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Meat Packers Parade
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A group of men wave American flags while riding in an International Harvester truck as part of the Meat Packers Parade. The parade is moving down a city street (possibly Michigan Avenue in Chicago). The sign on the truck reads: "These are STOCKMEN and FARMERS who Produce the Meat for all of you; They live on the Farms that feed you."
1931
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1931 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 16 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 321, Pg.131 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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