jump"
Memorial newspaper clipping for Evel Knievel. He jumped at the Astrodome in 1971.
Newspaper Clippings related to the Motorcycle Champs Race in Astrodome
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.
"Past Winners of the Astrodome"
Insert cover and spread of "Past Winners of the Astrodome" from 1968-1977.
"1972 Astrodome Destruction Derby, January 14 and 15, 1972: Rules and Regulations"
Insert and photo of the 1972 Astrodome Destruction derby with rules and regulations (pgs 4-5).
"360 Suicide Spiral Jump"
Article on the 360 degree suicide spiral jump performed at the Astrodome (pgs. 8-9).
"Houston History," Yamaha Gold Cup Magazine
Article on the Astrodome as a sporting venue from Yamaha Gold Cup Magazine (p. 16).
"Yamaha World Speedway Champions Astrodome Classic," Yamaha Gold Cup Magazine
"Yamaha World Speedway Champions Astrodome Classic" article from Yamaha Gold Cup Magazine (p. 50-51).
Photographs, Portraits of Derrick Doll Connie Howard
Set of seven (7) portraits of Derrick Doll Connie Howard, performing and posing,
Photographs, Connie Howard and Derrick Dolls Photo Shoot
Five (5) images of Derrick Doll Connie Howard and other Dolls posing for photo shoot.
Photographs, Connie Howard and other Derrick Dolls Dancing
Two (2) images
Photographs, Connie Howard Photo Shoot
Four (4) images of Derrick Doll Connie Howard posing for photo shoot on a lawn.
Photographs, Connie Howard and another Derrick Doll
Two (2) images.
Photographs, Connie Howard and the Derrick Dolls
Snapshots of Howard and other Derrick Dolls out of uniform.
Letter to Edna Bullock
Letter from Drayton McLane to Edna Bullock, with Silver Star portrait. Edna Bullock was a Silver Star in 1995.
Photographs, Bob and Edna Bullock
Edna Bullock and Bob Bullock (Becky Lott's Parents). Silver Stars Photos.
Derrick Dolls Calendar
1980 Calendar featuring the Derrick Dolls
Photographs, Gameday Snapshots of the Derrick Dolls
Derrick Dolls, gameday snapshots
Photograph, Connie Howard Posing with other Derrick Dolls
Connie Howard posing with other Derrick Dolls
Photograph, Connie Howard with another Derrick Doll
Connie Howard, Derrick Dolls, with another Doll
Photograph, Derrick Dolls
Connie Howard, Derrick Dolls, group shot with four other dolls
Cover, "Houston Oilers: 1978 Media Guide"
Houston Oilers media guide cover, NFL schedule and club directory
Cover, "Oilers: 1977 Media Guide"
Houston Oilers media guide cover, NFL schedule, and club directory
Cover, "Houston Oilers 1981 Media Guide"
Houston Oilers media guide cover and NFL schedule
Oral History of Gary Kilpatrick
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…
Oral History of Connie Laveaux Howard
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…
Oral History of Shirley Bilanowski
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…
Astronomers 1968
This picture was taken from the needle that was at Astroworld.
"The Wonderful World of Fun!"
Astroworld Pamphlet - The Wonderful World of Fun! illustrated fold-out map of attractions.
Pamphlet, Astroworld, Front and Back Covers
Astroworld Pamphlet - Front and back covers listing operating days and hours 1968, prices and list of over 100 attractions.
"Astroworld Park Takes Shape"
Aerial picture of Astroworld under construction, with Astrodome in background.
Photograph, Astroworld Model
Photograph of the model constructed based on the Astroworld, 3 young women to the side looking at the display.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld
B&W Aerial photograph of Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Model
B&W Photograph of the Astroworld model, with creator Ed Henderson.
Photograph, Astroworld Concept Art
B&W photograph of concept art for Astroworld.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld
Aerial photograph of Astroworld.
Pamphlet Page, Astroworld Illustrations
Astroworld pamphlet interior, illustrations of attractions.
Pamphlet, Front Cover
Astroworld pamphlet front cover with illustration of Astroneedle with family looking on.
Pamphlet, Back Cover
Astroworld pamphlet back cover with description of the park attactions and directions
Pamphlet Interior, List of Attractions
Astroworld pamphlet listed map of attractions by theme, entrances/exits, stores and restaurants.
Photograph, Astroworld Model
B&W Overhead photograph of Astroworld model prior to park opening on June 1, 1968.
Invitation, Astroworld "Training Session"
Astroworld "Training Session" invitation card for guests to sample the attractions prior to parks opening on June 1, 1968. Card explains that not everything is quite complete, and for guests to help the park get into shape for it's offical opening.
Pamphlet Page, List of Attractions
Astroworld pamphlet page of photographs of attractions, activities, and resturant.
Photograph, Black Dragon Ride on Astroworld Model
Center close up photograph of the Black Dragon ride on Astroworld model.
Photograph, Astroworld Model Ticketbooths
Close-up photograph of the entrance ticketbooths and Americana Square on Astroworld model.
"Evans Wrote It Last January," Houston Chronicle
Pictures of the site for Astroworld with the Astroneedle construct already built, and owner Roy Hofheinz.
"Astroworld's Future Fantasies"
Magazine article "Astroworld's Future Fantasies," featuring drawn representations of animal mascots, and future plans for attraction.
"Behind the Scenes at Astroworld"
Magazine article "Behind the scenes at Astroworld," featuring various workers designing, creating and servicing equipement.
"Come... Come... Come to the Fair"
Magazine article "Come... Come... Come to the Fair," Astroworld's lastest addition - Country Fair, Circa 1880 - 1910.
"Up... Down.. and Around"
Magazine article "Up... Down.. and Around" about the range of rides designed to fulfill everyone's needs.
Letter to Judge Hofheinz
Letter to Judge Hofheinz regarding "Foley's" wish to display the Astroworld model in their "best show window" from May 27 to June 8, 1968.
Astroworld Map
Astroworld map - "The Classic '80s Version," Numbered list of attractions with descriptions.
Photograph, Astroworld Band
14 members of the Astroworld band performing at entrance, with the Astroneedle in distance.
Photograph, Astroworld Band
14 members of the Astroworld band performing on platform inside Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Minibus
Astroworld double-decker minibus. Roy Hofheinz sitting in the front next to the driver. Various people waving to the camera from both decks.
Printout, Advertisment for Astroworld Model
Craigslist advertisment for Astroworld Model with history and description - $5500.
Invoice to Astroworld
Ed Henderson production invoice to Astroworld for 60 Second Commercials for opening of Astroworld 3 June 1968. Deposit slip for total amount paid 7/16/68.
Invoice to Houston Sports Association, Inc
Ed Henderson production invoice to Houston Sports Association, Inc for Astroworld coloring books 2 June 1968. Deposit slip for total amount paid.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascots
Astroworld mascots - Quiz Pig, Chiquito, Harpo performing next to the sign for "Fun Island"
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot Flopper Rabbit
Astroworld mascot - Flopper Rabbit performing in front of a 5-cent "Snack Cracker" stand.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot Beethoven Bear
Astroworld mascot - Beethoven Bear performing in front of Town Hall attraction.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot Percy Penguin
Astroworld mascot - Percy Penguin performing next to a small barrel in front of Crystal Palace
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot Samantha Skunk
Astroworld mascot - Samantha Skunk performing by a treee in front an Emporium.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot Sheriff Winston Wolf
Astroworld mascot - Sheriff Winston Wolf leaning on a pillar in front of the Astroworld Courthouse, next to a popcorn stand.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot Pierre Le Rat
Astroworld mascot - Pierre Le Rat performing with large colored globe in background.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot Marvel McFey
Astroworld mascot - Marvel McFey performing next to flower displays.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot Fredida Frog
Astroworld mascot - Fredida Frog performing while sitting on a large mushroom.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascots
Astroworld mascots - Quiz Pig, Chiquito, Harpo performing with large colored globe in background.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot
Smartly dressed unidentified male with clipboard standing next to person in large cartoon dog costume.