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Empty Classroom

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Interior view of an empty classroom in rural school. Original caption reads: "No city school can excel this two-roomed school... Miss McMahon, teacher."

Date Created:
1919
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935
Call Number MCC MSS 13Z, Album 60
Media Number Box 32

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0149XD
Legacy ID
WHi 75853

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