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International Truck at Work at Hoover Dam

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Men use dynamite, electric shovels, and an International truck to chip canyon walls down during the construction of the Hoover Dam.

Date Created:
March 1932
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
March 1932

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
16 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 7Z, Album 340
Media Number
Box 122,page 116

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012ZKE
Legacy ID
WHi 87046

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