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A Tribute to Steam Engines and to the People Who Ran Them!

A documentary about steam engines and their history.

A&E Investigative Reports, "Murder on the Rails"

An episode from the TV show “A&E Investigative Reports” that explores incidents of homicide while riding the rails. Information on the Freight Train Riders of America (F.T.R.A). Interesting information on the relationship between law enforcement and…

Action Comics: From Rags to Riches

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

Adman's Obituary

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Adman's obituary from the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Alabama Hobo's shoes

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

Amana Colonies research

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Titled Britt's Hobo Connection to the Amana Colonies, included text and images

America by Freight Train article

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An article written by Hood River Blackie about freight hopping.

Annotated Bibliography and Major Events in Hobo History

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Chronological history with important dates and literature, printed document

Article featuring Adman

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Article featuring Adman discussing his fundraising for the homeless.

BBC Radio (2005) - Hobo Heaven

An audio recording of a news report from the 2005 National Hobo Convention, originally produced and created by the BBC.