Hard Rock International’s vast memorabilia archive – more than 88,000 pieces – is expanding.

In a May 23 press release, HRI announced its majority acquisition of Las Vegas-based Globe Entertainment and Media Corp (GEM), which has one of the world’s largest private archives of music, celebrity and film photography assets.

According to the release, the acquisition includes images of some of the world’s most renowned celebrities, entertainers and pop figures; autographed sports equipment and portraits; and iconic concert tickets.

“For over 50 years, Hard Rock has cultivated an extensive archive of music memorabilia so our guests can experience and celebrate the artists they love from pop culture moments they cherish,” said Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, in the release. “With the acquisition of Globe Entertainment and Media Corp, we now add an extraordinary visual archive to our legacy that not only opens new doors in the collectibles market but allows us to preserve cultural history.”

GEM’s website (globephotos.com) features photos for sale of some of the biggest names in the past 100 years in film, music, politics, sports and more. Among the photos is a wink from Elvis Presley and a smile from John F. Kennedy. Photos show The Beatles doing everything from skiing to golfing to drinking tea. Amelia Earhart is shown climbing into a plane and Frank Sinatra sitting in a Thunderbird.

“The Globe collection stands as the guardian of one of the world’s most extensive collections of iconic pop culture imagery,” said Klaus Moeller, CEO and cofounder of GEM, in the release. “By joining forces with Hard Rock, we’re giving these incredible images a global stage, while entering an exciting new era where art, nostalgia and commerce converge.”