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Identifier
20087706
Description
From left to right, J. L. Conlon, Ben Critz, Tom Vandergriff, Amon Carter, and John F. Gordon at the groundbreaking ceremony for the General Motors plant to be constructed in Arlington, Texas. Mr. Conlon watches the four other men as they dig dirt using shovels. Mr. Vandergriff is also holding a microphone.
Archival Date
1952-05-27
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6 Carter Files
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Ground breaking ceremonies; Shovels; Microphones
Names
Carter, Amon Giles, 1879-1955; Conlon, J. L.; Critz, Ben; Vandergriff, Tom J.; General Motors Corporation; Gordon, John F., 1900-1978
Subjects
Ground breaking ceremonies; Shovels; Microphones