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Higgins, Floyd Halleck (1886-1975). Collection.

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Collection Number: D-056

Brochures, correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, serials, photographs, and posters relating to the development of agricultural machinery in the United States, Canada, and Europe, particularly the history of tractors and combines. News editor for Caterpillar Tractor Company (1927-1933); freelance agricultural journalist (1933-1971).

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1796-1982.

Extent

565.4 linear feet

Subject

Agricultural Technology

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