A New Home for Old Treasures

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to purchase some items from the collection of a fan that recently passed away. It seems like this is happening more and more often as his "first generation" fans are leaving us. It's sad but I'm also so happy to see loved ones selling these collectibles as opposed to just throwing them away. It's a way for those of us too young to have witnessed much of his career firsthand to live vicariously though another fan's treasures.

This particular seller had some big ticket items that aren't really what I'm focused on right now and many smaller items that I already have, but this is what I ended up adding to my collection...

Clock

Twitty City Postcard

Sewing Kit

Fan Club Party Pass

Summer 1993 Jim Stafford Theatre Brochure - Just last month I wrote about how the site of Conway's last concert is soon to be demolished. This particular pamphlet would've been printed shortly after the fire at Gilley's that forced Conway to move his remaining 1993 Branson shows to the Stafford Theater. The back shows his schedule for June, July, and August. He ended up performing only three of the dates.

1994 Twitty City Brochure - It's final year open following his death and prior to the estate sale.

Crazy In Love Music Video on VHS from MCA Publicity Department - I believe this may have come from Conway's offices as several copies were sold at the estate sale.

Twitty City Biography/Press Release

Checkbook Cover

8x10 Candid Photo of Conway & Dee - I have a couple binders full of press photos, but candid shots that captured a moment in time by someone who was lucky enough to be near him are extra special to me.

I was told the person who originally collected these items was a huge fan, and I'm delighted to be the one to give them all a new home.

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