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Cemetery for War Dead from Iwo Jima

Date: 03 1945
Description: The cemetery for the war dead on Guam. The body of a fighting man who died of wounds received during the battle for Iwo Jima is being lowered into the eart...
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International Truck Carrying Clowns in Parade

Date: 1928
Description: International Model S speed truck carrying reindeer and men dressed as clowns, Eskimos, and Santa Claus during a winter parade. A blanket on reindeer reads...
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Groundbreaking Ceremony

Date: 1950
Description: Robert Fischelis and George Griffenhagen assist in the groundbreaking for an addition to the American Pharmaceutical Association headquarters.
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International Truck Adorned for 4th of July

Date: 07 04 1927
Description: International truck owned by the Vandermeulen Company adorned with starred banners and advertisements for McCormick-Deering cream separators. The truck lik...
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International Truck Dealership Grand Opening

Date: 06 15 1965
Description: Original caption reads: "Congratulations are extended James Graham (center), the owner of Graham International, Inc., Sherman-Denison, Texas, one of the ne...
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L-185 International Truck

Date: 1950
Description: Businessmen standing next to an International L-185 truck owned by the Max Branovan Shoe Company. The trailer is labeled "A. O. Smith Company Shoemobile".
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Centennial Fair Preparations

Date: 08 1948
Description: Fair employees use a crane to position a version of the Forward statue that was the symbol of the 1948 Wisconsin Centennial Exposition and State Fair.
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Strikers' Thanksgiving

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Description: Distribution of holiday turkeys and spam to striking members of the UPWA union. The truck was sent by the local in neighboring Austin where Spam was produc...
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Fourth of July Refreshment Tent

Date: 06 02 1944
Description: Fourth of July refreshment tent in Westmorland neighborhood, with Mrs. Vincent Domini, William T. Hammill, Mrs. Hammill, and Mrs. Elmer Nielson.
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Model G-61 Truck Operated by the G.H. Miller Company

Date: 1920
Description: An International G-61 truck parked on an ice-covered city street and loaded with crates. The truck was owned by the G.H. Miller Transfer and Storage Compan...
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Two Children Play with International Harvester Toys

Date: 05 15 1927
Description: A young boy and girl play with International Harvester toys in front of a fireplace and feather Christmas tree. The toys include a truck, tractor, thresher...
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International F-31 Striplins Transfer Truck

Date: 1919
Description: International model "F" "31" truck operated by Striplins Transfer of Litchfield. A male driver is in the truck which is parked on a city street between a ...
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Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 08 14 1948
Description: Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus float in Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade on street downtown with a large crowd in the street and park...
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Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 08 14 1948
Description: Prairie du Sac's 110th birthday float in Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade in downtown near park.
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Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 08 14 1948
Description: The city of Baraboo float in Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade.
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Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 08 14 1948
Description: L.C. Welsh Plumbing float entitled "Evolution of the Chamber Pot" in Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade.
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Fleet of 7 Scout 80 (4x4) Cab-Tops

Date: 1965
Description: Two men shaking hands in front of a fleet of seven Scout 80 (4x4) Cab-Tops, presumably just purchased by the Tennessee Game and Fish Commission. As an "Int...
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East Washington Avenue at Pinckney Street

Date: 12 04 1948
Description: Elevated view of street scene at East Washington Avenue and Pinckney streets with pedestrians crossing the street. Advertisement on the side of a parked Ra...
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East Washington Avenue at Pinckney Street

Date: 12 04 1948
Description: Street scene at East Washington Avenue and Pinckney streets with pedestrians crossing the street. Advertisement on the side of a parked Railroad Express Ag...
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Shell Gas Station

Date: 12 27 1948
Description: Night view of Shell Gas Station at 1200 East Washington Avenue, operated by Harold W. Risberg. There is a holiday display inside the station behind plate g...

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