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U.S. Marines
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U.S. Marine Corps engineers excavating sand and rock with a steam shovel and a fleet of International trucks in the Pavuvu Islands. The International Harvester trucks include the M-5-H6 (no top) and M-2-4 (4x4 at left).
1944
United States. Marine Corps
Publication Information
| Creator | United States. Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1944 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z |
| Media Number | Box 1304,Folder 3086 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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