Richard Szeitz, born in Hungary, is professor and chair of the Art Department at Moorhead State University. He discusses his life in Hungary, his move to the United States, the Art Department at MSU, and art involvement locally.
The Danebo building was expanded adding a north wing in 1961. One of the Danish workman is laying the cornerstone. This building started as Danebo, a home for Danish seniors, and was later repurposed as the Danish American Center in 2005.
Danish Crown Prince Fredrik and Crown Princess Ingrid at Danebo April 22 1939 on the occasion of planting a commemorative tree honoring the Sesquicentennial of the United States. Pictured from left to right: Mr. Andrew N. Johnson Danish Consul General Minneapolis Crown Princess Ingrid Mr. Martin Nelson Crown Prince Frederik Mr. Christian A. Bossen
Groundbreaking for North Wing Expansion at Danebo 1961. This building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
Pupils of the Norwegian Parochial School of the St. Olaf Congregation shown in front of Saint Olaf Luthern Church in rural Ann Township. Left to right, front row: Henry Nordsiden, James "Jim" Kaas, Maurice Heggerston; Ben Kleven, Edward Kleven, Conrad Steen, Henry Johnson, Lawrence Fingarson, Alice Steen, Ingolf Heggerston, shown in front of Mrs. Heggerston Adner Heggerston. Second row: Henry Fingarson, Lillie Nordsiden, Carl Johnson, Martin Kleven, Edwin Heggerston, Ella Steen. Third row: Albert Kleven, Marie Johnson, Jennie Steen, Alma Aamodt, Alma Kelven, Jennie Kleven. Fourth row: Cora Nordsiden, Mabel Heggeston, Ragna Johnson, Galena Kleven, Menora Steen, Nora Nordsiden. Back row: Fred Pederson, John Pederson, Oscar Nordsiden.
An early Qeej class at the Hmong Cultural Center. Students are holding their Qeej instruments. The boys at each end are wearing traditional Hmong clothing.
Qeej Class at the Hmong Cultural Center. Teacher Meng Vang is in the blue and white shirt and holds the Qeej instrument. Parents are seated in the background.
Danebo building grounds in winter. This building started as a home for Danish seniors in 1924 and the building of Danebo was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural organization known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
Exterior view of Danebo shortly after it was constructed (the sidewalk in front of the building is not completed). This building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
View of Danebo entrance and sign on West River Parkway South . This building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
Exterior view of Danebo east side of building taken from West River Parkway South. This building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
Danebo home view from West River Parkway South. This building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
Exterior view of Danebo east side of building taken from West River Parkway South. This image indicates where new addition adjoins the original building. This building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
Construction of the north wing expansion of Danebo in 1961. This building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
Exterior view of Danebo east side of building taken from West River Parkway South, This building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
This view shows the north side of the Danebo 1961 addition. The building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
This view shows the South side of Danebo and fire escape in summer. The building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
This view shows the patio and west side of Danebo in summer. The building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
View of Danebo west side of building and entrance to lower level garage on left looking north. This building started as Danebo, a home for seniors in the Danish community, and was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural center known as the Danish American Center in 2005.
