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Lesson at Mount Prospect High School

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View from the back of a classroom towards a teacher holding an ear of corn while standing near a chalkboard which reads: "Mt. Prospect Twp. High School, Mt. Prospect, Ill." A small group of children are seated at desks near the front of the room.

Date Created:
1917
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1917

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z, Album 60
Media Number
Box 32

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130KG
Legacy ID
WHi 76827

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