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Diesel Engine Assembly Line at Milwaukee Works

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

Date Created:
June 25, 1937
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created June 25, 1937

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number MCC MSS 7Z, Album 218, pg.79

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012WXU
Legacy ID
WHi 48781

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