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A segment from a talk show titled “Real People,” featuring a description about the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, with an emphasis about the annual Hobo King and Queen elections. Raw footage from the convention featuring famous and…

Reprinted copy of 1987 convention attendance. Names listed in order: Steam Train Maury, The Man Called John, Cardboard McClary, Virginia Slim, Empress Hobo Lump, Fisk/Fry Pan Jack, Red XXXX “87”, Snapshot 8/64, Cinderbox Cindy, Austin John, Charlie…

Cover of summer 1989 magazine featuring a hobo at the back step of house. Feature of Britt convention with photo from 1939 convention.

A collection of interviews taken at the 1989 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Hoboes interviewed include Cardboard discussing railroad bulls, Inkman explaining the meaning behind his moniker, Fishbones discussing hoboing in the 1930s, Gas Can…

Video footage by Redbird Express as he watches various steam engines travel through the state of Pennsylvania.

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

Video footage of the 1990 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by Redbird Express and given to Minneapolis Jewel. Part 1 of 2. Footage of Steamtrain Maury discussing the raising of funds for the Hobo Museum of America and raw…

Video footage of the 1990 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by Redbird Express and given to Minneapolis Jewel. Part 2 of 2. Footage of jungle entertainment. Steamtrain Maury officiates wedding. Footage of 1990 hobo king and…

Video footage of the 1990 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, originally recorded by Redbird Express and given to the Hilberts. Part 1 of 2. Footage featuring jungle entertainment and the memorial service at the Hobo Cemetery. Featuring…