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Halftrac scout cars. It won't be long before this capable-looking engine becomes the power plant of a halftrac scout car. Right now it's being hoisted to the assembly floor of a Midwest truck plant turning out a large order for the Army. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars. It won't be long before this capable-looking engi...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The chassis of an Army halftrac scout car get a workout. When this test driver at a large Midwest plant has put the machine through its paces, he'll know if the machine meets the exacting specifications of the Army. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The chassis of an Army halftrac scout car get a workout. When this tes...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Truckers bringing supplies, people performing essential services, anyone with a legitimate reason can enter a defense plant, but he and his business must first be known. During his visit he must wear an identification badge issued by the plant police. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Truckers bringing supplies, people performing essential services, anyo...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The ordnance department must satisfy itself that every halftrac scout car turned over to it by a Midwest manufacturer is fit for Army duty. The department's own inspector gives it a thorough going over from bumper to bumper. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The ordnance department must satisfy itself that every halftrac scout ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A halftrac scout car gets a touch-up job on the chassis assembly line of an Ohio truck plant. A durable finish protects the metal--and helps to bring the vehicle up to Army standards of smartness. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

A halftrac scout car gets a touch-up job on the chassis assembly line ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Halftrac scout cars. Another engine for an Army halftrac scout car begins to take form. They're coming through faster and faster every day--engines and cars, both--as the Midwest plant turning out the complete jobs gives everything it has to speeding production. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars. Another engine for an Army halftrac scout car beg...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Halftrac scout cars. When the American assembly line gets down to business, things gets done and done well. The assembling of engines for the Army's new halftrac scout cars is a job well done and understood by the trained men of a large Ohio truck plant. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars. When the American assembly line gets down to busi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The chassis of an Army halftrac scout car get a workout. When this test driver at a large Midwest plant has put the machine through its paces, he'll know if the machine meets the exacting specifications of the Army. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The chassis of an Army halftrac scout car get a workout. When this tes...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A coat of paint makes anything look better. But the purpose of spraying the undercarriages of the Army's halftrac scout cars is for protection. The job is part of the production routine on a large order being filled by a Midwest truck manufacturer. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

A coat of paint makes anything look better. But the purpose of sprayin...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A halftrac scout car must show a clean bill of health before the manufacturer turns it over to the Army. Endless inspections of parts and assemblies are made before final inspection of the complete vehicles. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

A halftrac scout car must show a clean bill of health before the manuf...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory worker, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

Army halftrac scout cars ready for final test. When the test drivers of a large Midwest plant get through doing their stuff, these trucks will be ready for full Army duty. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Army halftrac scout cars ready for final test. When the test drivers o...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a truck, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

He's preparing rollers for a bogy assembly for a halftrac scout car produced, with many more like it, by a Midwest truck manufacturer. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

He's preparing rollers for a bogy assembly for a halftrac scout car pr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory worker, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

A black and white photo of a man working on a machine. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man working on a machine. Office of War I...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

The fine maneuvering qualities of the Army's halftrac scout car depends largely on the tractor belt. The mounting of the belt on the chassis is handled deftly by a skilled crew on the assembly line of an Ohio truck manufacturer. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The fine maneuvering qualities of the Army's halftrac scout car depend...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fire insurance map, fire insurance plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The bogy assembly of an Army halftrac scout car plays an important part in a very capable vehicle. It requires skilled workers on the production line of a large Midwest truck plant. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The bogy assembly of an Army halftrac scout car plays an important par...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

On guard against sabotage, this patrolman at a large defense production plant gives soldierly care to a rifle that may stop a saboteur. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

On guard against sabotage, this patrolman at a large defense productio...

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Halftrac scout cars. When the American assembly line gets down to business, things gets done and done well. The assembling of engines for the Army's new halftrac scout cars is a job well done and understood by the trained men of a large Ohio truck plant. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars. When the American assembly line gets down to busi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man working on a machine. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man working on a machine. Office of War I...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

No chances are taken with the quality of wheel castings for the Army's new halftrac scout cars. This workman in an Ohio truck plant is putting the castings through an inspection routine that will weed out the weak sisters. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

No chances are taken with the quality of wheel castings for the Army's...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Batteries for the halftrac scout cars being made at a large Midwest truck plant must have no defects. They won't have after the inspectors have checked their performance. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Batteries for the halftrac scout cars being made at a large Midwest tr...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Steam cleaning an Army halftrac scout car for final painting. One of the last touches a large Midwest plant gives the cars is a good paint job that provides protection against the weather and puts the car "into Army uniform." White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Steam cleaning an Army halftrac scout car for final painting. One of t...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a man with a hose. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man with a hose. Office of War Informatio...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Halftrac scout cars. Perfectly balanced sets of connecting rods mean better engine performance for the Army's new halftrac scout cars. The man who weighs the rods must adhere to the very close tolerances set up for every operator in the big Midwestern plant in which he works. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars. Perfectly balanced sets of connecting rods mean b...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a worker, construction, carpenter, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Another new halftrac scout car enters the Army service. Painting Uncle Sam's number on it is one of the last operations at a large Midwest truck plant which produces the vehicle. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Another new halftrac scout car enters the Army service. Painting Uncle...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Engine blocks for the Army's new halftrac scout cars. They represent the latest and best thought in automotive foundry and precision machining practice. The large Midwest plant that is turning them out has been making engine blocks for many years for commercial trucks. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Engine blocks for the Army's new halftrac scout cars. They represent t...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Careful plant inspections assure that each new Army scout car is correct in every detail before it leaves the production line of a large Midwest truck plant. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Careful plant inspections assure that each new Army scout car is corre...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an automobile, 1940s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Halftrac scout cars. Putting precision-made pistons assemblies into precision-made cylinders is a job that fits this former auto worker. The engine will be the power plant of an Army halftrac scout car. The Midwest plant that is turning it out has trained American automotive workers for every job on the line. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars. Putting precision-made pistons assemblies into pr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Halftrac scout cars ready for the Army except for the addition of certain pieces of Army equipment. The cars as they stand in the yard of a Midwest manufacturer are ready for combat duty. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars ready for the Army except for the addition of cert...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The fine maneuvering qualities of the Army's halftrac scout car depends largely on the tractor belt. The mounting of the belt on the chassis is handled deftly by a skilled crew on the assembly line of an Ohio truck manufacturer. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The fine maneuvering qualities of the Army's halftrac scout car depend...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Halftrac scout cars. Laying the foundation of another power plant for an Army halftrac scout car. An engine block, already fitted with studs and bearing caps, starts its journey down the assembly line of a large Ohio plant. It will come off that line as part of a powerful, dependable engine, ready to take its place in the chassis that will be waiting for it. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars. Laying the foundation of another power plant for ...

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The Army's new halftrac scout cars are protected by durable finishes. The man working on these bogy assemblies is preparing surfaces for a paint job that will resist corrosion and bring the car up to Army standards of smartness. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The Army's new halftrac scout cars are protected by durable finishes. ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Army is an important user of tire chains. Each of the new halftrac scout cars being turned out in a large Midwest plant will carry tire chains as standard equipment. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The Army is an important user of tire chains. Each of the new halftrac...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Halftrac scout cars. Under the skilled hands of trained workers, the engine for an Army halftrac scout car begins to take form. Each of its parts is built to stand up under the conditions imposed by modern warfare on mechanized equipment. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars. Under the skilled hands of trained workers, the e...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of trucks in a warehouse. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of trucks in a warehouse. Office of War Inform...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

A man working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information Photograph

A man working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information Pho...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information Photograph

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information P...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a man holding a sign. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man holding a sign. Office of War Informa...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Halftrac scout cars. The dynamometer (power measurer to you) makes an engine prove its right to go to work on one of the Army's new halftrac scout cars. The Midwest manufacturer of this engine produces the complete car. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Halftrac scout cars. The dynamometer (power measurer to you) makes an ...

Public domain photograph of laboratory, scientist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A rugged, efficient power plant goes aboard the chassis of a halftrac scout car an Ohio truck plant is producing for our new mechanized Army. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

A rugged, efficient power plant goes aboard the chassis of a halftrac ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

So that men may work together, this sentinel keeps vigil at a large defense plant against saboteurs. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

So that men may work together, this sentinel keeps vigil at a large de...

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A bogy assembly for an Army halftrac scout car takes shape on the production line of an Ohio truck plant. When it's completed it must be able to stand rigid inspections. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

A bogy assembly for an Army halftrac scout car takes shape on the prod...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Good men, good machines, good materials mean good gears for the rear axles of halftrac scout cars now being produced for our Army in an Ohio truck plant. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Good men, good machines, good materials mean good gears for the rear a...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

An old photo of a factory filled with lots of machines. Office of War Information Photograph

An old photo of a factory filled with lots of machines. Office of War ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a man in uniform writing on a piece of paper. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man in uniform writing on a piece of pape...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Power for the Army! The engine for an halftrac scout car is raised by electric hoist to the assembly floor of Midwest truck plant. Scout cars in which these engines were and are installed are expected to play a vital role in the war program. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Power for the Army! The engine for an halftrac scout car is raised by ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information Photograph

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information P...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A rugged, efficient power plant goes aboard the chassis of a halftrac scout car an Ohio truck plant is producing for our new mechanized Army. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

A rugged, efficient power plant goes aboard the chassis of a halftrac ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man working in a factory. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man working in a factory. Office of War I...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A couple of men working on a machine. Office of War Information Photograph

A couple of men working on a machine. Office of War Information Photog...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of men working on a vehicle. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of men working on a vehicle. Office of War Inf...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a bunch of clocks. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a bunch of clocks. Office of War Informatio...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A man sitting at a desk talking on a phone. Office of War Information Photograph

A man sitting at a desk talking on a phone. Office of War Information ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Mounting a wheel on a halftrac scout car is made as simple a job as possible. The soldier in the field won't have the uniform working conditions of the man on an Ohio assembly line, but the tire mounting job is the same. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Mounting a wheel on a halftrac scout car is made as simple a job as po...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A couple of men standing in front of stacks of books. Office of War Information Photograph

A couple of men standing in front of stacks of books. Office of War In...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A group of men working on a car engine. Office of War Information Photograph

A group of men working on a car engine. Office of War Information Phot...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

E. W. Gray, chief of plant protection at the White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

E. W. Gray, chief of plant protection at the White Motor Company, Clev...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a military vehicle. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a military vehicle. Office of War Informati...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

A black and white photo of a man working on a tractor. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man working on a tractor. Office of War I...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information Photograph

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information P...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a man working on a machine. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man working on a machine. Office of War I...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a man working on an engine. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man working on an engine. Office of War I...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A man working on a piece of pottery. Office of War Information Photograph

A man working on a piece of pottery. Office of War Information Photogr...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a woman in a pile of bags. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a woman in a pile of bags. Office of War In...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a man in uniform holding a gun - FSA / Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man in uniform holding a gun - FSA / Offi...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information Photograph

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information P...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

A coat of paint makes anything look better. But the purpose of spraying the undercarriages of the Army's halftrac scout cars is for protection. The job is part of the production routine on a large order being filled by a Midwest truck manufacturer. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

A coat of paint makes anything look better. But the purpose of sprayin...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

On guard against sabotage, this patrolman at a large defense production plant gives soldierly care to a rifle that may stop a saboteur. White Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio

On guard against sabotage, this patrolman at a large defense productio...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information Photograph

Two men working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information P...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More