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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 documentary about hobo history and hobo life. Footage from the National Hobo Convention and footage from the memorial service at the Hobo Cemetary.

A documentary about hobo history and hobo life. Date of creation unknown.

A memorial video created in honor of the late great hobo Railroad Randy.

A memorial video created in honor of the late great two-time Hobo King Tuck.

A memorial video created in honor of the late great two-time Hobo King Frog.

Video footage filmed by Harmonica Mike while traveling through Iowa and Nebraska, watching freight trains and participating in a historic steam train ride for tourists, in both states.

Video footage filmed by Harmonica Mike while traveling through Iowa and Nebraska, attending various festivals and parades, in both states.

A documentary about hobo history and hobo life. Interviews with hoboes, including Jet Set John, Adman, Connecticut Shorty, Jungle Jack, Pullman Kid, and Trainman.

An episode from the TV show “A&E Investigative Reports” that explores incidents of homicide while riding the rails. Information on the Freight Train Riders of America (F.T.R.A). Interesting information on the relationship between law enforcement and…