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Fred & Marie Swendsen Home
Photograph of a single-story brick home in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Fred and Marie Swendsen. Photograph appears to have been taken from the right side of the front lawn, at a low angle, capturing neatly-trimmed grasses interrupted by a paved walkway that rounds a left corner to the front door. Two large trees tower over the house, and a third, mostly cropped out of the photograph, is seen on the rightmost side of the image. The house has several windows, different types of plants and flowers along the edge of the brick, and a light-colored shingle covering sloping roofs. A woman wearing a dress is seen in the distance bending over.
Frederiksen Family Portrait
Studio portrait photograph of the Frederiksen family in front of a blank backdrop. An ornate table has been added on the right, on which one of the children sits. The man on the far right has been identified as Andrew C. Frederiksen. His first wife, Karen Marie Tarina Frederiksen, stands on the left with her right hand around the shoulder of Thora Marie Jorgine 'Doris" Frederiksen, her daughter. Her second daughter, a slightly older girl sitting in a small chair between her parents, has been identified as Olivia E. Frederiksen. Lastly, their son, Auderman Frederiksen, stands in the back with his left arm resting on his father's shoulder. There is a hand-written note on the back of the photograph but it cannot be read with certainty.
Fredrick & Zella Hansen Home
Photograph of a single-story house in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Fredrick and Zella Hansen. The house has intersecting gable roofs with gray shingles and white siding. There are several double-hung windows and an overhang covering the front entrance supported by a metal column. There is a tree to the right and left of the house, as well as behind it. A wire antenna can be seen on the hip of the roof.
[Funeral Program for Homer D. Smith, March 2011]
Funeral program for Major General Homer D. Smith, retired from the United States Army. The funeral was held at Dodd Field Chapel at Fort Sam Houston near San Antonio, Texas, and it was officiated by Reverend David W. Schulte. The date of the service is not included. Includes biographical information for the deceased and the lyrics to the hymn "How Great Thou Art" printed on a separate sheet. Smith is a veteran of both World War II and the Vietnam War, and he lived from February 16, 1922 to March 6, 2011.
George & Emma Adams
Photograph of an adult woman and man standing next to a tall tree. Several more trees can be seen in the background. The woman, identified as Emma Brodsgaard, wears a fitted jacket, long skirt, hat, and dark heels. To her right is her husband, George Adams, who wears a dark three-piece suit, striped tie, and glasses. A hand-written note on the back of the photograph reads, "Pop doesn't look so spry on this picture but remember he is on his honeymoon."
Groundbreaking and Pioneer house and Hansen Shed
Photograph of a groundbreaking in Danevang, Texas; the future site of a museum. There is a sing on the ground that identifies it as such, which reads, "museum site". The dirt ground in the foreground is surrounded by a well-maintained grassy area, where two buildings have been built in the background already. The one on the left is a two-story structure with intersecting gable roofs, a patio overhang, and white siding. To the right, there is a single-story structure built out of the same construction materials as the adjacent building. A typed note on the back of the photograph reads, "The pioneer has house has been in place with the shed which is Now the lawnmower shed [sic]."
Group of Men
Photograph of a group of adult men standing in front of a parked automobile. They have been identified from left to right as Christian Brodsgaard, Jimmy Sones, George Adams, J. E. Sones, and Albert Treadwell. They are dressed in casual attire. The man on the far right has an injured left arm and is held close to his chest by a cast. A black stamp on the back of the photograph reads, "This is a Kodacolor Print made by Eastman Kodak Company T. M. Regis. U. S. Pat. OFf. Week Ending June 11, 1955 I R 3."
[Group of Men and Women in Mexico]
Photograph of a group of men and women at a Christmas celebration in Mexico. They are seated at a table in a crowded restaurant. They are all holding beverages, and have several empty and half-full bottles and glasses on the table already. From left to right, they have been identified as Sibyle Wind, Ruth Brodsgaard, Julia Knudsen, Henry Knudsen, Chris Brodsgaard, and Iver (Jack) Wind.
[Group of Men at Beach]
Photograph of Pastor S.D. Rodholm wearing a suit and tie at a beach. In front of him, a man meddles with two jars and a pot on a small grill. A box of matches are on the ground to his left side. A decorative, repeating border surrounds the picture. In the background, a beach umbrella can be seen surrounded by various portables. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "Pastor R.D. Rodholm - 1944? Harvest Festival". Stamped image and text in blue is covered by a rough, black texture, possibly remains of the paper where the photograph was torn off of.
[Group of People Gathered at Mayfest Celebration]
Photograph of several adolescent boys and girls gathered together for a group picture during a Mayfest celebration in front of a two-story structure. There are more people visible inside the building. One, in particular, can be seen looking at the camera from a back window on the rightmost part of the image. The group is dressed in formal attire. The girls in the front row hold bouquets of flowers and are wearing light-colored dresses with layered light-weight fabrics acting as pleats and ruffles. The men are more simply dressed in two-piece suits. At the very top of the group, standing by themselves in front of a painted backdrop and underneath an overhang of bent tree branches is an unidentified male and female couple. They both wear crowns atop their heads. The children to the left of them, from left to right, have been identified as Clifford Allenson and Harold Wind. To the right, the three children are Jack Heard, unknown, and Laverne Hansen. The second row, starting with the gentleman holding the trumpet, is composed of: Otto Harton, K. C. Brown, Enor (Billy) Hermansen, Emil Richter, unknown, unknown, Lonnie Smith, Benedict Krag, Bertha Kopecky, and John Houseworth. Front row: Odene McDonald, Ruth Heard, unknown, Evelyn Schutte, Evelyn Frels, K. C. Wendel, Meta Berndt, Eddie Petersen, Edith Ellwood, and Delfin Marek.
[Group of People in Front of an Airplane]
Photograph of a group of men, women, and children standing in front of an early airplane model. Only two of the men pictured have been identified with certainty. The man on the far left is William Harton. The one on the far right is Jens Harton. On the back of the photograph, vertical, hand-written text reads, "At Camp Mabry, Austin, Tx. July 13, 1924". Horizontal, hand-written text reads, "Bill Harton, Mildred, Uncle Louis, Joyce, Viola, Uncle Jens, Sonny".
[Group of People Seated at Long Table]
Photograph of a large group of people gathered around a long rectangular table that has been covered in a white table cloth. Several cups and silverware can be seen on the table, as well as some books. The photograph has been taped on a stiff piece of paper with red hand-written text on the bottom that reads, "Are you on Here?" The group has been identified, from left to right, starting with the woman in the foreground looking down, as: Frieda Nelson, Alton Nelsen, Beverly Elaine Waldman, Ann Schaer, Doyle Schaer, Michael Plentl, Wanda Plentl, Jim Harton, David Hiltpold, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Dale A. Atchete, Michael Brodsgaard, Neva Bram Wilson, Mrs. Walter Bram, Irene Hansen Flagg, Neal Flagg, Wilbert Hansen, and unknown. Additionally, there is one last person on the far left that is wearing a tux and leaning back on his chair looking at the camera. He has been identified as Carl Hiltpold.
[Group of People Seated in a Room]
Photograph of a group of men and women seated in a large room looking up at the camera. On the right wall, there are four windows, a shelving system where hats have been placed, and a domed arbor with hanging vegetation. On the left wall, there is an entryway that has been uncovered by a pulled curtain. From right to left, excluding the cropped women on the right-most side, the individuals nearest the wall have been identified as Mona Harton Bendixon, Rudy Bendixon, Wilhelm Harton's wife and Wilhelm Harton himself next to her (possibly - both identities have not been confirmed), Peter Harton, Stephanie (no last name provided), Dagmar Harton Crosswait, Burton Crosswait, Stephanie Harton Swendsen, Julius Swendsen, and Jens Harton. On the opposite side of the table, starting right to left, these individuals have been identified as Laurits Harton, Abelona Harton, Louis Bonugli, Johanna Bonugli, Carl Harton, and Louise Harton. No other names have been provided. On the back of the photograph, there is a hand-written letter from Peter Harton, but its content or addressee cannot be read with certainty.
[Group of Women in Front of Building]
Postcard of a group of women outside of the Danevang Community Hall. A Red Cross flag has been hanged behind them partially covering a window and fully covering a door. Three more windows are seen on the same face of the building, and a fourth, of similar dimensions, can be seen on the left adjacent wall. Some of the women present are dressed in nursing uniforms, while others are more casually dressed in light-colored gowns. There are also a few children on the front row. Hand-written text on the back of the postcard indicates setting as community hall and donor Lillian Hansen. It has not been addressed to anybody.
[Gym Class at Danish School]
Photograph of students from a Danish school during gym class. A few benches have been placed perpendicular to the school building. The students are using the benches as support for their bodies, which are tilted at a high angle towards the bench by placing one of their hands on the bench seat. Their other hands are raised high up in the air and clasped to the adjacent student's hand, forming a kind of bridge over the benches. Some of them are barefoot; others are wearing suspenders and shorts. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists the photographer's name, location of the school, and a crossed-out return-to address and recipient.
[Gymnastics Team in a Circle]
Postcard of a group of adolescent boys standing in a circle. They hold their arms outstretched on either side, forming a smaller circle in the middle where an adult male stands with his arms resting on each side. They are in front of a gymnasium in Minnesota, which is partially seen in the background. A few trees are off to the right. On the back of the postcard, hand-written text reads, "Gymnastics team in front of gym at Tyler MN. This building still in use 2001."
A. H. Andersen Home
Photograph of a two-story structure in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Andrew H. Andersen. It has intersecting roofs; a gable one at one end and two gambrel-like ones at the other. Several windows are visible on the first and second floor, but much of the house is hidden by the nearby species of plants, bushes, and trees surrounding it. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists two names, that of Arthur Andersen and Frank Ott.
H. J. Berndt Home
Photograph of a homestead in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Helvig Jensen Berndt. The main property is next to a tilled plot of land. It is a tall two-story structure with intersecting, shingled gable roofs and a front porch patio covered by a sloping roof overhang. To the right, there are two outbuildings, one near the house and the other lying just a few feet away. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "H. J. Berndt Home Built in early 1920's Now new home built in 1973 Elvin Berndt's home [sic]."
H. J. Berndt Home
Photograph of a two-story wooden structure and accompanying outbuildings in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Helvig Jensen Berndt. The main home has a shingled intersecting gable roof and an overhang supported by four columns. There also appears to be a second overhang in the back patio along with several strewn objects on the grass. Accompanying information states that across a time-span of 30 days, Helvig moved the home two and a half miles into a dug hole by wrapping a rope around a post and dragging the home with the aid of a mule. In the early 1970's, it was torn down and Grandson Elvin Berndt built his own home in 1973 on the original spot.
H. N. Hansen Residence
Copy negative print of the Hansen residence on the west side of Danevang, Texas. The house is a two-story structure with intersecting gable roofs. The second floor balcony was constructed over a shingled mansard roof, also on the second floor, that covers the first floor front entrance. The overhang has one visible column on its right corner. Two cars are parked in the front lawn. There appears to be a person seated in each driver's side seat. A chicken can be seen on the far right in between two poles that are buried in the ground.
H. P. Hermansen Home
Postcard of a two-story structure in Danevang, Texas, belonging to H. P. Jensen. A picket fence surrounds the house. Both H. P. Jensen and Mrs. H. P. Jensen stand in the front porch of their home, which is covered by a sloping roof projection creating an overhang. Additionally, there are intersecting hip roofs and a single chimney at the very top. There is a sign that hangs on the right side of the first floor that reads, "Danevang Post Office." A white sticker on the front of the photograph reads, "H. P. Hermansen was Postmaster for 35 years. He was also a weather man. He kept a record of the rainfall."
[H. P. Jensen Home]
Photograph of a two-story structure in Danevang, Texas, belonging to H. P. Jensen. A white sticker on the front of the photograph states that Jensen was the "first mail carrier. Carried mail from 1902-1914 as a rule with a little mule and cart. He also bould bring medicine [sic]." The house itself is past a narrow dirt road in the foreground. It has intersecting gable roofs and light-colored siding. Several windows are on the first and second floors. Round bushes line the outside of the house.
Hans and Anna Andersen New Home
Copy negative of Hans and Anna Andersen's new two-story wood frame home, which has a front porch and balcony. The image includes a list of the costs incurred while constructing the home, totaling $4,126.98.
Hans Andersen New Home
Copy negative of Hans Andersen playing with his two young daughters, Doris and Virginia, on the sidewalk of their newly constructed home. Hans is squatting in front of his sitting children. The family house and garage are visible in the background.
Hans & Anna Andersen Family Reunion
Photograph of a group of men and women at the Danevang Community Hall in Danevang, Texas. The women are seated on what appears to be the stage of a small auditorium that has been closed-shut by a red curtain. Two men stand on each side. From left to right, the group has been identified as Kenneth Mads Andersen, Doris Andersen Gray, Loraine A. McCarty, Virginia A. Hall, and Roger L. Andersen. Large, block lettering on a banner in the back indicates that the photograph was taken at the Andersen Family Reunion.
Hans & Anna Andersen Family Reunion
Photograph of a group of men and women seated outdoors on a bench. They are dressed in casual attire smiling at the camera. From left to right, they have been identified as Kenneth Mads Andersen, Loraine A. McCarty, Virginia A. Hall, Doris Andersen Gray, and Roger L. Andersen. Behind them, there are two unidentified men looking down at the metal grill in front of them. A second grill is just to the right of the first. A fence and some trees are farther in the distance. Accompanying information states that the photograph was taken at the Hans and Anna Andersen Family Reunion.
Hans & Anna Andersen Family Reunion
Photograph of a group of adult men and women standing before an auditorium with closed curtains. From left to right, they have been identified as Kenneth Mads Andersen, Karyl Andersen, Loraine A. McCarty, John McCarty, Doris A. Gray, Harry Hall, Virginia A. Hall, Betty Andersen, and Roger Andersen. Accompanying information, as well as the large block lettering behind them on the banner, indicates that the photograph was taken during the Hans and Anna Andersen Family Reunion.
[Hans & Emilie Nelsen Home]
Two photographs held together by a piece of tape on the back. They are both images of the Nelsen family home, taken at disparate times. The top photograph, a Polaroid print, was taken from a side angle a short distance away from a disheveled fence. The house has white siding and hip roofs, as well as several windows of identical design and dimensions. A young boy is standing near an entrance off to the right in the shadows. The bottom photograph, taken much earlier than the first and from a farther distance, captures the front view of the house. A gable roof projection in the first floor creates an overhang for the front entrance. It appears to have been taken during the winter judging by the snow-covered lawn and trees. In the distance, an outbuilding can be seen, presumably a part of the Nelsen homestead.
Hans Hansen & Walter Bram Home
Photograph of a two-story structure in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Hans Hansen and Walter Bram. The photograph was taken a long distance away, from a street inside a car, and the top part of a driver's side mirror can be seen in the foreground. A white sticker on the front of the photograph has typed text which reads, "Home built by Uncle Pete Rasmussen when he was ginner; later owned by Hans F. Hansen; then Walter Bram who had a repair garage and shop next door [sic]." The shop the text speaks of is presumably the metal structure on the far left, with rusted roofs and a large bush in front of it. To the right of this structure is the main house. It has dark shingles, intersecting gable roofs, and light-colored walls. On the back of the photograph, there is a repeating line of identical pink stamps of a leaping fox and the accompanying text, "This paper manufactured by Kodak Jul 85 Hou."
Hans Jergen Rasmussen Home
Photograph of the front view of a two-story home in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Hans Jergen Rasmussen. Photograph was taken a short distance away from the front entrance. A gable roof projects downwards creating a sloping overhang over the front patio. Two windows are on each side of the front door, which is flanked by small oval windows. The second floor has an intersecting gable roof that runs perpendicular to the main roof, and three windows are seen underneath the pediment created by the pitched roof. Accompanying information on the back of the photograph states that the home was started in 1919 and completed after about 14 years by Hans Jergen, his sons, and a man named Dobbins.
Hans Krag & N. Thaysen Home
Photograph of two-story home taken from a distance during the winter. The house belongs to Hans Krag and N. C. Thaysen. It has intersecting gable roofs and light-colored siding. A second structure can be seen on the rightmost side of the image. There is a telephone phone on the left and a row of small trees. A decorative border surrounds the photograph.
Hans Nickolas Hansen
Bust portrait postcard of a man identified as Hans Nickolas (Nicole) Hansen. He is in front of a light-colored backdrop wearing a bow tie and suit jacket over a light-colored shirt. Because of a probable mistake in the way the postcard was developed, there is a large black mass that covers the bottom part of the image. On the back, the postcard has been addressed to "Mrs. Gertrude Hansen" at "D & R, El Campo, Texas 77437 63-4330 C."
Hans P. Jensen's Home
Copy negative of Hans P. Jensen's home, restored by the Danish Historical Preservation Society. The two-story wood frame house features rectangular windows on both stories and a triangular roof. The property is surrounded by a wire fence, trees, and shrubs. A girl stands to the right of the house.
Hans T. Andersen Home
Photograph of a two-story house in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Hans Thorvald Andersen. The photograph was taken from some distance away, capturing a broad property with short grasses and large trees at either side of the house. There is a black dog standing in the foreground facing the camera. The house has a steep gambrel roof and light-colored siding as well as several windows on the first and second floors. A sticker with the typed text "Hans T. Andersen" has been placed on the front of the photograph.
Hans Thorvald Andersen and Anna Kristine Thomsen
Copy negative of Hans Thorvald Andersen and his wife, Anne Kristine Andersen. Anne is standing slightly behind Hans, wearing a short-sleeved lace wedding gown, tulle veil, floral head piece, and holding a large floral bouquet. Hans is wearing a dark suit and necktie.
[Hansen and Wind Families in the Woods]
Photograph of a group of men, women, and children standing amongst short grasses in front of a wooden area. Names have been provided but it cannot be stated with certainty to whom they apply. Hand-written text in pencil on the back of the photograph reads, "This was taken down at the woods we had a pretty good time". A stamp in purple reads, "Fox-Tone Print Fox Co San Antonio, Tex.".
Hansen Children with Pets
Photograph of three Hansen children with their pets in Danevang, Texas. They are sitting in a grassy area, with what appears to be a fence gate in the background. The boy on the left, identified as Harold Hansen, holds the leg of a kneeling dog on his left side and cradles a cat on his lap with the other. The girl next to him, identified as Margaret Hansen, wears a plaid dress, and is seated next to Lillian Hansen on the right, who wears a gingham dress. They both have cats on theirs laps. Behind them, a second dog of the same breed as the first can be seen lying down on the grass. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "To Jrener from Harold. This is me and my two cousins and my dog and all my cats."
[Hansen Family Members Outside of Home]
Photograph of an adult male and two young children standing besides a patio overhang. The overhang is supported by three slender columns on top of a small, stone wall that surrounds the patio. The man, identified as Otto L. Hansen, holds Pert Hansen on his left arm, and with his right hand holds the hand of Marie Hansen, who is wearing a short, light-colored dress with ruffles on her sleeves. A second man is seated underneath the cast shadow of a large tree on the rightmost part of the photograph, but he has not been identified. A single-story structure is behind him with one visible window and a paved walkway surrounding it.
Hansen Shed
Photograph of a single-story home taken a short distance away from the front door. The house has horizontal, white siding and dark shingles covering a gable roof. A wooden set of steps and railing leads to a single gray door on the right wall. There are no visible windows. In the distance, an empty plot of land and some trees can be seen. Accompanying information states this is the Hansen Shed, perhaps referring to the owner.
Harold Hansen Home
Photograph of Harold and Ella Hansen's family home in Danevang, Texas. The house appears to be a single-story structure with horizontal white siding, a front entrance overhang with two supporting metal columns, and a shingled gable roof with three windowed projections. There are two large bushes on each side of the entrance. To the right of the image, there is a parked car underneath a garage structure.
[Harold Hansen Riding a Mechanical Thresher]
Photograph of Harold Hansen looking at the camera while riding a mechanical thresher. He wears a 10 gallon hat and rests his hands on the thresher's wheel. Although partially covered by some of the machine's mechanism, there is text on the thresher that reads "FARMALL". A tall farmhouse is behind Harold. To the right of this building, there are barrels strewn about. A repeating, decorative border surrounds the photograph. On the back, there is stamped purple numbers, "1 1138", and an image/text combination that reads, "Guaranteed for life. This is a Genuine Border For Fox Tone Pictures made by Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas. Copyrighted by Carl Newton". Hand-written text also reads "Harold Hansen" and "1928".
Harry Anderson World War One
Copy negative of Harry Andersen standing outside in front of foliage in his military uniform. The uniform features a long-sleeve buttoned jacket with four large pockets on the front, loose pleated pants that tighten around the knee and calf, laced shoes, and a hat.
[Harton Family Reunion]
Photograph of adult men and women during the 1954 Harton family reunion. The majority of the people pictured are seated along tables that fill up most of the room. There are a few people standing in the back. Plates, cups, and other dishware has been set on the tables. Although names have been provided, no comprehensive record exists to match names to individuals. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "Our first Harton reunion".
Hauling Cotton to Market
Copy negative of Hans Andersen hauling cotton to market in a horse-drawn wagon. Hans is sitting atop several hay bales and guiding the horses down a dirt road.
A. Heard Home
Photograph of a single-story home in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Enor (Billy) Hermansen, previously owned by A. Heard. The house has a white exterior and intersecting dark-colored shingled gable roofs. A tall wire antenna is seen on the front lawn as well as several species of small bushes and plants. Across a walkway in front of the home, there is a parked trailer that blocks what appears to be a second structure on the rightmost side of the image. Two stamps have been placed on the back of the photograph of the same leaping fox logo and the accompanying text that reads, "Fox Photo This paper manufactured by Kodak. Jul 85 - HOU."
Helvig Berndt Home
Photograph of Helvig Berndt's home in Danevang, Texas. The photograph was taken a distance away from the actual home, which can be seen in the back center-left. It is a two-story structure with intersecting gable roofs and several double-hung windows. A barn with a wide gable roof can be seen to the right. Two men are in the foreground on the leftmost part of the image. A horse-drawn wagon joins them. The two men have been identified as Anders H. and Helvig J. Berndt. The photograph has been placed on a stiff mat board which has chipped considerably on the bottom left corner.
Helvig Berndt on Accordion
Photograph of an elderly man, identified as Helvig Jensen Berndt, sitting on a round couch with an accordion. He wears a suit and thin bow tie. His hands are clasped around the accordion which rests on his lap. Behind him, a window partially covered by a curtain is seen. To the left, in front of Helvig, a wrapped present and a tall arrangement of flowers have been placed on a small table.
[Helvig Jensen Berndt Home]
Copy print of a photograph of the home of Helvig Jensen Berndt in El Campo, Texas. Location was taken from another photograph in the collection. According to information on the back, it is now the home of Elvin Berndt. There are six buildings, including a house and barns, and they are surrounded by farmland. The house is a two-story white building. There is one car, three tractors, and several trailers in the photograph.
Henry Knudsen Later David Hutchinson Home
Photograph of a single-story, brick home belonging to David Hutchinson. Built by Henry Knudsen, accompanying information states Knudsen was also the original owner. A design has been made on the front facade of the house by gaps left in the brick layout, creating a series of four rows of small rectangles. To the right, the front door is visible underneath an overhang, as well as three windows and a potted plant set atop a white railing. Two large trees on the right and left side tower over the house. Photograph was taken from a distance, capturing the front lawn.
[History of Danish Pioneers as Told by Andrew Enemark Berndt]
Brief nine-page typed account of the history of Danish settlers in Texas written by Andrew Enermark Berndt over a period, it would seem, of several years. He begins by explaining the lineage of his parents, Laura and Helvig Berndt, and progresses to his family's immigration from Denmark to the United States sometime between the 1840's and the beginning of World War I. A short anecdote is given about his father's butchering of a wild hog. His father, Helvig, bought 3,000 acres of land that now makes up modern day Danevang from a land survey company. Danevang, roughly translated, means Danish Meadows. The last few pages are sprinkled with stories of hardship for these pioneers and the successful establishment of a fire and storm insurance agency, as well as a telephone company that served to modernize their small community.
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