[History of Danish Pioneers as Told by Andrew Enemark Berndt] (open access)

[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.
Date: 1983/1991
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Diamond Jubilee of Shearith Israel Congregation, 1988] (open access)

[Program: Diamond Jubilee of Shearith Israel Congregation, 1988]

Booklet discussing the history of Shearith Israel Congregation and the events planned to celebrate the synagogue's 75th anniversary. The booklet also contains personal memorials, congratulation messages, and information on past presidents of the synagogue.
Date: 1988
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Shearith Israel Congregation Bulletin: February 19, 1982] (open access)

[Shearith Israel Congregation Bulletin: February 19, 1982]

Bulletin listing the order of events for the installation of officers of the Shearith Israel Congregation.
Date: February 19, 1982
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History