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"Prose and Poetry of Iowa" booklet
Collection of stories and poems from Iowa Blackie. Iowa Blackie shares stories, emotions, and feeling from the road. A semi-autobiographical account of Iowa Blackie growing up in the Midwest on the Pacific railroad line.
"Patches" pamphlet
Steamtrain Maury" explaining the historical significance of the Britt Hobo Convention. History of hoboing from post-Civil War to the 1970s. Steamtrain Maury's perspective on the definition of hoboing.
"My 1936 Dodge 'Pick em' Up" story
Story about acquiring 1936 Dodge. Author unknown, most likely "Adman" Todd Waters. Stories from travels on the road. Date unknown.
"Murphy's Bum Camp" newspaper article
Local reporting from "Murphy's Bum Camp" near the Kishwaukee river in Illinois. Details the camp used by vagabonds, drifters, and hoboes during the Depression era.
"Minneapolis Skinny Jungles-Up in Metallurgical Office" article
Minneapolis Skinny shares information about hobo history and culture. Publisher/creator/source unknown. Data unknown.
"Knight of the road: Frying' Jack still enjoys hobo life" article
Article featuring Frying' Pan Jack and stories from his travels. Creator/publisher/source unknown. Date unknown. Location unknown, picture caption mentions Cottage Grove.
"King without a kingdom: hobo regent reveals his off lifestyle" article
Article featuring Richard Wilson "The King of the Hobos" on his history hoboing and why he chose to hobo. Publisher/source unknown.
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Mountain Dew and Frisco Jack's tin craft cups
Handmade copper wire hobo cups made from a soup can and a mountain dew can. Frisco Jack is printed on the front of one can. The tin cans most likely…