Elvis Presley Museum
KEVIN WASLEY
Kevin Wasley’s extraordinary private Elvis Presley museum in Hāwera is a treasure trove of all things Elvis – from records, souvenirs and clothing to dolls, toys and photographs galore.
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When did your fascination with Elvis start?
How did you find most of your collection?
My fascination of Elvis started in 1959 when I was 13 years of age. My interest is of the 1950s and 1960s Elvis. I was mainly interested in his music, the style of clothes Elvis wore and his hair style. I still wear side burns, nearly 60 years later.
I originally got my block & chisel out and wrote to people all around the world – no computers back in those days. I ordered from places in the USA, England, Denmark, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and also having a pen pal in Memphis added to my collection.
Elvis Presley Museum, 51 Argyle St, Hāwera. P: 027 498 2942 E: contact-us@elvismuseum.co.nz 64
