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    Converting beverage containers to aviation oxygen cylinders in the Firestone Rubber factory. Akron, OH. February, 1942.

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    Migratory fruit workers. Berrien County, MI. July, 1940.

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    great picture
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    That little guy sitting on the running board certainly has an interesting expression on his face!!

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    I've probably been to that very orchard! It's right up the road from us!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoosiersmoker View Post
    I've probably been to that very orchard! It's right up the road from us!
    I'd say he found a cent. That was after the photographer took a dollar from him.

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    Workers at the Edgell tomato cannery. New South Wales, Australia. January, 1943.

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    A. Atwater Kent at a radio test table of the Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company. Philadelphia, PA. 1925.

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    They were the finest American made radios of their day. The Quality Control technique displayed here is what's called the "walk around" method. Even by the owner of the company!

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    The driver looks like he's vaping.
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