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  • Collection: Authentic Hobo Cultural Resources

Iowa Bob's hat

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Jungle hook

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From the book "The Hobo Style".

K-bar dining knife

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KA-BAR Knives, Inc.

From the company: "We've been making knives since 1898 and each knife undergoes our unique manufacturing processes and testing to ensure corrosion, resistance, strength, edge holding ability, and an out-of-the-box razor sharp…

King of hoboes buried near tracks

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Printed newspaper article announcing the death of Mountain Dew. Page frayed, very delicate.

Knife made from railroad spike

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From the book "The Hobo Style".

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.

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Minneapolis Skinny

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Letter written by Hood River Blackie sent to Minneapolis Skinny in 1977.

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Minneapolis Skinny

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Letter written by Hood River Blackie to Minneapolis Skinny in 1977.

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Steamtrain Maury

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Copy of letter written by Hood River Blackie to Steamtrain Maury.

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Steamtrain Maury

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Letter written by Hood River Blackie sent to Steamtrain Maury.