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An article written by Hood River Blackie about Old Joe Bennett.

An article written by Hood River Blackie about freight hopping.

A letter written by Hood River Blackie sent to Lonesome Whistle. Information about hoboes and where they are located.

A series of stories believed to be true by Hood River Blackie.

Stories about hobo life on the road. Release date unknown.

Image of Iowa Blackie frieght hopping across Iowa.

Collection of stories and poems from Iowa Blackie. Iowa Blackie shares stories, emotions, and feeling from the road. A semi-autobiographical account of Iowa Blackie growing up in the Midwest on the Pacific railroad line.

Stories from Iowa Blackie's first train ride.

"The Latest Tramp Jokes", form of discrimination against the wanderer, cover depicts two hoboes and doghouse. Color description: yellow, red, black, white

This story results from a longtime personal fascination with the hobo culture as a lifestyle choice, and fits within a general genre or catalog within my 42-year print media career's focus on under-served and unrecognized individuals who have such…