Browse Items (86 total)

  • Tags: National Hobo Convention

How to feed a party of 2,500

img20220126_12371070.jpg
Reprinted copy of newspaper article that explains the recipe for mulligan stew that is served in 55-gallon oil drums during Britt Hobo Days.

Interview with Connecticut Tootsie

IMG_0070 copy.jpeg
Conversation with Connecticut Tootsie about her experiences hoboing, first time freight hopping, being elected hobo queen, and her involvement with the Hobo Convention in Britt.

Interview with Bazzman and K-bar

241352262_1011392536352678_6409396282331790289_n.jpg
Featuring newly elected hobo king, Bazzman, seasoned rider K-bar, and traveler Sloth. Discussion of Bazzman's life on the road, his work organizing the young riders, including keeping count of the last remaining hoboes who are freight hopping.…

Interview with Sunrise, K-bar, Angie Angel, and IoWegian Rick

IMG_0070.jpeg
Discussion of Sunrise's experiences freight hopping, traveling, and being elected hobo queen. K-bar's account of his own hobo experiences, in addition to hobo history in Britt, the state of Iowa, and the greater Midwest. Angie Angel's take on life,…

Interview with Connecticut Shorty and New York Maggie

68368197_484268825731721_8815924745934471168_n.jpg
Discussion of Connecticut Shorty and New York Maggie's travels, memories of their father Connecticut Slim, their first experiences freight hopping, their work with the Hobo Museum, being elected hobo queen, and other involvement with preserving hobo…

1987 Britt hobo convention attendance

img20220121_15250995.jpg
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…