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  • "Brick laying + carport slab."

    Construction continues on the Dannenbergs' new house. Seen in this film is bricklaying of the outer wall, framing of the roof, and the pouring and smoothing over of the concrete carport slab. Summer 1958.
  • "Roofing - carport."

    This film focuses on the roofing work on the Dannenbergs' new house. Shown are workers trimming the eaves of the roof as well as nailing down the weatherproof cover to the top of the roof. Summer/Autumn 1958.
  • "Roof - family room, Klaus on chimney."

    Roofing work continues on the Dannenbergs' new house. In this film, the roof is being built over the family room. Klaus Dannenberg is shown climbing up onto the roof to check it out. Summer/Autumn 1958.
  • "2nd house construction seque."

    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.
  • "House Film."

    The work depicted in this film is the laying of the foundation and basement as well as the delivery and erection of the lumber for use in the floor and first story walls of the Dannenbergs' new home.Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "1) The lumber arrives w/the Vick's Lumber Co, Hamilton 2) OD Porter moves bricks 3) Laying the subfloor frame (Newton + T. Walker) 4) Newton smirks w/satisfaction 5) Kids on house [illegible] 6) View of house struts walls. Summer 1958.
  • "Begin of carport framing, Huetz's visit to [illegible], Putting up the beams first masonry, Sidney Joiner, Good shots of Steve and Newton."

    Continuation of the construction on the Dannenbergs' new home. Primarily shown is some of the roof framing, masonry work, and propping up the beams over the family room. Film also depicts an older couple being shown around the house while still under construction. Summer/Autumn 1958.
  • "McCrary's - 23 May '59."

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg go to a party at the McCrarys' house. Shown are pictures of the adults chatting, as well as a scene of Klaus playing catch with another boy at the party. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "Summer Excursion to the McCrary's - 23 May '59. Scene around the house. Burmah and Mc - The Kids play baseball incl. I. Pizarro. The Ludewigs arrive." May 1959.
  • "Summer Excursion to the McCrary's on 23 May 1959."

    This film shows the latter half of the McCrarys' party in summer 1959. Shown are most of the guests in attendance walking to the pond and back to the house. Later, a smaller group breaks off and drives out to see the cattle feed. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "The Walk to the Lake (Kids, Tillers, King and G. Rees, Hennings), Auto Trip to the Cow Pasture. Mc feeds the cattle w/hay." May 1959.
  • "X-mas 1956, #4."

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg opens Christmas presents on Panorama Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. Winter 1956.
  • "Office Picnic, Ronnie and Juans Kids, B'ham."

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg attend an office picnic at the McCrary household in Birmingham, Alabama. Near the end one of the attendees feeds a small herd of cattle. 1957.
  • "OGMS Open House."

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg tour the Ordnance Guided Missile School during its open house in 1957. Shown are many of the U.S. Army's latest missiles, such as the Lacrosse, Dart, Corporal, and Nike Ajax.
  • "See other side! July 1957."

    Dannenberg family move into the house of Leland Belew and show the front garden. They also visit the McCrarys' house and show some of the flowers in the front yard of this house. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "Box 290 Panorama Drive. We live in the Belew's House. 15 May 57 Visit at the McCrary's <-- Title only! Same detail flowers at Panorama Dr."
  • "Easter 1957 (church), McCrary party May 57."

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg and others attend party at McCrary house in Birmingham, Alabama. Spring 1957.
  • "McCrary party May 57."

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg and others attend party at McCrary house in Birmingham, Alabama. In latter half group walks to a pond. May 1957.
  • "#1 [Illegible] to Florida."

    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.
  • "#2 Daytona Beach."

    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.
  • "#3 Daytona - [illegible]."

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. In this episode, the Dannenbergs visit Cocoa Beach, Florida. August 1957.
  • "#4 Beach-life."

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. Shows family building a sandcastle and playing in the ocean surf. August 1957.
  • "#5 Daytona - The End."

    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.
  • "X-mas 1957, 5130 Panorama Dr. Pictures are very dark."

    First section shows Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg opening Christmas presents. Latter half of film shows the kitchen and the plants at the entryway of the Dannenberg residence. Winter 1957.

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