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Last week of the grand stereopticon : (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, October 24th, 1864 (and every evening during the week.) This last week will be presented the ghost! and all of the finest gems of the collection, which now number
Parentheses substituted for square brackets around the copyright statement in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Laugh and be merry. : Grand complimentary benefit to Wm. D. Dunsford late of Co. "F," 196th Regiment, P.V. The Excelsior Minstrels at Washington Hall, S.W. corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 4, 1865. Leader, E. Brennan
Performers include: Billy Ashford, E. Brennan, Billy Dunsford, Mr. Gordon, T. Hughs, J. Johnson, W. King, H. Leach, William Sutherland, C. Trull, and L. Wood., Illustration signed: Strong., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.3 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Laugh and be merry. : Grand concert to be given by the Humane Association, at Washington Hall, south-west corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Thursday evening, April 23d, 1863, on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels! will appear in their
Performers include: J. Boube, W. Fraes, Herr Heinrick, Joe Hoock, Harry Lamar, Jim Leathem, Ed. Martin, Old Joe Miller, D. Montley, John Neace, F. Orland, C. Smith, S. Stanley, G. Tromley, and Andy Williams., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 48.8 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Learned canary birds! Immense powers of ventriloquism Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh : The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz every evening, at half-past seven o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at three o'clock. ... The eve
According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Lea's Variety Troupe Third Corps, Brandy Station. : Programme for to-night. ... Drop dat pocket book ... Lay low for Fergy ... To conclude with The ticket-of-leave man! ... Concluding with a plantation jubilee and festival, entitled We'll all join the Uni
The Third Corps, Army of the Potomac, took up winter quarters in Brandy Station, Va. Dec. 1863; the Third Corps was disbanded in March 1864., The company includes: Harry Bloodgood, G.W. Burgess, Leonora Creed, Estella and Jenny Forrest, W.B. Fox, H. Hapgood, James Jenks, Amos Stone, Dick Watkins, and Joseph Whiting., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Lecture. : "Our glorious country, the United States, foretold in the Holy Scriptures," clearly delinieated, described & located, / by Prof. Strowbridge, chaplain from the United States Army. Proceeds for the sick, wounded and destitute soldiers. The profe
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Letters given to Capt. Williams after having witnessed his South Sea whaling voyage! : Most of which were given without solitication.
Caption title., Edward C. Williams's Life in the South Seas was first published in 1860, and reprinted in 1862., One letter is dated Nov. 27, 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Liberty Hall for one night only positively, Wednesday, March 23d, 1864 Gottschalk's farewell concerts in America. : Mr. M. Strakosch respectfully informs the public that he has succeeded in making arrangements for the celebrated pianist and composer, Mr.
"March 23. Been by carriage to Alexandria. Roads cut up. Desolation everywhere. ... Concert at Alexandria; quieter than the last; many sentinels have mounted guard in the passages, and have even sat down with the audience, to suppress the noise should there be any. We set out again immediately after the concert."--L.M. Gottschalk, Notes of a pianist (Philadelphia, 1881), p. 245., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.3 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Library Hall! Three nights only, positively, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 1st, 2d & 3d, 1864 : Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in
The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., "Rules of the hall.--Persons are requested not to beat time with their feet, as it is unpleasant to the audience and interrupts the performance. Front and centre seats reserved for ladies and gentlemen accompanying them. Colored people admitted only to seats assigned them. Gentlemen are requested to take off their hats during the performance hours. Whistling is positively forbidden in the hall. Owing to the extreme length of the programme, no repetition of the pieces can be given. Boys not admitted to the gallery.", Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 20.0 cm., Illustration signed: J.W. Morse N.Y., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Library Hall! Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3d, 4th and 5th, '64 : Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Lieut. Gen. U.S. Grant : Gen. Grant, the hero of the day, the defender of our country, who has fought and won more battles than any other now living general. Life-size view of the old hero! Great pains have been taken, at a great cost, to procure a life-s
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Look at this bill : Engagement of Old Bob Sheppard! for six nights only. Continued success of the celebrated Irish comedian and vocalist, J.A. Coleman; John Weaver and Miss Anna Sinclair in favorite comic characters. This evening. Programme. ... Olympic M
John Weaver was active as a minstrel performer and manager in at least 1863 and 1864., Other performers include: Carrie Carson, Harry Macon, and G.W. Murray., Odd Fellows' Hall of Wilmington, Del. was at Third and Kings Sts., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Lyceum Hall Grand concert in aid of the Sanitary Relief Fund by the Misses Duranci! : on Monday and Tuesday evenings, May 16th and 17th Change of programme Tuesday eve'ng Miss E. Duranci, Miss Naomi Duranci, Miss Fredonia Duranci. ... Tickets of admission
May 16 fell on a Monday in 1864., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.19 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Lyceum Hall, Jersey City For four nights only : Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday, June 5th, 6th, 8th & 9th A grand matinee on Saturday, commencing at 3 for the accommodation of children. Children admitted to the matinee for 10 cents No half-price in the
The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Manayunk: one night only, Monday evening, April 27th, 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 concentr
The company includes: Raffael Abecco, Mr. Batchelor, E. De Haven, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, J.R. 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.
Mark Hassler's first grand vocal & instrumental parlor concert! : Assited by Mad'me Henriette Behrens (the favorite prima donna, from the late concerts of L.M. Gottschalk.) Mr Simon Hassler, solo violinist. Mr R. Wettig, flute. Mr J. Junge, clarinet. Mr C
Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., 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.
Maryland Institute. A few nights only : Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world! In their great Ethiopian soirees ... This Monday evening, May 25th, 1863 ... Burlesque monster concert a la Germania. ... Poor old maids! ... Babes in th
The performers include: Thomas à Becket, Charles Campbell, J.L. Carncross, J.S. Cox, E.F. Dixey, M.D. Edmonds, Charles Gibbons, James Lamont, Frank Moran, J.S. Paul, A.H. Rackett, J.H. Ross, R.F. Simpson, Charles Stevens, and Charles Villiers., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.3 x 20.4 cm., Portraits signed: Waitt sc., Not listed in Lib. Company. Afro-Americana., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Masonic Hall, Easton for two nights only, Friday and Saturday, June 5th and 6th, 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 on
The company includes: Mr. Batchelor, E. De Haven, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, S.S. Sanford, E.J. Turner, and J. Williams., 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.
Masonic Hall, Easton for two nights only. Sanford's Opera Troupe : This far-famed Philadelphia institution will appear at the above hall, on Wednesday & Thursday evenings, Oct. 26 and 27, 1864 the whole under the immediate direction of Samuel S. Sanford!
The company includes: F. Basquin, Frank Diamond, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), J.B. Whitman, and J. Williams., "Notice--Change of base.--Mr. Sanford raspectfully [sic] informs the public that he has leased the Olympic Theatre, Race Street, Philadelphia, which is now undergoing complete renovation, and will be open on Monday evening, November 14th, under the title of Sanford's New Opera House. Mark the locality, Race St., bet. 2d & 3d", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Masonic Hall, Manayunk for 2 nights and 1 afternoon only, on Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 19 and 20, and on Saturday afternoon Zographicon! : A series of panoramic illustrations--of T.S. Arthur's Ten nights in a bar-room! John Bunyan's Pilgrim's pro
Feb. 19 fell on a Friday in 1864., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.5 x 20.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Masonic Hall! Manayunk For 2 nights only Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 25th and 26th, 1863. : The original and only Blaisdell Brothers, and their troupe of Swiss bell ringers! In national Swiss costume Playing 239 bells ... The troupe will be aided and ass
The handbell troupe includes E.E. Blaisdell, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, Albert H. Fernald, Frederick Hess, Gustave Kaufman, Frank Moore, H.M. Rogers, D.G. Waldron, and Steven Young., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 x 19.9 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Masonic Hall, Manayunk positively one night only. : Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world! In their great Ethiopian soirees ... Wednesday ev'ng, June 17, 1863, ... Burlesque monster concert a la Germania. ... Poor old maids! ... Bab
The performers include: Thomas à Becket, Charles Campbell, J.L. Carncross, J.S. Cox, E.F. Dixey, M.D. Edmonds, Charles Gibbons, James Lamont, Frank Moran, J.S. Paul, A.H. Rackett, J.H. Ross, R.F. Simpson, Charles Stevens, and Charles Villiers., Other playbills from this tour bear the imprint: U.S. Job Print, Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.6 x 20.4 cm., Portraits signed: Waitt sc., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Matinee musicale by Mrs. Nevins assisted by Miss Susan Galton and others, : at the Amateur Drawing Room, 17th Street, above Chestnut, Thursday, May 20th at 12 o'clock, doors open at half past eleven. Tickets one dollar. To be had at the Drawing Room.
May 20 fell on a Thursday in 1869., Other performers include: Henriette Behrens, Mr. Clark, Blanche Galton, Alfred Kelleher, Thomas Whiffin, and Carl Wolfsohn., Printed on p. [1] and [3] only., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Melodeon 421 Callowhill Street. : W. Butler, sole proprietor Mons. La Thorne, stage manager Will open for the season, on Wednesday evening, April 30, 1862. With the largest and most versatile company ever combined within the walls of any theatre in the wo
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Melodeon Hall--Tuesday evening, Dec. 15, 1863. : Readings by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Club, for the benefit of the Sanitary Fair. The distinguished pianist Miss Eugenie de Roode has kindly consented to appear on the occasion. ... Reading to begin at hal
Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 27.5 x 12.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
The Melodeon is a success. That's a fixed fact. Like a skillful fisher we angle with the right bait, and snccess [sic] is sure to follow. : This Monday night, Jan. 19th, 1863, first appearance of W. Herman Programme for this evening. ... Great act of post
Performers include: Billy Chambers, Viola Clifton, Mons. Fouché, W. Herman, J.C. Keene, Prof. Kingcade, Lizzie Lagrange, Maggie Marshall, G.M. Miles, Sophie Neilson, C.W. Parker, J.G.H. Shorey, Rose Volante, and Mlle. Zonati., 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.
Mercer Hall, Princeton for one night only, Monday evening, June 1st, 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 eve
The company includes: Raffael Abecco, Mr. Batchelor, E. De Haven, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, J.R. 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.
Metropolis Varieties! : 140 S. Third Street. The cry is--still they come The best free saloon in the city. Look at the stars! engaged at this establishment--the leading stars of the profession. Miss Anna Wert, the queen of song. Miss Ida Lee, the graceful
Three illustrations signed: Boerum., Printed on yellow paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Metropolis Varieties! : No. 140 South Third Street. Andy Schawers proprietor Admission free Admission free. Immense success of Lida White and Frank Wood in their challenge dance. Look at the array of talent: Miss Lida White, champion jig dancer of the wor
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Metropolitan Concert Saloon : Commonwealth Building, No. 611 and 613 Chestnut St., above Sixth. Jacques Valer, proprietor Johnny Reese, stage manager Admission nominal, 10 cents including refreshment ticket The best ventilated and coolest place of amuseme
Some of the performers appeared in Philadelphia from 1863 to 1865., Other performers include: Mazora Arnoldi, Marie Mowbray, Fred Shaw, and Billy Worrell., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Miss Kathleen O'Neil's novelty, drawing-room and pantomimic troupe! : Prof. Eugene Thiodon, leader of orchestra Programme. ... The Irish girl's drawing-room entertainment in which Miss Kathleen O'Neil will perform the stage-struck servant girl, and sing h
The company includes: Fanny Archer, W.H. Bartholomew, A. Lenton, J.S. Maffitt, La Petite Heloise, Ida Ross, and W.A. Ward., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.3 x 16.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Monday, Sept. 25th, and every night during the week. : Two hours in fun-land. Two hours in fun-land. Two hours in fun-land. The citizens of Philadelphia are respectfully informed that, owing to a success unparalleled in the world of amusement, the disting
Sept. 25 fell on a Monday in 1865., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Monroe & Michener's Great American rebellion is coming, : and will exhibit at [blank] on [blank] 186[blank] This is a true and correct representation of all the most prominent battles, from the bombardment of Fort Sumter up to the very latest battles. Als
The New York Draft Riots, March 1863, and the fall of Vicksburg, July 1863, are both included in the list of scenes., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Moral, amusing and instructive! Farnum School, Beverly for two nights only, : Thursday and Friday, May 12th and 13th, 1864. 2 exhibitions combined The original and magnificent collection of dioptric paintings ... Incomprehensible transmigrations or, The c
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Moral, scientific and amusing! Prof. Harry Lee, A.M. : would respectfully announce to the citizens of this place that he will give a grand exhibition of laughing gas at [blank] on [blank] 1863 Twelve gentlemen of respectability will inhale the gas, who, w
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.2 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Mower Hospital concert, / under the direction of Carl Wolfsohn, on Thursday, May 26th, 1864, at three o'clock. Programme. ...
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Mr. John Wilkes Booth! in his great character of Pescara! : Mrs. John Drew as Florinda Thursday evening, March 5th, 1863, will be presented, for the first time in three years, the thrilling tragic play, entitled The apostate ... The orchestra, led by Mr.
The casts include: J.W. Albaugh, Charlotte Adams, Mr. Charles, Mr. Clair, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Mr. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill, Mr. Hooper, George Jones, Mr. Little, Eliza Price, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Mr. Saphore, Mrs. Stoneall, Mr. Wallis, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Worth., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.9 x 19.9 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Mrs. John Drew's new Arch St. Theatre Philadelphia. : Capacity of house $1000. Jos. D. Murphy, business agent & treasurer. Sept 1863.
An engraved advertising card, with an illustration of the theater's facade., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Murphy & McCourt's Art Union Concert Hall, : Nos. 14 and 16 S. 7th St. between Market and Chestnut. Murphy & McCourt, proprietors Prof. Thiodon, musical director To-night, to-night. Behold the great array of talent: engaged at this popular concert hall. O
Many of the performers listed appeared in other Philadelphia music halls in 1863 and 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Music, mirth and melody "Our" Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon, : No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manager, J.M. Mortimer Great increase of attraction
Some of the performers listed appeared in other Philadelphia music halls in 1863 and 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.

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