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TWA Airplane and Tractor
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Worker moving Trans World Airlines DC-3 (DC-2?) airplane with an International industrial tractor outside the TWA hangar at Chicago's Municipal Airport (later Midway). The tractor was owned and operated by American Airlines.
August 24, 1937
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | August 24, 1937 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
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| Call Number | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 450, pg.8 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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