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"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.

" '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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"#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.

"#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.

"#3 Daytona - [illegible]."

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

"#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.

"#1 [Illegible] to Florida."

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.

"McCrary party May 57."

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.

"Easter 1957 (church), McCrary party May 57."

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

"See other side! July 1957."

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."

"OGMS Open House."

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.

"Office Picnic, Ronnie and Juans Kids, B'ham."

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.

"X-mas 1956, #4."

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

"Summer Excursion to the McCrary's on 23 May 1959."

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.

"McCrary's - 23 May '59."

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.

"Begin of carport framing, Huetz's visit to [illegible], Putting up the beams first masonry, Sidney Joiner, Good shots of Steve and Newton."

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.

"House Film."

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.

"2nd house construction seque."

This film shows the starting work on the Dannenbergs' new house. They first chop down and burn all of the foliage that's growing where the house will be. Then a construction crew comes in and grades the site. The final shot shows Konrad and Klaus Dannenberg marking the corners of the new house. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "1) Cleaning of House Area, Tommy + Klaus 2) Grading w/ Digger (IMK) 3) Woodburning + chopping 4) [illegible] and hose w/ transit 5)Ko and Klaus setting up corners. Very good film!" Summer 1958.

"Roof - family room, Klaus on chimney."

Roofing work continues on the Dannenbergs' new house. In this film, the roof is being built over the family room. Klaus Dannenberg is shown climbing up onto the roof to check it out. Summer/Autumn 1958.

"Roofing - carport."

This film focuses on the roofing work on the Dannenbergs' new house. Shown are workers trimming the eaves of the roof as well as nailing down the weatherproof cover to the top of the roof. Summer/Autumn 1958.

"Brick laying + carport slab."

Construction continues on the Dannenbergs' new house. Seen in this film is bricklaying of the outer wall, framing of the roof, and the pouring and smoothing over of the concrete carport slab. Summer 1958.

"House - roof joists & girders carport not yet up."

The film shows the Dannenbergs' new house well under construction. The principle activities shown are the crafting of the roof joists and some of the bricklaying. Summer 1958.

"Fire inspector, for blasting, transformer on blackboard we make changes in plans. Blueprint reading."

First clip shows some of the construction on the house, namely a worker digging a trench into the house as well as other workers modifying the electric lines to serve their new house. The rest of the film shows the Dannenberg Family (Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg) looking over plans for what the house is eventually going to look like. Winter 1958.

"X-mas 1956, #2."

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.

"X-mas 1956, #1."

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.

"Oct. 1956 Panorama Drive, Huntsville High, Junior High, Germany."

Intro shows the exterior of the Dannenberg residence as well as the yard in October of 1956. Remainder of film shows Klaus and Ingeborg Dannenberg visiting Huntsville High School.

"In Alabama, incl. Sunday School."

Portions of film depict Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg going to Sunday services at St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Rest of film is shot on Monte Sano showing changing leaves on trees and family hiking. Fall 1956.

"Niagara #2, Canada Side, Horseshoe Falls, American."

Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg tour Niagara and Horseshoe Falls on both the Canadian and American sides.

"NIAGARA FALLS: Thru Tennessee, Ky., Indiana Detroit - Tunnel into Canada."

Intro showing states travelled through on the way to Canada. Then shows tunnel crossing under Detroit river into Canada and map of route to Niagara Falls. Konrad Dannenberg's additional notes on the film box read, "NIAGARA FALLS: thru ONTARIO ON MAP INTO Niagara Falls." Summer 1956.

"Abfahrt nach Niagara Falls, thru Hv into Tennessee! Return to Huntsville, Ala - Monte Sano."

Film shows Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg returning to their home in Monte Sano outside of Huntsville, Alabama. Also shows family departing for Niagara Falls. Konrad Dannenberg's additional notes on the film box read, "Begin w/ 2nd Half! when [illegible]!" Summer 1956.

"Dodge City, Kansas, Boot Hill - Niagara Falls."

First portion shows Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg stopping in Dodge City, Kansas and touring Boot Hill, Summer 1956. The second portion is Konrad filming Niagara Falls.

"Berthoud Pass - Continental Divide - Chairlift."

The Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg stop at the continental divide and enjoy the sights from this location. Klaus and Ingeborg also go on a chair lift to see more of the surrounding mountains. Summer 1956.

"Yellowstone Park, Lower Falls, 'Old Faithful.' "

In Yellowstone Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg continues to tour the park, seeing Lewis falls via artist point and the geyser Old Faithful. Konrad Dannenberg's additional note on the film box reads, "New Unused Film! film was tangled!" Summer 1956.

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