Photograph
MacArthur Week Scrap Collection
Three men loading a trailer near an International Harvester dealership during the "MacArthur Week" scrap drive. There is a large pile of scrap on the ground. A sign in the background says: "Moericke Howe, Marion, Wis. Phone 26." |
Image ID: | 69318 |
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Creation Date: | 1942 |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
City: | Marion |
County: | Waupaca |
State: | Wisconsin |
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 563, pg.127 |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
Original caption reads (in part): "C.J. Moericke, who is dealer at Marion in the Green Bay territory, was receiving scrap from farmers in a stock pile to the rear of his establishment. Shipments by motor truck from this pile were made to junk dealer at Appleton. Some 15 tons of scrap were in the pile when pictures were taken. Mr. Moericke said he figured on handling a total of about 40 tons. The community was also building up a pile." Similar images appeared in "Harvester World" magazine (June, 1942, pg. 8). |
War work |
Metal trade |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
Dwellings |
Cities and towns |
Posters |
Trees |
Trucks |
World War, 1939-1945 |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Signs and signboards |
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