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Soldiers with Military Trucks
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U.S. soldiers standing in a street with military trucks parked along a curb near the McCormick Works. The truck bodies were likely built under military contract at the McCormick Works.
August 29, 1918
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
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| Date Created | August 29, 1918 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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