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Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall. : Fattie Stewart, proprietor J.E. Gilligan, stage manager Prof. Robinson, leader of orchestra We strive to please! Success rewards our efforts! Entire change of programme. Look at the talent. Miss Ida Furr, Mr F.
Many of these performers were active in 1864, some with Fattie Stewart at the Bijou Music Hall in Philadelphia., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall. : Fattie Stewart, proprietor J.E. Gilligan, stage manager Prof. Robinson, leader of orchestra Read the names: Miss Kate Covington, Miss Louisa, Miss Henrietta, J.F. Mullin, John T. Mason, T.S. Matthews, F. Alexan
Many of these performers were active in 1864, some with Fattie Stewart at the Bijou Music Hall in Philadelphia., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fattie Stewart's Melodeon 609 Chestnut St. : Lessee and manager, J.C. Stewart Leader of orchestra, J. Robinson Veni! Vidi! Vici! And we still live! Occular demonstration is the surest proof that our performances are plus ultra. New stars. New acts and bur
Oct. 20 fell on a Thursday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fattie Stewart's Melodeon 609 Chestnut St. : Lessee and manager, J.C. Stewart Leader of orchestra, J. Robinson Success crowns our efforts! There is a tide in the affairs of men, when, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Such is Stewart's motto Crowde
A performance for the benefit of J.C. "Fattie" Stewart was advertised for his Melodeon Oct. 20, 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Ferdinand & Solomon's Minstrels will give a grand parlor entertainment! : At [blank] on [blank] eve'ng, [blank] 1863 Admission [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of distinguished artists. Novel
Three illustrations signed: Boerum., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.3 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
First benefit of the young American artist, Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear in 2 Shaksperean characters Shylock and Petruchio. Mrs. John Drew as Portia and Catharine This Friday eve'g, March 6th, 1863, will be presented, first time in three y
The casts include: J.W. Albaugh, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Mr. Fisher, Emma Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill, Melinda Jones, Mr. Little, Eliza Price, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Mr. Seymour, Mr. Wallis, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Worth., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.8 x 19.9 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
For positively one night only Town Hall, Bordentown! on Thursday evening, July 2d, 1863. : The far-famed and old established Sanford's Opera Troupe, from his opera houses, Philad'a and Harrisburg The best troupe in the world. Two companies condensed into
The company includes: Mr. Batchelor, Tom W. Brown, E. De Haven, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, J.R. Myers, S.S. Sanford, E.J. Turner, J. Williams, and Mr. Wilson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.5 x 16.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
For the benefit of the Sanitary Commission! : The grand Wallack Combination Company will give a final exhibition on Saturday evening April 30, at Citizens' Hall! The proceeds of which will be devoted to the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers of the
April 30 fell on a Saturday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Ford's Theatre Tenth Street, above E. Season II. Week XXXI. Night 196 Whole number of nights, 495. : John T. Ford proprietor and manager (also of Holliday St. Theatre, Baltimore, and Academy of Music, Phil'a.) Stage manager J.B. Wright Treasurer H. Clay F
Playbill for Our American cousin the night of Lincoln's assassination., Library Company copy imperfect: wanting all before "Season II."; inscribed: This programme was picked up by me in the private box of Mr. Lincoln, on the night of the assassination. F.L. Sarmiento; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The fourth entertainment of the Geary Thespian Corps, of the 28th Regiment, Penn'a Vol's, (Col. John W. Geary,) : will be given in commemoration of Washington's birth-day, at Camp Goodman, Point of Rocks, Md. on Saturday evening, February 22, 1862, (or if
The 28th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in June 1861 and mustered out July 18, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 418, and F.H. Taylor, Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 57., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 31.6 x 11.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Foyer of the Academy. : Wednesday evening, April 13, 1864. Vocal & instrumental concert in aid of the Sanitary Commission. Committee--Miss Houston, Miss De Solms, F.H. Williams. Programme. ... Cards of admission--one dollar. The Steinway grand piano has b
Printed in lavender ink., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Franklin Hall, Chambersburg for five days, : commencing Tuesday evening, May 5, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Sa
May 5 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
From Barnum's Museum Assembly Buildings corner Chestnut & Tenth Sts. : Tuesday evening, Sept. 27, '64 for one day only. Miss Anna Swan the Nova Scotia giant girl! Seventeen yrs. of age! Over eight feet high and still growing! ... In contrast with this ext
One illustration signed: Waters-Son., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fulton Hall! : Manager, S.C. Dubois The citizens of Lancaster and vicinity are respectfully informed that the celebrated Dramatic Combination will have the honor of making their first appearance this evening. The manager begs to inform the public that the
The casts include: H.C. Andrews, S.C. Dubois, Mary Dumas, E.A. Eberle, W. Johnson, Howard Keyser, Marie Le Gros, W.H. Mathews, F. Morland, G.W. Shields, Emma Stanley, and R.G. Wilson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 x 19.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fulton Hall! : Manager, S.C. Dubois Second night of the Dramatic Combination. Splendid bill ... Tuesday evening, April 19th, 1864 will be presented the beautiful petite comedy, entitled The little treasure ... The evening's entertainment will conclude wit
The casts include: H.C. Andrews, S.C. Dubois, Mary Dumas, E.A. Eberle, Howard Keyser, Marie Le Gros, W.H. Mathews, F. Morland, G.W. Shields, Emma Stanley, Mattie Sutherland, and R.G. Wilson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.6 x 21.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fulton Hall, Lancaster for five days, : commencing Tuesday evening, April 14, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Satu
April 14 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fulton Hall! One night only: Wednesday eve'ng, April 22, 1863 : The far-famed Sanford Opera Troupe: oldest company in the world! Samuel S. Sanford, manager. Mr. Sanford will have the honor of presenting the best troupe of artists that has ever been concen
The company includes: Raffael Abecco, Mr. Batchelor, T.W. Brown, Hughey Dougherty, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, S.S. Sanford, E.J. Turner, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fun! Fun! Come one come all--Give us a call. : First grand complimentary concert for the benefit of the Wildey Assembly to be given at Herman Hall, Coates Street, above Second, on Wednesday evening, June 17th, 1863, on which occasion Jackson & Jones' Ethi
Performers include: J.E. Harris, A. Henry, G. Jackson, George Jones, Billy Morton, G. Simons, and S. Smith., Illustration signed: Strong., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! : Duer & Fox's Minstrels will give a grand concert under a tent, at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1863 Admission, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of a number of disti
The performers include: J.H. Duer, John Ferdinand, W.B. Fox, and Frank Solomon., Printed on rose-colored paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 58.8 x 20.3 cm., Three illustrations signed: Boerum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! : Duer & Welch's Minstrels will give a grand concert under a tent, at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1864 Admission, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of a number of dis
The performers include: Johnny Arlington, Billy Burr, Fenno Burton, J.H. Duer, C.W. Hilfrem, Marietta Ravel, and Fayette Welch., Three illustrations signed: Boerum., Printed on yellow paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Fun! Fun! Fun! The Soldiers' Ethiopian Troupe! : Will be at [blank] on [blank] eve'ng [blank] '64 This troupe is composed entirely of wounded soldiers! Now is the time to serve your country's defenders. Admission, 25 cents Tickets to be had at the door. D
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Funck's Hall, Lebanon positively for three days only. : Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, March 26th, 27th, and 28th. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Sa
March 26 fell on a Thursday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Gearhart's Hotel Centre Square. : Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society! Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday, June 22d, 1863, afternoon and evening. Aft
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Gerhert's Hall Centre Square. : Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society of Whitpain Township, Montgomery Co., by Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds on Friday afternoon & evening, April 24th, at the above mamed [sic]
April 24 fell on a Friday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Glorious success of the Richings Opera Troupe : Crowded houses! First nights of a new comic opera! written and composed especially for Miss Caroline Richings by Julius Eichberg, ... This charming opera, entitled The rose of Tyrol having met with the most
The casts include: Mr. Bartlet, Mary Carr, Mr. Craig, Emma Gardiner, G.W. Griffiths, Miss J. Henry, W.J. Hill, Melinda Jones, Mr. Little, and Edward Seguin., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.8 x 20.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Go and see the great wonder of the age to-night, at Odd Fellows' Hall, Norristown! :bThe wonderful stereopticon which has lately attracted so much attention in the large cities of Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Baltimore, and elsewhere, will be exhibited
John Toy, proprietor; E.E. Hulfish, lecturer; E.B. Merchants, operator., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand benefit in behalf of the Volunteers' Refreshment Saloons : Dr. S.M. Landis respectfully informs his friends, and the public generally, that he has volunteered to give a few brief recitations, and repeat his popular lecture (which he has delivered se
Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 30.3 x 12.1 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand complimentary benefit to Andy Williams and Billy Burr : on Wednesday eve'ng, Nov, 2d, '64 on which occasion the Jenks' Comedy Combination will appear in one of their screaming farces. ... Also, the Star Minstrels ... Admission, twenty-five cents Doo
The two companies include: T.H. Adams, Billy Burr, C.M. Christy, R.W. Finley, J.S. Fox, Isabella Freeman, C.W. Hilfrem, Harry Hilfrem, W.G. Hilfrem, F.W. Hulfish, Frank Jenks, P.M. Lewis, F. Marion, Ed. Martin, Miss M.A. Mortimer, J.W. Morton, Lizzie Smith, and Andy Williams., Illustration signed: Strong., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.0 x 19.8 cm., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand complimentary benefit to Billy Burr by his numerous friends, : on Friday evening, Feb. 12, 1864, on which occasion, a host of volunteers will appear, consisting of the following named artists: Mr. Ferdinand, in his champion bone solo. Billy Rose, th
Other performers include: C.M. Christy, C.W. Hilfrem, F.H. Lewis, Frank Lewis, Johnny Manderson, W.A. Moore, G.W. Roberts, P.Y. Selby, H.R. Simmons, and F.R. Simpson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.2 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand complimentary benefit to Jos. Lindsay and Corp. R.L. Sanford : Joseph Lindsay was formerly a member of Baxter's Fire Zouaves, 72d Regiment, P.V., and was severely wounded at the Battle of Savage Station. Corp. R.L. Sanford was formerly a member of t
Performers, many of whom appeared in Philadelphia in April 1863 with the Rose and Burr Opera Troupe, include: W. Archibald, F. Anthony, N.J. Bark, A. Fisk, R.J. Harrison, H. Kirk, S. Lane, W. Lynch, the Marion Brothers, C. Renz, Billy Rose, and R.L. Sanford., Illustration signed: Strong., Library Company copy cropped at foot, possibly removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand complimentary benefit to Rose & Burr's Opera Troupe by their friends, : on Wednesday ev'ng, April 29, '63 at Washington Hall S.W. cor. of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., on which occasion the following array of talent have kindly volunteered their va
Other performers include: Signor Anselmo, F. Anthony, J.H. Barbour, Billy Burr, F. Goodwin, C.W. Hilfrem, W.G. Hilfrem, George Roberts, Billy Rose, and P.Y. Selby., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand complimentary concert to Messrs. Chambers & Neel by their friends, : on Monday eve'ng, August 3, 1863, for which occasion they have engaged Sanford & Hamilton's Minstrels ... Programme. ... The haunted house! ... The performance will conclude with T
Performers include: Charley Boggs, G.W. Cannon, A. Fisk, C.H. Hamilton, R.J. Harrison, Theodore Harrison, C. Lane, J. Lynch, the Mountaineer Glee Club, Thos. Myers, Billy Rose, R. Sanford, C. Schaeffer, and Master Tommy., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand concert! : At [blank] on the evening of [blank] the [blank] 1864. Programme. ... Tickets, twenty-five cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open half-past 6 o'clock. Concert half-past 7.
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 23.9 x 11.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand concert for the benefit of George S. Morfeit, : to be given at the Girard Hall, S.W. corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue, Wednesday eve'ng, March 11, '63 by the Continental Minstrels consisting of the following named persons: A. Jones, P. Williamson,
Other performers include: J.H. Barbour, Billy Burr, W.G. Hilfrem, E. Hirst, the Marion Brothers, C.E. Vernal, and N.B. Wright., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.2 x 16.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand concert for the benefit of the Green Hill Literary Association : at Green Hill Hall, Seventeenth and Poplar Streets, on Wednesday evening, May 11th, 1864 The following artists have been engaged for the occasion: Harmonia Orchestra, Mozart Glee Club,
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand concert in aid of the Germantown Field-Hospital Association, and the School Lane Sewing Circle, : at Langstroth's Hall, Germantown, on Monday evening, December 12th, 1864. Carl Wolfsohn, accompanist. M.F. Aledo, leader of instrumental septette. ...
Printed in blue; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 16.0 x 10.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
A Grand concert! of vocal and insturmental music, : to be held at the Assembly Buildings for the benefit of the widow of the late Prof. John A. Janke on which occasion a number of ladies and gentlemen will appear, all having in the kindest manner voluntee
John A. Janke is listed in Philadelphia directories through 1862; William J. Cochran's piano store is listed at this address through 1865., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 33.1 x 10.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand concert to be given by G.B. Agin and L. Myers, at Washington Hall: : N.W. corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., on Thursday evening, May 7th, 1863, on which occasion, the following array of talent will appear: F.A. Oliver, E. Davis, Wm. Myers, Wm
Other performers include A. Hamberg, flutist, and A. Merrill, cornetist., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.4 x 16.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Grand concert to be given by the Monitor Assembly at Franklin Hall, : Sixth Street, below Arch. On Wednesday evening, Oct. 7, '63 on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels will appear in their versatile programme. ... Manager in trouble. ... Lay low fo
Performers include: T. Graham, Tony Keefe, Harry Lamar, Jim Leathem, Johnny Manderson, Ed. Martin, Old Joe Miller, F. Ross, C. Smith, and G. Tromley., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
A Grand curiosity exhibition! : to be seen at all hours, on the left as you pass out, consisting of the great living What is it? or, man monkey, from Barnum's Museum, New York; the monster emperor boa constrictor! 30 feet in length, 30 inches in circumfer
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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