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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 thru Baldwin, Kansas, including participating in a tourist train ride.

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

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

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

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

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

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.