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  • spc_mraz_0000015.pdf

    From left to right, the photograph shows Oscar Holderer, Mayerhöfer, Gerhard W. Kraus, Nimz, William A. Mrazek, and Kurt Patt.
  • spc_mraz_019_045.pdf

    The document identifies Berta Mrazek's family lineage, including parents, grandparents, great grandparents, and 2nd-great grandparents. The Ahnenpass was a standard booklet issued to German citizens in order to prove their ancestry in the Third Reich.
  • spc_mraz_012_014.pdf

    This German identity card, or Personalausweis, was issued to Berta Mrazek at Nestomitz, Germany (now Neštěmice, Czech Republic) in 1941. The card includes a photograph of Mrazek and her daughter Ursula.
  • loc_salm_000013_000014.pdf

    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.
  • spc_schu_2024_2025.pdf

    The V-2 rocket was also called the A-4, or Aggregat 4, its technical name. The back of the diagram is stamped "Geheime Kommandosache" ("Secret Military Document").
  • spc_schu_1882_1883.pdf

    The back of the photograph is stamped "Geheime Kommandosache" ("Secret Military Document").
  • spc_mraz_003_011.pdf

    This newsletter was produced by the crew of the USAT General C.C. Ballou and includes information about services onboard, ship terminology, and news bulletins. The family of William A. Mrazek, an engineer who was already in the United States at Fort Bliss, Texas, immigrated from Germany to the United States on the Ballou. The newsletter was produced in both English and German.
  • spc_mraz_072_093.pdf

    This booklet, a Meldungsbuch, is a record of Mrazek's enrollment at Deutsche Technische Hochschule Brünn (German Technical University in Brünn, Czechoslovakia, now Brno, Czech Republic), where he received an MS in Engineering in 1934. The booklet identifies his courses and professors and includes a photograph of Mrazek.
  • spc_dann_000174.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg go down to vacation in Cape Canaveral, Florida. They are shown visiting the air and space museum (now called the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center), stopping at Mac's Grove fruit stand, and leaving the Tradewinds Club. Probably Summer 1959.
  • spc_dann_000163.mp4

    (The film itself was titled "3rd House Construction Sequ.") This film shows Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg celebrating Christmas and opening presents. Winter 1956/57.
  • spc_dann_000138.mp4

    (Originally titled "X-mas 1956" and dated as such.) Film shows new construction on Panorama Drive in Huntsville, Alabama. Dannenberg family members Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg as well as their new dog walk around the site and help out the construction workers. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the side of the film box read, "1) The 'Batterboards' are up 2) Laying of Concrete Blocks 3) IMK w/Peabody - Ulla w/Peabody 4) Klaus and Ko filling in Foundation 5) Life Size Shot of Ko w/hatchet." Winter 1958.
  • spc_dann_000310_01.mp3

    Audio from German television program "The Germans in Huntsville." Recording in German, discusses the German roots in Huntsville, Alabama. All on side 1.
  • spc_dann_000162.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000161.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000160.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000159.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000158.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000157.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000156.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000155.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000154.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000153.mp4

    Konrad and Ingeborg Dannenberg work on shoveling the driveway and front walk of their home at 5130 Panorama Drive in Huntsville, Alabama. February 1958.
  • spc_dann_000152.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000151.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000150.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000149.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000148.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. Shows family building a sandcastle and playing in the ocean surf. August 1957.
  • spc_dann_000147.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. In this episode, the Dannenbergs visit Cocoa Beach, Florida. August 1957.
  • spc_dann_000146.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000145.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. They show pictures of the beach as well as souvenirs for sale nearby. August 1957.
  • spc_dann_000144.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg and others attend party at McCrary house in Birmingham, Alabama. In latter half group walks to a pond. May 1957.
  • spc_dann_000143.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg and others attend party at McCrary house in Birmingham, Alabama. Spring 1957.
  • spc_dann_000142.mp4

    Dannenberg family move into the house of Leland Belew and show the front garden. They also visit the McCrarys' house and show some of the flowers in the front yard of this house. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "Box 290 Panorama Drive. We live in the Belew's House. 15 May 57 Visit at the McCrary's <-- Title only! Same detail flowers at Panorama Dr."
  • spc_dann_000141.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg tour the Ordnance Guided Missile School during its open house in 1957. Shown are many of the U.S. Army's latest missiles, such as the Lacrosse, Dart, Corporal, and Nike Ajax.
  • spc_dann_000140.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg attend an office picnic at the McCrary household in Birmingham, Alabama. Near the end one of the attendees feeds a small herd of cattle. 1957.
  • spc_dann_000139.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg opens Christmas presents on Panorama Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1956.
  • spc_dann_000173.mp4

    This film shows the latter half of the McCrarys' party in summer 1959. Shown are most of the guests in attendance walking to the pond and back to the house. Later, a smaller group breaks off and drives out to see the cattle feed. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "The Walk to the Lake (Kids, Tillers, King and G. Rees, Hennings), Auto Trip to the Cow Pasture. Mc feeds the cattle w/hay." May 1959.
  • spc_dann_000172.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg go to a party at the McCrarys' house. Shown are pictures of the adults chatting, as well as a scene of Klaus playing catch with another boy at the party. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "Summer Excursion to the McCrary's - 23 May '59. Scene around the house. Burmah and Mc - The Kids play baseball incl. I. Pizarro. The Ludewigs arrive." May 1959.
  • spc_dann_000171.mp4

    Continuation of the construction on the Dannenbergs' new home. Primarily shown is some of the roof framing, masonry work, and propping up the beams over the family room. Film also depicts an older couple being shown around the house while still under construction. Summer/Autumn 1958.
  • spc_dann_000170.mp4

    The work depicted in this film is the laying of the foundation and basement as well as the delivery and erection of the lumber for use in the floor and first story walls of the Dannenbergs' new home.Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "1) The lumber arrives w/the Vick's Lumber Co, Hamilton 2) OD Porter moves bricks 3) Laying the subfloor frame (Newton + T. Walker) 4) Newton smirks w/satisfaction 5) Kids on house [illegible] 6) View of house struts walls. Summer 1958.
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