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Hobo doll

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa. Creator unknown.

Hobo Foundation letter

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Letter sent from Concord, Vermont. Text lists Steamtrain Maury as President, Hood River Blackie as Vice President and Feather River John as Secretary-Treasurer. Correspondence of Hood River Blackie's death.

Hobo Gathering in the Nevada Desert by Bellingham Kid

Video footage of a hobo gathering in the Nevada desert, originally created by Bellingham Kid.

Hobo Joe's Restaurant t-shirt

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T-shirt from a Hobo Joe's restaurant in Madill, Oklahoma.

Hobo King walking stick made by Iron Horse Brad for Rambling Rudy

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Hobo Kings at Hobo Memorial Service

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Photograph of Hobo Kings at Hobo Memorial Service, part of the Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Date unknown. Name in order from left to Right – Grandpa Dudley, Iwegian Rick, Iron Horse Brad, Adman, Uncle Freddy, Redbird Express, Stretch, Hobo Spike,…

Hobo Life beer can

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Beer can from Lord Hobo Brewing Company.

Hobo Manifesto from Annual Convention of Congress of the Hoboes of America

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List of policies and aims of hobo culture and life from the 1894 Convention of Congress of the Hoboes of America in Chicago, IL.

Hobo Natural Pear Wood Beard & Stache Comb

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A comb was indispensable for the hobo to neaten hair & beard to appear well-groomed during his job hunting. The hobo beard oil (from HoboCompany, Hutto, TX) goes with this display, plus any other grooming aides in the collection.

The Hobo Company…