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34th Annual Houston RodeoIn this 1966 newsreel footage, bucking bulls and broncos meet cowboys once again in the 34th Annual Houston Rodeo, and as usual, the animals have the better time of it. 1966 marked the
first Houston Rodeo to be held at the Astrodome, with 40,000 spectators in attendance for one show, almost five times the capacity of the previous venue. | | | | | | | | | Cassius Clay in TexasCassius Clay: In heavy training in Houston for Title defense against Ernie Terrell. Draft Board says Champ could be drafted in February; two appeals turned down so far. | Galveston Hurricane of 1900 - Launching a Stranded Schooner from the DocksShot in September, 1900, this film material represents some of the oldest motion pictures in the world. One of the Library of Congress’ unique “paper prints,” this film illustrates the
significant damage wrought by the hurricane that struck Galveston on September 8, 1900, killing over 6,000 people and decimating the city. | Lone Star State Hails 'Tomboy And The Champ'“She’s the pig-tailed pride of the Texas plains!” claimed Universal Studios when this film premiered in Houston in 1961. An intriguing piece of Hollywood history, “Tomboy and the Champ”
was produced in honor of 4-H clubs across the country and exemplifies what some critics describe as the popular “country musical” genre from this period. Shot in Katy, Houston, and Chicago, the
film’s producers dedicated it to “the heart of America.” This short clip showcases how Universal Studios bused citizens of Katy to Houston to attend the film’s premiere in Houston. Although the
newsreel serves as a fun look at when “Hollywood came to Texas,” perhaps more interesting now is the way the film depicts the rural topography between Katy and Houston of the early 1960s – a
remarkable comparison to the area’s current urban environment. | Galveston Hurricane of 1900 - Panorama of East GalvestonShot in September, 1900, this film material represents some of the oldest motion pictures in the world. One of the Library of Congress’ unique “paper prints,” this film illustrates the
significant damage wrought by the hurricane that struck Galveston on September 8, 1900, killing over 6,000 people and decimating the city. | | | Galveston Hurricane of 1900 - Panorama of Wreckage of Water FrontShot in September, 1900, this film material represents some of the oldest motion pictures in the world. One of the Library of Congress’ unique “paper prints,” this film illustrates the
significant damage wrought by the hurricane that struck Galveston on September 8, 1900, killing over 6,000 people and decimating the city. | Galveston Hurricane of 1900 - Panoramic View of Tremont HotelAccording to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the 1900 Galveston hurricane came ashore with “winds of 130 to 140 miles per hour and a storm surge in excess of 15 feet.
When its fury finally abated, at least 8,000 people were dead, 3,600 buildings were destroyed, and damage estimates exceeded $20 million ($700 million in today’s dollars). To this day, the 1900
Galveston hurricane remains the deadliest natural disaster in the nation’s history.” | | Howard Hughes in HoustonHouston native Howard Hughes returns home to visit Hughes Tool Company in this silent newsreel footage. | |
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