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"A Conversation with Mountain Dew" transcript
Transcription of interview on the life of Mountain Dew. Most likely an oral history transcription. Location of audio unknown.
Tags: culture, history, Mountain Dew
A Hobo's Christmas VHS tape
Story about a hobo father who returns to his son's home for Christmas.
"Rail Riders' queen is a part-time hobo" article - Minneapolis Jewel
Article featuring Minneapolis Jewel on her life as a part-time hobo.
Tags: culture, history, Minneapolis Jewel
"Riding rails for the homeless" article
Article featuring Adman on raising money for the homeless. Date of publication unknown.
"Hobo-style Cooking" pamphlet
The hobo's favorite jungle recipes, easily adapted to any campfire or kitchen. Recipes include Steamtrain Maury's hobo stew, Burma Shave's jungle jambolya, Ramblin' Rudy's barbecue sauce, Hobo Norm's jungle basics, Minneapolis Jewel's bread and jam,…
Tags: culture, Gypsy Moon, history
Little Orphan Annie The Hobo
Cover featuring Annie sitting in a hobo jungle. Description says "when kidnappers are chasing Annie, she had to escape quickly and without notice, so she went looking for the experts -- the hobos!" Release date unknown.
Pennsylvania Kid hobo doll
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa. Made by Helen Pechota.
Hard Rock Kid hobo doll
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa. Doll made by Helen Pechota.
Hobo’s Wife Cocktail Cardboard train and bottle
In the early 1970, Heublein Beverage Company marketed a series of premixed cocktails. The company capitalized on a story about the wealthy James Eads Howe who gave up his fortune and became a hobo.
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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…