The Elvis Presley Museum, Hāwera

Kevin Wasley of Hāwera, Taranaki, began collecting Elvis Presley records and memorabilia in 1959. His collection grew so large that he turned his garage into a museum, which is open to the public by appointment.

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MICHAEL
02 February 2017

Hi, I'm a collector of celebrity memorabilia. A few years back, I bought a bed sheet documented to be from the bed in Elvis's "Lisa Marie" plane; plus, I have another bed sheet of his from a Los Angeles house that he owned here; and finally, a 1 square foot section of the old wooden fence that was out front of Graceland years back (it has an inscription from one of his crew with date and other info on it.) I'm liquidating my collection and though you might be interested in some of these things. Please let me know. My tel is 760-969-9402. I'm in Palm Desert, CA just 120 miles east of Los Angeles. Thanks. Best regards, Michael

Michelle Storer
05 July 2014

Hi Kevin. Its Michelle and Graham Storer! So wonderful to see you are keeping your dream alive and the Museum is still going strong! We think of the wonderful memories we had in Hawera but especially with you and your awesome sound system! We hope you and your family are all well. Bradlee lives in Brisbane with his girlfriend and is doing really well. Hes 21 now. Oh jow times fly! Keep the dream going and take care always KD. All our love. The Storers xxx

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