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Various Hobo Convention pins
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
Menu from Hobo Restaurant and Coffee Shop
A cozy modern restaurant, snack bar and steak restaurant. In Vagabond Motel in Miami, Florida.
Photograph of Empress Vagabond Lump
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
Menu from hobo themed resturant
Menu from an unknown hobo themed restaurant. Location and date unknown.
Menu from hobo themed restaurant called Hobos Bar and Grill
Menu from hobo themed restaurant in Ouakertown, PA. Data unknown.
Photograph of hobo themed coffee shop
Photograph taken outside a hobo themed coffee. Location and data unknown.
Wit and Wisdom of the American Hobo: Sayings and Quotes of Contemporary Hoboes
A small pamphlet featuring advice and wisdom about hobo life. Numerous contributions from well-known individuals in the hoboing community.
History of the Hobos, Vagabonds and Nomads
Short story of hoboing and the origins of the Britt Hobo Convention.
The National Hobo Convention: A Historical Sketch
Full title: The National Hobo Convention: A Historical Sketch of the Annual National Hobo Convention of Tourist Union No. 63. Created/Published by various people in the hoboing community.
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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…