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Empress BoLump

Photograph of Empress Bo Lump

Early 1980s Hobo Day parade

From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa. Photo includes "Steamtrain Maury", "Gas Can Paddy", "Fishbones", "Ramblin' Rudy", Iowa Blackie", and "Minneapolis Jewel".

Continental-Pneumatic postcard

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

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.

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.

Collection of letters from various hoboes

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

Cigarette box

Color description: orange, geometric shapes and patterns