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Children Testing Corn

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A group of children from Mount Prospect High School standing around a table in a classroom to conduct corn testing while their instructor is looking on from the left.

Date Created:
1917
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1917

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935
Call Number MCC MSS 13Z, Album 60
Media Number Box 32

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130LM
Legacy ID
WHi 76829

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