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Conversion (auto accessory plant). Workers at a New York City plant polishing parts for field sterilizers for the U.S. Medical Corps. This firm, engaged formerly in the manufacture of automobile accessories, has been converted ninety percent to war production
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Credit lineConversion (auto accessory plant). Workers at a New York City plant polishing parts for field sterilizers for the U.S. Medical Corps. This firm, engaged formerly in the manufacture of automobile acce. 1942-01-01. Gruber, Edward. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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