Box 17

Mr. Logan in spite his odds, became a teacher with a college education. He rode the rails, however, seemed to do as much hitch-hiking finding the latter more clean and safer. Throughout his travels he stayed in touch with his family.

Mr. Maicke ran away from home at thirteen years old. He has many stories which he tells collected from his memory.

Mr. Millhollan talks not only of his hobo days, but also to his Coast Guard duty, everyday life, his family, and the Depression.

Mr. Morgan made use of the camps set up by government and other help agencies. Most of these camps offered shelter and basic needs along with paying jobs. He did a great deal of hitchhiking.

Mr. Overby recounts stories of what he recalls.

Mr. Payne hitchhiked and rode the rails. He gives a good description of these travels and tells how he learned from it.

Mr. Rance sings the song,”The Old Man River.” The tape does not say who is singing or who is playing the piano.

Mr. Reynolds is telling his story during conversation on a CB radio. There are interruptions in the conversation and many listeners to the stories he is telling.

Mr. Romatowski is interviewed by a younger woman. He always worked and never had to beg for food.

Mr. Steele gives a short, but very good overview of his story. He rode the rails for two years and seems to have observed much poverty.