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Power Unit Operating Water Well

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A.C. White, contractor, stands near a rotary water well rig powered by an International P-12 power unit mounted on a truck.

Date Created:
September 17, 1937
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created September 17, 1937

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number MCC MSS 7Z, Album 456, Pg.5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0149OM
Legacy ID
WHi 66445

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