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Liberty Justice in Concert

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

KMCT-TV, "Full Speed" - Train Engineer, feat. Liberty Justice

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

Steamtrain Scrapbook

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

Interview with Hobo King Tuck

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…

The Queen Jewel

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.

Minneapolis Jewel, KSTP-TV Good Company, Reporter: Mike Brunswick

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…

Ridin' Free

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

Last of the American Hoboes

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

A Tribute to Railroad Randy

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

In Memory of Tuck

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