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Video footage of events in Britt, Iowa, held prior to the start of the 1992 National Hobo Convention. Originally recorded by Redbird Express.

Video footage of the 1993 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by the Hilberts. Part 1 of 3. Footage of people being dubbed with hobo monikers in the jungle. Footage of jungle entertainment.

Video footage of the 1993 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by the Hilberts. Part 2 of 3. Footage of jungle entertainment.

Video footage of the 1993 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by the Hilberts. Part 3 of 3. Footage of the Hobo Museum, the jungle, and the coronation ceremony,

Video footage of the Hobo Jungle Entertainment at a 1997 hobo gathering in Marquette, Iowa.

Video footage from the Hobo King and Queen election and coronation at the 1997 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Footage of entertainment during election. Footage of Adman discussing the young riders as the next generation and discussing the…

Video footage from the Hobo King and Queen election and coronation at the 1998 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. "New York Slim" and "Cinders" elected as Hobo King and Queen. Footage of the election process.

Video footage from the Hobo Jungle entertainment at the 1998 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

A news special from 20/20 featuring coverage about the Freight Train Riders of America (F.T.R.A.). History of the F.T.R.A. as Vietnam vets who started hoboing in the 1980s, including Dog Man Tony and Mississippi Bones. Footage of the National Hobo…

Video footage of the 2001 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by the Hilberts. Footage of jungle entertainment and the Hobo Museum. Footage of a wedding ceremony being held in the jungle.