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Documentation of the "underclass" of America featuring stories from hoboes in the early 19th century.

Photograph of Empress Bo Lump

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".

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

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

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

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

Color description: orange, geometric shapes and patterns