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Commander Gatti Arrives in the Congo
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Elevated view of men unloading trucks and equipment from a ship shortly after arrival in the African Congo. The equipment was used by Commander Atillio Gatti on his tenth African expedition. The expedition was sponsored by the International Harvester Company. An International D-2 station wagon ("woody") is on the deck of the ship.
1938
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1938 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
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| Call Number | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 464 pg.143 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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