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McCormick Family Farm

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Exterior view of the family farm, Walnut Grove, of Robert Hall McCormick (father of Cyrus Hall McCormick).

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

Publication Information

Creator McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 31 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998
Call Number MCC MSS 6Z
Media Number Box 1306,File 513

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012TMF
Legacy ID
WHi 61154

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