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Hopping the rails for charity article

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Article featuring Adman on riding the rails for charity. Riding boxcars from New York to California. Source/Publisher and date of publication unknown.

HOTEL de GINK

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How to feed a party of 2,500

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Reprinted copy of newspaper article that explains the recipe for mulligan stew that is served in 55-gallon oil drums during Britt Hobo Days.

In Memory of Frog

A memorial video created in honor of the late great two-time Hobo King Frog.

In Memory of Tuck

A memorial video created in honor of the late great two-time Hobo King Tuck.

Incredible Vacation Videos

An episode of “Incredible Vacation Videos,” featuring highlights from the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

Inquiry 1973 for hobo king

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List of 103 questions given to candidates for hobo king. Used to determine authenticity of hoboing.

Interview with Bazzman and K-bar

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Featuring newly elected hobo king, Bazzman, seasoned rider K-bar, and traveler Sloth. Discussion of Bazzman's life on the road, his work organizing the young riders, including keeping count of the last remaining hoboes who are freight hopping.…

Interview with Brian "B"

Brian's story was published in One More Train to Ride as "B", pages 82-87.Tape 6 - Side A.mp3; cassette tapes digitized by ProVideo Cedar Rapids, 10/23

Interview with Bruce "BGT" Todd (Part 1)

In this phone interview, Bruce shares his experiences rail riding throughout the late 1900s. He shares stories about his time riding trains across the south, beginning with some of his first rides in the New Orleans, Louisiana area. He also shares…