Pie Town, New Mexico is a small, all-but-forgotten farm community in New Mexico. Following the Great Depression, photographer Russell Lee visited the community for the Farm Security Administration and was lucky enough to be there during the annual October Fair. The photos that follow capture a rare view in to the strength and vibrant life of a small farm community that not only came together during tough times, but came out on the other side even stronger.
Getting ready to serve the barbeque dinner at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair. Just look at that food. Hit Next Page to see the rest of the photos...
Men of the community of Pie Town, New Mexico eating at the barbeque
Rodeo at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
Driving calves into the corral for roping at the rodeo of the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
Homesteader and his children eating barbeque at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
Homesteader feeding his daughter at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair free barbeque
Rodeo at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
Crowd eating free barbeque dinner at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
The school at Pie Town, New Mexico is held in the Farm Bureau building, which was constructed by cooperative effort
Mrs. Bill Stagg with state quilt, Pie Town, New Mexico
School children singing, Pie Town, New Mexico
School children singing, Pie Town, New Mexico
Initial pin souvenirs at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
Grace was said before the barbeque was served at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
Saying grace before the barbeque dinner at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
People at the Fair, Pie Town, New Mexico
Group of homesteaders in front of the bean house which was used for exhibit hall at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
Crowd eating free barbeque dinner at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
