Whinery Collection

NEW MEXICO: PIE TOWN, 1940. Homesteader Jack Whinery repairing a fence in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograh by Russell Lee, September 1940

DUGOUT AND GARDEN, 1940. Jack Whinerys dugout home and garden in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

HOMESTEADER FAMILY, 1940. Homesteader Jack Whinery and his family, Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: HOUSE, 1940. Jack Whinerys daughter washing her hands in the family s
NEW MEXICO: HOUSE, 1940. Jack Whinerys daughter washing her hands in the familys dugout in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: FARMER, 1940. Jack Whinery grinding pinto beans into chicken feed in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: HOME, 1940. Jack Whinerys daughter setting a potted plant in a window of their home in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

FARMERs WIFE, 1940. Mrs. Whinery searching the sky for rain clouds in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

CHILDREN PLAYING, 1940. The Whinery children playing outside their home in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

PLOWING, 1940. Jack Whinery plowing with burros and a homemade plow in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

PLOWING, 1940. Jack Whinery hitching his burros up to a homemade plow in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

HOMESTEADERS, 1940. Homesteader Jack Whinery with his wife and youngest child in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

FARMING, 1940. Homesteaders Jack Whinery and Jim Norris looking at the roots of corn in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

Jack Whinery, homesteader, and his family, Pie Town, New Mexico. Date 1940 Oct

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"Life in the Whinery Homestead: A Glimpse into 1940s Pie Town, New Mexico" Step back in time to 1940s Pie Town, New Mexico, where homesteader Jack Whinery and his family carved out a humble existence. In this captivating series of photographs, we witness their daily struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges of rural life. From repairing fences to tending gardens, Jack Whinery's hard work is evident in every frame. With determination etched on his face, he meticulously repairs a fence that protects their cherished land. His dugout home stands proudly amidst the vast landscape - a testament to resilience and resourcefulness. The warmth of family radiates from another snapshot; Jack Whinery surrounded by his loved ones. Their smiles speak volumes about the bond they share while facing adversity together. Meanwhile, inside their modest abode, his daughter washes her hands with care - an act symbolizing hope for cleanliness and progress. In these arid lands where survival depends on ingenuity, Jack grinds pinto beans into chicken feed – ensuring sustenance for both man and beast alike. And as if nurturing life wasn't enough, his daughter tenderly places a potted plant near a window - bringing nature's beauty indoors despite challenging circumstances. Mrs. Whinery gazes skyward with anticipation; searching for rain clouds that could bring relief to their parched fields. The weight of responsibility rests upon her shoulders as she supports her husband's endeavors while keeping faith alive during dry spells. Amidst it all are snapshots capturing childhood innocence; the laughter of children echoing through their humble home and resonating across open spaces outside. These moments remind us that even in times of hardship, joy can still be found within simple pleasures like playtime under wide-open skies. Witnessing Jack plowing with burros harnessed to homemade plows transports us further into this bygone era.