The Hobo pictured is
#69: Honest Amelia Dirt

This illustration was created by
Ape Lad

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Illustration Description
The term "honest" is among the worst epithets to label someone in the hobo community. Amelia earned this nickname for her testimony in the congressional investigation into the world of hoboes in 1917. "Dirt", however, is a term of endearment and only given to those of high esteem.

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  • 700hoboes
  • John Hodgman's 700 Hobo Names
  • e-hobo.com
  • 700 hoboes project
  • the areas of my expertise

Other illustrations of this hobo:
#69: Honest Amelia Dirt
#69: Honest Amelia Dirt

Good Evening. This site is inspired by the writings of author John Hodgman and his book Areas of My Expertise. It is meant as an homage to the
wandering men and women who chose to ride the rails during and before The Great Depression, and not the contemporary urban (or rural) poor.