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Danevang Telephone Company
Document describing the telecommunications development in Danevang, Texas.
Date:
1969
Creator:
Berndt, Andrew
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Danish Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Document about the history of the Danish Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Danevang.
Date:
October 26, 1969
Creator:
Berndt, Andrew
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Family History of Jorgen and Ane Ingvardsen
Family genealogy tracing the descendants of Jorgen and Ane Ingvardsen who immigrated from Denmark and settled in Danevang, Texas around 1904. The table of contents lists: Tusind Tak, History, Register Report of Ingvart Hansen Ingvardsen, Kinship Report of Ingvart Hansen Ingvardsen, and an index (starting on page 37). Documentation also includes immigration records for family members with a photocopy of the original manifest, and photographs from several generations.
Date:
February 5, 2005
Creator:
Ingvardsen, Gary Allen & Flagg, Irene Hansen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christensen's Cotton Field
Copy negative of Marius Christensen and three girls picking cotton in a field on Christensen's farm.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Lund, F. P.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Hans Berndt]
Photograph of a man wearing a dark suit as he stands near a bench made of sticks. His name is Hans Berndt.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Melcher's
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rasmussen-Hansen-Bram House]
Photograph of a group of people standing at the corner of of a white two story house that was built by Pete Rasmussen, who then sold it to Hans Frederick Hansen. The people pictured are Mrs. Hansen's company for her birthday. This house now belongs to Walter Bram.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
Pete Rasmussen
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
4-H Girls in Danish Costumes
Copy negative of members of the Danevang girl's 4-H club. The girls are wearing traditional Danish Costumes. Pictured from left to right, the top row includes Jane Kladstrup, Geneva Bram, Peggy Bram, Sharon Krag, and Annette Waldman. The bottom row includes Carolyn Lauritsen, Sharon Roberts, Beverly Waldman, and Eleanor Berndt.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
4-H Girls in Danish Costumes
Copy negative of a group of 4-H girls dressed in Danish costumes, dancing around a Christmas tree in the Danevang Community Hall, located in Wharton County. Eight young girls are wearing dresses and hats, and they are holding hands with each other.
Date:
December 1958
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1908 Gusher
Copy negative of an a 4,000 barrel oil geyser, six miles east of Bay City, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1911 Holiday Automobile
Copy negative of a 1911 automobile parked outside of Andrew Neils Smith's home, with members of the Smith family sitting inside. The father and mother sit in the front seat, while six children sit in the back. The mother is wearing an apron over a patterned dress, her long sleeves are pushed to her elbows and her hair is parted and pulled back into a bun. The father is sitting slightly behind the woman, wearing a collared shirt, tie, and a brimmed hat.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1920 Dodge Roadster
Copy negative of Hans Andersen changing a flat tire on his 1920 Dodge Roadster during his honeymoon trip to California with his wife, Anna. Hans is squatting by the front left tire with a tool in his hand. Hans had to change thirty-five tires during the trip.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1922 Confirmation Class]
Photograph of five young men, a pastor, and four young women posed in front of a white church. Their names are Herman Krag, Knud Strarup, Niels Petersen, Olaf Hansen, Oscar Smith, Asta Nygaard, Emma Sophia Hansen, Pastor Rodholm, Marie Harton, and Marie Magdalene Ingvardsen.
Date:
April 9, 1922
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1944 Confirmation Class]
Photograph of the graduating confirmation class at the Swedish Lutheran Church in El Campo. Their names from right to left are Norma Bard, Grace Mildred Bergstrom, Alvin Jensen, Lawrence Bergland, Harold Bergland, and Keith Andersen.
Date:
July 9, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1945 Storm
Copy negative of hurricane damage after a storm in Danevange, Texas, which is located in Wharton County. In the image, a building is knocked over on it's side against the telephone office. The other two buildings pictured are missing roof shingles and boards.
Date:
August 28, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1953 Confirmation Class
Copy negative of the 1953 Confirmation class at Danevang Lutheran Church, which is located in Wharton County. In the picture, four young boys and two young girls are standing outside the church. They are wearing suits and dresses. From left to right, the members pictured are Alfred Gann, unknown boy, Jeanne Swendsen, Anna Marie Smith, Howard Ledwig and Allen Lauritsen.
Date:
1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1961 Confirmation Class
Copy negative of the 1961 confirmation class of Danevang Lutheran Church, which is located in Wharton County, Texas. The students are all wearing long white robes. From left to right, top to bottom, the students pictured are Donald Dippel, James Olson, and Bruce Lauritsen in the top row; and Kathleen Skow and Sharon Andersen in the bottom row.
Date:
1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1994 Community Celebration
Copy negative of a community celebration of the dedication of a Texas Historical Marker at the Danevang Lutheran Cemetery, located in Wharton County. In the image, Walter Bram is sitting in a wheelchair, and his daughter, Peggy, is standing directly behind him. There are four American flags staked into the ground, and there are many people standing in the shade, behind the family.
Date:
1994
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[50th Anniversary of Danish Ladies Aid]
Photograph of the 50th anniversary jubilee for the Danish Ladies Aid. The group of primarily women hold a chalkboard at the center of the group.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial View of Brodsgaard Farm
Copy negative of an aerial view of the Brodsgaard family farm in Wharton County, Texas. In the image, a large field is pictured, and in the center of the field, there is a two-story home as well as several other one-story buildings. According to sources, the farm belonged to Soren Brodsgaard, and was later given to his son, Chris Brodsgaard.
Date:
1952~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial View of Danevang Co-op
Copy negative of an aerial view of the Danevange Farmers Cooperative Society, as noted on the front of the photograph. The co-op is located in Danevange, Texas.
Date:
1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial View of Mads Andersen Home
Copy negative of Mads Andersen's home from an aerial viewpoint. Outlying buildings, a church, trees and farmland surround the home.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andersen Boys on Danevang Baseball Team
Copy negative of the Danevang boys baseball team. The group of boys are standing together outside. Two men are mounted on horses to the left of the team, and three men in suits and hats are standing to the right of the team. Three of the players identified as Elmer, Arthur, and Hands Andersen are wearing baseball uniforms with the word "Danevang" written across the chest. The other team members are wearing various unmatched clothing.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andrew Jensen Doing Chores
Copy negative of Andrew Jensen feeding a calf out of a metal bucket in front of his farm. Jensen stands to the right of the calf, holding another metal bucket and wearing a white sleeveless shirt, belt, cargo pants, and hat. A cigar is hanging from his mouth. A feeding trough can be seen in the background, surrounded by farmland.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andrew Niels Smith
Copy negative of Andrew Niels Smith standing on the grassy bank of a body of water. Andrew is standing with his arms at his sides, wearing a buttoned, collarless long-sleeved shirt and dark pants. His hat sits on his head at an angle.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History