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Wide shot of the interior of the Astrodome during Brooks Track Meet event. Sparse audience in attendance, in seating below electronic announcement boards. February 16, 1980.

Henderson-Astroworld-0075.pdf
Invitation from the Hofheinz family to attend an announcement of major importance to Houston, Texas, and the World of Fun. Saturday, September 16, 1967 at the Astrodome Club.

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Invitation to celebrate the first year of Mike Driscoll as Harris County Attorney. Size and format replicates the cover of Time Magazine.

Henderson-Astroworld-0014.pdf
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.

Henderson-Astroworld-0029.pdf
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.

Henderson-Astroworld-0030.pdf
Ed Henderson production invoice to Houston Sports Association, Inc for Astroworld coloring books 2 June 1968. Deposit slip for total amount paid.

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Jos Cruz Dilan at bat for the Astros against the Cincinnati Reds in the final game of the season on Sunday October 2, 1983.

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Unidentified male showing Judge Curry around the inside of the Astrodome.

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Judge Curry in an almost empty Astrodome car park.

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Judge Curry and unidentified male in an almost empty Astrodome car park.

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Judge Curry inside of the Astrodome, the grass on the field being watered by sprinkler.

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Judge Don Lindsay surrounded by the press at Astrodome. Sunday October 25, 1987.

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Judge Don Lindsay surrounded by the press at Astrodome. Sunday October 25, 1987.

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Walk-a-thon for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation's at the Astrodome Parking Lot. Sunday October 29, 1989.

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Walk-a-thon for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation's at the Astrodome Parking Lot. Sunday October 29, 1989.

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Walk-a-thon for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation's at the Astrodome Parking Lot. Sunday October 29, 1989.

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Rodeo Performance color prints (slides by Chris Daigle)

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Bathroom equipment exhibit by Kohler Co. at booth 4314 at the Houston Astrodome, during the National Association of Home Builders Convention. Monday January 24, 1983.

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Two models sitting in a working armony Spain the exhibit by Kohler Co. at the Houston Astrodome, during the National Association of Home Builders Convention. Monday January 24, 1983.

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HCA-PID_Deed_Dome_v4579p411_19611205_1503x34.pdf
Deed for 20.6752 acres of land out of the P. W. Rose and J. Waters Survey

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Deed for 193.6894 acres of land out of the P. W. Rose and J. Waters Survey

HCA-PID_Deed_Dome_v5097p196_19621112_1503x34.pdf
Deed for 61.4378 acres of land out of the P. W. Rose Survey

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_Turnstiles_19640103_1446X10.pdf
Letter from J. P. Mueller, Associated for Harris County Domed Stadium, and Lloyd & Morgan, Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson, to Alan Farnsworth, Lott-Drake

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_Skylights_19630312_1446X33.pdf
Letter from Robert J. Minchew, Lloyd et al, to Mr. Alan Farnsworth, Lott et al

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_Grass_19630506_1446X36.pdf
Letter from Ralph A. Anderson, Lloyd et al, to Alan Farnsworth, Lott-Drake

Radack_Ltr_WWFEvent_20020423_J006.pdf
WWF Wrestlemania X-Seven Event

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_CivilDefense_19620628_1446X39.pdf
Letter from Paul S. Visher, Deputy, Assistant Secretary of Defense

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_Gill_19601206_1446X28.pdf
Letter from Ned Gill to County Judge Bill Elliott

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_Gill_19611214_1446X28.pdf
Letter from Ned Gill to County Judge Bill Elliott

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_HLSAgreement_19640305_1469X35.pdf
Letter from Gail Whitcomb, Houston Livestock Show, to County Judge Bill Elliott

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_Progress_19620222_1446X39.pdf
Letter from S. I. Morris Jr., Lloyd et al, to County Judge Bill Elliott

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_SupportDaniel_19600711_1446X38.pdf
Letter from Jon Ford, Governor's Office, to County Judge Bill Elliott

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_SupportLBJ_1960628_1446X38.pdf
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson. U. S. Senate, to County Judge Bill Elliott

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Letter from Drayton McLane to Edna Bullock, with Silver Star portrait. Edna Bullock was a Silver Star in 1995.

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Regarding a statement of his account during his time involved in Houston Sports Association

Henderson-Astroworld-0055.pdf
Letter from Ed Henderson to his parents about the various unusual items he is trying to obtain for Astroworld.

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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…

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Enclosure: Status report on Congressional Medal of Honor Society Event

Elliott_Ltrs_RenameDome_1965_1459X30.pdf
Objections to the name Astrodome

Henderson-Astroworld-0023.pdf
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.

LBJ-doc-whcf-name-box345-hofheinz-roy-5-12-65roberts.pdf
Letter from Juanita D. Roberts to Judge Roy Hofheinz, 5/12/65

HCA-Elliott_Ltr_ParkBoard_19601209_1446X10.pdf
Letter from W. A. Kirkland, Chairman, Board of Park Commissioners, to Roy Hofheinz

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Vernon Reid of Living Colour supporting the Rolling Stones at the Astrodome on their ‘Steel Wheels’ tour. Wednesday November 8, 1989.

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Corey Glover of Living Colour supporting the Rolling Stones at the Astrodome on their ‘Steel Wheels’ tour. Wednesday November 8, 1990

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Vernon Reid of Living Colour supporting the Rolling Stones at the Astrodome on their ‘Steel Wheels’ tour. Wednesday November 8, 1989.

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Corey Glover of Living Colour supporting the Rolling Stones at the Astrodome on their ‘Steel Wheels’ tour. Wednesday November 8, 1989.

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Lone male in the Astrodome taking a picture during a tour of the Astrodome. Saturday April 17, 1965.

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Rodeo Performance color prints (slides by Chris Daigle )

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A member of the Maintenance Crew at the Astrodome driving a small Tractor pulling industrial Vacuuming apparatus to clean the Astroturf. Thursday May 3, 1984.

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A map of the Astrodome stadium seating. All the gates and entrances are listed are the map. Original is a black and white map.

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The base of the steps leading up to a large pool at the Mass Baptism of Jehovah Witnesses in the Astrodome. Saturday July 9, 1983.

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Several people in a pool during a Mass Baptism of Jehovah Witnesses at the Astrodome. Saturday July 9, 1983.

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Woman being led up steps out of the pool at a Mass Baptism of Jehovah Witnesses in the Astrodome. Saturday July 9, 1983.

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Several people in a pool during a Mass Baptism of Jehovah Witnesses at the Astrodome. Saturday July 9, 1983.

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Orange plastic, 12 inches long

Henderson-Astroworld-0050.pdf
Front Astroworld and Waterworld "Two Worlds Club" membership card 1992. Featuring "Adventure Rivers of Texas,"

Henderson-Astroworld-0052.pdf
Front Astroworld and Waterworld "Two Worlds Club" Membership card 1991. Featuring "The Condor"
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