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Vending Machines
1955
Vending and dispensing machines display. Banner above also reads: (Increased dairy sales and better health for your community."
Carving the Turkey
November 25, 1965
A man takes pleasure in the carving of the Thanksgiving turkey, with other food items in the foreground and vending machines behind him.
Future Drafters
October 16, 1965
High school boys in an industrial drafting class using drafting machines and compasses.
Punch Pressing Handles
November 27, 1967
A machinist running a punch press at Res Manufacturing Company.
Lemonade Stand
July 1967
Several young boys selling fruit drinks, penny candy, and snow cones to parched pedestrians. A city bus is in the background.