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International Harvester Museum Display Model
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Daniel M. McMaster, president of the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, and Keith R. Potter, executive vice president of International Harvester, view a model of a planned exhibit for the museum. The "Agrisphere" exhibit was financed by International Harvester and replaced an earlier agricultural exhibit, also sponsored by the company. The exhibit depicted the historical progress of agriculture and featured numerous International Harvester products and a theatre housed in a geodesic dome.
1974
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1974 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z |
| Media Number | Box 930,Folder 16815 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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