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Ole Dane's Campground

Description: Photograph of a swamp and grassy area that is identified by a white sticker on the front as the "Danevang Picnic Grounds." Accompanying information, as well as the sign in the image, also names the location as "Old Dane's Campground." A rusted white fence is on the left next to the sign. There is a repeating pink stamp on the back of the photograph of the same leaping fox and the accompanying text, "This paper manufactured by Kodak May 85 - Hou."
Date: May 1985
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Johnny, Chris, Dorren, & Michael Brodsgaard]

Description: Photograph of a group of people standing in front of two large trees. From left to right, they have been identified as Johnny Brodsgaard, Chris Brodsgaard, Dorene Brodsgaard, and Michael Brodsgaard. The two men on the left wear dark-colored suits. The one on the far right is more casually dressed in a striped shirt and trousers. The young girl between them wears a sleeveless blouse and pleated skirt. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists their names.
Date: May 1964
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Fred & Marie Swendsen Home

Description: Photograph of a single-story brick home in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Fred and Marie Swendsen. Photograph appears to have been taken from the right side of the front lawn, at a low angle, capturing neatly-trimmed grasses interrupted by a paved walkway that rounds a left corner to the front door. Two large trees tower over the house, and a third, mostly cropped out of the photograph, is seen on the rightmost side of the image. The house has several windows, different types of plants and flowe… more
Date: May 1974
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Photograph of Stephanie Reif Harton in Bestamor]

Description: Photograph of a woman identified as Stephanie Reif Harton poses for the camera among tall, flowering plants of a bulbous shape. She stands in front of a series of windows belonging to what appears to be a two-story structure with siding. The woman wears a scarf around her head and glasses. She holds a pot that holds the same plants that surround her. Large trees are seen just behind the house. On the back of the photograph, a dedication reads, "To Bill Anne Baumert greetings and best wishes fro… more
Date: May 1953
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Unveiling of Sign]

Description: Photograph of two young men in the process of unveiling a sign. They stand in front of what appears to be a two-story structure with white siding and inclined roofs. The sign has been covered with a green fabric and taped at the sides, which the man on the right is taking off. Next to each of them, there are two navy flags. They both wear dark suits. Accompanying information states they are Carl and Brian Jensen, but the names have not been matched.
Date: May 6, 1990
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Unveiling of Sign]

Description: Photograph of two young men unveiling a sign in front of what appears to be a two-story structure with white siding and sloping roofs. The two men have been identified as Brian and Carl Jensen, but the names have not been matched to either individual. Two navy flags are on either side of them. The sign is painted white. In Old English type, it reads "Danevang". Below this, an American and Texas flag flank the silhouette of the Texas state, which has been filled with the Danish flag. Below these… more
Date: May 6, 1990
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Senate Resolution - Declaring Danevang to be the Danish Capital of the State of Texas

Description: Senate resolution declaring Danevang to be the Danish capital of the state of Texas. The document lists some information about Danevang's heritage and some of the community's feats, and resolves that the resolution pass the 71st state legislature. It is signed by the president of the Senate, W. P. Hobby, as well as other members of the senate. A gold seal sticker has been placed on the bottom left corner, and the document itself stapled into the fold of a second sheet of paper.
Date: May 30, 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Aerial View of Danevang Lutheran Church]

Description: Black and white photograph of an aerial view of the Danevang Lutheran Church and the surrounding land, which includes a cemetery. A group of people are gathered outside of the front of the church. A system of dirt roads is visible going around the perimeter of the land. The plot of land just adjacent to the church's land is the cemetery; it has numerous tombstones planted on its surface.
Date: May 1986
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Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society
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