"2 Sept 1968 -Kerry, IMK & Lucky at 5130 Panorama, Backyard & frontyard."
Dannenberg, Konrad
German Americans
Monte Sano Mountain (Huntsville, Ala.)
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
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.
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Home movies
Moving Image
Swimming at the Monte Sano Swim Club, Labor Day 1968.
Swimming
Film shows Konrad and Kerry Dannenberg visiting a local swimming pool. While unable to swim, Kerry is held by Konrad as he plays in the water. Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. "Film Broken - Kerry & Ko at Monte Sano, Swim Club! Outside - in small pool, in big pool - INTERRUPTION / a few feet at home, 3 Sept 68 - Labor Day, glue together!" 1968.
Apollo 7 (Spacecraft)
Launches
Canaveral, Cape (Fla. : Cape)
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Project Apollo (U.S.)
View from the spectator's gallery at Cape Canaveral as Apollo 7 launches. The film tracks the rocket from when the engines are ignited to when it disappears from view. Fall 1968.
Christmas
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 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
"Christmas 1968 / Panorama Dr. / Kerry unwrapping presents and playing drum."
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.
"Easter 1969, Kerry on Easter Egg Hunt, 1000 Airport Rd."
Easter
Kerry, Betty, and Klaus Dannenberg hunt for Easter eggs at their apartment on 1000 Airport Road SW, Huntsville, Alabama. Kerry is shown running around the common lawn looking for eggs. Spring, 1969.
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.
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.
Konrad Dannenberg goes to see one of the later Apollo flights liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This film contains a lot of shots of the spectator gallery as well as the lauch and disappearance of the Saturn V launching vehicle. 1969.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Dannenbergs and Doanes meet up to celebrate Easter. Shown are the kids (George and Johnny) sleeping in the car. The video then switches to show the family (Betty, Kerry, and Johnny) exchanging gifts. Spring 1970.
Film showing the inside of the Dannenbergs' house on 5130 Panorama Drive, Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. The clips show Ingeborg and Klaus Dannenberg plus Johnny walking around outside the house as well as relaxing in the family room. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "Inside (5130 Panorama) shots (very dark) / Johnny looking for Easter Eggs - also G. jr / Film is NOT TOO GOOD." Spring 1970.
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. 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. In this film, Ingeborg gives out presents to Klaus, Betty, and Kerry Dannenberg while they sit around in the living room.
"Xmas 1970, Kids / Halli, Doanes, [illegible]."
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.