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"A Conversation with Mountain Dew" transcript

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Transcription of interview on the life of Mountain Dew. Most likely an oral history transcription. Location of audio unknown.

A Hobo's Christmas VHS tape

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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

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Article featuring Minneapolis Jewel on her life as a part-time hobo.

"Riding rails for the homeless" article

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Article featuring Adman on raising money for the homeless. Date of publication unknown.

"Hobo-style Cooking" pamphlet

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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,…

Little Orphan Annie The Hobo

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Hobo beer can

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Beer can from Hobo Beer Company.