Offered is a collection of 16 souvenirs from 1970-72 Elvis Presley Las Vegas International/Hilton Concert Souvenirs. The collection comes from country music star Johnny Tillotson. Elvis recorded Johnny''s hit "It Keeps Right On A Hurtin" for the album From Elvis In Memphis--it was one of the great honors of Johnny''s career. The two first met at an Elvis concert in Jacksonville, Florida in 1957 (see image at right), and Johnny regularly performed in Las Vegas during the 1970s.
The collection includes:
International Hotel NOW Magazines (3), 1970, 1971, 1972 issues;
1972 11 x 14 inch souvenir photo;
2 3/4 inch button, Elvis Summer Festival / International Hotel/RCA Records";
3 inch button, Elvis Portrait;
Paper Coaster, International Hotel;
Collar Tab, "I LOVE ELVIS";
Postcards (2), "the International brings the world to Las Vegas!";
Postcard, "Greeting from Las Vegas" with Elvis and Barbara on the International Marquee;
Postcards (5), Black and White with "ELVIS NOW NOW NOW" on back.
Nice group with tougher postcards. Near Mint condition overall.