UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives

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  • loc_burw_film_020.mp4

    The label on the inside of the can notes, "B&W Jeff horse back riding. Picnic with Dave 1951. Christmas 1950."

  • loc_burw_film_019.mp4

    The label on the inside of the can notes, "Optimist Picnic. Parade. Memphis Zoo about 1952."
  • loc_burw_film_018.mp4

    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]
  • loc_burw_film_017.mp4

    Films of various family vacations. Notable events include a trip to the Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and mid-century Washington D.C.
    Boats and boating [08:04]
    Blue Ridge Parkway [00:24]
    Mount Vernon [06:47]
    Washington D.C. [01:48, 04:31]
    People interacting with bears [12:35]
  • loc_burw_film_016.mp4

    The information card inside the can notes, "Christmas 1956. 4th July 1957."

  • loc_burw_film_015.mp4

    The label on the inside of the can notes, "Picnic 1955. Western trip 1964."

  • loc_burw_film_014.mp4

    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]
  • loc_burw_film_013.mp4

    Several home movies of a young boy playing with a microphone followed by family footage of a trip to Disney World.
    Play [00:03, 00:45]
    Disney World trip [01:40]
    Aerial gondolas [04:46, 06:13]
    Boats and boating [05:01, 05:30, 07:47, 09:46, 12:15]
    Monorail [05:17]
    Puppet show [07:59]
  • loc_burw_film_012.mp4

    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]
  • loc_burw_film_011.mp4

    Home movies about family life in late 1970s Alabama.
    Children playing with microphone [00:03]
    Young boy showing off Confederate money [00:26]
    Christmas pageant [03:28]
    Birthday party [06:48]
  • loc_burw_film_010.mp4

    Footage of a family trip to Georgia. Included is early footage of Zoo Atlanta, the Little White House in Warm Springs, and the Callaway Gardens.
    Callaway Gardens [10:10]
    Little White House at Warm Springs [08:35]
    Zoo Atlanta [00:06]
  • loc_burw_film_009.mp4

    Home movies of the Burwell family as they settled into their new home in Huntsville. There is some vacation footage but the majority of the film is of mid-century Huntsville and Chattanooga.
    Beach scenes [11:55]
    Cattle and rural scenes [09:57]
    Chores [08:02]
    Clay shooting [09:13]
    Dog [00:01, 4:38, 7:46, 18:01, 20:01, 20:51]
    Fly [21:33]
    Homes [02:28, 03:10]
    Snow [03:52, 06:46]
    Lookout Mountain Hotel [09:07]
  • loc_burw_film_008.mp4

    A collection of home movies including a trip to Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, filling a lake, and family gatherings.
    Aquarium [03:02, 03:48, 04:01, 05:18]
    Beach scenes [00:03, 01:45, 01:52]
    Family gathering [09:20]
    Filling a lake [06:47]
    Play [05:52]
    Wide pan of pre-development Madison County [10:02]
  • loc_burw_film_007.mp4

    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]
  • loc_burw_film_006.mp4

    Family films of Christmas and a vacation in the Smoky Mountains during the 1950s.
    Noccalula Falls [00:01, 00:50]
    Family life [00:38, 01:18, 02:20, 03:55, 06:03]
    Boats and boating [02:04, 02:46
    Flags [02:56]
    Landscapes and infrastructure [03:23, 04:22, 06:10, 07:12]
    Cherokee Trading Post [05:17]
    Christmas [07:35]
  • loc_burw_film_005.mp4

    Home movie clips detailing a visit from relatives, a toddler’s attempt at household chores and playing grown-up, and additional footage from the family vacation to Grizzly Gorge.
    Baby attempting grown-up things [00:06, 05:49, 13:25, 14:05, 14:30]
    Grandparents [00:38, 00:50, 00:57, 11:01, 11:35, 11:43, 11:52]
    Dog [05:20, 05:34, 14:21, 14:38]
    Baby playing on floor [07:19, 10:01, 10:55]
    Vacation/family events [14:46, 18:35]
  • loc_burw_film_004.mp4

    Scenes of grandparents playing, feeding, and interacting with infants. The infants briefly played together.
    Grandparents [00:01, 01:00, 01:35, 15:20]
    Feeding [05:57, 07:47]
    Children playing [11:00, 13:43, 14:33, 14:46]
    Stroller/high chair [02:50, 06:42, 08:26]
  • loc_burw_film_003.mp4

    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]
  • loc_burw_film_002.mp4

    "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."

  • loc_burw_film_001.mp4

    "Film of parents and grandparents caring for and playing with an infant Eddie Burwell. Footage includes the family dog, relatives, and interior and exterior shots of the house.
    Dog [00:15, 04:43, 05:20, 07:12]
    Relatives [03:10, 05:12, 11:06, 11:47, 12:01]
    Exterior of house [05:20]
  • 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_000120.mp4

    Klaus, Konrad, and Ingeborg Dannenberg attend Easter Services and return to 5901 Jumilla Ave. in Los Angeles, California for Easter celebrations, Spring 1956.
  • spc_dann_000119.mp4

    Christmas cards on display at Dannenberg residence 5901 Jumilla Ave, winter 1955. Setup of Easter baskets and candies. Spring 1956.
  • 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_000117.mp4

    Klaus, Konrad, and Ingeborg Dannenberg hunt for Easter eggs in Los Angeles, California in spring of 1956 at 5901 Jumilla Ave.
  • 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_000318.mp4

    Klaus and Jud Lynn hunt for Easter eggs and attend church service at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Spritime scenes around Huntsville.
  • spc_dann_000317.mp4

    Klaus plays with other children and trims a rose bush with Ingeborg. Arrival of "Lilo and family", play with a small child in the front yard. Klaus takes a trip the playground and Monte Sano to hike and shoot his BB gun.

  • This is a copy of a "World in Color" film produced by Harold F. Jenkins in partnership with the state of Tennessee. It shows the sights of Great Smoky Mountain National Park, such as vistas, bears, and hiking trails.
  • spc_ap11_000001.mp4

    This film shows the "VIP" section of seating for the Apollo 11 launch. The film shows them going to the stands and then watching the rocket as it takes off. Included are many contemporary celebrties, such as Lyndon B. Johnson, Spiro Agnew, Johnny Carson, Hugh O'Brian, Barry Goldwater, Larry Bird Johnson, and Hermann Oberth.
  • 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.
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