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

Letter sent to Mountain Dew written by Will Hoover. Discussion over an article written about Britt possibly published by the Des Moines Register and Tribune. Good luck coin sent to Mountain Dew

Transcription of interview on the life of Mountain Dew. Most likely an oral history transcription. Location of audio unknown.

Used by Mountain Dew, this Whittlers three-blade pocketknife, a classic American style of everyday carry knife, myriad uses for this handy pocketknife, whether for whittling sticks, woodcarving, opening packages at the office, or slicing small food…

Printed newspaper article announcing the death of Mountain Dew. Page frayed, very delicate.

Handmade copper wire hobo cups made from a soup can and a mountain dew can. Frisco Jack is printed on the front of one can. The tin cans most likely originated with hoboes Mountain Dew and Frisco Jack, made with scraps found around a hobo jungle.