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A TV interview with Hobo Queen Minneapolis Jewel, featured on the show “Good Company.” Originally aired in 1992. Minneapolis Jewel shares her take on hoboing and why she became a part-time hobo. Footage featuring Steam Train Maury, Iowa Blackie, and…

A commemorative video created in honor of the crowning of Hobo Queen Minneapolis Jewel in 2011 at the 2011 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

An interview with Hobo King Tuck conducted during the 2008 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Tuck describes his train hopping days, including a train he took to Iowa City one year for Thanksgiving. Tuck shares his take on hoboing and why we…

A video “get well” card for Steamtrain Maury, featuring an ensemble cast of hoboes. Date of creation unknown.

An episode of the children’s show “Full Speed,” featuring Hobo King Liberty Justice and hobo Side Door Pullman Kid.

A recording of a concert performance by Hobo King Liberty Justice, live from the 1992 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

Video footage filmed by Harmonica Mike while traveling to Baldwin, Kansas, including a visit to the Iowa State Fair.

Video footage filmed by Harmonica Mike while traveling thru Baldwin, Kansas, including participating in a tourist train ride.

Video footage filmed by Harmonica Mike while traveling to Britt, Iowa for the 1994 National Hobo Convention, and while attending the 1994 National Hobo Convention. Footage of jungle entertainment.

Video footage filmed by Harmonica Mike while traveling through Pennsylvania, and attending the 1994 Pennsburg Hobo Gathering in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.