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  • A discussion about the communes, Drop City and Hog Farm

    Nov. 10, 1969

    According to Hugh Romney and Bonnie Jean Romney (AKA Mr. and Mrs. Wavy Gravy) of Hog Farm, and Sam Zambito of Drop City, communes are like living with expanded families. Bonnie Jean said that people looking for alternative lifestyles seek a more meaningful truth. To earn money, the people pick apples or sell beads. They also work in construction or deconstruction.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Douglas Harper

    Jun. 24, 1982

    The sociologist and photographer spent four years traveling by freight train to gain understanding of the men described in this book, Good Company: A Tramp Life.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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