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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
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
[O. V. Christensen Recording Rainfall]
Photograph of O. V. Christensen recording rainfall as it has been collected in a device in his yard.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[O. V. Christensen Recording Temperature]
Photograph of O. V. Christensen looking inside a white box where a device records the temperature.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Church Altar with Pastors]
Photograph of three men wearing black standing at the front of the church facing the pews.
Date:
1984~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Last Living Directors for WCEC]
Photograph of the two last living members of the Board of Directors for WCEC, Andrew Berndt and Helvig Madsen.
Date:
1984
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sixth Weather Observer in Danevang]
Photograph of the sixth weather observer in Danevang, Elvin Berndt, from the year 1981.
Date:
1981
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Danevang Service Station Aerial View
Copy negative of an aerial view of the Danevang Service Station in Danevang, Texas, which is located in Wharton County. The service station is visible in the center of the image, and there is a car parked in front of it. There are two men standing to the left of the service station, waving at the camera. There is a house behind the service station, and there is a garage to the right of it. There is a trailer parked to the right of the garage.
Date:
1974
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[N. C. Berndt and Berndt Girls]
Photograph of three women standing behind a seated man.
Date:
February 27, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Danevang Fire House
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
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Arnold & Margaret Juhl Golden Wedding
Copy negative of a group portrait taken for Arnold and Margaret Juhl's Golden Wedding celebration at the Danevang Community Hall. On the top row is Anna Michaelsen Skalisky, Rudolph Skalisky, Edythe Michaelsen, Hans Michaelsen, Vavie Michaelsen Skalisky, and Frank Skalisky. On the second row is Frank Witcher, Charles Corley, Christian Michaelsen, Arnold Juhl, Sophus Michaelsen, George Michaelsen, and Carl Michaelsen. Seated at the front of the group is Clara Michaelsen Witcher, Helena Michaelsen Corley, Clara Michaelsen, Margaret Michaelsen Juhl, Metha Starup Michaelsen, Helena Schaer Michaelsen, and Hilda Smith Michaelsen.
Date:
January 25, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cotton Gin]
Photograph of the cotton gin at Danevang Farmer's Co-op. Several cars and a loading truck are parked behind the Danevang Farmer's Co-op.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cotton Gin at Danevang Farmer's Co-op]
Photograph of the Danevang Farmer's Co-op where a car, truck, and tractor are parked.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
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
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 Thorvald and Anna Andersen standing in front of their Dodge Roadster on their honeymoon in Parlier, California. Anna is wearing a loose long-sleeved shirt that gathers at both cuffs, a scarf tied around her neck, loose pants, and a hat with a gathered ribbon across the rim. Hans, who is standing beside Anna, is wearing a buttoned shirt, a tie, loose trousers, a tool belt, and is holding a hat in his hand. The couple had to change thirty-five flat tires on their honeymoon trip from California to Texas.
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
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 Berndt
Copy negative of Andrew Berndt reading a book at the Nysted Folk School in Nebraska. Andrew is seated next to a desk, and is wearing a suit and tie. Behind him, a shelf where several ties are hanging, a clock, hat, books, and several photographs are either hanging on the wall or sitting on the desk.
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
Andrew Niels Smith Home
Copy negative of Andrew Niels Smith's home. The two-story square wood building has five visible rectangular windows and a wide porch supported by four square columns. A shrub is planted in front of each column. On the right, a windmill and storage tank can be seen behind the house the home. Agricultural buildings and machinery are visible on the left of the image.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History