"25 Aug 1968 - Kerry in Backyard climbing stairs."
Dannenberg, Konrad
German Americans
Monte Sano Mountain (Huntsville, Ala.)
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
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.
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Home movies
Moving Image
Christmas
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.
"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.
"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.
"Xmas 1967 at home / Betty, Klaus, Lucky, Kerry."
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.
Clips in the beginning show Klaus and Betty Dannenberg cleaning up after opening all the Christmas presents. The end of the film shows a number of title cards, most likely used to annotate the series of Christmas videos. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "Betty / Klaus / presents / Titles / xmas lights (yellow)." Winter 1967.
Footage of Klaus, Kerry, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg relaxing around the Christmas tree. The video focuses mostly on Kerry and the Dannenbergs' new dog, a black terrier named McDuff. Winter 1967.
Klaus, Kerry, Betty, and Ingeborg Dannenberg are shown opening presents around a Christmas tree. Winter 1967.
Clip shows the Dannenbergs (Konrad, Klaus, Betty, Ingeborg, and Kerry) celebrating Christmas. The family is shown lounging around a living room talking as Klaus plays with Kerry. Winter 1967.
"Erna and Little George at the Airport."
Family vacations
Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg and little George visit Ulla's house, presumably near the airport. They show some footage of Ulla and Betty outside the house, and the rest is footage of George playing in the yard as well as in a common playground. 1967.
"Ullrichs' Departure Jacksonville Airport / 7 Oct '67."
Jacksonville (Fla.)
Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg and little George accompany the Ullrichs (Rita and Hanns) to Jacksonville International Airport, where they leave by plane. They've recorded the Ullrichs going to the airport, boarding the plane, and the Dannenbergs waving goodbye from an observation deck. Fall 1967.
"Daytona Beach w/ Ullrichs am Strand in Wasser. 1st Oct week '67."
Beaches--Florida
Daytona Beach (Fla.)
Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg and little George vacation with the Ullrichs (Rita and Hanns) in Daytona Beach, Florida. They are all shown playing on the beach outside of their resort. 1967.
Canaveral, Cape (Fla. : Cape)
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg and little George visit Cape Canaveral. This film shows them touring the vehicle assembly building (VAB). Shown is the drive up to the building, a bit of outside footage, and then the inside of the building, although this didn't come out very well due to poor lighting. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "Cape Kennedy visit / Car trip to the VAB, the LUT - inside inspection of VAB (inside shots are very dark!)." 1967.
"Visit to Cape Kennedy w/ Ulla, VAB - LC39 - 501."
Project Mercury (U.S.)
Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg and little George visit Cape Canaveral. On the film they are shown touring the NASA spaceflight facilities here, driving past a number of launching vehicles and pads. The film wraps up by showing a plaque commemorating the success of the Mercury spaceflight program. Fall 1967.
Ingeborg, Konrad, Klaus, and Betty Dannenberg and little George relax by the pool at their resort in Daytona Beach, Florida. The video focuses mostly on George playing with a toy boat both in and out of the pool. 1967.
"Ulla, Inge, little Gge at the Beach / Rita, Hanns coming in / Daytona Bch 1st Oct '67 week."
Sandcastles
Shown in the first part of the film is Rita and Hanns, two friends of the Dannenbergs, swimming in the resort pool. The film then transitions to show Ingeborg, Betty, and George making sandcastles and playing in the surf of the ocean. 1967.
"Ullrichs, Ulla, Geo, IM im & am Wasser / Daytona Beach 1st Oct '67 week."
Konrad, Klaus, Betty, and Ingeborg Dannenberg and little George vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. The film opens with the family lounging around the pool at their resort, and then shows them walking down to the beach to play on the sand and in the ocean. 1967.
"Georgie plays shuffle board - The Smuze house in Daytona."
Shuffleboard
The Dannenbergs vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. The film shows George, Konrad, and an older gentleman playing shuffleboard at the resort where they're staying. The film also features some shots of George playing in the pool and in the ocean. 1967.
"End of the 'Walk thru Alma's farm" - "Homecoming."
Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg and little George all return to Alma's farmhouse from their walk. The adults are then shown talking to one another and George is shown playing in the yard. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "End of the 'Walk thru Alma's Farm' - 'Home Coming' / Alma's Art shop / Ulla is mad - all are made except for little George. / At Bob Broegelman's / Georgie on the Basement 'Trap hid.' " Fall 1967.
Konrad and Ingeborg Dannenberg visit Alma's farmhouse. Shown are clips of George playing in the grass and others walking around the farm. Fall 1967.