#2100 • Elvis Reunion Program Signed by Colonel & Others

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

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $4,000-$6,500 Always Elvis Official Reunion Program Signed by The Colonel, Joe Esposito, Charlie Hodge & Others W/Button, Reference Photos & Poster - This lot includes several pieces of memorabilia from the Always Elvis Fan Club's Official Reunion which took place from September 1st through 10th in 1978. The convention benefitted educational programs at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas and was arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, the Las Vegas Hilton and the Presley Estate to unveil a life size bronze statue of Elvis on the stage of the Hilton showroom. The statue was unveiled by Vernon and Priscilla Presley along with Barron Hilton, and was attended by hundreds of Elvis fans and celebrities alike, including Sammy Davis Jr., Wayne Newton, Robert Goullet and others. This lot includes an official program signed by several Memphis Mafia members, along with an 11" x 14" poster, souvenir button and (2) 3.5" x 5" photos of the unveiling. The program measures 9" x 12" and is signed on the front by Joe Esposito, Charlie Hodge and Dick Grob. The front inside page is signed by comedian Jackie Kahane who was the master of ceremonies for the event and who opened for Presley for seven years before the singer's death, and the back inside cover is signed by Colonel Parker "Thank you The Colonel".