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Harvester-Thresher Delivery

Date: 05 17 1927
Description: Mr. Dennison (left), manager of the Lucas Hardware Company, an International Harvester dealership, stands with another man in front of six assembled harves...
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International Petroleum Exposition Display

Date: 1929
Description: Spectators look at agricultural machinery on display at the International Petroleum Exposition, including a white McCormick-Deering 15-30 tractor. The sign...
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Keystone Driller

Date: 1929
Description: A size 5 1/2 Joplin Special clutch hoist labeled "Keystone Driller Co." is powered by a McCormick-Deering engine and sits on display at the International P...
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Tractor with Winch or Hoisting Device

Date: 1929
Description: A man sits on a McCormick-Deering industrial tractor outfitted with a Shaffer's Bear Cat hoisting device at the International Petroleum Exposition.
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Schaffer Specialty Company Tent

Date: 1929
Description: A man sits on a tractor outfitted with a Bear Cat winch or hoisting device near the Schaffer Specialty Company's booth at the International Petroleum Expos...
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Samson Display

Date: 1929
Description: A variety of Samson machines sit on display under a tower with a sign reading: "Samson All Steel Pulling Machine" at the International Petroleum Exposition...
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Resistcor Tractor

Date: 1929
Description: A tractor with a sign reading: "Resistcor Engineering Corp. Distributors" sitting on display inside a building at the International Petroleum Exposition. A...
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Resistcor Display

Date: 1929
Description: Machinery sits on display under the Resistcor Engineering Corporation's awning at the International Petroleum Exposition.
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McCormick-Deering Milk Cooler

Date: 09 09 1936
Description: A woman wearing a dress places bottles into a "McCormick-Deering Milk Cooler "for cooling beer". The photograph was taken at Royce Cafe in Edmond, Oklahoma...
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De Luxe Beverage Cooler

Date: 1941
Description: 52 beverage cases demonstrate the daily capacity of City Coffee Shop's De Luxe cooler. Two women stand behind the counter on the right. Crates include cont...
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Packinghouse Workers Organizing

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Description: During the 1930s the CIO's Packinghouse Workers Organizing Committee PWOC) began a national organizing campaign among packinghouse workers. This undated p...
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Bush-Terry Implement Co.

Date: 03 1944
Description: Exterior of the Bush-Terry Implement Co. storefront. The dealership was operated by R.B. Bush and J.B. Terry.
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Parts Counter at Perry IH Dealership

Date: 03 1944
Description: Three men stand at the parts counter of the Bush-Terry Implement Company, an International Harvester dealership. Signs advertising "International Trucks" a...
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Broadway Avenue

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Description: Street-level view of Broadway Avenue showing tall stone buildings, cars, carriages, horses and pedestrians in the distance.
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View of Main Street

Date: 1910
Description: A view of a broad street lined with businesses in brick buildings. Horse-drawn carts are parked along the street and pedestrians are visible as well. Signs...
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Street Scene

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of a wide city street. Horse-drawn carts are in the street and pedestrians crowd the sidewalks. Sign in window reads: "Law Offices of D.A. St...
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Afton Main Street

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Description: View across unpaved road toward buildings. Business signs read: "Dawson Hotel" and "Afton Furniture Co."
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Main Street

Date: 1905
Description: Main street lined with storefronts, horse-drawn carts and pedestrians. Electric lights hang over the street. Business signs read: "J.H. Kreiling Tailor" "J...
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North Side of Town Square

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Description: North side view of the town square with storefronts, horse-drawn carts and pedestrians. Electric power lines hang over the street. Business signs read: "Fa...
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Dawson Hotel

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Description: View across unpaved road toward three men standing in front of the Dawson Hotel.

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