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International Harvester Factory Worker

Date: 08 13 1936
Description: African American factory worker in a ragged sweater standing outside International Harvester's Osborne Works (later Auburn Works).
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River and Dam Near Osborne Works

Date: 1912
Description: Water pouring over a dam near International Harvester's Osborne Works. The factory was later known as "Auburn Works."
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Core Room at Osborne Works

Date: 1912
Description: Workers in the core room of the "malleable shop" at Osborne Works. Large lamps with white shades are hanging from the tall ceiling over the work tables.
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Herbert Brothers Furniture Truck

Date: 03 21 1925
Description: A man is loading wooden crates onto the bed of an International Model S truck owned by Herbert Brothers furniture merchants. A row of baby strollers is li...
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Auburn Branch House

Date: 03 30 1926
Description: Exterior view of an International Harvester branch office building in Auburn. The building stands in a commercial area and automobiles are parked alongside...
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Man Driving an Automobile in Snow

Date: 1909
Description: A man is sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle that appears to be stopped in deep snow. There is a canvas covering over the top of the vehicle. In the ...
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Department of Public Works Truck

Date: 1910
Description: Two men are sitting in a truck with an empty flatbed and large wheels. The men are both wearing suits and hats. The sign on the side of the vehicle reads: ...
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Worker with Paint Bucket

Date: 1909
Description: A man dressed in overalls and a button-up shirt standing in the corner of a factory yard in front of a brick wall and a corrugated wall with windows. The m...
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Railroad Tracks into Plant Gate

Date: 02 01 1912
Description: Railroad tracks covered in snow are curving under a gate leading into a factory yard. The factory is likely the International Harvester Osbourne branch in ...
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Osbourne Works Employee Bathroom

Date: 02 19 1912
Description: This photograph may be of the men's bathroom at the International Harvester Osbourne branch in Auburn, New York. To the right are several urinals, while on...
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African American Man with Horse-Drawn Cart

Date: 10 01 1912
Description: An African American man dressed in work clothes, a long apron, and a hat is standing next to a cart drawn by two horses. The cart is loaded with goods and ...
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Man with Push Cart at Osborne Works

Date: 07 30 1913
Description: An elderly factory worker dressed in pants, a striped shirt, suspenders and a hat is posing with a large push cart at International Harvester's Osborne Wor...
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Man Standing on Tractor at Osborne Works

Date: 1907
Description: A man stands on the back of a tractor holding the steering wheel. The man is dressed in a suit, bow tie, and hat, and is smoking a cigarette. Text on the t...
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Parts Hanging in Manufacturing Area

Date: 03 16 1933
Description: Parts are hangng in a room at Auburn Works. On the wall in the background are controls set in boxes with glass doors.
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Portrait of Man Standing Outdoors

Date: 07 29 1935
Description: Full-length portrait of a man standing outdoors in front of bushes along the side of the brick wall of a factory building with windows. He is wearing work ...
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Portrait of Man Standing Outdoors

Date: 09 10 1936
Description: Full-length portrait of a man standing outdoors in front of bushes along the side of the brick wall of a factory building with windows. He is wearing work ...
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Portrait of Man Standing Outdoors

Date: 09 10 1936
Description: Full-length portrait of a man with his hands on his hips standing outdoors in front of bushes along the side of the brick wall of a factory building with w...
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Group of Men Posing Outdoors at Osborne Plant

Date: 12 31 1913
Description: A group of men are posing outdoors in front of a brick building at the Osborne Plant. There is a stack of Osborne Standard Twine in the center and a sign f...
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Osborne Works from Genesee Street

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Description: Elevated view looking down at a river and a dam running between brick buildings. Caption reads: "Osborne Works from Genesee Street."
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Genesee Street

Date: 12 14 1916
Description: View across Genesee Street towards a brick building and a street or alley. There is a sign on the side that reads: "International Harvester Company of Amer...

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