Adobe CS3 - No record of purchase, how do I re-download?

This is so crazy, I don't even know where to start.  I'll try in a nutshell:
1)  I have InDesign CS on disc.
2)  I upgraded to CS2.  I have record of all of that, and Adobe has my record of that purchase.  (Although I can no longer download from their site)
3)  I upgraded to CS3.  Neither I, nor Adobe has record of that purchase.  I seem to have a vague memory of Adobe switching their client login/site/store, and after that, my CS3 purchase was wiped.  (But I never dealt with it b/c I stopped freelancing  to have children)
So now, all my freelance files are in CS3.  Clearly, I cannot use a prior version (CS2) to access any of these files.  Also, I have just viewed Adobe's policies on upgrading to CS6 or Cloud, and you have to have purchased CS3 (which I did but have no record of). 
How do I, if at all, ever find record of my CS3 upgrade?  And then of course can I re-install?  Adobe says they only keep downloads for 3 years.  I have tried to find a way to directly email/contact/phone Adobe, and they just refer me back here to the "community" -- it's really maddening, all of it!
If anyone has a clue on what direction to steer me, I would be very appreciative.

I found the order.  I have a paper copy of the order.  Receipt date, order #, $amount -- purchased from adobe store north America.  There is no serial number.  (I can only imagine the customer service nightmare involved in trying to explain this to anyone at Adobe customer service, "Yeah, I ordered CS3 upgrade back in 2007 but you don't show any record I ever purchased it.  And, oh yeah, I have a paper receipt but no serial number" 
Wondering if you think it's worth it to pursue adobe to get the serial number and try installing CS3 on my windows 8.1?  You said it works on your system.
Thanks for your time and input

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