TYPED INVITATION TO CITY CENTER PRODUCER JEAN DALRYMPLE TO CELEBRATE "THE FANTASTICKS", SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY ED KOCH. by Koch, Edward I. Koch. (1924-2013). American politician who served three terms as Mayor of New York City (1978-1989) - 1984.

New York: April 25, 1984., 1984.. Fine. - Typed letter filling half of a 10-1/2 inch high by 8-1/4 inch wide cream colored sheet of Office of the Mayor letterhead with a seal printed in gray at the top. Signed "Ed". Folded twice for mailing. Fine.

Koch invites City Center producer Jean Dalrymple to a reception to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of "The Fantasticks", the world's longest running musical. "The City of New York takes great pleasure in recognizing the remarkable impact of this production on the audiences who have enjoyed it since its opening performance 25 years ago."

Edward I, Koch [1924-2013] served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and three terms as Mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989.

Jean Dalrymple [1902-1998] was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville, appearing with James Cagney and Cary Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing, the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski, Mary Martin, Jose Iturbi, Andre Kostalanetz, Nathan Milstein and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943, serving as a board member, producer and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theater scene. In 1951, Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder, commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world.