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Talking about hobo culture, with Kenneth Allsop

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:33:41

Synopsis

While in London, Studs sits down for a discussion about American hobos, with the British author of Hard Travellin': The Hobo and His History.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Duration
33 minutes, 41 seconds

Topics

Travel & Culture - General American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Allsop, Kenneth Hard travellin' Authors Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Hobos

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