[Confirmation Class of 1914, Danevang Lutheran Church]

Black and white photograph of the Danevang Lutheran Church Confirmation class of 1914 posed for a group picture outside of an unidentified building. Everyone is formally dressed; the young women are wearing long, white dresses while the young men are wearing suits and ties. A majority of the individuals have floral boutonnieres attached to their clothing. Vines wrapped around two posts on the porch of the building are visible behind the group.
Date: October 4, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Quarterly Occupation Tax Receipt Number 164 (open access)

Quarterly Occupation Tax Receipt Number 164

Quarterly occupation tax receipt given to P. B. Bundick of Matagorda County in Texas for his occupation of Ferryman. Mr. Bundick paid a total of $2.62 in state and county taxes for this particular quarter. The transaction was confirmed by the comptroller of public accounts, Jno. D. McCall, whose signature can be seen on the bottom right corner.
Date: 1887-10/1888-07
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

Red and White Grocery Store

Photograph of a two-story structure, identified as the Danevang Food Market, taken from the street. The walls of the building stagger upward creating a tiered facade. On the second floor, there are two double-hung windows. Four equally-spaced cables above them support the weight of an overhang that covers the front doors. Above the overhang, on each side of the sign that reads "Danevang Food Market", there are two round emblems bearing the Coca-Cola logo. A series of windows runs along the first floor. One of them is covered by an ice machine that has been placed just to the right of the front door.
Date: October 7, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial View of Danevang School

Aerial photograph of Danevang School in Danevang, Texas. It is the largest building in the photograph: a single-story structure with a mansard roof with dark shingles and several windows on the first floor. A small playground to the right consists of a few see-saws and a swing set. Further right, a basketball court can be seen. To the left, there appears to be a gas station. The building is amidst a large, rural farm area. Besides the gas station and the school building, there are only a few other buildings, possibly homes, and land that has been tilled.
Date: October 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial Photograph of School]

Aerial photograph of a school building surrounded by farmland. The date Oct. 1954 is written on the back.
Date: October 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Four Generation Hartons

Photograph of four generations of the Harton family at a wedding celebration. Peter Harton and Stephanie Reif Harton sit on two wooden chairs wearing dark-colored formal wear, with flowers pinned to their chests. In the back, a woman identified as Billie Anne Baumert, wears a kimono-style dress. To her left, a man identified as Wilhem Harton is wearing a suit and tie, while holding a young boy identified as Richard Dean Baumert, wearing a tank and shorts. Wallpaper of a floral design covers the wall behind them. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "Four Generations. Billie Ann Harton Baumert - Richard Dean Baumert oldest/first great-gran'son held by Wilhelm Harton. Bestafa - Peter Harton, Bestamon - Stephanie Reif Harton Taken Oct. 1951 @ golden wedding celebration for Bestmon ~ Bestafa @ Danevang, Texas [sic]".
Date: October 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Planning Crew for 90th Anniversary Church Celebration]

Color photograph of five elderly women, all of whom are wearing glasses, grouped together indoors. Together they make the planning crew for the 90th anniversary celebration of Danevang Lutheran Church. The room where they stand is wood-paneled and has two windows that are visible. A few potted plants sit in or by the window sill to the right of the women.
Date: October 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pastor and Mrs. Jesperson at the 90th Anniversary Church Celebration]

Color photograph of husband and wife Ronald P. Jespersen and Delores Jespersen. Ronald is a pastor of the church for which this 90th anniversary celebration is being held; the couple is pictured indoors at the church. A large floral arrangement sits to the right of the couple and a stained glass window is visible behind them.
Date: October 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[90th Homecoming Celebration, Danevang Lutheran Church]

Color photograph of a group of people gathered together for a meal in the mess hall at an unidentified location. Several adults are seated at long banquet tables covered in gingham-patterned table covers; many of them have platefuls of food in front of them. Some concession style windows where food is being served are visible to the left; a few people are lined up to be served. Above the windows is a banner that reads, "Vars' Co!" as well as a few Danish flag decals.
Date: October 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mary Jane & Eddie Woods Standing in Church Parking Lot]

Photograph of Mary Jane and Eddie Wood, standing in the parking lot of Danevang Lutheran Church at its 90th anniversary celebration, visible from the waist up. Eddie has is holding a book against his body and has a cigarette between two fingers. Several cars are parked behind them.
Date: October 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[People Gathered Outside at 90th Anniversary Celebration, Danevang Lutheran Church]

Color photograph of several small clusters of people standing outside and conversing at Danevang Lutheran Church for its 90th anniversary homecoming celebration. They are all wearing dressy but casual attire. The white church building is visible in the background.
Date: October 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Elderly Women Escorting Each Other at the 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration of Danevang Lutheran Church]

Color photograph of a few elderly women who are all apart of the Jensen family, one of whom is their matriarch. They are escorting each other with arms linked outside of Danevang Lutheran Church. Metal handrails surround the group on either side. The presence of parked cars in the background suggest that they are in the parking lot. A tent is set up in the background to the right.
Date: October 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Women Posing for a Photograph at the 90th Anniversary Celebration of Danevang Lutheran Church]

Color photograph of two women, who are dressed nicely, posing for a photograph indoors at the 90th anniversary homecoming celebration of Danevang Lutheran Church. The woman on the left has short, curly gray hair and is wearing glasses; she is sporting a blue shirt and a striped skirt. The woman on the right has a dark pompadour and is wearing a red dress. Behind them are a few picnic tables covered in gingham tablecloths where a few people are seated. Potted plants hang from the ceiling in the background. A Danish flag and an American flag are on display far behind the women.
Date: October 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Women on the Planning Commitee for the Danevang Lutheran Church Homecoming Celebration Posed for a Photograph]

Color photograph of a couple of women, identified as Marie Bram and Jeanette Larsen, posing for a photograph together. They are visible from the waist up. They are part of the planning team responsible for the 90th anniversary homecoming event at Danevang Lutheran Church. The two women both have short, curly hair and are wearing glasses. Behind them is a framed piece of art, a screened window, and a duo of bulletin boards that have photographs on them.
Date: October 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Emilie Nelsen and Others at the 90th Anniversary Celebration at Danevang Lutheran Church]

Color photograph of an elderly woman identified as Emilie Andersen Nelsen, standing indoors at Danevang Lutheran Church. She is wearing a blue ringer t-shirt that says "GRANNY" on the front and has her hair braided on the crown of her head. She is surrounded by three other individuals, two of whom are elderly men wearing hats and glasses. The other individual is a tall curly-haired elderly woman who is also wearing glasses and is gesturing at Emilie. Behind her are poster boards displays that have vintage photos attached to them.
Date: October 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Young Girl, Ruby Beth Allenson]

Black and white photograph of a young girl seated on a chair that is situated on the lawn outside of a building whose wood siding is partially visible. Directly behind the girl is a large, leafy bush. The girl is identified as Ruby Beth Allenson. She is wearing a light-colored dress with a white bib collar; she is also wearing a bow on top of her hair. Her feet are clad in socks and shiny black shoes.
Date: October 6, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Danish Mutual Fire Insurance Company (open access)

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