Photograph
Poster Celebrating "The International Safari"
Poster or display board describing an expedition across Africa with an International truck. The truck used for the expedition was later promoted by the company as the "truck that crossed the Sahara." Includes a series of images with the following captions: 1) The Special Delivery and safari at the mission in Buta. 2) Mr. King and his International Special Delivery Truck at Buta, Belgian Congo. 3) The Baron Bror Frederick Von-Blixen-Finecke, Swedish nobleman, noted sportsman, explorer and big-game hunter. 4) Sir Charles Markham, English soldier, Diplomat and explorer. 5) Trading post between Toro and Dungu; Father Thomas Gavan-Duffy at the wheel of the Special Delivery. 6) Clyde N. King, Harvester Executive, who drove the Special Delivery across darkest Africa." |
Image ID: | 48755 |
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Creation Date: | 02 05 1929 |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
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Collection Name: | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 225, pg.8 |
Original Dimensions: | 6.5 x 10 inches |
8x10 photograph of a poster or display board. |
Animals |
Elephants |
Snakes |
Hats |
Advertising |
Voyages and travels |
Explorers |
Men |
Hunting |
Outdoor life |
Missionaries |
Missions |
Trucks |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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