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[LeTourneau Industries]

Description: Photograph of one of the large bulldozers designed and built by Robert G. LeTourneau of Longview, Texas. LeTourneau designed and built machinery on such a large scale that his machinery was used all over the world in large projects, such as clearing land for building dams, airports and heavy offshore oil rigs. LeTourneau was a pioneer in his field, holding almost 300 patents for inventions. In the photograph, the bulldozer is parked next to an automobile.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Longview Public Library

Tournapull Early Version

Description: Photograph of en early vision of the Tournapull being pulled by a Caterpillar tractor. This is likely a promotional photo, with the Tournapull hand-tinted yellow. The image was scanned backwards, judging from the reverse lettering at bottom right.
Date: Unknown, likely 1930s-40s
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library
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