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Newspaper article featuring Adman

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Article featuring Adman after he caught the westbound.

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

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

Ode to a King poem

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

On the Road songs

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

Onion Cotton bandana

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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

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

Patchwork signs quilt

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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

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

Pennsylvania Kid's hat

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