Hobo College, n.d.

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Hobo College, n.d.

Part of a collection of materials relating to physician and reformer Benjamin Reitman, founder of Hobo College, this photograph likely depicts one of the classrooms where migratory workers passing through Chicago obtained practical and academic educational experience.

Photographer: Ben Reitman and associates
Source: Chicago Historical Society (ICHi-37464)

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