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Doctor's Office
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Newly constructed doctor's office. Benham was a "company town" created by International Harvester for the workers employed in the mines of its subsidiary, the Wisconsin Steel Company.
November 28, 1922
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | November 28, 1922 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z |
| Media Number | Box 938,Folder 6, Folder 16823 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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Company House and Family in Benham
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A family of five posing in front of an International Harvester "company house" in the coal mining town of Benham.
