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Testing Seed Corn

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Helen Thomas leans over papers on a desk in a classroom, reading the test of her father's seed corn. Another girl stands on the left, writing on a chalkboard.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1915

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z, Album 65, Pg.44, #1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130JE
Legacy ID
WHi 77304

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