Browse Items (133 total)

  • Collection: Authentic Hobo Cultural Resources

Ode to a King poem

A poem written by Hood River Blackie with facts about hoboing.

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Lonesome Whistle

A letter written by Hood River Blackie sent to Lonesome Whistle. Information about hoboes and where they are located.

Stories from Hood River Blackie

A series of stories believed to be true by Hood River Blackie.

Iowa Blackie postcard

Image of Iowa Blackie frieght hopping across Iowa.

"Even hobos have conventions" article

Article featuring Fryin' Pan Jack at the convention in Britt, Iowa. Date unknown.

The hobo who lives in a condo article

Article featuring Adman on his life hoboing.

"Tramps: they talk to live" article

Article on the hobo jungle located in Everett. Exact location unknown.

Sport of Choice article

Article featuring Adman on what "sport of choice" means for hoboing. Date of publication unknown.

"Vagabond Todd Waters" article

Article featuring Adman on the dangers of freight hopping and the not-so-romantic lifestyle of hoboing.

"You cross a psychological threshold" article

Article featuring Adman on his hoboing lifestyle.