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Chronological history with important dates and literature, printed document

Article discussing the significance of the railroads and the role of the hobo.

Article featuring Adman after he caught the westbound.

Collection of stories of Minneapolis Jewel's travels and her experiences attending the Hobo Convention since the 1990's. Table of contents: "My First Ride", "Meeting Iowa Blackie", "Running for Hobo Queen", "What is a hobo?", "Adman", and many more.

Written account of Minneapolis Skinny's time with Adman and his first encounters with a hobo in 1972.

Image of hoboes standing and sitting the freight car at the 1981 Hobo Convention in Britt. Front row: The Shadow, Arkansas Traveler, Virginia Slim. Back row: Portland Gray, Slo Motion Shorty, Frypan Jack.

Article featuring Steamtrain Maury on his life hoboing.

Norman Rockwell painting featuring a hobo cooking over a fire.

Norman Rockwell painting featuring a hobo and his dog.

Norman Rockwell painting featuring a hobo on the run.