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Cleaning Fish
Photograph of two women and a young boy cleaning fish at East Bay in Palacios, Texas. The woman on the left, identified as Margaret Juhl, is wearing a light-colored bonnet and dress. She holds a fish in her hands over a pot. The woman on the right, identified as Mrs. H. P. Jensen, wears a dark hat with a ribbon tied around it and a dark cape-like top. The boy that is with them stands behind the woman on the left looking at the camera. They are next to a large body of water. At least three other people can be seen in the very back. Accompanying information has provided names for the women, but they have not been matched to their positions in the photograph.
[Closer Aerial View of Danevang Farmers Co-op]
Black and white photograph of an aerial view of a group of buildings belonging to the Danevang Farmers Co-op. Dirt road pathways are visible between the buildings. The Lummus Cotton Mill, featured in other related photographs, is situated near the back of the property. A few cars are parked in various areas of the property, particularly around a small building on the left and a gas service station to the right of it. In the center right is a barn with an open door.
Combing Rice
Copy negative of Otto Bram combing and harvesting rice on his farm in Wharton County, Texas. Otto is sitting in a large tractor in the middle of his rice field.
Communion and Baptismal Supplies
Color photograph of a tabletop covered in linen. A pitcher, chalice, lidded container and a dish all made of silver have been placed atop a white embroidered handkerchief. The head of a microphone and the bottom of an elaborate brass candelabrum are visible behind the chalice and the pitcher. On the left, an open book whose pages have gilded edges is partially visible.
[Community Home]
Copy negative of a house in the middle of a field in Wharton County, Texas. The two-story house has wood paneling, and there is a bike leaning against the building.
Community House 1895
Photograph of a large group of people gathered together for a group picture. They are outdoors a short distance away from a tall single-story structure with a gable roof and five double-hung windows on the right wall. A Danish flag can be seen blowing in the wind high up on a pole on the far left side of the image. From left to right, the following have been identified: Top row: Chris Madsen, unknown, unknown, unknown, Peter Ravn, Andreas Berndt, unknown, Peter Hermansen, unknown, Hans Hansen, Wilheim Christensen, Theo Andersen, S. C. Swendsen, Hans Christensen, unknown, L. J. Lykke, C. Christensen, unknown. Second row: Mrs. J. P. Petersen (the woman with the puffy sleeves beneath Andreas Berndt), unknown, H. J. Berndt, J. M. Nielsen, unknown, unknown, Bine Andersen, Mrs. Swendsen, Mrs. Lykke, Mrs. M. Nielsen, J. C. Evers, unknown, unknown, J. P. Olson, Marie Olson. Other names have been provided for the third and front rows, but it cannot be stated with certainty to whom they apply. On the far right part of the image, there is a man and a woman seated inside a horse-drawn wagon.
Confirmation 1938
Black and white photograph of the confirmation class of the Danevang Lutheran Church. The class is standing on the steps in front of the church and are accompanied by a man in the back row identified as Pastor A.E. Frost. The group is comprised of eight girls, all wearing white dresses, and three boys, all wearing a suit and tie. A window is distinguishable behind them.
Confirmation 1955
Color photograph of formally dressed people standing on the lawn of a white building which is visible in the background. The first row is composed of six girls, all of whom are wearing dresses. The back row is made up two boys who are only visible from the neck up.
Confirmation 1956
Black and white photograph of a confirmation class standing on the steps of [Danevang Lutheran Church] in formal attire. The group is composed of six girls in dresses, six boys in white shirts and ties, and one male in the back wearing a suit. On either side of the group, two hand rails and two windows are visible in the background.
[Confirmation Class]
Copy print of a group of adolescent boys and girls at their confirmation in front of the Danevang Lutheran Church. The structure behind them has two double-hung windows and horizontal siding. A concrete step can be seen on the leftmost part of the image where a young child stands holding to a railing. The girls and boys are dressed in formal attire in similar cut dresses and suits, respectively. In addition, they all have small corsages pinned to their chests. From left to right, they have been identified as Holger Thyssen, Norma Carlsen, Rodger Andersen, Elaine Hansen, Pastor Vaghn Duus, Jergen Gann, Louise Hansen, and Erling Smith.
[Confirmation Class]
Copy negative of four unidentified young ladies, and three unidentified young men standing in front of the alter inside Danevang Church, located in Wharton County. The young men and women are dressed up in suits and white dresses, and they are facing the pastor of the church. Pastor John Pedersen is standing in front of the confirmation students, wearing long robes and holding a bible.
Confirmation Class - 1958
Copy negative of the 1958 confirmation class of Danevang Lutheran Church, which is located in Wharton County, Texas. In the photograph, eight confirmation students are dressed in suits and dresses, and they are standing at the altar of the church with their pastor. From left to right, top to bottom, the individuals pictured are Harold Smith, Ronnie Wind, David Hiltpold, Lilburn Schultz, and Pastor Ronald Jespersen in the top row, and Neva Ray Bram, Marilyn Thaysen, Beverly Waldman, and Mike Brodsgaard in the bottom row.
[Confirmation Class in Front of Doorway]
Copy print of a group of adolescent girls and boys standing in front of a large doorway belonging to the Danevang Lutheran Church. Behind the open door, a staircase can be seen leading to a second floor. The group is all dressed in formal attire, in similar cut dresses and suits. Additionally, they also have corsages pinned to their chests. From left to right, they have been identified as Gunnar Thyssen, Pastor Vaghn Duus, Vernon Swendsen, Barbara Strarup, Lawrence Petersen, Irene Hansen, Carl Hansen, Lillie Jensen, Irvin Wind, Leroy Strarup, and Donald Lykke.
[Confirmation Class of 1908, Danevang Lutheran Church]
Black and white photograph of the Danevang Lutheran Church's Confirmation class of 1908, posed for a group picture outside of an unidentified building. Five young women are seated on a wooden bench in front of a row of eight young men who are accompanied by their Pastor, Soren Hamburg Madsen. Each individual is wearing a hat. Most of the girls' hats have floral embellishments on them. Everyone is dressed formally. The young women are wearing white, high-neck dresses that reach to the floor; their hands are clad in gloves. The young men are wearing suits and ties and simple, brimmed hats. Pastor Madsen is the only individual that is not completely facing the camera; he is turned 3/4 of the way.
[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.
[Confirmation Class of 1920, Danevang Lutheran Church]
Black and white photograph of a group of adolescents gathered outside of the Danevang Lutheran Church, of which the exterior side and pointed arch windows are visible. This group makes up the Confirmation class of 1920. Each individual is wearing formal attire. The girls, who are mostly seated on the front row, are wearing white dresses, some of which have pins attached to them. The boys are wearing suits and ties; a few of them are also wearing pins. Their pastor, the only adult pictured, is standing in the center of the boys.
[Confirmation Class of 1925, Danevang Lutheran Church]
Black and white photograph of a group of teenagers who make up the 1925 Confirmation class of Danevang Lutheran Church. There are 6 girls and 8 boys arranged in three rows on the steps of the church building. Their clergyman, Pastor Khyl, is also standing with them. Behind the group is a door with an arched window above it. On the window are the words "ANSGAR KIRKE." A couple of pointed arch windows are visible on either side of the group.
[Confirmation Class of 1927]
Copy print of a portrait of the confirmation class of 1927 in front of a church in Danevang, Texas. There are ten confirmands and their pastor, H. O. Jensen. The names of those in the photograph are listed on the back. According to accompanying information, there were two additional confirmands not seen here, Clifford Fritz Lykke and Nadine A. Neisig. The three young ladies are wearing white dresses, and the boys are wearing suits and ties.
[Confirmation Class of 1945, Danevang Lutheran Church]
Black and white photograph of the Danevang Lutheran Church Confirmation class of 1945. The class is composed of several young men and young women who are accompanied by their Reverend, Vaghn Duus, who is standing on the far left on the back row. They are all wearing formal wear; the girls are wearing white dresses and the boys are wearing suits. Each individual has a floral boutonniere pinned to their clothing. Behind the group is a set of open wooden doors.
Confirmation Dresses
Copy negative of four girls standing together in the middle of the road. The four girls have their arms wrapped around each other, wearing white dresses with sashes, stockings, white shoes, and bows in their hair.
[Confirmation Party at Danevang Community Hall]
Copy print of a confirmation celebration being held at Danevang Community Hall. Long tables have been arranged for the festivities, with three tables running parallel to the right wall and a fourth table perpendicular to the first three. All of the tables are full, except for the one closest to the foreground, which is empty. The photograph appears to have been taken from a high angle, as some of the guests are looking upwards towards the direction where the photograph was taken . The majority of them, however, are actively engaged in conversation and their food.
Cotton Bales
Copy negative of two rows of cotton bales and a wagon at a farm.
Cotton Gin Danevang
Copy negative of Carl J. Harton leaning on a cotton gin at the Danevang co-op. Carl wears a buttoned shirt, pants, and a belt with a square metal buckle.
Couple on a Bicycle
Copy negative of Martha and Frederick Madsen seated on a bicycle in front of a columned-house in Danevang. Martha, who is sitting in front of Frederick, is wearing a bow in her hair, a sleeveless jumper, and long-sleeved shirt underneath. Frederick is wearing a fedora, dark suits, and slacks.
Cow & Man
Copy print of a man, identified as O. V. (Mickey) Christensen, holding the reins of a calf. He stands in a dirt road. Behind him, an automobile is parked next to a series of single-story, disorderly sheds. There are a few slender trees off to the left near where the man stands.
Croquet at O. J. Hansen Home
Copy negative of a group of people playing croquet at O. J. Hansen's home in Danevang, Texas. The house has two visible gable roofs and five double-hung windows. There are four women on the rightmost part of the image but they do not appear to be playing. The man in the center bending down with a croquet mallet has been identified as Andrew E. Berndt. There is a second individual with a croquet mallet on the rightmost part of the image, but has mostly been cropped out of the image. The cast shadow of a seventh person can be seen in the foreground, who presumably took the photograph.
[Dagny and Andrew Jensen in Front of their Home]
Photograph of husband and wife couple Andrew Jensen and Dagny Andersen Jensen at their home. Dagny is on the left wearing a floral print dress cinched at the waist, necklace, and round frame glasses. Andrew is next to her with his hand around her shoulder wearing a plaid shirt, belted pants, and banded hat. Behind them, an open door can be seen as well as a small window with a small cleaning brush hanging from it. Accompanying information states that they are the parents of Lillie Jensen Petersen.
Dagny Andersen Jensen and Grandmother
Copy negative of a portrait of Dagny Andersen Jensen on the left, and her grandmother Pauline Andersen, on the right. Dagny, age eight, wears a dark-colored dress with a wide collar embroidered with light-colored flowers and a large bow in her hair. Pauline wears a dark-colored dress with several pleats around the collar. Her hair is parted down the center and pulled tightly back into a bun.
Danevag Community Hall
Copy negative of community members standing in a crowd outside of the Danevang Meeting House in Danevang, Texas. The two-story meeting house features a three-story bell tower and arched windows that run across the length of the building.
[Danevang Band at City-Garage]
Photograph of a group of people standing in front of an establishment known as "City-Garage" at El Campo, Texas. The store itself seems to have served multiple purposes, as advertisements on its front facade give notice to welding, grocery, and gasoline products. There at least three automobiles in front of the store, with one car in the center right bearing various business names on its body. The group of people involved in the band have mostly concentrated on the right side, with a few others seen carrying instruments on the left side. These individuals wear musician hats; others are in full uniform. A line of children in the foreground can be seen on the left side. They are barefoot and the majority of the boys wear jumpsuits. A piece of paper on the top left corner lists some names, but they have not been matched to individual people.
Danevang Baseball Team
A black and white photograph of a baseball team in baseball uniforms, including baseball caps, at the Danevang baseball diamond. Four team members are seated while eight are standing behind them. One man who is not wearing a uniform stands slightly to the right of them.
Danevang Baseball Team 1950
Black and white photograph taken at the Danevang baseball diamond of a baseball team in uniforms. The team is accompanied by their managers, Fred "Densky" Hansen and J.O. Olson. One team member is laying down in front of the rest of the team members, who are either seated in the second row or standing in the back row.
Danevang Cemetery
Copy negative of the Danevang Cemetery. The granite headstone of Iver Winds is visible in the middle of the image surrounded by foliage. The parsonage is visible in the background, along with two flagpoles, flying American and Danish flags.
Danevang Central School by Air
Copy negative of the Danevang School from an aerial point of view. The school is a square building surrounded by farmland, houses, and other buildings. A fence circles the school building, which is also surrounded by automobiles.
Danevang Church
Copy negative of the remains of the Danevang Lutheran Church after a 1945 hurricane destroyed it. Nothing is left standing. Amidst short grasses, parts of the roof structure can be seen lopsided and wedged between different construction materials. A woman in a light-colored dress stands center left with her back to the camera on top of an incline.
Danevang Church
Copy negative of the remains of the Danevang Lutheran Church after a 1945 hurricane destroyed it. Several parts of the roof structure can be seen wedged between different construction materials from the walls and interior architecture. On the left part of the image, however, the front entrance appears to have remained untouched.
Danevang Church Altar
Copy negative of the altar at Danevang Lutheran Church. The alter features a large wooden panel divided into three sections, ornately carved and topped with a cross. The center panel is inset with a religious painting. Below the panel, the rectangular alter is covered in a white lace tablecloth. Two large candlesticks in metal holders, a cup, a bible, and other artifacts are sitting on the table.
[Danevang Citizens at the Danevang Community Hall]
Black and white photograph of a large group of Danevang citizens gathered in front of the Danevang Community Hall, a white wooden building with a single door in front. A pair of Danish flags are hanging on the building on either side of the open door. Numerous citizens are sitting and standing in and around the bleachers.
Danevang Community Hall
Copy negative of the Danevang Community Hall in Danevang, Texas. There is a fence and several automobiles in front of the building.
[Danevang Community Hall After Hurricane in 1945]
Copy negative of a black and white photograph of Danevang Community Hall after damages incurred during the hurricane that hit the town in 1945. Visible from two-point perspective, the building has a few missing shingles on its roof and some broken windowpanes, as evidenced by a woman who is sitting in one of the window frames and grasping a pane.
Danevang Community Photo
Copy negative of a black and white photograph of a large group of Danevang citizens arranged in several rows for a portrait in front of the Danevang Community Hall. The hall has several windows on its exterior facade; two are closed and three others are open. A few individuals are sitting within the open window frames or are directly in front of them.
Danevang Cotton Gin
Copy negative of Carl Harton sitting on top of a bale of cotton in front of Danevang's cotton gin. Carl is wearing a buttoned shirt, pants, and tall boots. Other cotton bales litter the yard in front of the gin.
Danevang Farmers Co-op
Card that has a printed black and white image pasted to its front. The image is of a brick building with a sign reading, "Danevang Farmers Co-operative Society Inc." The front of the building has an open set of doors at its center; on either side of the doors are some windows. The side of the building is also visible, and features eight windows near the roof are vented open. Two automobiles are parked beside the building. In front of the building are two structure that look like gas pumps. An individual is standing next to the structure on the left.
Danevang Farmer's Co-op Office
Copy negative of the farmer's co-op office in Danevang, Texas. The building is small and has one front door and a window on each side. There is an automobile parked in front of the building.
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."
[Danevang Highway Construction Crew]
Black and white photograph of a number of men resting outside of a brick building that has large open spaces in its wall, presumably for shipping or moving purposes. The men make up some of the construction crew that was responsible for the highway near Danevang. All of the men are wearing hats. Some of the men are wearing suits while the other men are wearing work clothes and boots. A large piece of machinery with a caterpillar tracks is parked on the right. A large pallet upon which bags and boxes are piled is on the left; two men are standing on it and two other men are sitting on it.
[Danevang Hug-the-Coast Baseball League Members]
Copy negative of a black and white photograph of the Danevang Hug-the-Coast League members, all of whom are male, posed outdoors. Every member is wearing a baseball cap except for one man in a cowboy hat. There are two rows; four men are seated on the front row and nine men are standing on the back row.
Danevang Lutheran Church
Copy negative of Danevang Lutheran Church in Danevang, Texas. Several groups of people are standing outside the church; some are sitting on the porch while others are standing near parked automobiles. Two flags, one American and one Texan, fly over the church, and a floral garland hangs over the front door.
[Danevang Lutheran Church as Seen From Amongst Cornfield]
A color photograph of a white building with a steeple, identified as [Danevang Lutheran Church] according to accompanying information and related photographs. There are two main sections of the church, one of which is partly covered by trees surrounding the building. Power lines that are situated in front of the church run from the left to the right of the picture plane. The fore ground and middle ground are dominated by what appears to be a cornfield.
[Danevang Lutheran Church Congregration at Oil Well]
Copy print of the Danevang Lutheran Church congregation at the sight of the first oil well drilling at Clemville, Texas. They surround a pool of water surrounded by a plot of land that is mostly sediment and dirt. Some of the people carry umbrellas, and the majority wear formal attire. Included in the group are also children. On the far right, there appears to be a pipe blowing a black liquid unto the water.
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