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Binder Assembly at Deering Works

Date: 1905
Description: Men assembling binders at International Harvester's Deering Works (factory). The factory was originally built by William Deering for the Deering Harvester ...
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Rock Falls Works Farm Implement Manufacturing

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Description: Factory worker machining an implement part at International Harvester's Rock Falls Works. The factory was owned by the Keystone Manufacturing Company befor...
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Combine Assembly Line at East Moline Works

Date: 1944
Description: Men working on combines (harvester-threshers) on an assembly line at International Harvester's East Moline Works. The factory was constructed in 1933 and w...
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Milwaukee Works Employee at Machine

Date: 03 09 1937
Description: Factory worker employee boring holes into engine crankcases at Milwaukee Works.
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Diesel Machine Shop in Milwaukee Works

Date: 06 25 1937
Description: Factory workers run machines in the Diesel [Engine] Machine Shop at Milwaukee Works.
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Diesel Engine Assembly Line at Milwaukee Works

Date: 06 25 1937
Description: Factory workers running a diesel engine assembly line at Milwaukee Works.
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Rockwell Hardness Tester at McCormick Works

Date: 03 1949
Description: An factory worker at McCormick Works uses a Rockwell Hardness Tester to check ledger plates.
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Female Factory Worker at West Pullman Works

Date: 1947
Description: A female factory worker is sitting on a stool to work with metal parts in the ball bearing plant at West Pullman Works.
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West Pullman Ball Bearing Plant

Date: 1947
Description: A factory worker at West Pullman Works stands behind a counter surrounded by metal pieces in the ball bearing plant.
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Centerless Grinder at West Pullman Works

Date: 1946
Description: A factory worker at West Pullman Works uses a centerless grinder in the ball bearing department. A man and woman work in the background.
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Crawler Tractor Assembly at Tractor Works

Date: 1947
Description: Factory workers on a crawler tractor (TracTracTor) assembly line at International Harvester's Tractor Works.
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Worker Hardening Links in Furnace

Date: 1942
Description: Factory worker hardening links for crawler tractors at International Harvester's Tractor Works.
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Factory Worker at Ft. Wayne Works

Date: 1943
Description: Factory worker at International Harvester's Ft. Wayne Works.
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Factory Worker at Ft. Wayne Works

Date: 1942
Description: Factory worker at International Harvester's Ft. Wayne Works.
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Men in Shredder Department at McCormick Works

Date: 1902
Description: Elevated view of factory workers at stations in the Shredder Department at the McCormick Works.
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Machine Tool at Australian IH Factory

Date: 1950
Description: A man is running a machine tool at a International Harvester factory in Australia. Machine name, "NATCO," is on a plate attached to the machinery.
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Manufacturing Area — Binder Attachment

Date: 1900
Description: Interior view of men working in the binder attachment room at McCormick Works. The worker's coats and hats are hung up high on the brick wall between the l...
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Manufacturing Area — Mower Room

Date: 1900
Description: Interior view of men working in the mower room at McCormick Works.
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Manufacturing Area — Bolt Department

Date: 1900
Description: Interior view of men working in the bolt department at McCormick Works.
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Manufacturing Area — Paint Shop

Date: 1900
Description: Interior view of men working in the paint shop at McCormick Works.

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