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Conversion. Auto parts to artillery shells. Artillery shells pass through a continuous automatic paint-spraying operation in which protective coatings are applied to all inside and outside surfaces. Location: a converted Midwest auto plant
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Conversion. Auto parts to artillery shells. Artillery shells pass through a continuous automatic paint-spraying operation in which protective coatings are applied to all inside and outside surfaces. Location: a converted Midwest auto plant

Richie, Robert Yarnall, United States. Office Of War Information · 1942-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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ingham countyunited statesmichigansafety film negativeslansing
Credit lineConversion. Auto parts to artillery shells. Artillery shells pass through a continuous automatic paint-spraying operation in which protective coatings are applied to all inside and outside surfaces. L. 1942-01-01. Richie, Robert Yarnall, United States. Office Of War Information. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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