Scrapbook, 1957-1959
Scope and Contents
Events documented in this scrapbook include Park Central's grand opening (April 1957), a boat show (June 1957), an antique car show sponsored by the Horseless Carriage Club (July 1957), an open house geared toward the Career Girls of Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun
(September 1957), a United Fund campaign (October 1957), a hot rod show (October 1957), a robbery committed by Billy Clyde Davenport (November 1957), a presentation by Seventeen Magazine's West Coast Editor, Sara Salzer (November 1957), a show of Paul Coze's art (January 1958), Thrifty Scotch Days (February 1958), a USO fete (April 1958), Park Central's first anniversary celebration (April 1958), the Cool ... Calm and Collected
exhibit showcasing air conditioners (April 1958), the You-Auto-Buy-Now
beauty contest (May 1958), a vacation and boat show (May 1958), a celebration for Joyce LeMans, Phoenix's first 4-0
girl (June 1958), Good Old Fashioned Value Days (July 1958), installation of a lumite awning (August 1958), the International Fashion Show (October 1958), the International Auto Show (November 1958), a graphic arts exhibit (January 1959), a home show (February 1959), the Jaycee Rodeo (January 1959), Thrifty Scotch Days (February 1959), Karen Debra Pachoe's coronation as Miss Park Central (April 1959), Thomas E. Coxwell's election as President of the Park Central Trade Association (March 1959), an outdoor living show (April 1959), the American Road Show (April 1959), Old Fashion Value Days (July 1959), and a band concert (October 1959).
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1959
Language of Materials
Material in English.
Access Restrictions
To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.
Full extent
From the collection: 27 Box(es)
Full extent
From the collection: 43.04 Linear Feet
- Box: 10 (Mixed Materials)
Repository details
Part of the Greater Arizona Collection Repository
Contact
Arizona State UniversityP.O. Box 871006
Tempe AZ 85287-1006 United States
(480) 965-4932
archives@asu.edu