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[Two Men in front of Velkommen Sign]

Description: Photograph of two men on the front steps of a building with sign that reads, "Velkommen". The man on the left wears a powder blue blazer, striped tie and light blue shirt, and black pants. He holds a folder on his left hand. The man on the right wears a three-piece suit over a light blue shirt and striped tie. They stand on a green carpet that covers the front steps leading to a set of double doors behind them. They seem to be in the process of speaking, as two women in the foreground are facin… more
Date: 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Man and Two Older Women at Table]

Description: Photograph of an older man and woman standing opposite each other across a long table. The woman, identified as Helena Berndt Lauritsen, stands on the left side, looking at the camera with a surprised expression. She appears to be holding small American flag stickers. The man, identified as Oscar V. (Mickey) Christensen, stands on the other side looking down at the table while scratching his head with his right hand. He also wears glasses. A second woman is next to him in the background, but sh… more
Date: 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Elvin & Suzan Berndt Home

Description: Photograph of a single-story brick home in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Elvin and Suzan Berndt. Accompanying information, however, states home originally belonged to H. J. Berndt between 1896 and 1970. Photograph was taken a short distance away from a lawn that has been cut short. Small red flowers and bushes line the edge of the house and a small patio that has been bordered off by a green picket fence. Four double-hung windows are visible, as are shutters painted the same green color of the … more
Date: 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Michael Nielsen Home

Description: Photograph of a trailer park home in Danevang, Texas. There are two large trees to the right of it. A dirt road is past the trees and rounds the corner of the home in the back. There are at least three visible windows, and the trailer is painted a beige color. Accompanying information states home once belonged to Michael and Shelly Nielsen, but they now live on the Walter Nielsen homestead.
Date: 1980/1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Donald & Mary Jean Nielsen Home

Description: Photograph of Donald and Mary Jean Nielsen's home in Danevang, Texas. There are a number of trees, bushes, and plants surrounding the house, which is made of brick. A small dirt walkway runs across in front of the house. The top of a palm tree is hanging over the roof.
Date: 1980/1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Leroy & Ann Strarup Home

Description: Photograph of a single-story, brick home belonging to Leroy and Ann Strarup, located in Danevang, Texas. The grass around the house has been cut short. The trees around the house have been bordered off by a small mound of dirt, and some of them have small bushes flanking their sides. Yellow flowers are around the edge of the house, as well as other bushes and small grasses.
Date: 1980/1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Leo & Doris Allenson Home

Description: Photograph of single-story home in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Leo and Doris Allenson. Photograph was taken from a distance, and the foreground is of a tilled land that is separated from the very well-kept front lawn of the Allenson's home. Plants and bushes of various sizes line the edge of the house. The house itself is made of light-colored brick and its roof is composed of gray shingles. A neighboring home is off to the right. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph states home wa… more
Date: 1980/1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Westerholm, Ralph & Marilyn Petersen, Michael Bram, Irvin Wind Home

Description: Photograph of a red brick, single-story house. Photograph was taken from the street. Some asphalt is seen on the foreground. A dirt walkway leads to the front entrance, which is partially hidden by the palm trees that surround the front lawn of the house. On the back of the photograph, hand-written text explains that ownership of the house moved from Peter Westerholm, then to Ralph and Marilyn Petersen, and finally to Michael and Shannon Bram.
Date: 1950/1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Danevang Fire House

Description: Copy negative of the Danevang Fire Department, which is located in Wharton County, Texas. In the image, there is a large one-story building with three garage doors, and there is a white sign above the building that reads, "Danevang Vol. Fire Dept."
Date: 1972
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Unveiling of Sign]

Description: Photograph of two young men in the process of unveiling a sign. They stand in front of what appears to be a two-story structure with white siding and inclined roofs. The sign has been covered with a green fabric and taped at the sides, which the man on the right is taking off. Next to each of them, there are two navy flags. They both wear dark suits. Accompanying information states they are Carl and Brian Jensen, but the names have not been matched.
Date: May 6, 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Unveiling of Sign]

Description: Photograph of two young men unveiling a sign in front of what appears to be a two-story structure with white siding and sloping roofs. The two men have been identified as Brian and Carl Jensen, but the names have not been matched to either individual. Two navy flags are on either side of them. The sign is painted white. In Old English type, it reads "Danevang". Below this, an American and Texas flag flank the silhouette of the Texas state, which has been filled with the Danish flag. Below these… more
Date: May 6, 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Letter Declaring Danevang to be the Danish Capital of the State of Texas

Description: Correspondence sent to Mrs. Elsie Christiansen from D. R. "Tom" Uher, a member of the House of Representatives in the state of Texas. The document gives Mrs. Christiansen notice that House Concurrent Resolution 21 passed by both houses of the state congress, which made Danevang the Danish capital of Texas. Accompanying information indicates that Homer Smith worked with Mr. Uher on the process.
Date: June 22, 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Senate Resolution - Declaring Danevang to be the Danish Capital of the State of Texas

Description: Senate resolution declaring Danevang to be the Danish capital of the state of Texas. The document lists some information about Danevang's heritage and some of the community's feats, and resolves that the resolution pass the 71st state legislature. It is signed by the president of the Senate, W. P. Hobby, as well as other members of the senate. A gold seal sticker has been placed on the bottom left corner, and the document itself stapled into the fold of a second sheet of paper.
Date: May 30, 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

The Israelite, September 1990

Description: Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue includes information about the High Holy Day services, messages from the synagogue officials, and lists of donations to Shearith Israel Congregation.
Date: September 1990
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Home of Andreas and Emma Berndt]

Description: Copy photograph of a black and white photograph of the home of Andreas Berndt and Emma Berndt. The house is situated on the right corner of the vast expanse of farmland that is visible in the photograph. A line of trees separates the house from a wide cropfield. On the other side of the field is a small group of farm buildings. A dirt road creates a circular path just in front of the farm buildings.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

The Israelite, January 1990

Description: Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue announces the annual congregation meeting.
Date: January 1990
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

The Israelite, May 1990

Description: Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants.
Date: May 1990
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

The Israelite, December 1990

Description: Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue includes information about Chanukah events.
Date: December 1990
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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