Photograph
"Truck that Crossed the Sahara" in Africa

Men on elephants near an International Special Delivery truck at the "Mission in Buta" in the Belgian Congo. Most of the men ride on elephants while one stands beside the automobile. The truck was part of an International Harvester sponsored expedition to drive across Africa. The man on the lead elephant is likely Clyde N. King, of International Harvester. |
Image ID: | 51578 |
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Creation Date: | 09 10 1928 |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
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Collection Name: | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 292, Pg.41 |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
Identification taken from captions on Image ID: 48755. |
Outdoor photography |
Trucks |
Men |
Africans |
Elephants |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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