4th of July 1896 Picnic

White Oaks picnic around the year 1896.


The image depicts a White Oaks picnic around the year 1896. The following individuals are identified in the photo:
  • Mrs. Alice Koch: She is in a dark skirt and white blouse, with her back to the camera, and is leaning on her hand. To her right are her two young daughters, Merle and Edna.
  • Jones Taliaferro family: Located to Mrs. Koch’s right, with Jones holding a plate in hand.
  • Dr. Paden: Bald and seated in front of the two ladies sitting on boxes.
  • John Gumm: Seated just to Paden’s right.
  • Albert Ziegler: The man in the white collar and seated facing the camera, located in the center of the photo in front of the man standing with a small boy.
The photograph captures a social gathering typical of the time, illustrating the community spirit of White Oaks, New Mexico. The people are enjoying a picnic under the shade of trees, with various individuals interacting and participating in the event.The image is courtesy of Marilyn Lemon Ingley and is likely from the personal collections documenting the history of White Oaks, New Mexico.

I think I have the newspaper clipping below for the picture above

 

Years later some place nearby