#2097 • The Imperials' 1969 Telegrams From Elvis & Others

Part of Artifacts of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Status: Sold

Est. $8,000-$10,000 The Imperials' (5) 1969 Telegrams From Elvis Presley, Colonel Parker & Others to Manager Joe Moscheo Framed W/LOA From Graceland Authenticated & Joe Moscheo - This lovely framed presentation includes (5) 1969 Western Union Telefaxes to The Imperials' manager Joe Moscheo regarding the opening of the International Show in Las Vegas. The presentation includes one telegram from Elvis Presley and the Colonel that states "All best wishes on your opening and for a successful show." The International Show at the International Hotel in Las Vegas was Elvis' first stage appearance in eight year and his first date in Las Vegas in over 13 years, and on the bill with Elvis were Sammy Shore, The Sweet Inspirations and The Imperials. The other telefaxes state "Remember his name is Elvis not Jimmy have fun, Willie." and "Sing pretty for the people. I am proud of you Jimmy Dean." All (5) telefaxes are adhered to grey scrapbook paper and are framed with a photo of Elvis and Joe Moscheo along with a news article discussing Elvis' return to the stage. Affixed to the back of the frame are letters of authenticity from Graceland and Joe Moscheo, which states that the telegram was from his personal collection and was removed from his personal scrapbook. Measurements: 20" x 26".