James Eads How

Who was James Eads How?

James Eads How was an American organizer of the hobo community in the early 20th century. He was heir of a wealthy St. Louis family, but chose to live as a hobo and to help the homeless migrant workers. The newspapers often referred to him as the "Millionaire Hobo".

How was the founder, driving force and financier of the International Brotherhood Welfare Association, a union for migrant workers which published the Hobo News and organized hobo colleges and hobo conventions.