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Milwaukee Works-Engine Assembly

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Diesel engine assembly line at Milwaukee Works. The factory was owned by the Milwaukee Harvester Company until 1902.

Date Created:
1938
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1938

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Operator's, parts, and service manuals (technical publications), 1879-1995
Call Number MCC MSS 8Z, album 218, #85

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0139FG
Legacy ID
WHi 3567

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Diesel Engine Assembly Line at Milwaukee Works

Diesel Engine Assembly Line at Milwaukee Works

June 25, 1937

Factory workers running a diesel engine assembly line at Milwaukee Works.

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Milwaukee Works Employee Inspects Diesel Engine

Milwaukee Works Employee Inspects Diesel Engine

November 4, 1937

Factory worker tears apart a diesel engine for inspection after run at Milwaukee Works. According to the original caption, each engine received this inspection.

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Testing Diesel Engine Cylinder Hardness

Testing Diesel Engine Cylinder Hardness

November 4, 1937

Factory worker tests the file-hardness of a diesel engine cylinder at Milwaukee Works. Photograph taken by Don Jones.

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Diesel Machine Shop in Milwaukee Works

Diesel Machine Shop in Milwaukee Works

June 25, 1937

Factory workers run machines in the Diesel [Engine] Machine Shop at Milwaukee Works.

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Milwaukee Works Employees Working on Diesel Engine

Milwaukee Works Employees Working on Diesel Engine

November 18, 1937

Two factory workers drill and grind valve slats into a diesel engine at Milwaukee Works. Photograph taken by Don Jones.

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Milwaukee Works Employee Tests Diesel Crankcases

Milwaukee Works Employee Tests Diesel Crankcases

November 4, 1937

Factory worker reams diesel crankcases in a testing line at Milwaukee Works.

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