"April 1956, Our roses and silly kids- the Healds + Bramlet in our pool."
Dannenberg, Konrad
Swimming
Gardening
German Americans
Los Angeles (Calif.)
Ingeborg and Klaus showing blooming flowers in back garden. Klaus, Konrad and others enjoying the backyard pool, 5901 Jumilla Ave, spring 1956.
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"Zur Garten bei [illegible] ins Auto Cuxhaven Brockeswalde w Holli."
Bodenwerder (Germany)
Konrad and Klaus meet up with old friends of Konrad in Bodenwerder, Germany. They then tour a graveyard where the Dannenbergs had been historically buried as well as touring the town of Bodenwerder.
"Weserfähre bei - Besuch bei Borchers sen. in Heyen - Fahrt nach Bodenwerder - 'Willkommen' sign."
Most of this film shows Klaus and Konrad taking ferries across a river with the car they rented in Germany. Eventually, they reach the town of Bodenwerder, Germany. Bodenwerder is bordered by the Weser River. Heyen is located north of Bodenwerder, just across the Weser.
"Böblinger Bad / Fam. Ullrich + Hunde / Halli beim Grasschneiden."
Germany
Klaus and Konrad visit a German waterpark in the first half of this film. During the second half, they are shown visitng the house of someone who was with them at the waterpark. He is shown mowing the lawn and playing with his dogs.
Hannover (Germany : Province)
Footage from the Schützenausmarsch, or Parade of the Marksmen, in Hannover, Germany, part of the city's annual Schützenfest. Many different groups of uniformed marksmen are seen marching through the street, some with musical instruments. 1960.
Klaus and Konrad Dannenberg tour rural Germany and Frankfurt am Main.
Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Konrad and Klaus Dannenberg continue to tour Germany. They are seen visiting a castle in the countryside and parts of Frankfurt am Main. The second half of the film is blank, presumably damaged.
Klaus and Konrad Dannenberg visit Germany.
Opening scene is from the flight to Germany from America. After landing in Frankfurt, Germany, Klaus and Konrad Dannenberg visit some of the scenes around Frankfurt, including a train station and a nearby castle.
"Abfahrt von Huntsville - Washington Landung in New York / N.Y. AIRPORT."
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
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.
"Dr. H. Borchers in Schloss 'Bodenwerder' Fähre bei (Heyen) - Hotel Thüringer Hof + Osterstr. / 2nd half unexposed."
Konrad Dannenberg visits a friend of his, Dr. Borchers, in Germany. The doctor is shown tending to his plants and pet dogs in his back yard, as well as Konrad, Dr. Borchers and his wife driving to the city center. Heyen is located north of Bodenwerder, just across the Weser River.
Easter
Klaus, Kerry, Betty, and Christie visit Ingeborg and Konrad for Easter on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. They are shown arriving and hunting for Easter eggs shortly afterwards. Spring 1978
Christmas
The Dannenbergs (Konrad, Ingeborg, Klaus, Betty, Kerry, and Christie) celebrate Christmas with Betty's parents at Klaus and Betty's house. The beginning of the film shows Kerry and Christie playing with their new presents, and then transitions to show the preparation and serving of the Christmas day meal. Winter 1977.
"Xmas Eve '77 at our house, #3, Xmas day at Klaus'."
Film shows the remainder of the Dannenberg's stay at Ingeborg and Konrad's for Christmas eve, during which they open presents. The second half of the film shows the whole crew (Konrad, Ingeborg, Klaus, Betty, Christie, Kerry, and Betty's parents) going over to Klaus and Betty's house to open more present there on Christmas day. Winter 1977.
Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenebrg are joined by Klaus, Betty, Kerry, Christie, and Betty's parent for Christmas at their home on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. All parties are shown relaxing and opening presents in the living room. Winter 1977.
Ingeborg and Konrad Dannenberg are joined by Klaus, Betty, Kerry, Christie, and Betty's parents for Christmas at their home on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. The guests are shown processing into the house and then everyone is shown opening Christmas presents. Winter 1977.
The Doanes (Ulla, George, Johnny) join the Dannenbergs (Konrad, Ingeborg, Klaus, Betty, Kerry, and Christie) at Konrad ant Ingeborg's house in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. After briefly showing the Easter decorations inside the house, the film shows Kerry, Christie, and Johnny looking for Easter eggs in the front yard. Spring 1977.
The Doanes (Ulla, George, Johnny) join the Dannenbergs (Konrad, Ingeborg, Klaus, Betty, Kerry, and Christie) at Konrad and Ingeborg's house in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Once they arrive, the kids of the group are shown hunting for Easter eggs in the front yard while the adults help and talk on the doorstep. Spring 1977.
"Easter '77 w/ K, B, Kerry & Christie #1."
Film shows Klaus, Betty, Kerry, and Christie arriving at Konrad and Ingeborg's house for Easter in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. After arriving, all parties are seen win the front yard, possibly for an Easter egg hunt. Spring 1977.
The Doanes (Ulla, George, Johnny, and others) visit the Dannenbergs (Ingeborg and Konrad) to open Christmas gifts at their home in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. This film shows presents being opened by one of the Doane boys and Ingeborg, along with passing shots of the others opeing presents. Winter 1976.