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Charming original guest handbook from the famed Camelback Inn in Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Arizona, titled “ABCs at Camelback Inn.” Pocket-size, stapled booklet printed on textured stock with whimsical burro illustrations throughout, including the resort’s beloved mascot “Snowball.” The contents run A–Z with services and house rules of the period—beauty salon, tennis, pool, “baby-sitters,” tipping guidance, telegrams, limousine service, and more. A neat “1963 – Jan” note appears at upper right of the cover, matching the early-1960s amenities described inside.
Camelback Inn opened in 1936 under hotelier Jack Stewart and quickly became one of the Southwest’s landmark desert resorts, drawing Hollywood stars, business leaders, and winter visitors to its casitas beneath Camelback Mountain. This little guide captures that mid-century Arizona resort vibe perfectly—right down to Snowball lounging by the pool.
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