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[Boy Scouts Field Day in El Campo, Texas]

Description: Black and white photograph of a large group of boys that make up a chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. According to the title written on the photograph, they are all cub scouts from Wharton County and they are posing for a portrait to commemorate a summer field day. Positioned in front of the side of a wooden cabin, they are arranged in four rows with the first row seated with their legs crossed and the second row seated on a bench. Four adult scout leaders are present; one is sitting on t… more
Date: August 23, 1941
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Elaine Hansen in Costume

Description: Copy negative of a black and white photograph of a young girl, Elaine Hansen, in a traditional Danish folk dance costume. She is posed for a picture outside of the home of O.J. Hansen. She is showing off her skirt, holding it out by the sides. Behind her, a few windows and a screened door are visible on the house.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Young Women in Danish Folk Dance Costumes]

Description: Copy negative of a black and white photograph of four girls, dressed in traditional Danish folk dance costumes, posed outdoors for a photograph. The costume consists of a dirndl dress and a white shirt underneath. Two of the girls have aprons over their skirts. A picket fence interwoven with vines is discernible directly behind their legs. Several parked automobiles are visible behind the fence.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Portrait of Carl Harton

Description: Copy negative of an elderly Carl Harton of Danevang, Texas. The photograph is taken from the chest up, and features Carl gesturing with his hands. He is wearing a long-sleeved sweater over a buttoned shirt, glasses and a short cropped haircut. Carl is facing toward the camera, however is not making eye contact.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Two Young Girls in Their New Dresses]

Description: Copy negative of a black and white photograph of two young girls wearing new dresses and hats. They are standing on a wooden floor in a large, empty room where a door that is visible in the background is open. The two girls are identified as Helen Rasmussen and Claire Swanson, who are cousins.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Portrait of Esther Smith Harton

Description: Copy negative of Esther Smith Harton wearing a swimsuit and standing in the grass in front of a body of water. The swimsuit is a sleeveless one piece that reaches to her mid-thigh. Esther is also wearing a hat and wristwatch.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Anna Hansen

Description: Copy negative of Anna Hansen, photographed at the home of Hans Hansen. Anna is seated, holding a feathered fan in her hand and wearing a loose-fitting round-neck dress with front pleating and sleeves trimmed in ribbon. She wears a pearl necklace and her hair is pinned up. A curtained window with a view of foliage is visible in background. According to an original source, Anna married Julius Swensen on November 13th, 1926, and died on February 4th, 1929.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Six Young Women Wearing Dressy Attire]

Description: Black and white photograph of six girls standing outdoors on a lawn, wearing dresses for a special event. A few of the girls are holding hands; the girl on the far right has her hands clasps in front of her. Each girl is wearing a light-colored dress except for two girls on the right, who are wearing dresses made of dark, iridescent material. A small tree and the wooden support portion of a windmill are visible in the background. A building with a porch is to the right of the group; underne… more
Date: 1925
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Young George Hansen]

Description: Black and white portrait of a young George Hansen wearing a white Victorian infant dress. He is standing and holding himself up by grasping onto a structure made of interwoven strands of wood that is behind him. A plank of weathered wood provides a platform where he stands. The portrait has been pasted to a thick cardboard mat. The back of the mat has handwriting on it, which reads: "From Mrs. Larsen to Mrs. Henry. George Hansen son of Mr. and Mrs. Niels Hansen, Danevang, Tex, 1906. Broth… more
Date: 1906
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Wedding Party of Lars and Dora Wind]

Description: Black and white photograph of a group of men and women standing at the wedding of Lars and Dora Wind. They are lined up on a grassy area that is adjacent to a covered pavilion that is to the left of the group. A small, verdant tree is embedded in the ground right in front of the group. According to information that accompanies a related picture from the same set and same event, these individuals were servers at the wedding, which is the reason for their aprons and hats (on the men).
Date: July 27, 1926
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society
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