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Video footage of the 1993 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by the Hilberts. Part 2 of 3. Footage of jungle entertainment.

Video footage of the 1993 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by the Hilberts. Part 1 of 3. Footage of people being dubbed with hobo monikers in the jungle. Footage of jungle entertainment.

Video footage of the 1991 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by Redbird Express. Part 3 of 3. Footage of the newly installed boxcar in the jungle and hoboes signing their names on the boxcar. A hobo explains the significance…

Video footage of the 1991 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by Redbird Express. Part 2 of 3. Footage of the making of mulligan stew, the king and queen election, the coronation ceremony, and jungle entertainment.

Video footage of the 1991 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by Redbird Express. Part 1 of 3. Footage featuring Minneapolis Jewel, Gypsy Moon, Iowa Blackie, Connecticut Shorty, to name a few. Footage of jungle entertainment.…

Video footage of the 1990 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by the Hilberts. Footage of frieght hopping.

A documentary about the history of the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Interviews with Steamtrain Maury and Frisco Jack. Footage featuring Iowa Blackie and the coronation ceremony.

An episode of “Iowa’s Simple Pleasures,” featuring highlights from the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Footage of the Hobo Museum and the jungle in Britt. Brief history of the National Hobo Convention and Britt's significance.

An episode of “Incredible Vacation Videos,” featuring highlights from the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

A compilation of video clips from news shows featuring news coverage about the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.