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[Two Men in front of Velkommen Sign]

Description: Photograph of two men on the front steps of a building with sign that reads, "Velkommen". The man on the left wears a powder blue blazer, striped tie and light blue shirt, and black pants. He holds a folder on his left hand. The man on the right wears a three-piece suit over a light blue shirt and striped tie. They stand on a green carpet that covers the front steps leading to a set of double doors behind them. They seem to be in the process of speaking, as two women in the foreground are facin… more
Date: 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Man and Two Older Women at Table]

Description: Photograph of an older man and woman standing opposite each other across a long table. The woman, identified as Helena Berndt Lauritsen, stands on the left side, looking at the camera with a surprised expression. She appears to be holding small American flag stickers. The man, identified as Oscar V. (Mickey) Christensen, stands on the other side looking down at the table while scratching his head with his right hand. He also wears glasses. A second woman is next to him in the background, but sh… more
Date: 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Elvin & Suzan Berndt Home

Description: Photograph of a single-story brick home in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Elvin and Suzan Berndt. Accompanying information, however, states home originally belonged to H. J. Berndt between 1896 and 1970. Photograph was taken a short distance away from a lawn that has been cut short. Small red flowers and bushes line the edge of the house and a small patio that has been bordered off by a green picket fence. Four double-hung windows are visible, as are shutters painted the same green color of the … more
Date: 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Unveiling of Sign]

Description: Photograph of two young men in the process of unveiling a sign. They stand in front of what appears to be a two-story structure with white siding and inclined roofs. The sign has been covered with a green fabric and taped at the sides, which the man on the right is taking off. Next to each of them, there are two navy flags. They both wear dark suits. Accompanying information states they are Carl and Brian Jensen, but the names have not been matched.
Date: May 6, 1990
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Unveiling of Sign]

Description: Photograph of two young men unveiling a sign in front of what appears to be a two-story structure with white siding and sloping roofs. The two men have been identified as Brian and Carl Jensen, but the names have not been matched to either individual. Two navy flags are on either side of them. The sign is painted white. In Old English type, it reads "Danevang". Below this, an American and Texas flag flank the silhouette of the Texas state, which has been filled with the Danish flag. Below these… more
Date: May 6, 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Letter Declaring Danevang to be the Danish Capital of the State of Texas

Description: Correspondence sent to Mrs. Elsie Christiansen from D. R. "Tom" Uher, a member of the House of Representatives in the state of Texas. The document gives Mrs. Christiansen notice that House Concurrent Resolution 21 passed by both houses of the state congress, which made Danevang the Danish capital of Texas. Accompanying information indicates that Homer Smith worked with Mr. Uher on the process.
Date: June 22, 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Senate Resolution - Declaring Danevang to be the Danish Capital of the State of Texas

Description: Senate resolution declaring Danevang to be the Danish capital of the state of Texas. The document lists some information about Danevang's heritage and some of the community's feats, and resolves that the resolution pass the 71st state legislature. It is signed by the president of the Senate, W. P. Hobby, as well as other members of the senate. A gold seal sticker has been placed on the bottom left corner, and the document itself stapled into the fold of a second sheet of paper.
Date: May 30, 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

The Israelite, September 1990

Description: Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue includes information about the High Holy Day services, messages from the synagogue officials, and lists of donations to Shearith Israel Congregation.
Date: September 1990
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

The Israelite, January 1990

Description: Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue announces the annual congregation meeting.
Date: January 1990
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

The Israelite, May 1990

Description: Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants.
Date: May 1990
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

The Israelite, December 1990

Description: Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue includes information about Chanukah events.
Date: December 1990
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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