Collection of material relating to Janis Joplin and The Big Brother Holding Company from the collection of the band’s manager Julius Karpen, which is highlighted by a United California Bank deposit card for “Big Brother and the Holding Company,” 5 x 3, signed on the front in blue ballpoint by Janis Joplin. The reverse of the card is dated January 27, 1967, with another hand adding the band’s address, “640 Ashbury Street” in San Francisco.
Other items include:
A Musician’s Union, Local No. 47 payment receipt slip, 12 x 1.5, dated January 13, 1967, filled out in another hand who adds Joplin’s name to lower left.
An advancement fund tag from Musician’s Union, Local No. for $25.85, 5 x 3.75, with another hand signing for Joplin twice; the funds were paid to Joplin by the Fillmore Auditorium in advance of of Big Brother’s first concert at the Fillmore since Joplin joined the group; the show took place on July 1, 1966.
A 1966 wage and tax statement for $162.68 with a carbon copy slip, both 7.5 x 3.25, issued to Janis Joplin by Mainstream Records.
An original mailing envelope stamped with the address for “Mainstreet Records, Inc.,” 8.25 x 3.5, postmarked at New York on January 31, 1967. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.
Provenance: Julien's Auctions: Icons & Idols: Rock 'N' Roll, October 25 and 26, 2019.
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