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War Time Factory Work

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Workers drilling on a section of a military airplane cowling at an International Harvester factory.

Date Created:
1944
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1944

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 7Z, Album 613, Page 42

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0149ME
Legacy ID
WHi 26370

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