1047. JANIS JOPLIN Rare A.L.S. "J", 1p. 4to., [Port Arthur, Texas, Oct. 14, 1965] to her lover, Peter De Blanc in New York. In a very legible, clear hand, she writes describing her good grade on a sociology test dealing with social problems, alcoholism, self-destructive behavior, and so on, in part: "... I got this back today & I'm very proud! Thought you might like to read it. Need I say - highest in the class. Mother said to call it my application for the position of wife of a Mensa member...I guess having depressingly first hand knowledge of social problems helps...". Fine condition. 1,500 - 2,000