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Foundry Operations at Tractor Works

Date: 07 29 1936
Description: Workers pouring alloy into a stream of iron in the foundry of International Harvester's Tractor Works. The factory was located at 2600 West 1st Blvd.
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Tractor Works' Sand Blast Booth

Date: 1935
Description: Factory worker in a protective suit, mask, and gloves cleaning engine blocks in the foundry sand blast booth at International Harvester's Tractor Works.
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Man Welding

Date: 12 07 1955
Description: A worker welds together sections of a press slide that was later purchased by Federal Engineering and used by the automotive industry.
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Seated Man Welding a Sugar Mill Drive

Date: 06 1957
Description: A seated man welds a sugar mill drive that was later purchased by E.L. Dennis Engineering Company of New Orleans, Louisiana and used by A. Wilbert's Sons M...
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Paper Mill Debarker Drum

Date: 06 16 1969
Description: Paper mill debarker drum that was purchased and used by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Man in photograph is unidentified.
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Stick Welding

Date: 05 08 1970
Description: Man welding a 0200R Mixco. Falk caption reads, "Shows stick welding of housing wrapper inside."
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Foundry Casting

Date: 12 1972
Description: View of a large casting made in the foundry. A male employee, Arthur Beoman, stands next to the casting as it is being lifted. This unit was purchased by C...
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Hydraulic Press at McCormick Works

Date: 07 22 1936
Description: A factory worker at McCormick Works uses a hydraulic press to straighten malleable castings.
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Vanishing Ways

Date: 1955
Description: A blacksmith working at his forge. He is wearing a leather apron to protect his clothes from the heat.

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