Metal Wheeled Tractor

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Descriptive Information

Description

Three farmers in overalls look over the engine of a metal wheeled tractor in the 1930s as a well-dressed man sits on the machine with a jug.

Interpretation

Much of the early debate on tractors centered on the question of rubber vs. metal wheels.

Inscription

Much of the early debate on tractors centered on the question of rubber versus methal wheels. Both tractor and driver required lubrication. (MCHS)

Lesson Plans / Themes

Learning Standards

Author or Creator

McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.

Other Contributors

Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-

Source

ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)
The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.

Subject / Keywords

Temporal Coverage

1930~

Collection Publisher

McLean County Museum of History

Rights

Resource Identifier

Date Created

7-18-00

Collection Title

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Collection

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Title	Metal Wheeled Tractor
Description	Three farmers in overalls look over the engine of a metal wheeled tractor in the 1930s as a well-dressed man sits on the machine with a jug.
Interpretation	Much of the early debate on tractors centered on the question of rubber vs. metal wheels.
Inscription	Much of the early debate on tractors centered on the question of rubber versus methal wheels. Both tractor and driver required lubrication. (MCHS)
Lesson Plans / Themes	American Communities in History Communities and Geography How We Learn About Communities
Learning Standards	18 Social systems 16 History 15 Economics
Author or Creator	McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.
Other Contributors	Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-
Source	ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997) The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.
Subject / Keywords	Farmers Tractors McLean County (Ill.) Wheels Farming
Temporal Coverage	1930~
Collection Publisher	McLean County Museum of History
Rights	Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier	IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 7:9, p. 96 mch0335
Date Created	7-18-00
Collection Title	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Metal Wheeled Tractor