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Vending Machines

Date: 04 20 1967
Description: High school freshman use vending machines for lunch.
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Road Work on University Avenue

Date: 08 19 1929
Description: Workers lay pipe and repave University Avenue, looking east along the 2400 block.
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Construction Company using International Diesel Power at Plant

Date: 1947
Description: Two men working at Collins Construction Company using International Diesel power units at the Barber Greene hot-mix plant.
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International K-6 Truck

Date: 1941
Description: One of 18 International Model K-6 trucks owned and operated by Henderlong Lumber Company, Inc. A worker is operating one of three dump mechanisms to fill t...
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Men with Large Poles Atop a Sprayer

Date: 1910
Description: Two men are standing on top of what appears to be a sprayer, probably for use in orchards (though the urban setting suggests the possibility of other appli...
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International Harvester Springfield Stamping Machine

Date: 12 19 1973
Description: Original caption reads: "For Release December 21, 1973. International Trucks Expands Springfield Operation. Springfield, Ohio. International Harvester Comp...
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Starting Mechanism on Farmall tractors

Date: 1948
Description: Illustration of starting system on Farmall tractors.
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Gisholt Machine on Man's Head

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Description: Funny portrait of a man looking up at a Gisholt machine resting on top of a his bald head. Below the round Gisholt trademark is the number 372-7306A.
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Gisholt Static Balancer

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Description: Drill press and static balancer set up in front of a dark backdrop. The factory ceiling is in the upper background. A plate on the front of the balancer re...
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Parts for Machine Displayed on Board

Date: 03 23 1906
Description: Parts for a machine are displayed on a board with part numbers written below each one at McCormick Works.
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Grinder

Date: 08 07 1906
Description: Close-up of a grinder set up on a box at McCormick Works.
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Grinder

Date: 08 07 1906
Description: Close-up of a grinder set up on a box at McCormick Works.
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Work Area at McCormick Works

Date: 08 1907
Description: Work area, with metal machines, and a fire escape sign in three languages at McCormick Works.
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Man Oiling Overhead Gears

Date: 06 07 1912
Description: Man oiling overhead gears in manufacturing area of plant. A sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "Fire Escape" and us also written in two other languages.
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Spline Hobbing on a Multi-Spindle Lees-Bradner Hobber

Date: 1960
Description: A man is working with a Spline Hobbing on a Multi-Spindle Lees-Bradner Hobber.
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Blade Sharpener

Date: 07 17 1916
Description: Blade sharpener set up outdoors on the cobblestones in the yard at McCormick Works. There is a backdrop behind the sharpener, which has a seat for a worker...

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