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100,000th Crankcase at Melrose Park Works
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A group of male and female workers are posing around a sign and a crankcase sitting on the factory floor. The sign reads "Melrose Park Plant / March, 1974 / 100,000th Crankcase." Five men wearing ties are kneeling in front.
March 1974
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | March 1974 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z, File 13667 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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