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Prospecting Device
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A man is standing and working in front of a machine. Caption reads: "PROSPECTING DEVICE - When John Yungers completes this special project, it will be possible to do prospecting work for clay beds in the Red Wing area. The Goodhue machinist, now 70, is building the device from his own plans."
August 23, 1960
Pioneer Press Co. (Saint Paul, Minn.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Pioneer Press Co. (Saint Paul, Minn.) |
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| Date Created | August 23, 1960 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 6219 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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