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A husky upsetter and a forge that was turning out automobile parts a short time ago is one of the many combinations of skilled worker and efficient machine that keep the shells pouring in a steady stream from a converted auto plant. Oldsmobile, Lansing, Michigan
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A husky upsetter and a forge that was turning out automobile parts a short time ago is one of the many combinations of skilled worker and efficient machine that keep the shells pouring in a steady stream from a converted auto plant. Oldsmobile, Lansing, Michigan

United States. Office For Emergency Management, Palmer, Alfred T. · 1942-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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ingham countyunited statesmichigansafety film negativeslansing
Credit lineA husky upsetter and a forge that was turning out automobile parts a short time ago is one of the many combinations of skilled worker and efficient machine that keep the shells pouring in a steady str. 1942-01-01. United States. Office For Emergency Management, Palmer, Alfred T.. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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