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Walking and Talking Robot

Date: 02 15 1957
Description: John Fischer, age 11, demonstrates his invention, a "walking and talking" robot. The robot's eyes light up, and it rolls back and forth on a platform.
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Atomic Plant Demonstration

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Description: Elevated view of a demonstration of a nuclear reactor driven energy plant.
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George Trayer with Plywood Panel

Date: 06 23 1933
Description: U.S. Forest Products engineer, George W. Trayer, in the laboratory with a plywood panel, newly developed to provide strength and durability in construction...
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Scales

Date: 07 30 1929
Description: A man reading a scale at the University of Wisconsin engineering building.
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Chimneys

Date: 08 04 1926
Description: Concrete chimney (model) under construction, U.W. Mining Engineering Building.
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International 8-16 Kerosene Tractor

Date: 1916
Description: Engineering photograph of an experimental(?) International 8-16 Kerosene tractor.
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Moisture Controller

Date: 12 20 1943
Description: Research engineer A.B. Welty stands next to the moisture controlling device at International Harvester Company's farm machinery engineering department. The...
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Research Engineer Carl Mott

Date: 1944
Description: The original photograph caption reads: "Carl Mott, research engineer in International Harvester Company's farm engineering machinery department in Chicago,...
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International Flip Cab

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Description: Scale model of an experimental truck "flip cab" shown in an open position. The model was likely produced by an industrial designer.
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International WUT Vehicle with Exposed Chassis

Date: 1973
Description: Side view of International prototype WUT (World Utility Vehicle) with exposed bed frame revealing its simple and easy-to-build design.
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Experimental HT-340 Tractor on Display

Date: 1961
Description: An experimental International HT 340 Tractor on display at an unknown exhibition.
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Engineer's Drawings of Raney Grain Shocker

Date: 04 27 1915
Description: Engineer's drawing of small timer and fork guide loop. Written over the top: "Obsolete."
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Engineer's Drawings of Raney Grain Shocker

Date: 04 27 1915
Description: Engineer's drawings of setter trip stop connection bracket, fork guide pipe hinge. Written over the top: "Obsolete."
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Heat and Power Laboratory

Date: 1947
Description: Steam turbines in the Heat and Power Lab in the Mechanical Engineering Building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The lab has large windows an...
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Titan II Component

Date: 11 20 1962
Description: Final cleaning on a critical part of a gyroscope component of Titan II ICBM inertial (missile) guidance system. The assembly is being done by a man, under ...

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