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Adjustable Light Shade and Reflector.

Description: Patent for a new adjustable light shade and reflector with "a shade and a support therefor so provided with joints that the shade may be given any desired angle of reflection, relative to the light, and its relative distance from the light may be regulated" (lines 13-17), which includes illustrations and instructions.
Date: March 7, 1911
Creator: Spivey, Lillian Hale
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wharton Co.

Description: Blue line print of survey map of Wharton County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1906
Creator: Morris, J. W. & Giles, J. Bascom
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Composition for Preserving Wood.

Description: Patent for a new and improved compound for “preserving all kinds of wood, in or above ground, but is especially adapted for preserving wood in salt water from the ravages of worms, barnacles and etc…” (Line 24-27) Ingredients, proportions of ingredients and mixing instructions are included. No illustration.
Date: July 12, 1881
Creator: Smith, Bat
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Cotton Gin

Description: Copy print postcard of a cotton processing plant in Danevang, Texas. The property has a broad expanse of territory. The main buildings seem to be concentrated on the right, and additional farming equipment and tools are to the left, which also include carriages and cotton bales. Hand-written text on the back of the postcard was photocopied. Most of the text cannot be read with certainty.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Parsonage

Description: Photograph of a two-story yellow structure in Danevang, Texas, first occupied in May 1902 according to a white sticker placed on the front of the photograph. Additionally, the typed note indicates that the structure was a parsonage for Pastor S. H. Madsen. The structure has a gable roof, several double-hung windows, and a front porch covered by a sloping overhang supported by four slender white columns. An outdoor garage is off to the right.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Krag Home]

Description: Photograph of a two-story structure belonging to the Krag family in Danevang, Texas. The photograph was taken some distance away behind a wire fence and a line of bushes, capturing the front view of the house. It has hip roofs on both the first and second floors. The first floor roof projects outwards creating an overhang supported by equally spaced columns. Six double-hung windows are seen on the second floor. A second structure is seen in the distance; presumably, a part of the Krag homestead… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

John & Kristine Allenson

Description: Photograph of a two-story structure in Danevang, Texas, belonging to John and Kristine Allenson. The photograph was taken from the street, capturing the front lawn which has been cut short and a few trees on the property. The house has intersecting gable roofs with dark shingles, white walls, and double-hung windows of similar dimensions and design. There is an air conditioning system hanging out of one of the windows. There is an overhang over the front entrance created by a small roof project… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Jack & Rose Mary McKelvey Home

Description: Photograph of a two-story structure in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Jack and Rose Mary McKelvey. A dirt pathway leads to two garage doors on the right part of the property. The house has intersecting gable roofs with brown shingles, white siding, and a bay window on the part of the house that projects outwards. A bush with red flowers is in the foreground across the road path. A wire antenna can be seen on top of the house and a second one on an adjacent property.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

H. N. Hansen Residence

Description: Copy negative print of the Hansen residence on the west side of Danevang, Texas. The house is a two-story structure with intersecting gable roofs. The second floor balcony was constructed over a shingled mansard roof, also on the second floor, that covers the first floor front entrance. The overhang has one visible column on its right corner. Two cars are parked in the front lawn. There appears to be a person seated in each driver's side seat. A chicken can be seen on the far right in between t… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Ladies Aid

Description: Photograph of a large group of men and women standing just outside of a patio with a hip roof overhang. A decorative triangular banner appears to have been hung around the eave of the structure. There are five slender columns equally spaced from each other supporting the overhang. The men and women, as well as two children in the very front row, have not been identified, but accompanying information indicates they are part of the Ladies Aid organization of Danevang, Texas. They are dressed in c… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Family Gathering

Description: Postcard of a family gathering taking place outdoors. They appear to be having a picnic, judging by the food paraphernalia in the center of the group. They are seated amidst short grasses underneath the cast shadows of the many trees that surround them. The family consists of men, women, and children, and the majority turn their heads back to look towards the camera. A vehicle can be seen in the distance facing away from them. Accompanying information states that "this photo was taken on the la… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Ladies Aid (2)

Description: Photograph of a large group of people standing outside in front of a two-story structure. A shingled overhang covers the front patio, and four slender columns act as support. The group consists mostly of men and women, with two children in the very front row. No names have been provided, but accompanying information indicates that the group belongs to the Ladies Aid organization. They wear conservative, formal apparel. A hand-written notation on the back of the photograph reads, "have one-MW."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Iver Wind Home

Description: Photograph of a two-story house in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Iver Wind. The house has intersecting gable roofs with dark shingles and a first floor flat overhang supported by five slender columns. A group of men stand on top of the overhang just outside a second-story window, and it appears there might be a small boy with them as well. Beneath them, under the overhang, a trio of women is standing near the third column from the left. A fourth woman is standing off to the left by herself.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Large Group of People]

Description: Photograph of a large group people inside a large interior space with wooden floors and high ceilings. Three windows can be seen in the back. The front row is seated. The group is composed of both men and women. They are dressed in formal attire and there is some indication from accompanying records that this was a festive event, perhaps a celebration of some kind.
Date: unknown
Creator: Kodak Finishing and Photo Supplies
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Christmas Card

Description: Illustrated Christmas card from Harold and Myrtle Strobel. The front page has an image of Santa Claus holding a bag of gifts. A clock with adorned mistletoes is to the right. The text reads, "It's time for these Good Wishes." When opened, the card shows an image of Santa shooting a rifle at the clock. Accompanying text on this side of the card reads, "so here's shooting the works", and "Merry Christmas Happy New Year! Harold and Myrtle Strobel Family."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Christmas Card

Description: Illustrated Christmas card of a red book and adorning mistletoes. Additionally, on the front page, there is a printed line of text that reads, "Season's Greetings." When opened, there are two inscriptions on either side. They read: "When winter comes along the way and it gets close to Christmas Day, then memories and thoughts anew start on their way to folks like you, and wishes rise for your good cheer on Christmas Day and all New Year!" A hand-written notation follows: "Carl, Jo Lee Anne & C… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Photographs of Sam and his Beloved Mules and Two Teams Rope Pulling]

Description: These are two separate photographs on the front and back of the same sheet. The photograph on the front is of a man, identified as Soren (Sam) Brodsgaard, holding the reins of two mules. One of the mules is facing the man; the other is facing the camera. The man is wearing denim overalls over a light-colored tank top and a hat. They stand on an empty, dirt road. A single-story structure is off to the left in the background, and a short fence is in the distance. Hand-written text in pencil on th… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Sam and Christine Brodsgaard at Farm]

Description: Photograph of husband and wife, Soren (Sam) Hansen Brodsgaard and Kristina (also spelled Christina on records) Marie Brodsgaard, standing a few feet away from what appears to be a large gas tank on its side. They are underneath a tree branch. Behind them, there is a single-story structure and a tractor parked off to the right. The bottom left corner of the photograph has been torn off. Hand-written text in pencil on the back of the photograph reads, "Grandma and Grandpa Brodsgaard", followed by… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[I. E. (Babe) Hansen and Alice Hansen in Front of House]

Description: Photograph of husband and wife, I. Elva (Babe) Hansen and Alice Hansen, respectively, standing in front of a house. A series of well-landscaped bushes of different types are behind them, bordered by short white-picket fencing. A few windows belonging to the house are partially seen behind the plants. The man has his right arm over the woman. They are both dressed in formal attire. Hand-written text in pencil on the back of the photograph reads, "Aunt Alice and Uncle Babe", and a second note in … more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Martin S. & Elizabeth Hansen Christiansen at their Home]

Description: Photograph of husband and wife, Martin S. Christiansen and Elizabeth Hansen Christiansen, at their home in Danevang, Texas. Accompanying information notes that they are the parents of Sunny, Elsie, and Julian Christiansen. They stand in front of a set of a windows and a doorway. Part of a tree branch is seen on the bottom left corner of the photograph. The man wears a shirt, trousers, and a hat. The woman wears a dress and glasses. Hand-written text in pen on the back of the photograph lists th… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Photograph of Andrea Skow]

Description: Photograph of a woman standing with her hands behind her back in front of a house. Different types of plants and bushes line the side of the house, and they have been bordered off with a short, white-picket fence. The woman wears a light-colored top with what appears to be an anchor embroidered on the left side of the blouse. She also has a floral-print apron tied around her waist. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph identifies her as Andrea Skow.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Hansen and Wind Families in the Woods]

Description: Photograph of a group of men, women, and children standing amongst short grasses in front of a wooden area. Names have been provided but it cannot be stated with certainty to whom they apply. Hand-written text in pencil on the back of the photograph reads, "This was taken down at the woods we had a pretty good time". A stamp in purple reads, "Fox-Tone Print Fox Co San Antonio, Tex.".
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Jimmy and Fannie Lou Wedding

Description: Photograph of a bride and groom and their parents at their wedding celebration. The bride has been identified as Mrs. Fanny Lou Sones, and her husband, on her left, as Jimmy E. Sones. Two more names have been provided but it cannot be stated with certainty to whom they apply. They stand behind a long table covered by a lace tablecloth. There is a three-tiered wedding cake, a large floral arrangement, a set of candles, and a large glass basin resting on top. Behind the wedding party, there are t… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society
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