Do Wah Diddy - Arizona Collectibles

	VINTAGE Phoenix city map, 1940s: A give-a-way from Union Oil Company, this folded map measures 3-1/2" x 7". It unfolds to 14" x 20-3/4". There are six scenic photos on the back side, plus a detailed map of downtown. Front side shows full-city map. This map is probably from the EARLY 40s, as the city ends just north of Osborn, just east of 32nd street, just west of 31 avenue, and just south of Henshaw (later became Buckeye). Very nice condition, with a minor crease in upper right corner and a 3-1/2" tear along one fold (we can mend with acid free, transparent tape, if you prefer - no extra charge). Copyright Rand McNally. $12. Click here to see back side unfolded. Shipping: First class, $2.75.
	SOLD "Barry Goldwater for U.S. Senator" hot pad, 1950s: This quilted, promotional hot pad, for Barry Goldwater, is in near mint condition (there are a couple of tiny, light stains on back side, which has no printing). It measures 6" square and is complete with the original grommet for hanging. $10.
	*VINTAGE* Goldwater matches, 1950s: Copy reads, "Barry Goldwater for U.S. Senate" and pictures an illustration of Goldwater on the front side and a colorful illustration of Monument Valley on the back side. Unused and complete with all matches. $2.50 per matchbook. Shipping: First class, 2.25.
	SOLD "Arizona Highways" magazine, March 1964: This complete issue is devoted to the changing face of Phoenix and how it looked in 1964. Packed with color and b&w photos of the day, many buildings and structures no longer exist. Format is 9" x 12" with 50 pages. Mint condition and looks unused. $10. Click here to see sample inside spread.
	NEW Wallace and Ladmo's greatest hits CD: 50h anniversary edition. All the music from the classic TV show including the show's theme "Ho Ho Ha Ha Hee Hee Ha Ha", Hub Kapp and the Wheels, Commodore Condello's Salt River Navy Band, and the Ladmo Trio. 28 selections in all. A must for anyone growing up in Arizona in the 1950s thru 80s (read more about Wallace and Ladmo). $17.95. Shipping: First class, 3.25.
	*NEW* BOOK - "Thanks For Tuning In", 2004: This is the story of Bill Thompson who created and starred in the "Wallace and Ladmo Show" (read more about Wallace and Ladmo). Hardback with dust jacket and 198 pages, including many great old photos. 6-1/2" x 9-1/2" format. A must for any Wallace and Ladmo fan. Shelf price, $21.95, Our price (25% OFF) - $16.46. Shipping: Media mail with insurance, $5.25. Click here to see sample inside spread.
	VINTAGE Barber's income record book, 1930s/40s: This small, 68 page booklet measures 4-3/8" long x 2-3/4" high. It was used to keep track of the barber's daily income and was a Vitalis promotional. A rubber stamp imprint on the back reads, "Anglin Barber Supply Co., phone 6763, 206 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona". Used, but in superb condition. $7.50. Click here to see inside spread with daily entries. Shipping: First class, 2.95.
	NEW Legend City CD: Performances by local groups that appeared at Legend City during1965-1967. Legend City was Phoenix's answer to Disneyland back in the '60s. Groups include The Door Knobs, The Hearsemen, Destiny's Children, The Hobbit, The Out Casts, The Wild Flowers, The Lost and Found and Solid Ground. 18 selections in all. Great period rock that will take you back to those week-end nights at the ampitheatre. $14.95. Shipping: First class, $3.25.
	*VINTAGE* Single - "Come to Phoenix" by Red Mcilvaine: Flip side is "Danny Boy". This guy was are real cornball. He sings about how hot Phoenix is in the summer. Also his version of "Danny Boy" is absolutely the worst we've ever heard (which makes it a must for your collection). MCI label. Initials written on label (record rates #6 on our record guide). $5. Shipping: First class, $3.50.
	VINTAGE Valley National Bank blotters, 1930s/40s: Collection of 5 blotters promoting home improvement loans, personal loans, safe deposit boxes, and travelers checks. One blotter includes a calendar for December 1937. All in mint, unused condition. $7.50 for the collection. Click here to see blotter #4. Click here to see blotter #5. Shipping: First class, $2.25.
	VINTAGE Valley National Bank brochures, 1930s/40s: Collection of 4 brochures promoting home improvement loans, vacation loans, safe deposit boxes, and auto loans. All in mint, unused condition. $7.50 for collection. Shipping: First class, $2.25.
	VINTAGE Arizona driver's manual, 1967: 52 page manual in mint condition and looks to be unused. 4-1/2" x 6' format. Issued by Arizona Motor Vehicle Division. $3. Shipping: First class, $2.25.
	VINTAGE "Best of Reg", first printing 1980: At 94 pages, this hardback book contains the best examples of political cartoons produced by Reg Manning, who drew for the Arizona Republic from the 1920s-1980s. Cartoons are in chronological order and the inside page is signed and dated 6/26/82. In addition to the autograph, Mr. Manning also drew an original cartoon alongside. $20. Click here to see sample inside spread. Click here to see detail of autograph and drawing. Shipping: Media mail with insurance, 5.95.
	VINTAGE Phoenix street atlas, 1960: It is amazing to look at the old grids. There's not much past Cactus to the north, or past South Mountain at the other end. West to east the town extends from 67th Ave. to Scottsdale and that is it. There is only one freeway and it is only 8 miles long. 28 pages in a 10-1/2" square format. Sponsored by the First National Bank of Arizona. Fine condition. $10. Shipping: First class, $4.25.
	VINTAGE Jerome, Arizona collector's plate, 1950s: 10" ceramic plate with full-color scenes of Jerome, one of Arizona's most famous ghost towns. Excellent condition. $15. Click here to see detail of plate. Shipping: Parcel post with insurance, $10.95.
	VINTAGE Set of 6 Arizona postcards, 1950s: Unused and mint condition. Glossy finish. Subjects include Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Montezuma's well, Granite Dells and Prescott. $5 for all 6. Shipping: First class, $2.25.
	VINTAGE Phoenix postcard - Encanto Park: 1960s unused postcard promoting the Mark Twain Showboat that sailed the waters of the Encanto lagoon back in the 1960s. Glossy finish, mint condition. $2.50. Shipping: First class with delivery confirmation, $2.25.
	VINTAGE Chevron wall calendar, 1964: 11" x 9-1/4" folded (11" x 18-1/2" displayed). Calendar features six spreads with 2 months on each spread. Each spread has a color scenic photo. Promotional item from Peart Motors in Winkelman, Arizona. Super condition, however, there is a tiny bit of hand writing in the boxes of 4 dates. $6. Click here to see handwriting on 3 of the dates. Shipping: First class with delivery confirmation, $4.25.

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Do Wah Diddy | 20th Century Pop Culture Collectibles

THE WALLACE AND LADMO SHOW:
The longest running kids show in the nation (35 years) was produced in Phoenix and ran statewide from the very early1950s to the mid 1980s. It was produced by Bill Thompson, who played Wallace. It also starred Ladmo, the happy man/child, along with Pat McMahon. Pat played a number of silly characters on the show, including Gerald-the-brat and Auntie Maude, who were two of his most popular. One of his characters, Hub Kapp, along with the Wheels, became a famous rock parody group in the 1960s. They appeared nationally on the Steve Allen Show and became quite a local sensation. The music genius behind the show was Mike Condello. He not only played one of the "Wheels" backing up Hub Kapp, but he wrote and produced most of the music on the show including the wonderful theme song, "Ho Ho, Ha Ha, Hee Hee, Ha Ha". Mike formed a group for the show called "Commodore Condello's Salt River Navy Band", which was a hilarious take off of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper LP. The irreverent humor was really aimed at a more mature audience than just the kids, so it became popular with everyone: Teens, adults as well the kids. Those of us fortunate enough to grow up with these characters, will always have fond memories of Wal-Boy, Ladmo, Gerald and all the other wacky characters we came to know and love.

RECORD AND COVER RATING GUIDE:
Most of our records and covers will fall in the 8, 9 & 10 rating. We don’t deal in anything less than a #6 unless it is REAL rare.
10. MINT - Record and cover/sleeve are perfect, like new, pristine and unused. Absolutely no flaws of any kind. Generally still sealed. Very few old records or covers/sleeves will make this rating.
9. NEAR MINT - Would be considered mint, except records in this rating, possibly have been played, but still look like brand new. Cover/sleeve might show minuscule spots of wear at seam, but one would have to look very hard to see anything.
8. VERY FINE - Excellent condition and very clean. Cover/sleeve shows only very minor wear at seam and/or corners. Record has been played, but there is not much evidence of use and certainly no scratches.
7. FINE - Very nice example. Only the slightest of surface wear on cover and/or some very minor wear at seam and/or corners. Record may show very minor use, possibility a minor hairline or two, but not audible. What most people call mint usually falls into this rating.
6. VERY GOOD - Cover/sleeve may have light wear at seam, corners, and possibly a small crease, scratch or a light smudge on surface, but very minor. Faint evidence of ring wear possibly starting to show. Record may show very light use from handling and a few hairline scratches, but still nothing audible.
5. GOOD - Cover/sleeve is still very presentable with some wear here and there, but nothing too serious. Still looks good in a frame. Ring wear still light, but becoming more evident. Light scratches in record could be audible, but nothing too bad.
4. FAIR - starting to show quite a bit of wear here and there, but still presentable. Possible tears at seams. Record shows use with scratches that will be somewhat obvious when played.
3 AND BELOW - Pretty much trashed. Don't waste your money.