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International Pickup Truck on Test Track
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International pickup kicking up dust on a dirt test track at International Harvester's Phoenix Proving Ground. Opened in 1947, the proving ground was used by International Harvester through the 1970's to test trucks and construction equipment under harsh desert conditions.
1953
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1953 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z, box 663, folder 6249 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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