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Advertisement featuring a depiction of a hobo. Date unknown.

A video “get well” card for Steamtrain Maury, featuring an ensemble cast of hoboes. Date of creation unknown.

Article featuring Adman on what "sport of choice" means for hoboing. Date of publication unknown.

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…

Norman Rockwell painting featuring a hobo on the run.

Norman Rockwell painting featuring a hobo and his dog.

Norman Rockwell painting featuring a hobo cooking over a fire.

An article written by Hood River Blackie about the West.

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