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Scouts

Description: Photograph of four young boys posing for the camera outside in front of a log cabin. A partially opened window is on the left side of the cabin. The boys stand shortest to tallest from left to right. They have been identified directionally in this manner as Irvin Wind, Kenneth Andersen, Kermit Harton, and Jack Hansen. They are all dressed uniformly in boy scout uniforms, which consists of belted, pleated shorts, a shirt with two pockets on each side, and a tied bandana around their necks. Hand-… more
Date: 1940
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Photograph of Church Facade]

Description: Photograph of the front facade of a church that is preceded by a long, paved walkway with large trees flanking each side. There are a couple steps leading up to the front doorway. The church appears to be laid on a central axis. It has been built with a prominent central tower with a pyramidal spire, which has been topped with a cross. There appears to be a bell in the small, open enclosure of the tower, typical of Catholic churches. There is hand-written text in blue ink on the back of the ph… more
Date: 1945~
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Girls Posing with Cake]

Description: Color photograph of four girls from the 1987 confirmation class at [Danevang Lutheran Church]. The girls are wearing white and are posed behind a table with their hands on a knife, about to cut a white sheet cake. In the foreground there are plates and additional cakes on the table as well as a monk figurine; in the background, there are people seated around a table. Handwritten text on the back says, "1987, Terry Strarup, Kim Strarup, Hallie Barosh, Devonna [Oldag].
Date: 1987
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Holiday Card Featuring Baby Portrait]

Description: Black and white greeting card featuring a portrait of a smiling infant laying on its stomach on a fabric rug. To the left of the portrait is text reading "Seasons Greetings from our house to your house," and a line drawing of a fireplace and mantel surrounded by furniture. At the bottom of the card, a handwritten note reads "John, Evelyn and Pat Hanson."
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Duus Family Holiday Card]

Description: Black and white holiday greeting card featuring a portrait of Reverend Vagn Duus, his wife, and his three children. Gerda, his wife, has one of the children on her lap and her daughter standing to her right. Their son is sitting in Vagn's lap. Below the portrait is the text "Season's Greetings from Our House to Your House." Below the text is a simple line drawing of house rooftops nestled in snowy hills behind evergreen trees. The back of the card lists in pencil those who are in the pictu… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Portrait of Two Young Brothers, Andreas and Christian Berndt]

Description: Color copy photograph of a black and white portrait of two brothers; one is an infant and the other is a toddler, identified as Christian Berndt and Andreas (Andrew) Berndt. The infant is seated on top of a chair, dressed in a white gown, with his hands in motion in front of his torso. The toddler is standing, and dressed in a light-colored jacket, knickerbockers, stockings, and dark close-toed shoes. His arm is draped over the side of the chair upon which his brother is sitting. They are po… more
Date: 1908
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Berndt Family Siblings - Andreas, Marie, and Ingeborg]

Description: Color copy photograph of a black and white portrait of three children from the Berndt family. They are posed with a textured background behind them, an elegant rug beneath their feet, and a chair in the center of them. There is one boy and two girls, one of whom is an infant. The boy is Andreas Berndt, aged 7 years; he stands to the right of the chair and has one of his hands on the back. He is wearing a white shirt, a bow tie, dark shorts, and stockings. Marie, who was 3 years old at the … more
Date: 1909
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Portrait of Two Children, Niels and Anne Petersen]

Description: Copy negative of a black and white portrait of two young siblings, Niels Petersen and Anne Petersen, posing against a painted, textured background. Niels, the younger sibling, is dressed in a white infant gown and is seated on a draped chair. His older sister Anne is standing next to him on the seat of a chair that has a metal back. According to accompanying information, Anne had a stillborn twin.
Date: 1907
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Arvid Bloom & Thora Nielsen

Description: Studio photograph of a husband and wife couple posing for picture in their wedding garb. The woman, seated on the right, has been identified as Thora Nielsen. She wears a light-colored (presumably white) dress with stockings, single-strap shoes, and a veil that reaches down to her ankles. Additionally, she also wears pearls and holds a bouquet of flowers near her lap. Her husband, identified as Arvid Bloom, is standing to the right of her. He is wearing a two-piece tuxedo suit with a light-colo… more
Date: [1912..1925]
Creator: Lauritz
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Andersen Husband and Wife in Front of House]

Description: Photograph of husband and wife, Ingvard and Mary Hansen Andersen, respectively, standing outside of what appears to be the front porch of a house. A series of three windows recede into the background. The man and the woman both wear glasses. The man wears a waistcoat, tie, and trousers. The woman wears a short-sleeved dress. Hand-written text in pencil on the back of the photograph lists their names, and a faded stamp in red reads "Minneapolis".
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Photograph of June Andersen Gann]

Description: Photograph of a woman, identified as June Andersen Gann, standing on a paved walkway that leads up to the front porch of a house cropped out of the photograph. A number of plants line the side of the porch. An adjacent house is in the background. The woman wears a below-the-knee, short-sleeved, belted dress and smiles at the camera. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists her name.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Photograph of Dorabel Hansen Dippel]

Description: Photograph of a woman, identified as Dorabel Hansen Dippel, standing before a two-story structure. A series of three windows are visible, as well as a fourth in the second story. There is a small plant behind her next to the house. The woman wears high-waisted trousers, a button-up cardigan with button-flap pockets, and a light-colored shirt. Her hands are behind her back and she smiles at the camera. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists her name.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Photograph of Iver Wind, Sibyle Wind, and Chris Brodsgaard]

Description: Photograph of two men and a woman standing on a large cement step. They are in front of a closed doorway underneath an overhang. A decorative, circular motif runs along the edge of the overhang. From left to right, they have been identified as Iver (Jack) Wind, Sibyle Wind, and Chris Brodsgaard. The men both wear suits. The woman has an intricately tied hairstyle adorned with braiding in the back. She wears a knee-length, belted dress with three lace bands running along the width of the skirt. … more
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Johnny, Chris, Dorren, & Michael Brodsgaard]

Description: Photograph of a group of people standing in front of two large trees. From left to right, they have been identified as Johnny Brodsgaard, Chris Brodsgaard, Dorene Brodsgaard, and Michael Brodsgaard. The two men on the left wear dark-colored suits. The one on the far right is more casually dressed in a striped shirt and trousers. The young girl between them wears a sleeveless blouse and pleated skirt. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists their names.
Date: May 1964
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Sam and Christine Andersen Ingvardsen]

Description: Photograph of husband and wife, Sam and Christine Andersen Ingvardsen, in front of a two-story house in Danevang, Texas. A set of coupled columns run down the length of the patio of the house, and a railing runs along the balcony in the second floor. The man wears a dark-colored suit and a striped tie. The woman wears a knee-length, dark-colored dress with a bow on her neck. A decorative, linear design runs along the border of the photograph. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph list… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Photograph of Confirmation Group]

Description: Photograph of five adolescent girls, two adolescent boys, and an adult male standing in front of a meeting house in Danevang, Texas. There is a closed window on the right wall. The girls wear similar, light-colored, knee-length dresses with small floral arrangements pinned at their waists. The two boys behind them, including the adult male, are wearing suits. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "Brodsgaard".
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Agnes and Melvin Hansen in Front of Family Home]

Description: Photograph of a man and a woman, identified as Melvin and Agnes Hansen, respectively, standing before the Hansen family home in Danevang, Texas. The home is a two-story structure with horizontal siding, a series of windows, and a small balcony in the second floor that is bordered by railing. Agnes Hansen wears a belted, knee-length dress and glasses. Melvin Hansen is dressed in a military uniform. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists their names.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Jensen Children]

Description: Copy negative of a black and white photograph professionally taken in 1906 of Hans Peter Jensen's five children. They are posed in front of a textured background and on top of a rug that looks like it is made of animal fur. The three older children stand behind the two youngest children, who are seated and dressed in a similar fashion. The sole girl wears a white dress, stockings, and shoes and is placing her hand on the chair upon which her younger sibling sits. The eldest boy stands in th… more
Date: 1906
Creator: Melcher Studio
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

El Campo City Garage

Description: Copy negative of a black and white photograph of the El Campo City Garage on what looks like a celebratory day. A line of children stand in front of the garage, posing for the photograph. Members of the Danevang Band, all of whom are holding different musical instruments, stand behind the children and to the right of the picture. An automobile covered in text is visible between the two clusters of people. The garage's sign has text on it which reads: "[Oil] & Accessories" and "Acetylene Wel… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Family Portrait

Description: Copy negative of a family portrait. Two rows of elderly people sit and stand outside of a wooden structure. The men are wearing collared shirts, ties, and slacks, while the women are wearing calf-length collared dresses.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Portrait of an Olson Family Member]

Description: Studio photograph of an Olson family member, possibly Sophie Jensen Olson. She is sitting in a backless wicker chair on a small rug in front of a painted backdrop. She wears a long, light-colored dress with long sleeves and ruffles on her shoulders. A small bow is pinned to her neck. Additionally, she also has on a long necklace and a dark ribbon on her hair, which is pulled back. The photograph has been pasted on a dark mat, with an embossing on the bottom part that lists tree cities - Houston… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Harper & G
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Anna Nygaard

Description: Photograph of Anna Nygaard standing outside holding a baby in her right hand. Her head is turned towards the baby as she leans slightly to the left. She is wearing a patterned, lightweight dress that goes below her knees. A rocking chair is behind her and behind that, an out-of-focus tree in direct sunlight, outside of the cast shadow that covers Anna and the chair. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph states "Anna Nygaard".
Date: 1910/1920
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Nygaard Girls

Description: Photograph of three woman seated outside on brick steps. The steps lead up to a shut door of a house. The woman in the far back, identified as Sigrid Nygaard, holds her right arm outstretched with her hand placed on the brick. The two women in front of her, from left to right, have been identified as Anna Nygaard and Ellen Nygaard. They both wear below-the-knee, long-sleeve dresses with bows attached at the neckline, stockings, and close-toed, dark Mary Jane shoes. They each hold the hand of a … more
Date: 1910/1920
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society
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