Horses, Mules, and Model T

Photograph of horses, mules, and a Model T car in a farmstead. The property is quite flat and empty except for a single-story structure in the background. The horses and the mules are harnessed together and appear to be dragging along farming equipment, possibly a plow, under the direction of a man behind them. The car is to the right of them, parked, and facing the camera. Behind the car, two cows can be seen; one on either side of the car.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brian & Elizabeth Wind in Church Attire

Photograph of a woman and a man standing side by side each other in front of a structure with horizontal siding and one visible window. The woman has been identified as Elizabeth Wind. She is to the left of Brian Wind. According to accompanying information, they are at a Sunday church service. Both have a corsage pinned to their chests. Elizabeth wears a hat, a light-colored dress cinched at the waist, pearls, and is carrying a dark purse. Brian wears a two-piece suit and a striped tie.
Date: [1920..1940]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1924 Confirmation Class

Photograph of the 1924 Danevang Ansgar Lutheran Church confirmation class, consisting of a group of adolescent boys and girls. They are standing on the front steps of the church, wearing formal attire and separated into rows by gender, with the girls in the front and the boys in the back. Additionally, there is an unidentified man behind the boys standing in front of a set of double doors. The girls, from left to right, have been identified as Marie Brodsgaard, Dagny M. Hansen, Ester Juhl, and Esther Knudsen. The boys have been identified from left to right as Hans F. Hansen, Ejolf Larsen Wind, J. C. Theodor Jensen, Harry Lauritsen, and Eddie Petersen.
Date: May 25, 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1924 Confirmation Class

Photograph of the 1924 Danevang Ansgar Lutheran Church confirmation class, consisting of a group of adolescent boys and girls separated into two rows. The back row is composed of the boys, who wear similar dark three-piece suits. The front row consists of the girls, who wear light-colored dresses. Their hair has been styled in short bobs. Names have been provided, but have been matched properly in another photograph where they were in different positions (see note).
Date: May 25, 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Children on Windmill

Photograph of two young boys standing barefoot on the wooden planks of a windmill. They are both wearing overalls over long-sleeve shirts. They have been identified as Christian and Peter Brodsgaard, but accompanying information has not matched their names to their individual positions. One of the blades of the windmill can be partially seen in the top leftmost part of the image.
Date: 1920/1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Johnny & Chris Brodsgaard

Photograph of two young boys standing in an empty plot of land amidst tall grasses. The boy on the left stands inside what appears to be a small, shallow puddle. To his right is a boy standing on the ground, similarly dressed as the first child in shorts, hat, long-sleeve shirt and dark, slender tie. They have been identified as Johnny and Chris Brodsgaard, but accompanying information has not stated which boy is which. There is a purple stamp on the back of the photograph that bears an image of a leaping fox and the accompanying text, "This is a genuine Border Fox Tone picture made by Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas. Copyright 1925 by Carl O. Newton."
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Christian Brodsgaard with Goose

Photograph of a young boy, identified as Christian Brodsgaard, sitting outdoors in front of a house with a goose in between his legs. He smiles openly. He wears overalls and is barefoot on a plot of land with short grasses.
Date: 1922~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Viola's Birthday

Photograph of a group of women standing outdoors in front of a car. Behind the car, there is a single-story structure with a shingled roof and light-colored siding. From left to right, the group has been identified as Olga Andersen, Emma Hansen Berndt, Marie Thaysen, Marie Brodsgaard, Martha Madsen, Myrtle Waldman, And Agnes Brodsgaard Sones. The photograph was taken during Viola Christensen's birhtday party.
Date: 1920/1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Emma Brodsgaard with Friend

Photograph of two young women lying down on a lawn in front of a single-story brick house. There are two double-hung windows on the house. The woman on the left has been identified as Emma Brodsgaard. Her friend has not been identified. They both wear light-colored tops and heels.
Date: 1920/1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Young Boys in Front of Car

Photograph of four young children in front of a car. They are dressed similarly in formal attire. They each wear belted jackets with flap pockets over light-colored shirts and ties, as well as matching pants and hats (being held to their sides). They have been identified as Carl, Peter, Michael, and Chris Brodsgaard, but their names have not been matched to their individual positions. Accompanying information goes on to say that "these are the sons of Sam Brodsgaard."
Date: 1920/1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sam Brodsgaard in Wagon

Photograph of a man, identified as Sam Brodsgaard, inside a wooden horse-drawn wagon in Danevang, Texas. The very top of two side wheels can be seen. Sam wears a round hat and light-colored shirt. Only the backs of the two horses can be seen, strapped to the wagon. There is hand-written text on the front of the photograph that reads, "Sam Brodsgaard."
Date: 1920/1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sam Brodsgaard and Sons on Wagon]

Photograph of a Sam Brodsgaard and his sons on a horse-drawn wagon. They are in a flat, empty plot of land which appears to be a farm. A single tree can be seen in the back off to the right. Sam is seated on the wagon's chair. To his left, his sons Johnny (left) and Chris (right) are holding the reins of the wagon. Behind them, the boy standing has been identified as Pete Brodsgaard and the kneeling boy in front of him has been identified as Carl Brodsgaard. They all wear overalls and hats. Accompanying information states that they are going fishing.
Date: 1920/1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

George & Emma Adams

Photograph of an adult woman and man standing next to a tall tree. Several more trees can be seen in the background. The woman, identified as Emma Brodsgaard, wears a fitted jacket, long skirt, hat, and dark heels. To her right is her husband, George Adams, who wears a dark three-piece suit, striped tie, and glasses. A hand-written note on the back of the photograph reads, "Pop doesn't look so spry on this picture but remember he is on his honeymoon."
Date: 1920/1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Marie Brodsgaard's Confirmation

Photograph of a woman, identified as Marie Brodsgaard, standing outdoors in front of a bush. She wears a light-colored knee-length dress. Her hair has been cut short and she smiles at the camera. Accompanying information and a hand-written note on the back of the photograph indicate that the photograph was taken during her confirmation.
Date: 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Thyssen Family Photo

Photograph of a family group in Danevang, Texas, standing in front of a house. A double-hung window, entrance, and bordering bush can be seen behind them. Neither the children nor the mother have been identified specifically, although names have been given. The man on the far right, however, has been identified as Carl Thyssen. He wears a long-sleeve shirt, suspenders, and dark pants.
Date: 1920/1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Allenson Family]

Black and white photograph of a family standing outdoors. The members include a mother, a father, and their two children; an unidentified man is also standing with them. On the far left is Kristine Allenson, wife to John Allenson. Their children, Clifford and Leo, are both standing in front of the adults and looking downward. The younger child is standing in front of his mother while his older sibling is seated on a tricycle.
Date: September 1929
Creator: Newton, Carl D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

John, Kristine and Leo Allenson

Black and white photograph of a family posed outdoors for a portrait in the yard of a house. The husband, John Allenson, is standing with one hand in his pants pocket and his other hand on the chair that his wife, Kristine Allenson, is seated in. On her lap she is holding their son, Leo Allenson; he looks to be toddler aged. They are situated next to a small tree that is visible to the right of them. The wooden siding of the house is also visible to their left.
Date: September 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wedding Celebration for Andrew and Emma Berndt]

Black and white photograph of a group portrait taken at a wedding celebration for Andrew Enemark Berndt and Emma Hansen Berndt, the groom and the bride respectively. The newlywed couple are standing on the left while their guests stand to the right and behind them; a few people are seated below the group.
Date: November 14, 1929
Creator: Newton, Carl D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wedding Party of Lars and Dora Wind]

Black and white photograph of a group of men and women standing at the wedding of Lars and Dora Wind. They are lined up on a grassy area that is adjacent to a covered pavilion that is to the left of the group. A small, verdant tree is embedded in the ground right in front of the group. According to information that accompanies a related picture from the same set and same event, these individuals were servers at the wedding, which is the reason for their aprons and hats (on the men).
Date: July 27, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Posing for a Picture at Lars and Dora Wind's Wedding]

Black and white photograph of a sizeable group of women and men gathered for a picture at the celebration for newlyweds Lars and Dora Wind, who are not pictured. Each individual is wearing light-colored semi-formal clothing; some of them are wearing aprons over their attire. According to information from related pictures from the same event, these individuals were servers at the wedding. The men are wearing hats. Behind the group to the left is an outdoor pavilion which is partially visible; its roof has scalloped shingles. To the right of the group, a cloth tarp is covering another outdoor gathering area.
Date: July 27, 1926
Creator: Newton, Carl D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Servers at Lars and Dora Wind's Wedding]

Black and white photograph of a five women standing in a row at the outdoor wedding celebration of Lars and Dora Wind. According to accompanying information they are servers at the wedding celebration. They are all wearing unique light-colored dresses as their uniform; some of them have aprons on over their attire. The beams of an outdoor pavilion are visible above their heads in the background. The leaves of a floral bush in the foreground are covering part of some of the girls' bodies.
Date: July 27, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Emma, Agnes and Marie Brodsgaard

Black and white photograph of three sisters standing outside of a two-story house that is visible to their left. They are all wearing light-colored drop waist dresses and are sporting short bobs with bangs. The bulk of a medium-sized tree is visible to their right. According to a note attached to the front of the image, they are named from left to right: Agnes, Marie, and Emma.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Brother and a Sister Standing Outdoors]

Black and white photograph of a teenage brother and sister standing outdoors in a lawn of tall grass. They are identified as Olaf Olson and Louise Petersen. Olaf is standing to the left of his sister. He is wearing knickerbockers, tall socks, and a shirt with the sleeves rolled up. His hands are in his pockets. To his right is Louise, who is wearing a dress and a cape. Behind the pair is a tree and a partially visible automobile.
Date: July 23, 1922
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Young Women Posed for a Picture in the Street]

Black and white photograph of a young woman standing in the middle of a street. She is identified as Christine Olson Walters. She is wearing a black dress that has a pleated collar and a pleated skirt. She is also wearing a hat. Behind her, buildings and telephone poles line either side of the street. Shadows are cast across the ground.
Date: 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History