MS 521 - Winninger Family Photo Collection, 1920-1929 | McCracken Research Library

By Annie Stratton

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Collection Overview

Title: MS 521 - Winninger Family Photo Collection, 1920-1929

Predominant Dates:1920-1929

Primary Creator: Winninger Family (1920-1940)

Other Creators: Albert Baldwin (1920-1940)

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: The collection is arranged in the oversize box with the folder containing the picture of the original YU ranch on top, the scans in the next folder, and finally the photograph album on the bottom.

Date Acquired: 03/26/2009

Subjects: Baldwin, Albert, Family Life, Meeteetse (Wyo.), Ranching, Shoshone National Forest (Wyo.), Winninger Family, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, YU Ranch

Languages: English

Abstract

The collection consists of photographs of the Winninger family and the YU Ranch on the Greybull River during the years 1920 to 1940. The Winninger family was made up of Joseph Winninger, Mabel Buell Winninger and their four kids. John Joseph "Jack" Winninger was the oldest, born in 1926, and the donor of the collection with his wife JoAnn Winninger. The YU Ranch was primarily a sheep ranch, and in the late 30s also became a cattle ranch.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of scans of photographs that depict ranching life on the YU Ranch during the early and mid 20th century. There is also a photograph of the YU Ranch before the main house was built on it. The collection also consists of a leather covered photo album that has pictures of the family's life as well as ranching life and tourism in Wyoming during the early and mid 20th century.

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Collection Historical Note

The Winninger was made up of Joseph Winninger, Mabel Buell Winninger and their four children, John Joseph "Jack" Winninger, Farris Winninger, Betty Winninger, and Ruth Winninger. Jack was born in 1926 and the oldest of the four children. Jack and his wife JoAnn were the donors of this collection. The YU Ranch (or the upside down Y U ranch) on the Greybull River was a sheep ranch between Joseph Winninger and his partner, John O. Eychaner. During the Great Depression they split the ranch and Joseph got the northern part. In the late 1930s they also began ranching cattle. Joseph Winninger passed away in 1943. Albert Baldwin was the manager for the ranch and took many of the photos in the collection.

Biographical Note

The Winninger family is made up of Joseph Winninger and Mabel Buell Winninger and their four children, the oldest being John Joseph "Jack" Winniger born in 1926. The family lived, worked, and owned the upside down Y U ranch on the Greybull River, where they mostly ranched sheep and cattle.

Subject/Index Terms

Baldwin, Albert
Family Life
Meeteetse (Wyo.)
Ranching
Shoshone National Forest (Wyo.)
Winninger Family
Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park
YU Ranch

Administrative Information

Repository: McCracken Research Library

Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information

Acquisition Source: JoAnn Winninger and John Joseph "Jack" Winninger

Acquisition Method: This collection was a donation from JoAnn and Jack Winninger.

Preferred Citation: Winninger Family Photo Collection, MS 521, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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