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World War II Scrap Drive
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Scrap drive at International Harvester dealer. Original caption: "C.J. Moericke, who is dealer at Marion in the Green Bay territory, was receiving scrap from farmers in a stock pile to the rear of his establishment. Shipments by motor truck from this pile were made to junk dealer at Appleton. Some 15 tons of scrap were in the pile when pictures were taken. Mr. Moericke said he figured on handling a total of about 40 tons. The community was also building up a pile. Mr. Moericke is shown . . . pinning MacArthur button on Harold C. Kruger, who had just brought in a trailer loaded with scrap with his father's Farmall A."
1942
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1942 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
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| Call Number | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 563 |
| Media Number | Box 289,page 125 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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