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International Labor Recruiting Office
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Interior view of the Labor Recruiting Office of International Harvester's Indianapolis Works (factory). The office features models of military vehicles, American flags, a neon sign hanging from the ceiling, and a wall display of photographs. In the back of the room is a banner that reads "ARMY E NAVY" in front of rows of folding chairs and a television.
1956
International Harvester Company
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W0149JR
WHi 67268
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War Production Exhibit
1943
View through storefront window of a woman and a man working in an International Harvester Company war production exhibit at the Labor Recruiting Office. The demonstrators were from Harvester's Indi...
Tank Ready for Shipping at Bettendorf
1942
Military tank prepared for shipment at International Harvester's Bettendorf tank arsenal (factory).
Final Assembly Line for Tanks at Indianapolis Branch
1943
Three men work on the final assembly of Army air-borne invasion tanks in a temporary factory at International Harvester's Indianapolis branch house. Other workers are in the background.
Harvester Battalions Poster
1944
Photographic copy of an illustrated poster featuring uniformed International Harvester Company servicemen and women marching in a procession away from factory buildings. Some of the marchers carry ...
Military Motor Truck Assembly
December 27, 1944
Factory workers at International Harvester's Fort Wayne Works assemble the frame of a military motor truck.
Base of Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Gun
1942
View of base of the Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun in a factory, possibly International Harvester's Indianapolis Works.
