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Bench Work
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View of a teacher watching over a group of male students as they practice woodwork at benches inside a classroom. The text on the blackboard hanging on the wall reads: "Rules for Planing."
1919
International Harvester Company
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Children and Instructors in Classroom
1916
A group of children sitting at desks raising their arms while being led in a classroom activity by a male instructor. Four women and one man are sitting and standing watching in back of the classro...
Men and Women Woodworking Outdoors
August 1919
A large group of men and women, probably teachers, stand outside at work benches assembling wood products, which include nail boxes and benches.
Learning Knot Tying
1918
A group of students learning to tie knots in pieces of twine in a classroom. A chalkboard, American flag, and several portraits are hanging on the wall in the background.
Teachers at Extension Short Course
1919
A group of men and women are gathered around tables in a classroom during a teachers short course. Some of the teachers are working with various tools, including saws and planes.
Group of Women Learning Woodworking
1918
Group of women, probably teachers, using tools to assemble various wooden products including nail boxes, benches and cabinetry(?). Three large posters are hanging behind the women; one of them is t...
Lunch Pails at Sedan Prairie School
1919
Lunch pails, newspaper-wrapped packages, and hats are stacked on a bench inside Sedan Prairie School. The paper hanging on the wall above the bench reads: "Only Red Cross Members are Permitted to D...
