JOHN SPRINGER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/10/1969 - HFSID 315332

JOHN SPRINGER
The actor writes to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, saying he received a copy of one of his books and "I'm really impressed at how importantly you have carried on Dan's work"
Typed letter signed: "John", in blue ink, 1 page, 8½x11. November 10, 1969. New York City, New York. In full: "Dear John - - I know it is through you that I received the very welcome copy of your enlarged and revised Pictorial History of the Theatre. It's a beautiful job, John, and I appreciate having it. I'm really impressed at how importantly you have carried on Dan's work. I'll treasure this. Thanks, Sincerely". John Springer (1916-2001) was an American press representative covering more than forty Broadway productions beginning in 1965. After representing six productions during the 1960s, Springer formed Springer Associates, Inc., under which he represented a multitude of productions including M. Butterfly (1988-1990), The Seagull (1933), Shakespeare of My Father (1993-1994), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1995), and Inherit the Wind (1996). During a period between 1974 and 1982, he operated under John Springer Associates. John A. Willis (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. Normal mailing folds. Light surface creases. Corners lightly creased. Slightly toned. Otherwise, fine condition.