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Article featuring Hood River Blackie's travels and description of the hobo jungles and camps he encountered during this travels.

Article from the historic Survey Graphic magazine featuring information about young people hopping the rails during the 1930s.

Cover image depicts Superman as a hobo in a hobo jungle. Text displays "Why does Superman fight crime as millionaire and as a hobo?"

Picture of boxcar first brought to the hobo jungle in Britt, placed on train tracks and repurposed for use during hobo convention

Letter written by Adman that discusses the creation of a time capsule and the establishment of a Hobo Museum for tourist attraction.

"Of sunflower seeds, beef jerky, and B.N.'s highline" by Adman

Argument from Adman about why the hoboes need a museum.

Penny Route fundraising proposal written by Adman. Riding box cars from New York City to Los Angeles raising a penny-a-mile for the homeless. The exact date is unknown.

Documents related to the Penny Route, written by Adman. Details Adman fundraiser for the homeless. The exact date is unknown, most likely early 1980s.

“Honor the hobo, Keep the Memory Alive” Did ceramic doll collectors go thru a stage of collecting “American heroes”? This piece is advertised as a special edition genuine porcelain – this doll commemorates the free-spirited people who ride American…