1939 Dinner Cooking Over Open Fire at SMS Ranch Texas

Dinner cooks over an open fire at SMS Ranch near Spur, Texas, in May 1939. This image illustrates traditional cooking methods typical of rural ranch life in Texas. SMS Ranch served as a vital location for cattle ranching, reflecting the agricultural practices of the time. The FSA/OWI Collection preserves these everyday moments from American life.

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