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  • Collection: Authentic Hobo Cultural Resources

Iowa Bob's hat

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

Jungle hook

From the book "The Hobo Style".

K-bar dining knife

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

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

Knife made from railroad spike

From the book "The Hobo Style".

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.

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Minneapolis Skinny

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

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Minneapolis Skinny

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

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Steamtrain Maury

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

Letter from Hood River Blackie to Steamtrain Maury

Letter written by Hood River Blackie sent to Steamtrain Maury.