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Group of Workers Posing on Flat Cars Loaded with Lumber

Date: 09 21 1914
Description: Group portrait of men posing while standing and sitting on two small flat cars linked to each other. One of the cars is loaded with lumber. Another set of ...
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Boxed Artillery Cart Ready for Shipment

Date: 05 17 1918
Description: Boxed 240 mm mortar cart ready for shipment to the U.S. military from International Harvester's McCormick Works. Includes a trench mortar barrel. A man is ...
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Criticism of a John Deere Grain Binder

Date: 04 23 1915
Description: John Deere grain binder in the yard outside an International Harvester factory(?). The binder has signs attached to it indicating "deficiencies" in design ...
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International Harvester Employee

Date: 04 01 1915
Description: Old man wearing a suit and hat with his back against a brick wall. The man is likely an employee at International Harvester's Osborne Works. One of his leg...
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"Chicago Tribune" Delivery Driver and Model "63" Motor Truck

Date: 09 25 1926
Description: The male driver of the International Harvester Model "63" motor truck, that has been converted for the delivery service of the "Chicago Tribune" Newspaper,...
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International Fire Truck

Date: 06 13 1925
Description: International fire truck, owned by the city of Lindsborg, parked on a street in front of a brick building.
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Crated Machine Gun Cart at McCormick Works

Date: 05 17 1918
Description: Crated "U.S. Machine Gun Cart" outside in factory yard.
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McCormick Factory Worker

Date: 08 03 1916
Description: A man in worn overalls and a dark cap is standing outside a brick building. The man is most likely a factory worker at International Harvester's McCormick ...
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McCormick Works Employee

Date: 03 31 1919
Description: Full-length portrait of a man standing outdoors in front of a building. He is wearing eyeglasses, and overalls over a shirt, vest and necktie.
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International Harvester Employees

Date: 03 31 1917
Description: Three older International Harvester employees(?), possibly recent retirees, standing near a brick building. The building may be part of the McCormick Works...
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Pole and Evener Against Shed

Date: 11 21 1917
Description: A pole and evener for horse-drawn farm machinery leaning up against a shed. The shed is in a factory yard at McCormick Works.
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International Grocery Truck

Date: 12 15 1926
Description: International truck operated by Barsotti Brothers, Grocers and Bakers. The truck is parked on a wet city street.
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Delivery Truck

Date: 08 03 1928
Description: View towards the passenger side of a delivery truck. The sign painted on the side of the truck reads: "New Jersey Bell Telephone Co."
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Rural Scene of Forked Road and Split-Rail Fence

Date: 1899
Description: View of fork in road, with split-rail fence in the center. There are buildings in the far background on the left.
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Men Using McCormick Binders in Field

Date: 1900
Description: Three men using McCormick horse-drawn binders in a field. A road leading to a large building with a turret is in the background.
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International Oil Truck

Date: 08 09 1929
Description: Low angle close-up of the front side of an International oil delivery truck. The side of the truck reads "Quality Oil" and below is a logo reading "Gargoyl...
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Department of Public Works Truck

Date: 1910
Description: Two men are sitting in a truck with an empty flatbed and large wheels. The men are both wearing suits and hats. The sign on the side of the vehicle reads: ...
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Railroad Tracks into Plant Gate

Date: 02 01 1912
Description: Railroad tracks covered in snow are curving under a gate leading into a factory yard. The factory is likely the International Harvester Osbourne branch in ...
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Man on Horse-Drawn Binder in Field

Date: 1900
Description: Man on horse-drawn McCormick mower in field. In the background is a stone wall. Behind the wall are trees and buildings.
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View Across Water Towards Bridge

Date: 1900
Description: View across water towards bridge. There are buildings in the far background.

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