Photograph
"King Joe," Hobo King
| Portrait of "King Joe," hobo king, in town lobbying to make Wisconsin safe for "hobo-ocracy." He was elected president of the Bonafide Hobos Union at an international convention held in Toronto. He claims that "hobos are gentlemen of the homeless, bums and tramps are lesser folk." |
| Image ID: | 17271 |
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| Creation Date: | 06 20 1933 |
| Creator Name: | McVicar, Angus B., 1903-1964 |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6058.4046B |
| Original Dimensions: | 8 x 10 inches |
| Outdoor photography |
| Hats |
| Eyeglasses |
| Portrait photography |
| Organizations |
| Clothing and dress |
| Men |
| Homelessness |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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