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"#2 Daytona Beach."
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. They show shots from around the inn where they are staying as well as them playing on the beach. August 1957. -
"#3 Daytona - [illegible]."
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. In this episode, the Dannenbergs visit Cocoa Beach, Florida. August 1957. -
"#4 Beach-life."
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. Shows family building a sandcastle and playing in the ocean surf. August 1957. -
"#5 Daytona - The End."
End of Dannenberg family vacation to Daytona Beach, Florida in August of 1957. They show the neon sign of the Swiss Colony, the inn where they are staying, as well as the entrances to the sea-zoo and the museum of speed, and conclude the film with a few more shots of them on the beach. -
"X-mas 1957, 5130 Panorama Dr. Pictures are very dark."
First section shows Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg opening Christmas presents. Latter half of film shows the kitchen and the plants at the entryway of the Dannenberg residence. Winter 1957. -
"New Year 1957/58 w/ deBeeks & Wm Schulzes at 5130 Panorama Drive, incl. dancing in the family room."
New Years Eve party at the Dannenbergs' house. Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg celebrate with the Gerd De Beek and William Schulze families on New Years Eve, 1957/1958. -
"Snowbound I, Febr. 15/16 - 58."
Konrad Dannenberg opens film by showing the woods around the Dannenberg residence covered with snow. Then film transitions to show a number of people trying to shovel out someone's car as well as Klaus and Ingeborg Dannenberg having a snowball fight and playing in the snow. February 1958. -
" 'Snowbound' II. Febr. 15/16 - 58."
Konrad and Ingeborg Dannenberg work on shoveling the driveway and front walk of their home at 5130 Panorama Drive in Huntsville, Alabama. February 1958. -
"Klaus' Confirmation, Church Da.-Feier at w/Huetz's + Katzenshots."
First half of film shows Klaus Dannenberg being confirmed as well as the confirmation celebration at the Dannenbergs' house. Second half shows the new litter of kittens from the Dannenbergs' cat. Winter, 1957/58. -
"More Katzenshots, 'Snow' show introduction, IMK + Ko, Katzenshots."
Film showing scenes of the Dannenbergs' new cats playing on their front porch and in the forest behind their home on Panorama Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter, 1957/58. -
"Horvath, Daddy, Klaus; Plane trip, Guntersville 1958."
Konrad and Klaus Dannenberg go for a plane trip in a Cessna 172. Shown are aerial shots of their neighborhood on Monte Sano in Huntsville, Alabama as well as Lake Guntersville. 1958. -
"Gatlinburg, Newfound Gap - bears."
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg tour Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Here they see a number of bears as well as a scenic overlook from the Newfound Gap. 1958. -
"Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge - Old [illegible]."
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg stay in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While there, they also tour the old mill at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In these clips, they can be seen standing by some of the signs in the park as well as some of the vistas visible from the roadway. They also show the signs for Pigeon Forge as well as a look at the front and waterwheel of the building. Spring/Summer 1958. -
"Rest of Pigeon Forge, Zoder's [illegible], Gatlinburg."
The Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg see the Pigeon Forge pottery building. The rest of the film shows where the Dannenbergs are staying in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in an inn called Zoder's Court. They show the entrance and courtyard, as well as the cottages where guests stay. Spring/Summer 1958. -
"Zoder's pool - deBeeks, Roaring Fork Creek."
The deBeers meet up with the Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg at Zoder's Court in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. They then show themselves relaxing by the pool, as well as exploring and playing in the creek that runs next to the inn. Spring/Summer 1958. -
"First House Construction Sequence."
Film opens showing a lot for sale on Crescent Drive, location unknown. Later, Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg arrive to inspect the lot. After parking, they walk over to an area that has been staked out and roped off, presumably the site of some future construction. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the side of the film box read, "1) General View of the Lot 2) IMK arrives in Rambler 3) Klaus and Peabody on Lot 4) Gen'l. shots of House Location. Film fair, needs explan." 1958. -
"House, outside painting - septic tank."
The first half of this film shows the outside of the Dannenbergs' new house being painted. Also shown are Konrad, Ingeborg and Klaus inspecting the new dwelling. The latter half of the film shows the construction crew digging a path for a pipe to be run into the building, presumably for septic waste. Fall 1958. -
Ron Lancaster's handwritten notes recalling building the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
Ron Lancaster was an engineer for Boeing in Huntsville, Alabama. His handwritten notes describe encounters with astronauts Dave Scott and James Irwin, working with Grumman engineers at Kennedy Space Center, and going inside the Lunar Excursion Module. -
Ballot from the 1938 Austrian Anschluss.
Anschluss refers to the political union of Germany and Austria, achieved through Adolf Hitler's annexation of Austria in 1938. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria during and after World War II, the ballot asks if the voter approves the unification of Austria with the German Reich and supports the Nazi Party ticket. It is unclear whether this ballot is an original or a later reproduction. -
222nd Infantry Regiment New Year's celebration program.
The program lists the slate of performers and planned refreshments, including "Champagne, Cocktail, Cognac, Wines, [and] Cold Buffet!" -
"Important Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on Leave in Switzerland."
The pamphlet includes "General information concerning food rationing in Switzerland," "Export restrictions when leaving the country," and information about Swiss culture. The pamphlet is missing pages 3 and 4. -
Playbill from an Austrian production of The Barber of Seville.
This production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville was produced by Landestheater Linz in Linz, Austria. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria during and after World War II, this playbill includes a cast listing in German and a summary of the opera in English on the reverse. -
"Itinerary for Switzerland."
The trip was part of "United States Forces European Theatre of operations - Furlough transit tours Germany-Rome." The itinerary includes arrivals and departures for locations in Switzerland and Italy. -
British Officers' Club lunch and dinner menus.
The top of the front page of the menu reads, "NAAFI-EFI," which stands for "Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes-Expeditionary Forces Institutes." The club was located at the Palais Kinsky, a baroque palace in Vienna, Austria. -
Special orders for Louis Salmon's leave in Switzerland and Italy.
The orders outline Salmon's schedule and includes notes about using currency in Switzerland. The orders were stamped by Swiss border control. -
Christmas card from the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division.
The card is unsigned. The message inside reads, "May your Christmas be Merry and the New Year rich with blessings, Austria 1945." -
Playbill from a Vienna State Opera production of Tosca.
This production of Puccini's Tosca was produced by the Vienna Staatsoper at the Volksopergebäude in Vienna, Austria. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria during and after World War II, this playbill includes a cast listing and schedule in German. -
Playbill from a Vienna State Opera production of Martha.
This production of Friedrich von Flotow's Martha was produced by the Vienna Staatsoper at the Volksopergebäude in Vienna, Austria. Collected by Louis Salmon during his U.S. Army service in Austria in World War II, this playbill includes a cast listing and schedule in German. -
222nd Infantry Thanksgiving program.
The program lists a slate of dances and performances and a menu for the festivities. -
"Program, 222d Infantry vs 232d Infantry, 42d (Rainbow) Division. Thanksgiving Day, 1945 at 'Pot o' Gold' Stadium, Vienna, Austria."
The program includes portraits, group shots, and rosters of each team. -
"We were expecting action!"
A sign for "Cafe Dingbat" can be seen in the background. -
"S/Sgt. Vernon, 3rd Sqd. Ldr."
The note on the reverse of the photo adds that Vernon was "200 lbs. of fighting spirit."