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1979 Hobo Jungle - News Special

A segment from a talk show titled “Real People,” featuring a description about the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, with an emphasis about the annual Hobo King and Queen elections. Raw footage from the convention featuring famous and…

Knife made from railroad spike

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From the book "The Hobo Style".

Tamborine autographed by hoboes

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Variety of famous hobo autographs. From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Mini bindle made by Rose Hughes on a hobo autographed canvas bag

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Board scrap and Pennsylvania Kid's travel gear

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Hobo King walking stick made by Iron Horse Brad for Rambling Rudy

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Alabama Hobo's shoes

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Fishbone's shoes

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Hobo Convention advertisement

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.