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Experimental No. 51 Hillside Harvester-Thresher

Date: 1932
Description: Experimental McCormick-Deering No. 51 hillside harvester-thresher (combine). Original caption reads: "This machine had no recleaner but featured a self-lev...
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Harvester-Thresher

Date: 09 11 1925
Description: Three-quarter view from front left of a man using a tractor to pull a McCormick-Deering harvester-thresher (combine) down a dirt road.
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International Truck

Date: 1947
Description: Three-quarter front view of the driver's side of an International truck parked on a dirt surface with a man at the wheel. The bed of the truck is loaded wi...
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Fertile Valley

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Description: Elevated view of a fertile valley in Twin Falls, Idaho. The Snake River can be seen running through the valley. Geological formations can be seen nearby.
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Christmas Greeting Card

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Description: A Christmas greeting card with a view of the state capitol inset and framed on the page. Surrounding the picture are pine, holly, candles and text: "Merry...
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City Park

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Description: Elevated view across the tree lined city park towards the high school, courthouse, and bandstand.
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Idaho and Washington Northern Railroad Yard

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of the railroad shipping yards of the Idaho and Washington Northern Railway. Included in the image are numerous buildings, workers, trees, an...
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Perrine's Ranch

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Description: View of Perrine's Ranch, located in the vicinity of Twin Falls. A man is crossing a stream filled with large rock boulders. The ranch is on the left side o...
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Council-Meadows Stage

Date: 1906
Description: View of a group on a stagecoach pulled by six horses passing through the woods. Caption reads: "Council-Meadows Stage, Idaho."
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Orchard Trees

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Description: A view of a symmetrical rows of trees in an orchard on the plains.
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Log Driving, Idaho

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Description: View from shoreline of log driving, with a large group of men using long poles to transfer logs from the land into the waterway. Logs can be seen in the ba...
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Mammouth and Standard Mining Mills

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Description: The Mammoth and Standard Mining Mills has been producing silver, gold, lead, zinc and copper continuously since 1884. Caption reads: "Mammouth and Standard...
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Burke and Hecla Mine Buildings

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Description: View of the Burke and Hecla Mine Buildings with mountains in the background. The company was incorporated in 1891. Caption reads: "Burke, ID. & Hecla Mine....
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Hercules Mine and Mountain Setting

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Description: An elevated view of the Hercules Mine in a mountain setting. Mining operations began in Hercules Mine in 1889. Caption reads: "Hercules Mine — Wallace, Id...
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Lumber Mill and Dam

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Description: Elevated view of the mill, dam, and railroad tracks, and forests surrounding the area. The lumber mill itself, with main building complex and smokestack is...
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Horse-Drawn Fire Engines

Date: 1900
Description: A view of two horse-drawn engines. The engine to the left has three horses attached, with three firemen sitting in the wagon. The water tank is on the left...
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Excursion Boats

Date: 1910
Description: View from the wooded banks of a lake toward excursion boats in the water at the shoreline. Men pose near the boats and American flags decorate the foregrou...
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Elevated Town View

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of a town located on the St. Joe River.
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Log Transport

Date: 1940
Description: Two men are loading logs onto the bed of an International D-Line truck. A forest and mountain are in the background.

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