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Discussion of Connecticut Shorty and New York Maggie's travels, memories of their father Connecticut Slim, their first experiences freight hopping, their work with the Hobo Museum, being elected hobo queen, and other involvement with preserving hobo…

Discussion of Sunrise's experiences freight hopping, traveling, and being elected hobo queen. K-bar's account of his own hobo experiences, in addition to hobo history in Britt, the state of Iowa, and the greater Midwest. Angie Angel's take on life,…

Featuring newly elected hobo king, Bazzman, seasoned rider K-bar, and traveler Sloth. Discussion of Bazzman's life on the road, his work organizing the young riders, including keeping count of the last remaining hoboes who are freight hopping.…

Conversation about Virginia Slim's life on the rails, 1950's-1980's. His experiences at the Hobo Convention over the years. Virginia Slim sings some of his favorite songs and shares some of his favorite jokes.

Conversation with Connecticut Tootsie about her experiences hoboing, first time freight hopping, being elected hobo queen, and her involvement with the Hobo Convention in Britt.

Collinwood Kid recalls his first experiences hopping freight trains in Ohio when we was 18 years old. Flatcar Frank shares his thoughts on the Hobo Convention. He also shares information about the layout of the Britt jungle and the history behind the…

Minneapolis Skinny describes his experiences hopping freight trains with Adman. He also shares his personal memories about Adman. Virginia Slim and K-bar share their memories as well.

Flatcar Frank recalls his experiences attending the East Coast Hobo Gathering in Pennsburg, PA and the West Coast Hobo Gathering in Dunsmuir, CA.

Irish Red, Virginia Slim, and Minneapolis Skinny recall their experiences attending the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

Extra Tape - Side A.mp3; cassette tapes digitized by ProVideo Cedar Rapids, 10/23