Advanced Harvesting Systems Records, 1977-1997

Summary Information

Title: Advanced Harvesting Systems Records
Inclusive Dates: 1977-1997

Creator:
  • Advanced Harvesting Systems
Call Number: M2006-105

Extent: 3.2 c.f. (8 archives boxes)

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)


Abstract:
Records of Advanced Harvesting Systems (AHS), a company created and funded by International Harvester to secretly develop a combine that could perform protein extraction from alfalfa in the field. The company was led by Bob Alverson and employed International Harvester engineers, including Ralph Baumheckel. The company eventually produced a working prototype. Records include reports, memoranda, and correspondence.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m2006105
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