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- Collection: Authentic Hobo Cultural Resources
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Board scrap and Pennsylvania Kid's travel gear
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
Britt, IA or bust poster, National Hobo Convention
Reprinted copy of post advertising Britt Hobo Convention. Image of hobo walking with bindlestiff, presumed to be Onion Cotton.
Collection of letters from various hoboes
Collection of writings from various hoboes. Printed in Hobo News.
Early 1980s Hobo Day parade
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa. Photo includes "Steamtrain Maury", "Gas Can Paddy", "Fishbones", "Ramblin' Rudy", Iowa Blackie", and "Minneapolis Jewel".
Fishbone's shoes
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
Frying' Pan Jack picture frame
Photo shows Fryin' Pan Jack in 1973 at Albert Lee (Alfred Lee), MN railroad yard. The chip art frame was made by a hobo. Tramp art is a style of woodworking which emerged in America the latter half of the nineteenth century. Some of tramp art's…
Fundraising Proposal for Homeless American Citizens by Adman
Penny Route fundraising proposal written by Adman. Riding box cars from New York City to Los Angeles raising a penny-a-mile for the homeless. The exact date is unknown.
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Mountain Dew and Frisco Jack's tin craft cups
Handmade copper wire hobo cups made from a soup can and a mountain dew can. Frisco Jack is printed on the front of one can. The tin cans most likely…