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National Farmers Organization Demonstration
April 8, 1964
Part of the crowd of National Farmers Organization demonstrators who assembled near the Oscar Mayer and Company plant as a "show of strength" to get higher prices for farm products.
Oscar Mayer Meat Exhibit
May 2, 1934
Oscar Mayer meat exhibit at the Madison Home Show featuring canned meat products. Sign reads: "Oscar Mayer's approved brand," "U.S. Inspection for your health protection."
Oscar G. Mayer Jr. Giving a Report
January 25, 1964
Oscar G. Mayer Jr., president of the Oscar Mayer Company, at a podium on the stage of the Orpheum Theatre. On the screen is a large map of United States with a logo of Oscar Mayer. He is giving a r...
Oscar Mayer Kitchen
September 9, 1931
A woman slicing ham in the Oscar Mayer kitchen.
Oscar Mayer Freight Car
August 4, 1931
Oscar Mayer refrigerated railroad freight car with "Oscar Mayer's Meats of Good Taste" advertisement on the side.
Oscar Mayer Meat Display
June 2, 1931
Display of Oscar Mayer meat products. The meat, along with fern leaves as decoration, is displayed on a large sheet of paper placed on a table against a wall. Some of the products include Oscar May...
