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Truck at Fort Wayne Proving Grounds

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An International M-5-6 truck on a test drive along a concrete track with deep depressions at the Fort Wayne Proving Grounds. The original caption reads, "International M-5-6 pilot model being tested before delivery to army."

Date Created:
1941
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1941

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 7Z, Album 553, Pg.120

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0149O2
Legacy ID
WHi 63206

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