Dannenberg, Konrad
German Americans
Snow
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
Konrad and Ingeborg Dannenberg work on shoveling the driveway and front walk of their home at 5130 Panorama Drive in Huntsville, Alabama. February 1958.
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Home movies
Moving Image
Monte Sano Mountain (Huntsville, Ala.)
A large snowstorm blankets Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Shown are Konrad and Klaus Dannenberg shovelling snow and playing with the cats in the snow. Winter 1960.
Family vacations
Cape Canaveral (Fla.)
Swimming
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg enjoy the pool at the Tradewinds Club where they're staying outside of Cape Canaveral, Florida. They're shown swimming, lounging in the sun, and using the diving board. June 1959.
"(X-Mas 1962) Outside Snow IMK w/ Dodge."
Christmas
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.
Daytona Beach (Fla.)
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.
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.
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. In this episode, the Dannenbergs visit Cocoa Beach, Florida. August 1957.
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. Shows family building a sandcastle and playing in the ocean surf. August 1957.
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.
"17 Apr. 52- see letter #72 (Contract)- Dannenberg, 14 Jun 52- see letter (to follow) Jet Vane Contr. Amendm [illegible] other details."
Interviews
Audio
Webb City (Mo.)
Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenberg visit their friends the DeBeeks in Webb City, Missouri. The first part of the film shows them sightseeing on main street, and the second half contains their visit with the DeBeeks. 1969.
Ice skating
Film shows Kerry, Klaus, Christie, and Betty Dannenberg ice skating at a public rink in 1976. Location unknown.
"2 Sept 1968 -Kerry, IMK & Lucky at 5130 Panorama, Backyard & frontyard."
Film shows Kerry crawling and walking in the Dannenbergs' yard alongside Ingeborg and Lucky. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "2 Sept 1968 - (Klaus and Betty are in Acapulco, (Mex) / Kerry, IMK & Lucky at home - Ks first steps / first in Backyard then - frontyard / K winds up crying!" Fall 1968.
"25 Aug 1968 - Kerry in Backyard climbing stairs."
Video shows Kerry Dannenberg crawling around the Dannenbergs' backyard, with appearances by Lucky, Klaus, and Betty Dannenberg. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the front of the film box reads, "First attempts to walk / but he keeps on crawling." On the reverse, his note reads: "25 Aug 1968 - Kerry in Backyard / 5130 Panorama / also w/Lucky crawling on lawn / crawling up/down steps." Summer 1968.
Construction
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.
Monte Sano Mountain (Huntsville Ala.)
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.
(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.
Canaveral, Cape (Fla. : Cape)
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Project Apollo (U.S.)
The first half of the film shows Konrad Dannenberg surveying the stands for spectators of Apollo 16 at the launch complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The second half of the film follows the rocket as it lifts off from the launch pad and ascends out of view. Spring 1972.
"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.
"Abfahrt von Huntsville - Washington Landung in New York / N.Y. AIRPORT."
Washington (D.C.)
The film's first part shows Konrad Dannenberg boarding a flight at the Huntsville airport. The film picks back up above Washington D.C. where Konrad captures pictures of the Pentagon from above and shots of the Washington D.C. airport once landed.