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Machine Shop Instruction

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An older man appears to be giving another man instruction in a machine shop. The caption on the back of the print reads, "Diabetes Couldn't Fight The Kaiser!," for some reason. Also noted: Eli Lilly & Co.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6219

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013ZSR
Legacy ID
WHi 83916

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Machine Shop Worker

A man wearing safety goggles and an apron while working in a machine shop. He may be part of a safety program.

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Machine Shop Workers

Machine Shop Workers

Four men in aprons and a boy stand outside a machine shop.

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Machine Shop

Machine Shop

Workers turn out metal parts in a machine shop.

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Julius Balko

Julius Balko

July 19, 1961

A man is sitting at a machine. He is identified as Julius Balko, 74, of Ladysmith. The Balko family had a company which manufactured boat trailers in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

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Student with Drilling Machine

Student with Drilling Machine

December 20, 1961

A student at the Milwaukee Vocational and Adult Schools operates a drill press.

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Elof Elfstrom, Ostling Archery Co.

Elof Elfstrom, Ostling Archery Co.

October 24, 1966

A man is standing and holding something in front of a machine. Caption reads: "ELOF ELFSTROM FEEDS NOCK MACHINE. He Designed Precision Device."

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