UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives

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  • spc_dann_000243.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000229.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000227.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000225.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000226.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000199.mp4

    Christmas gathering at the Dannenbergs' with Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and in-laws. Klaus is shown receiving guests and then talking inside. Winter 1963.
  • spc_dann_000196.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000276.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000277.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000278.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000275.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000274.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000242.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000319.mp4

    "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.
  • spc_dann_000118.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000261.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000262.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000258.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000259.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000260.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000263.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000193.mp4

    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."
  • 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_000139.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg opens Christmas presents on Panorama Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1956.
  • spc_dann_000137.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000136.mp4

    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.
  • spc_dann_000300.mp4

    Most of this film shows Klaus and Konrad taking ferries across a river with the car they rented in Germany. Eventually, they reach the town of Bodenwerder, Germany. Bodenwerder is bordered by the Weser River. Heyen is located north of Bodenwerder, just across the Weser.
  • spc_dann_000217.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg and little George visit Cape Canaveral. On the film they are shown touring the NASA spaceflight facilities here, driving past a number of launching vehicles and pads. The film wraps up by showing a plaque commemorating the success of the Mercury spaceflight program. Fall 1967.
  • spc_dann_000189.mp4

    A graduation party at the Von Braun Convention Center in downtown Huntsville, Alabama.
  • spc_dann_000220.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg and little George accompany the Ullrichs (Rita and Hanns) to Jacksonville International Airport, where they leave by plane. They've recorded the Ullrichs going to the airport, boarding the plane, and the Dannenbergs waving goodbye from an observation deck. Fall 1967.
  • spc_dann_000214.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, Betty, and Ingeborg Dannenberg and little George vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. The film opens with the family lounging around the pool at their resort, and then shows them walking down to the beach to play on the sand and in the ocean. 1967.
  • spc_dann_000215.mp4

    Shown in the first part of the film is Rita and Hanns, two friends of the Dannenbergs, swimming in the resort pool. The film then transitions to show Ingeborg, Betty, and George making sandcastles and playing in the surf of the ocean. 1967.
  • spc_dann_000127.mp4

    Konrad, Ingeborg, and Klaus Dannenberg see Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. In Yellowstone, Konrad captured footage of the "mud volcano" and the "dragon's mouth" as well as some local wildlife. Summer 1956.
  • spc_dann_000279.mp4

    Betty, Klaus, Kerry, and Christie visit Konrad and Ingeborg for Thanksgiving. The four visiting members are shown walking into the house, followed by everyone sitting down for dinner. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama, Fall 1976.
  • spc_dann_000257.mp4

    The Dannenbergs visit a friend's house for Thanksgiving. Shown are Kerry and Klaus Dannenberg playing in the front yard of the house where the celebrations are. Fall 1971.
  • 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_000122.mp4

    Summer 1956 backyard activities at 5901 Jumilla Ave in Woodland Hills in Los Angeles, California. Showcase of the backyard garden as well as Klaus and Konrad swimming the the backyard pool.
  • spc_dann_000240.mp4

    Konrad Dannenberg and Mr. Debeek grill steaks at the DeBeeks' house in Webb City, Missouri. Mr. DeBeek can be seen lighting the grill and putting the steak on. Also included are a few shots of the DeBeeks' pet dachshund. 1969.
  • 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_000228.mp4

    Video shows the aftermath of a snowstorm on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. The video surveys the surrounding neighborhood as well as captures the Dannenbergs' dog, Lucky, playing in the snow. Winter 1967/68.
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