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Select... "Christmas at Claire's. Leonard's Boat & Dudley [illegible] Christmas. Panama City. Raughtons - Effie & all the children. [illegible] - Sophie & Charles. Rosanne adv. on TV 1971. Turkey dinner at Raughtons." "Nikolaustag" celebration 1953. Klaus polished his boots to be filled with apples and various treats. Scenes of Christmas in the Dannenberg household including decorations, cards, and presents. Film ends with footage a New Years party. (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. A photograph of Louis Salmon in his Army uniform is featured on the postcard. A selection of holiday gatherings interspersed with a family trip to the lake.
Christmas [00:06, 02:08, 05:01, 05:30]
Birthday party [06:42, 10:17]
Other family events [08:00, 09:21, 13:28, 16:11]
Water skiing [03:31, 03:46, 11:19, 12:19, 12:45]
Beagle/Dog [02:06, 05:26, 07:23, 09:21, 11:29] A selection of various Christmas and family scenes. Includes a visit to Grizzly Gorge safari park/zoo. Some scenes of a family vacation to the beach and birthday parties for Eddie Burwell and Christy Burwell.
Christmas [00:01, 00:57, 01:43, 02:51, 02:59, 04:26, 20:04, 22:28]
Vacation [07:10, 09:29, 13:21]
Birthday party [23:25, 24:53]
Other family events [04:50, 05:32, 06:15, 06:23, 06:41, 14:46, 17:58] Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. For part of the film, the Doanes and Dannenbergs are shown helping themselves to the food being served. For the rest of the film, the various adults (Klaus, Betty, Konrad, Ingeborg, and the Doanes) are shown opening gifts. Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. In this film, Ingeborg gives out presents to Klaus, Betty, and Kerry Dannenberg while they sit around in the living room. Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. In this film, Ingeborg, Kerry, Konrad, and Betty Dannenberg open presents while sitting in the living room. Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Shown are the kids (Kerry Dannenberg, George, and Johnny) opening Christmas presents while the adults (Klaus, Betty, Ingeborg, and Konrad Dannenberg as well as Ulla and Erna) supervise them. Christmas 1970 at the Dannenbergs' house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. The Doanes come over to visit the Dannenbergs and the two groups exchange presents. Shown is Ingeborg Dannenberg giving out presents to George, Johnny, and Kerry. Christmas cards on display at Dannenberg residence 5901 Jumilla Ave, winter 1955. Setup of Easter baskets and candies. Spring 1956. Christmas gathering at the Dannenbergs' with Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and in-laws. Klaus is shown receiving guests and then talking inside. Winter 1963. Christmas neighborhood decorations in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, winter 1955. Klaus, Konrad, and Ingeborg Dannenberg hunt for Easter eggs in California in spring of 1956 at 5901 Jumilla Ave. Christmas, 1969. Clip shows the children (Kerry Dannenberg, Johnny, and George) opening presents with the parents (Klaus and Betty Dannenberg, and others). Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "The entire family is together / 'Mitten in der Bescherung' / the kids are right at it - all the way / FERRY - Dual Control / other presents 24 Dec 69." Winter 1969. Clip shows the Dannenbergs (Konrad, Klaus, Betty, Ingeborg, and Kerry) celebrating Christmas. The family is shown lounging around a living room talking as Klaus plays with Kerry. Winter 1967. Clip shows the young children present at the Christmas celebration (Kerry Dannenberg, Johnnie, and George) opening presents while the rest of both of their families help and watch. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, " w/ Klaus, Betty, Kerry / G, Ulla, Erna, Alma / Georgie + Johnny / IMK + Johnny + Kerry / Beginn der Bescherung / Kerry's Mishap w/ Cookie Box / Lucky helps out." Winter 1969. Clips in the beginning show Klaus and Betty Dannenberg cleaning up after opening all the Christmas presents. The end of the film shows a number of title cards, most likely used to annotate the series of Christmas videos. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "Betty / Klaus / presents / Titles / xmas lights (yellow)." Winter 1967. Collection of clips from Christmas at the Dannenbergs' house, winter 1967. Shown are Klaus and Betty opening presents as well as the Dannenbergs' two dogs, Lucky and McDuff. Compares happy individuals who received their gifts on time to sad people who did not, this image serves as a reminder to send presents early so they arrive on time. Continuing footage of the children (Kerry, Johnny, George) opening presents at the Dannenbergs' Christmas celebration. Also shown are Klaus and Betty opening presents. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "Very short (torn) leader! The entire Family concludes the 'Bescherung' / Klaus & family / Ulla & family, Erna, Alma / Ende der Kinderbescherung / the 'grown-ups' turn, the Tablesetting + picture." Winter 1969. Family films depicting farm life in Madison County in the early 1950s. Additional footage includes a family vacation to what is likely the Smoky Mountains and Myrtle Beach.
Farm life [00:01]
Snow [01:15]
Christmas [03:02, 12:13]
Valley and wilderness scenes [06:57, 07:10]
Industrial plant/debris pit [06:47] Family gatherings, mountain scenes, and a trip to the Grand Canyon.
Family banquet [00:04]
Snow on the mountain [02:50]
Half-time [04:05]
Mountain scenes [05:31, 07:36]
Bears [07:15]
Christmas [07:49]
09:42 Grand Canyon trip [09:42]
10:33 Wildfire [10:33, 11:11] Film clips depicting rural and family life in north Alabama in the 1950s.
Dog [08:24]
Chores [03:52]
Christmas [06:16]
Farm life [00:02, 01:44, 02:25, 03:19, 03:42, 05:52]
Looking at fish [02:24, 04:16]
Play [04:09, 04:47, 04:53, 05:10, 06:04, 08:30, 10:43] Film clips of family vacations. Notable events include a trip to Chattanooga and Mazatlan, Mexico.
Christmas [00:03, 13:25]
Chattanooga Choo-Choo [01:49]
Play [13:09, 18:29]
Train [01:53]
Stone Mountain [07:45]
Mazatlan [17:59] Film shows the remainder of the Dannenberg's stay at Ingeborg and Konrad's for Christmas eve, during which they open presents. The second half of the film shows the whole crew (Konrad, Ingeborg, Klaus, Betty, Christie, Kerry, and Betty's parents) going over to Klaus and Betty's house to open more present there on Christmas day. Winter 1977. First half is no good. Second half shows the Christmas turkey being taken out of the oven, carved, and served to the Dannenberg family. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1962. First part of film shows captions for a family from Stuttgart, Germany coming over to visit the Dannenbergs and their trip to Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida. Later half shows Christmas presents and the Dannenbergs' family dog, Lucky. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "Titles: 1st Advent etc 1967 / Trip to Daytona Bch / The [illegible] coming etc / No good: "ON ALMA'S FARM" / "TRIP TO N.Y." / Wrapped / Xmas presents review / Lucky on film (good)." September 1967. First part of film shows Kerry eating and drinking at a table with Ingeborg Dannenberg. Second part shows Kerry opening and setting up a toy train track with Klaus Dannenberg. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama Winter 1968 First part of video shows Kerry and Klaus playing with Kerry's new drum set that he got for Christmas. The latter half of the film shows Kerry being sat down for dinner by Betty. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1968. 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. Footage of Klaus, Kerry, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg relaxing around the Christmas tree. The video focuses mostly on Kerry and the Dannenbergs' new dog, a black terrier named McDuff. Winter 1967. Footage of small family gathering for Christmas at Dannenberg residence. First portion shows outdoor decorations both by day and by night. The rest shows family gathering and some of the inside Christmas decorations and Christmas cards. Winter 1956. Footage of the Burwell family at Christmas, during several vacations, and a trip to Big Spring Park.
Christmas [00:03, 03:35, 20:35]
Play [01:06, 06:04, 09:36, 17:34]
Aerial footage [07:38
Beach trip [11:31]
Snow [14:13]
Shooting in a field [23:11]
Big Spring Park [24:15] Footage shows Kerry Dannenberg playing and walking around the living room while Klaus, Betty, and Ingeborg open presents. Last scene shows Klaus Dannenberg reading a book to Kerry. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1968. Home movies that primarily depict a Christmas scene and an extended cruise around the Caribbean.
Christmas [00:02]
Royal Caribbean Resort in Labadie, Haiti [05:03]
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic [08:16]
Miami [09:44] Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenberg are joined by Klaus, Betty, Kerry, Christie, and Betty's parents for Christmas at their home on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. The guests are shown processing into the house and then everyone is shown opening Christmas presents. Winter 1977. Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenberg visit Betty, Kerry, Christie, and Klaus in Dallas, Texas for Christmas. Klaus and Betty are shown carving the Turkey and getting the stuffing ready, followed by a scene of the family eating around the table. Winter 1975. Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenberg visit Klaus and Betty for Christmas at their home in Dallas, Texas. Klaus, Betty, Kerry, Christie, and Ingeborg open presents in the living room, as well as assemble their new gifts. Winter 1974. Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenberg visit Klaus and Betty for Christmas at their home in Dallas, Texas. This film contains mostly footage of their youngest child, Christie, opening presents and playing with Kerry Dannenberg. Winter 1974. Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenberg visit Ulla, Johnny, and George Doane for Christmas dinner 1976. They are shown preparing the dinner, and then the rest of the film is the two families eating together. Location unknown. Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenebrg are joined by Klaus, Betty, Kerry, Christie, and Betty's parent for Christmas at their home on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. All parties are shown relaxing and opening presents in the living room. Winter 1977. Ingeborg, Klaus, and Betty all help assemble Kerry Dannenberg's new Hot Wheels race track toy. Once finished, Klaus and Kerry are seen playing with this toy by sending cars through it. Winter 1971. Irmgard Stuhlinger was the wife of Ernst Stuhlinger, a scientist acquired in Operation Paperclip. In these school essays, she discusses her daily life in Stuttgart, Germany, as a child. When writing these essays she was 8 years old. Some of the topics include a letter to family members, Christmas, descriptions of the weather, and talking about field trips. Irmgard Stuhlinger was the wife of Ernst Stuhlinger, a scientist acquired in Operation Paperclip. In these school essays, she discusses her daily life in Stuttgart, Germany, as a child. When writing these essays she was 8-9 years old. Some of the topics include letters to family members, a fictional story, Christmas, descriptions of the weather, and talking about field trips. Irmgard Stuhlinger was the wife of Ernst Stuhlinger, a scientist acquired in Operation Paperclip. In these school essays, she discusses her daily life in Stuttgart, Germany, as a child. When writing these essays she was 9-10 years old. Topics of the essays include family life, a fictional moral story, descriptions of the weather, as well as significant historic events such as the Saarabstimmung (1935 Saar status referendum). Furthermore, she mentions Adolf Hitler (German chancellor) and the Sturmabteilung (Paramilitary organization run by Nazi Germany) in these essays. In this collection, she includes an illustration with each essay. Irmgard Stuhlinger was the wife of Ernst Stuhlinger, a scientist acquired in Operation Paperclip. In these school essays, she discusses her daily life in Stuttgart, Germany, as a child. When writing these essays she was 9-10 years old. Topics of the essays include family life, a fictional moral story, descriptions of the weather, as well as significant historic events such as the Saarabstimmung (1935 Saar status referendum). Furthermore, she mentions Adolf Hitler (German chancellor) and the Sturmabteilung (Paramilitary organization run by Nazi Germany) in these essays. The transcript includes a description of each illustration. Kerry Dannenberg and George and Johnny Doane open presents while visitng before Christmas. The three kids are helped by Betty Dannenberg and the Doanes' mom. The final part of the film shows the boys showing off their new toys. Winter 1971. Kerry Dannenberg unwraps Christmas presents with the help of Ingeborg, Betty, and Klaus. Kerry is then shown playing with these gifts, which include a sort of tic-tac-toe beanbag game. Winter 1971. Klaus, Kerry, Betty, and Ingeborg Dannenberg are shown opening presents around a Christmas tree. Winter 1967. Konrad, Klaus, and Betty Dannenberg unwrap presents in the Dannenbergs' living room. At the very end, McDuff is shown playing with some of the leftover wrapping material. Winter 1967. Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg and the in-laws celebrate Christmas by opening presents in the family room at the Dannenbergs' house in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "ends w/ IMK Tired in chair." Winter 1963. Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg celebrate Christmas. They are shown opening presents around a Christmas tree in Huntsville, Alabama. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, " 'Bescherung' Auspacken der Geschenke Klaus, Ulla, George, IMK + Ko also Lucky 2x." Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg celebrating Christmas. Shown is them opening Christmas gifts and card at the house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1962. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "George & Ulla leaving Kl w/Schnaps bottles / Lucky - Xmas Cards." Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg open presents with company over during Christmas at the Dannenbergs' house in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "Unwrap gifts [illegible] ... Ulla, George, Erna, Alma, Kl, IMK + Ko Under X mas tree." Winter 1963. Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg opens Christmas presents on Panorama Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1956. Konrad, Klaus, Betty, Kerry, and Ingeborg Dannenberg celebrate Christmas with their friends Ulla, Erna, Alma, and George. Shown are Betty and Kerry playing tiddlywinks on the carpet and the friends of the Dannenbergs arriving. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "Kerry, Klaus & Betty - Tiddliwinks / Xmas Tree + presents / Ulla + Kids coming / Erna + Alma arriving w/ Kids Georgie & Johnnie prior to Bescherung 24 Dec 69." Winter 1969. Recorded Christmas radio program on side 2. Several clips depicting holidays and an excursion to a nearby lake.
Christmas [00:03]
Family gathering [01:55]
Lakes and mountains [03:48] Snowfall at the Dannenbergs' house at Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama, Winter 1962/63. Shown are shots of the roads outside and the dog playing in the snow. Speech by Dr. Wernher von Braun to the Southern (Nurserymens?) Association on side 1. Pertains to early NASA projects and future plans, circa 1960. Speech taped over something else, audio very faint at points. The card is unsigned. The message inside reads, "May your Christmas be Merry and the New Year rich with blessings, Austria 1945." The Dannenberg family (Klaus, Konrad, Christie, Betty, Ingeborg, and Kerry) gather at Betty and Klaus' house to celebrate Christmas. Klaus, Ingeborg, and Kerry are shown playing a new board game. A little while later, Ingeborg and Kerry are shown still playing the game while Betty and Klaus help cleanup dishes from dinner. Dallas, Texas, Winter 1975. The Dannenberg family (Klaus, Konrad, Christie, Betty, Ingeborg, and Kerry) gather at Betty and Klaus' house to celebrate Christmas. They are shown in the living room opening presents and playing one of the newly opened board games. Dallas, Texas, Winter 1975. The Dannenberg family opens Christmas presents at Klaus and Betty's in Dallas, Texas, winter 1972. This film focuses on the presents Kerry Dannenberg receives, including a knight costume and a magnetic board. Winter 1972. The Dannenberg family opens Christmas presents at Klaus and Betty's in Dallas, Texas, winter 1972. This film focuses on the presents Kerry Dannenberg receives, including a sled and football equipment. Winter 1972. The Dannenbergs (Konrad, Ingeborg, Klaus, Betty, Kerry, and Christie) celebrate Christmas with Betty's parents at Klaus and Betty's house. The beginning of the film shows Kerry and Christie playing with their new presents, and then transitions to show the preparation and serving of the Christmas day meal. Winter 1977. The Dannenbergs celebrate Christmas with a family gathering in Dallas, Texas. The film shows Kerry Dannenberg opeining some presents around the tree with Ingeborg, as well as the adults (Klaus, Konrad, Ingeborg, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg) serving some of the food at the gathering. Winter 1972. The Dannenbergs come to gether to celebrate Christmas at Konrad and Ingeborg's house on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. The first part shows Konrad, Kerry, Betty, Klaus, and Ingeborg sitting down to eat dinner. The second half shows Kerry Dannenberg opening gifts. Winter 1971. The Dannenbergs visit with the Doanes before heading to Florida for Christmas. Featured in the film are Kerry Dannenberg and Johnny and George Doane opening presents and Ingeborg, Klaus, and Betty Dannenberg chatting. Winter 1971. The Doanes (Ulla, George, Johnny, and others) visit the Dannenbergs (Ingeborg and Konrad) to open Christmas gifts at their home in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. The Doanes are shown filing into the house, and the rest of the film shows presents being passed out and opened. Winter 1976. The Doanes (Ulla, George, Johnny, and others) visit the Dannenbergs (Ingeborg and Konrad) to open Christmas gifts at their home in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. This film shows presents being opened by one of the Doane boys and Ingeborg, along with passing shots of the others opeing presents. Winter 1976. The information card inside the can notes, "Christmas 1956. 4th July 1957." The label on the inside of the can notes, "B&W Jeff horse back riding. Picnic with Dave 1951. Christmas 1950." The label on the inside of the can notes, "Picnic 1955. Western trip 1964." The video shows Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenberg returning home to Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama where they find their house covered in snow and ice. The rest of the film shows them making the "title screen" shots also seen in this film. Winter 1972. This greeting card was sent from M. Louis Salmon in Vienna, Austria to his parents in Mobile, Alabama at Christmas 1945. The inscription reads, "Your devoted son, Louis." This video shows various Christmas decorations at the Dannenbergs' house. Of particular note are a gingerbread house and some floral arrangements. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1971. Video first shows Betty Dannenberg feeding baby Kerry. Then the film transitions to Klaus and Betty opening presents around the Christmas tree. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "First Pictures Xmas tree from Kitchen / look at presents - close up / Betty & Klaus unwrap presents - IMK." Winter 1967/68. Video shows Dannenberg family going through Christmas presents at home on Panorama Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. Also shows some of the outdoor Christmas decorations at the Dannenberg residence. Winter 1956.
