Offered is a 1957 DeSoto yearbook from Memphis State University that features senior classmates George Klein and Wink Martindale and includes a picture of Elvis in the “Informals” section. The image of a young Elvis with Dewey Phillips and Judy Crainer describes the trio as signing cards for “University Status”—an initiative urging the Tennessee state legislature to classify Memphis State as a university rather than a college. After graduating Humes High School, George Klein received a scholarship to Memphis State University, which he attended with pal Winston “Wink” Martindale. While George and Wink were pursuing their studies in 1957, Elvis was solidifying his career as both a musical powerhouse and movie star. This was also the year in which Elvis’ rising popularity and fame enabled him to purchase Graceland at the tender age of 22. The yearbook measures 12 1/4 by 9 1/4 by 1 inches. Near Mint condition.