Recent content by jdgunn

heh, it was no hobo flop, but a tradition for everyone who stayed there to sign their name. Total longshot, of course, but I'm a betting man. Thanks for pointing me to the signatures (and drawings.) I appreciate the help.

maybe a better question is this: If i'm scouring the walls for signatures, autographs, or general graffiti, is there anything in particular I should look for? Did he do any kind of trademark symbols or drawings (Apparently, hobos at that time would each have their own symbol they'd draw along...

I just read that bukowski spent time living in boarding houses and was in st. louis for some time in 1942. I have access to a place that was used as a rooming house from 1937-1959 whose walls are covered with autographs and graffiti. I know it is a long shot, but does anyone have any idea...