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  • Collection: Oral History Interviews with U.S. Rail Riding Community

Interview with Jim Chrisinzio

In this phone interview, Jim describes his experiences rail riding across the U.S. and Canada beginning in the 1960s. He recounts his attendance at the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

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Interview with Sunrise, K-bar, Angie Angel, and IoWegian Rick

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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,…

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Minneapolis Skinny, K-bar, and Virginia Slim

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.

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