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Chapter 39 "New York Slim", 1998 Hobo King, Tramp, Mediator, and Storyteller

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Chapter 4 JEFF DAVIS, THE KING OF HOBOES OF AMERICA, THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD

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Chapter 45 Lars Olin aka Hobo Roadrunner aka Texas Roadrunner aka Roadrunner the Modern-Day Hobo

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Chapter 9 Hobo Ben “ Coast to Coast Kid” Benson (1885-1963), 5-Time King of Hobos, Newspaperman, Hobo King Emeritus

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Cigarette box

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Color description: orange, geometric shapes and patterns

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Collection of letters from various hoboes

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Collection of writings from various hoboes. Printed in Hobo News.

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Combiled News Coverage about the National Hobo Convention

A compilation of video clips from news shows featuring news coverage about the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

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Compass in the Blood: The American Hobo

A documentary about hobo history and hobo life. Interviews with hoboes, including Jet Set John, Adman, Connecticut Shorty, Jungle Jack, Pullman Kid, and Trainman.

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Connecticut Shorty and New York Maggie

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Continental-Pneumatic postcard

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Illustration of two hoboes hitching a ride on the back of a car. Police and dog chasing hoboes on back of car.

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