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Annotated Bibliography and Major Events in Hobo History
Chronological history with important dates and literature, printed document
"They're all varnish up there" article
Article discussing the significance of the railroads and the role of the hobo.
"Wisdom and Nonsense: My Adventures as a Train Rider and Hobo Queen" book
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.
Reminiscing a train ride with Adman by Minneapolis Skinny
Written account of Minneapolis Skinny's time with Adman and his first encounters with a hobo in 1972.
"Hard traveling gents of the road" magazine article
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.
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Mountain Dew and Frisco Jack's tin craft cups
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…