"Xmas 1967 at home / Betty, Klaus, Lucky, Kerry."
Dannenberg, Konrad
German Americans
Christmas
Monte Sano Mountain (Huntsville, Ala.)
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
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.
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Home movies
Moving Image
"Xmas 1967/ Ko unwrap presents - Betty, Klaus & Betty, IMK - McDuff."
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.
"Snow in H’ville, Lucky in Snow, Winter 67/68, Backyard in deep snow."
Dogs
Snow
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.
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.
"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.
"George’s Graduation, Auburn Stadium, the ceremony - the spectators only."
Auburn University
Auburn (Ala.)
Lee County (Ala.)
Graduation ceremony at Auburn University, Alabama. Shown are the spectators in the stands as well as the graduates walking up to receive their degrees. Second half of film is blank. Konrad Dannenberg notes on the outside of the film box, "1/2 of film [illegible] did NOT transport." 1968.
"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.
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.
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.