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  • Collection: Authentic Hobo Cultural Resources

Ode to a King poem

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

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Lonesome Whistle

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

Stories from Hood River Blackie

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

Iowa Blackie postcard

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Image of Iowa Blackie frieght hopping across Iowa.

"Even hobos have conventions" article

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

The hobo who lives in a condo article

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Article featuring Adman on his life hoboing.

"Tramps: they talk to live" article

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

Sport of Choice article

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

"Vagabond Todd Waters" article

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

"You cross a psychological threshold" article

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Article featuring Adman on his hoboing lifestyle.