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NPR Recordings

A combination of three hobo-related audio recordings produced and recorded by the National Public Radio: “Hobo Convention,” “Hobo History,” “Nobody Dies on the Rails.”

Ode to a King poem

A poem written by Hood River Blackie with facts about hoboing.

Ode to a King poem

A poem written by Hood River Blackie with facts about hoboing.

On the Road songs

A collection of songs by "Virginia Slim". Release date unknown.

Onion Cotton bandana

From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa. Original illustration draw by the founders of the National Hobo Convention in 1899.

Patchwork hat made by The Texas Mad Man

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

Patchwork signs quilt

From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa. Made by "Texas Mad Man".

Pennsylvania Kid hobo doll

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

Pennsylvania Kid's hat

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

Pennsylvania Kid's jacket

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