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Letter written by Adman that discusses the creation of a time capsule and the establishment of a Hobo Museum for tourist attraction.

Geometric shapes, woodworking, tramp art-style. Widespread use of wooden cigar boxes in the 1850s sparked involvement in tramp art.

Argument from Adman about why the hoboes need a museum.

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

Small basket made of woven sweet grass, Great Depression-era tramp art, color description: yellow, gold, greeen

Article featuring Adman on his life hoboing.

Newspaper titled "The Hobo News" (19th edition) from 1985. Dedicated to Lyle George. Creator/location unknown.

Feature of Steamtrain Maury's life on the rails, explanation of various aspects of hobo history and culture, single page of printed newspaper, slightly frayed edges, handle with care

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

Bound leather book, 15th edition printed in 1934, Contains the pronunciation and definition of all the principal terms used in medicine, surgery, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing, and kindred sciences: with over 60 extensive tables, very…