Photograph: Man in tractor. Written on back: Second Gasoline "Caterpillar" No. 1002-1908. 40 H.P. Lumbering up hill in a public demonstration, early models had wooden steering wheels as this one has. Hard hat on operater [sic] indicated Holt offical [sic]., 1908
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 71
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series includes brochures, promotional materials, technical and service manuals, historical data, catalogs and price lists, advertisements, promotional materials, and various kind of tech literature related to tractors, commonly used farm machinery, and farming methods. Major brands of tractors mentioned in this series include Allis Chalmers, Caterpillar, John Deere, Massey Harris, Ford, Oliver, and Holt.
Dates
- 1908
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Open for research. All requests to access materials must be made in advance by contacting the Research Library staff.
Extent
From the Collection: 31.58 Cubic Feet (25 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Ventura County Repository