Details:

Blaze Starr autographed 8.5 x 11” handwritten letter featuring original hand-drawn sketches, personal annotations, and decorative flourishes throughout the page. Executed in ink with colored pencil illustrations, the letter is richly expressive and signed at the conclusion by Starr, accompanied by playful hearts, embellishments, and a lipstick kiss impression. The page includes an original sketch of a female figure and additional marginal artwork, making this both a personal letter and a unique piece of outsider-style art.

In this deeply personal letter, Blaze Starr writes warmly to a close friend, offering reflections on her life and experiences during the early 1960s. She recounts her renewed friendship with John F. Kennedy following the death of Louisiana Governor Earl K. Long, describing intimate, behind-the-scenes moments in Washington, D.C. Starr vividly recalls being brought into the Capitol and the White House, encountering Robert Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, and briefly meeting privately with President Kennedy during the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis. She reflects on a striking exchange in which Kennedy expressed thoughts on peace over war, and she closes the letter with pride in having “done her part” for her country, signing off with affection and warmth.

Fine condition.

Blaze Starr (1932–2015) was one of the most famous burlesque performers of the mid-20th century and a central figure in American pop culture. Beyond the stage, she became widely known for her close personal relationship with Governor Earl K. Long and her proximity to national political power during the Kennedy era. Handwritten letters by Starr that directly reference her interactions with President Kennedy—especially those containing original artwork—are scarce and highly sought after, offering a candid and human perspective on the intersection of celebrity, politics, and Cold War history.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11674 1413372-1