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A recording of an interview with Road Hog, originally featured on Prime Time Live. Featuring Minneapolis Jewel and Adman.

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

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

An article written by Hood River Blackie about women riding the rails.

An article written by Hood River Blackie about the West.

Norman Rockwell painting featuring a hobo cooking over a fire.

Norman Rockwell painting featuring a hobo and his dog.

Norman Rockwell painting featuring a hobo on the run.

Rivaling a Swiss army knife and carved from a single piece of wood. Hoboes' ability to carve is most evidenced by their monikers, or nicknames, carved like tradesmarks on railroad sheds. Most pieces lack identification. A token or tinket a hobo might…