Papers, 1893-1968.

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Papers, 1893-1968.

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This collection contains biographical information, correspondence, photographs of farm implements and family, and research materials. Topics discussed include the Farmall tractor, the International Harvester company, cotton production and genealogical materials.

.42 linear ft. (1 document box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7667453

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Benjamin, Bert, 1870-1969.

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Bert Benjamin was born in Newton, Iowa, and received a B.S. (1893) from Iowa State College (University). Benjamin was employed as a draftsman/designer (1893-1940) for the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company (later International Harvester Company). During his years with IHC, he was granted 140 patents for tractors and tractor accessories and he also developed the Farmall tractor, the first tractor to plow and cultivate row crops. Benjamin was awarded the Cyrus McCormick Gold Medal (1943) by the ...

Benjamin family.

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International Harvester company

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McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

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