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

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

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

Picture of "Fryin' Pan Jack" hopping freight cars. Location unknown. From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Book dedicated to documenting hobo history and culture. Britt, Iowa featured. Created in partnership with the Hobo Museum in Britt.

Beer bottle from Algoma Brewing.

The official symbol of Hobo Church. Hobo Church is led by Sunrise and K-bar annually at the Hobo Convention in Britt. Photo of official symbol from K-bar.

Minneapolis Skinny describes his experiences hopping freight trains with Adman. He also shares his personal memories about Adman. Virginia Slim and K-bar share their memories as well.

Collinwood Kid recalls his first experiences hopping freight trains in Ohio when we was 18 years old. Flatcar Frank shares his thoughts on the Hobo Convention. He also shares information about the layout of the Britt jungle and the history behind the…

Article featuring stories from the road.