Mid-South farm show in Memphis, Tenn. With Bush Hog/Continental Gin exhibit in 1980.

Mid-South farm show in Memphis, Tenn. With Bush Hog/Continental Gin exhibit in 1980.

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Format:	Electronic
Published:	Autauga County Heritage Association
Subjects:	Autauga County
Online Access:	http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p17217coll2/id/53

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