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- Title
- The Union magic lantern exhibition At [blank] Scene in the Great Rebellion The first act of treason. The insult to our flag. Fort Sumpter [sic]. Rebel encampment. Rebel fleet off Fort Pickens. The rip raps. Munson's Hill. Union pickets. ... Also a large collection of miscellaneous pieces, humorous & romantic. The entertainment will conclude with a beautiful display of chromotropes, or artificial fire works, such as used in dissolving views. ... Doors open at 6 1/2 o'clock. Commence at 7 1/4 o'clock. The price of admission will be to suit the the times. Admission 15 cts. Children 10 Persons coming in families 10 cts. all round.--No unruly boys admitted
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Union (2)5786.F.90b (McAllister)
- Title
- Grand exhibition and lecture of chromatropical, phantasmagorical and dioramic views! Consisting of the following: a series of splendid views illustrating some of the principal events of the present war consisting of battles, portraits, vessels of war, comic incidents, &c., &c. This exhibition will consist of paintings representing historical events, landscape scenes, antiquities, costumes, beasts, birds, plants and trees. ... The vicisitudes and adventures in the lives of the world's favored characters ... Moving astronomical diagrams of the solar system. ... Laugh and grow fat. As we think it wholesome to laugh, we have, in connection with the above, a series of paintings showing the adventures of a fast young gent on horseback. Disolving views! ... Will exhibit in the [blank] Doors open at [blank] o'clock. To commence at [blank] o'clock. Admission---Adults, [blank] cents. Children, [blank] cents
- Description
- "The optical arrangement of the magic lantern used in this exhibition far surpasses any ever brought before the public in point of size and power. It is accommodated with two six inch condensing lenses, with silver-plated parabolic reflectors. The paintings are large and beautifully colored, and when exposed in the camera, the figures of persons and animals are made to appear as large as life.", Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 74.3 x 23.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Freidly, Samuel
- Date
- [between 1861 and 1865]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1861 Freidly (28)5761.F.17 (McAllister)
- Title
- Assembly Building, Tenth & Chestnut Streets. Third week! Southern Rebellion and Russian war! Two exhibitions combined! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15. Also, Wednesday & Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Both exhibitions given! The gigantic stereopticon and Sanderson's magnificent Russian war. Colossal illuminated photographs of the civil conflict! ... In connection -- Sanderson's gigantic moving dioramic panorama of the Russian war! ... The whole once seen will never be forgotten. Appropriate music by a brass band. The exhibition commences with the Rebellion. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performances will commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Schools and special parties received at a reduced price
- Description
- June 10 fell on a Monday in 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1861 (26)5761.F.35a (McAllister)
- Title
- Grand panoramic scenery! Comprising a series of splendid views! illustrating many of the principal events of the present great Rebellion! consisting of battles on land & sea, forts, vessels of war, &c. ... Astronomy Moveable astronomical diagrams of the solar system--showing the revolution of all the planets, with their satelites [sic], round the sun. ... Scenes in Bible history ... These paintings are larger than any ever brought before the public--are well defined and beautifully colored! and will be very instructive to the seeker after knowledge, ... The different scenes, views & drawings will be explained as they are being exhibited, in a plain, chaste and impressive manner, so that they will form a lesson that will be worth ten times the price of admission, and never fail to give satisfaction to all who witness them. Will exhibit in [blank] Doors open at [blank] o'clk. To commence at [blank] o'clk. Admission--Adults, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Freidly, Samuel
- Date
- [between 1861 and 1865]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Freidly (28)5761.F.32a (McAllister)
- Title
- Abel & Leyland's stereopticon A new series of these grand and intellectual entertainments, which surpass anything hitherto presented to the public, will be given, commencing Monday evening, Feb. 4th, and continue for two weeks only. The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus, which re-produces transparent photographs with all the effect of the stereoscope, magnified 24 feet in diameter, upon an illuminated canvas, covering 600 square feet, ... This evening will be presented--(selected from the following list,) gigantic stereoscopic pictures representing the most celebrated views and objects of the Old World and New: ... Whipple's celebrated photograph of the moon, ... Each evening will be presented a number of interesting local views: ... Pictures will be described by a gentleman of well known literary and artistic abilities. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Exhibition to commence at 8. A change of views each evening. Appropriate music by an accomplished artist Cards of admission, 25 cts. Children's tickets, 15 cts. Family ticket, admitting 5 persons, $1
- Description
- Feb. 4 fell on a Monday in 1861., "Assembly Buildings, Tenth and Chesnut Streets--Abel & Leyland's stereopticon exhibition. These entertainments are now growing in favor with our citizens, and the hall is nightly filled with large and appreciative audiences."--Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 8, 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Abel & Leyland
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Abel (28)5761.F.12a (McAllister)
- Title
- P.T. Barnum's Museum of Living Wonders! will be opened for two weeks, commencing Monday, Dec. 23d, in the spacious hall fitted up expressly for the better inspection of these marvels of animated nature, on the first floor, and in this eligible location, for the especial accommodation of family parties. To be seen at all hours from 9, A.M. to 10, P.M. The living black sea lion ... The What is it? or, man monkey! ... The albino family from Madagascar, ... The albino family will be absent for meals from 12 to 1 and from 5 to 6 o'clock. Admission. 25 cents Children under 10 years, 15 cts
- Description
- Dec. 23 fell on a Monday in 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Barnum's Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Barnum 1861 (26)5761.F.123c (McAllister)
- Title
- Barnum's Living Wonders at the Assembly Buildings corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets, every day and evening, commencing Tuesday, March 12, '61. Open from 10 o'clock, A.M., till 1, P.M.; from 2 till 5, and from half-past six till half-past 9 o'clock, P.M. The following extraordinary living curiosities, late of Barnum's American Museum, N.Y., where they have been visited by hundreds of thousands of people, including both the simply curious and scientific, and pronounced by all, the most wonderful human curiosities! ever brought to the attention of the public. They are, first, albino family! Rudolph Lucasia, wife and child, from Madagascar. ... The wonderful and world renowned living Aztec children! ... Also, an African earth woman! ... Admission to all, only 25 cents Children under 10 years, 15 cents
- Description
- Both illustrations signed: Strong., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1861 Barnum (6)5761.F.14 (McAllister)
- Title
- Assembly Buildings Positively last week of the combined exhibitions! Your chances lessen, daily, of witnessing the horrors of war! and ruthless bloodshed!! Monday eve'g, Sept. 9, and every evening during the week stereopticon of the Southern Rebellion together with the Russian war, ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Colored people 25 cts. Doors open at half-past 7. Performances commence at 8. The exhibition commences with the Rebellion. Grand day performance, Saturday afternoon for the especial accommodation of families and children, who cannot visit in the evening. On this occasion the house will be thoroughly darkened, and the exhibition given with the same effect as at night
- Description
- Sept. 9 fell on a Monday in 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1861 (6)5761.F.8a (McAllister)
- Title
- Assembly Buildings Tenth and Chestnut Streets. Grand entertainment! and a premium for seeing it! Return of the wonderful stereopticon commencing Monday, April 27, 1863. A new feature each evening, will be presented to the audience, gratis, a number of beautiful and useful presents, comprising photographs, cartes de visite, stereoscopic views, &c. The grand present for each evening, will be a splendid photograph album, or a stereoscope Admission, 15 cents. No half-price. Commence at 8 o'clock. Doors open at half-past 7. Exhibitions Wednesday & Saturday afternoons beginning at 3 o'clock, when appropriate presents will be distributed among the audience. ... Each exhibition will be accompanied with an appropriate descriptive lecture
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1863 (6)5761.F.10b (McAllister)
- Title
- Waugh's magnificent paintings of Italia together with scenes in the American war Monday, November 11th, '61 and every evening during the week. Part first. Italia ... Part Second. American war ... Adults, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances will commence at 7 3/4. Grand matinees, Wednesdays & Saturdays Doors open at 2 o'clock. To commence at 3 o'clock. Bring opera glasses. Schools on liberal terms
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Waugh, Samuel Bell
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Waugh (6)5761.F.9c (McAllister)
- Title
- Abel & Leyland's stereopticon in the large room of the Assembly Buildings southwest corner Tenth and Chestnut streets. Open every evening commencing at 8 o'clock, and every afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. Stereoscopic pictures from nature, representing the most celebrated views and objects in the world ... Together with a number of interesting local views ... ancient & modern statuary ... Mons. Blondin crossing Niagara Falls The pictures will be described by a gentleman of well known literary and artistic abilities. As an educational and refining influence, this exhibition is without an equal, and it has received the unqualified approval of scientific men, clergymen, teachers, travelers and artists. Doors open at quarter-past 7. Exhibition to commence at 8. A change of views each evening. Appropriate music by an accomplished artist. Cards of admission, 25 cents. Children's tickets, 15 cents Family ticket, admitting 5 persons, $1
- Description
- "Assembly Buildings, Tenth and Chesnut Streets--Abel & Leyland's stereopticon exhibition. These entertainments are now growing in favor with our citizens, and the hall is nightly filled with large and appreciative audiences."--Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 8, 1861., Printed in blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Abel & Leyland
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Abel (6)5761.F.46b (McAllister)
- Title
- Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
- Description
- 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.
- Creator
- Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
- Date
- [between 1861 and 1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Blitz (6)5761.F.46a (McAllister)
- Title
- Last week but one, of Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds who will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
- Description
- 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.
- Creator
- Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
- Date
- [between 1861 and 1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Blitz (6)5761.F.47a (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 circumference, & weighs 240 lbs. Also, a splendid collection of wax statuary! of some of the most prominent Union generals. Together with a grand display of cosmaramas embracing views of sanguinary battles and formidable naval engagements. These wonders and curiosities must be seen to be appreciated. Price of admission, 10 cents
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Date
- [between 1861 and 1865?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Grand (28)5761.F.15b (McAllister)
- Title
- Christmas entertainment of the 28th Regiment, Penna. Vol's. (Col. John W. Geary,) at Camp Goodman, Point of Rocks, Md. Stage manager, Lieut. Thos. H. Elliott. Acting do. Lieut. Gilbert L. Parker. Leader of orchestra, Lieut. J.G. Warwick. Ethiopian director, Corp. Wm. Roberts, Jr. Programme. Afternoon at three o'clock
- Description
- 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., The Geary Thespian Corps of the 28th Regiment held its third performance Jan. 21, 1862 and its fourth performance Feb. 22, 1862, both at Camp Goodman; James L. Warwick, band leader, mustered out Sept. 9, 1862., Imprint from colophon., Last page blank., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Geary Thespian Corps
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Geary (2)5786.F.143b (McAllister)
- Title
- Stereoscopian! A new and wonderful apparatus The greatest art wonder of the times Gigantic stereoscopic pictures! and magnificent dissolving views! will be exhibited at [blank] [blank] on [blank] Those who wish to enjoy magnificent representations of rare objects of interest in America, Europe, Asia and Africa, should not fail to visit this magical work of art surpassing anything heretofore presented to the public. Each entertainment will be varied by choice selections of the most elegant and romantic views ... Every object and view represented is of rare beauty and perfection. In our gallery of statuary we will exhibit works of the most renowned artists. American Civil War! Splendid views of the great American Civil War, embracing the most important battles, skirmishes, encampments, &c., &c., &c., from the beginning up to the present time; together with life-size portraits of our prominent military leaders! Each view presented to the audience will be described. Admission, [blank] cents Children, [blank] cents. Doors open at [blank] o'clk. To commence at [blank] o'clk
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Date
- [between 1861 and 1865]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Stereo (28)5761.F.36a (McAllister)
- Title
- Repetition of volunteer concert
- Description
- Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 24.2 x 11.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Zane Street Grammar School (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Zane (25)5761.F.16b (McAllister)
- Title
- Grand leaping feat! Professor Parsloe, makes his second daring leap! from the Girard Avenue Bridge, a distance of 60 feet, into the River Schuylkill! at half-past 4 o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon, July 31st, 1861
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Parsloe, Professor
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Parsloe (1)1322.F.139 (McAllister)
- Title
- Sanford's Opera House Eleventh Street, above Chestnut S.S. Sanford, proprietor Cool White, stage manager Monday eve'ng, Decem'r 30th, '61. Crowded houses. Second week of the great Christmas pantomime! Introducing all the principal features of the Rebellion. National tableaux: Capture of the Black Horse Cavalry. Surrender of Beauregard to the brave McClellan! End of the Rebellion! Capture of Jeff Davis & Floyd! The stars and stripes triumphant! ... To conclude with a new comic pantomime, written by S.S. Sanford, expressly for this establishment, entitled The harlequin, shoemaker, and tailor of Kensington ... New Year's day, 2 performances Afternoon at half-past 2 o'clock. Evening at half-past 7. The holiday pantomime at both performances! Admission, 25 cents. Children, 13 cents Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. To commence at half-past 7
- Description
- The performers include: Sanford's Opera Troupe, Professor Buch, J.L. Carncross, J.S. Cox, E.F. Dixey, Hughey Dougherty, Frank Moran, J.A. Palmer, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Charles Villiers, and Cool White., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1861]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1861 5786.F.101b (McAllister)
- Title
- We persevere to save A grand exhibition of photographic & stereoscopic views of the American Civil War, the important events, such as battles, skirmishes, encampments, etc., from the beginning up to the present time, for the benefit of Hamilton Section, No. 24, C. of T. at the Commissioners' Hall, West Philadelphia, on Wednesday evening, June 16th, 1862. Commencing at 8 o'clock. The views will be presented on a disc 14 feet square, with the use of the calcium light. Remarks, by Geo. A. Shryock. Programme. ... Admission, 10 cents
- Description
- The program lists 82 numbered views., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 We persev (2)5786.F.97b (McAllister)
- Title
- Select readings by Mr. Jas. E. Murdoch who has been engaged at the request of many of our citizens. Saturday evening, March 8th. Programme. ... Admission, 50 and 25 cents Seats may be secured, without extra charge, on Friday and Saturday, at the Academy of Music, from 9 till 4 o'clock, and at the Continental Hotel. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
- Description
- At head of title: American Academy of Music: Broad and Locust Streets., March 8 fell on a Saturday in 1862., Printed area measures 36.8 x 14.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- American Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Academy 1862 9982.F.100 (McAllister)
- Title
- Theatre. Court-House Hall, Winchester. Fun! Fun! Fun! Saturday night, June 28, will be presented the comedy entitled The stagestruck barber! ... The whole to conclude with the farce in one act called A loan of a lover. ... The management take great pleasure in informing the army and the public that in a few days they will be enabled to give their performances in a new and splendid pavillion, equal in size and splendor to the one burned in the late retreat. Admission 50 cts. Doors open 7 1-2, to commence at 8 o'clock
- Description
- June 28 fell on a Saturday in 1862; the first battle of Winchester, Va. was May 25, 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Court House Hall (Winchester, Va.)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Court (2)5786.F.90a (McAllister)
- Title
- The Wabash Minstrels will give their third entertainment on board the U.S. Flagship Wabash on Friday evening, July 4th, 1862, Port Royal Harbor, S.C. H.R. Bogart stage manager. D. Herlihy musical director. Programme. Part I. ... Intermission of 10 minutes. Part II. ... Intermission of 10 minutes. The whole to conclude with an Ethiopian farce of "Box and Cox."
- Description
- At head of title, printed inside square brackets: With compliments., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Wabash Minstrels
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Wabash 5786.F.181g (McAllister)
- Title
- "We study to please." First appearance of the Frank Moran Minstrels! at the Masonic Hall Manayunk, on Monday evening, April 6, '62 ... Handy Andy, ... He would be a speaker ... The contraband trip, ... The discharged volunteer, ... The jaw bone festival, ... The Third Street brokers ... The three graces ... Cruelty to Shonny ... The whole to conclude with the plantation scene, entitled The contrabands' jubilee by the company. Tickets, 15 cents. Children, 10 cents Doors open at 7 o'colck. To commence at quarter before 8
- Description
- The performers include: J. Boyd, P. Doyle, Mr. Griscom, D. Kelly, H. McLaughlin, George Mowers, C. Murray, D. Murray, Thomas Murray, Johnny Sheehan, and Joe Skeehan., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Readex Sept 2017 update: duplicate records in supplement; second 510 added.
- Creator
- Frank Moran Minstrels
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Frank (25)5761.F.18 (McAllister)
- Title
- Chestnut Street Lyceum 620 Chestnut Street. Lessee and proprietor, C.P. Rose Treasurer W.A. Campbell Stage manager Ed. Preble Leader of orchestra W.T. Davis Property man J.P. Edwards Superintendent of gas G.W. York Immense success! Crowded houses nightly! The coolest place of amusement in the city. Grand gala night! ... Programme. ... La bella of Cadiz ... Neapolitan fete! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation walk around, entitled Fight for Uncle Sam N.B.--The volunteers will be announced as they appear. Grand matinee on Saturday, for ladies and children! Look out for the show next week, the only show open, and the best company ever in the city. Come and see. Admission, 10 and 25 cents
- Description
- The playbill for May 5, 1862 states: Prices of admission reduced to 10 and 15 cts., Performers include: Paul Berger, I.N. Carr, James Flake, Eliza Florence, Estella and Jenny Forrest, Kate Francis, Emma Gardiner, Fannie Gilmore, Kate Harrison, Billy Holmes, Kate and Maggie Marshall, G.W. Morris, Ed. Murray, R.S. Raymond, Jennie Ridgway, G.T. Sheldon, G.W. Smith, Helene Smith, Maria Wells, and J.H. Young., Printed on rose-colored paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 19.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Chestnut Street Lyceum (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Chestnut 1862 (27)5761.F.19 (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 world. Four companies combined in one: ballet, pantomime, opera and burlesque Look at the array of talent! A.M. Hernandez, the wonderful gymnast and pantomimist. Kathleen O'Neel, the celebrated serio-comic Irish vocalist. Sallie J. Bishop, the accomplished danseuse and actress. Charley Gardner, the original "Hop-Light-Loo." Millie Flora, the talented young danseuse and burlesque actress. Harry Leslie, burlesque dancer, pantomimist and versatile performer. J.C. Clark, the accomplished banjoist. Denny Gallagher, the favorite Ethiopian comedian. Paul Berger, Ethiopian delineator and pantomimist. Billy Drew, negro dancer and burlesque performer. Mons Paul Brillant the most accomplished ballet master in the world, and his great ballet troupe: Kate Francis, Ellen Collene, Mary Wesner, Kate Harrison, M'lle Theodore, Maria Wells, Maggie Marshall, Sallie Wesner and a host of others too numerous to mention, comprising a troupe of nearly 100 performers!
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Melodeon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Melodeon 1862 (25)5761.F.19a (McAllister)
- Title
- Wit, humor & sentiment Fun for the million! Grand musical soiree! Immediately after the performance of the Great Show is concluded, there will be a grand Ethiopian performance in this canvas by a full band of serenaders, who will appear in a great variety of their unequaled impersonations of Southern life! In addition to the usual force of similar concerns, the following stars will appear: Old Bob Sheppard, ... Harry Enochs, ... Wm. Lacont, ... Jno. Kelchner, ... Joe Nosher ... Admission only 15 cts. Children 10 cts
- Description
- These minstrel performers were most active from 1862 to 1865., Library Company copy printed on the same sheet as, and intended to be separated from, a variant of the same playbill; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Date
- [between 1862 and 1865?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1862 Wit (28)5761.F.19 (McAllister)
- Title
- Last week of P.T. Barnum's Museum of Living Wonders! To be seen at all hours from 9, A.M. to 10, P.M. 1009 Chestnut St. Convenient of access for the masses. Eligible location for all classes. On first floor for family parties. The monster living black sea lion ... The celebrated mysterious what is it? An apparent man monkey. ... The famous albino family; from the island of Madagascar. Father, mother and child. Born of perfectly black African parents. ... The albino family will be absent for meals from 12 to 1 and from 5 to 6 o'clock. Admission. 25 cents Children under 10 years, 15 cts
- Description
- Advertised in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Barnum's Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Barnum 1862 (26)5761.F.122c (McAllister)
- Title
- Prof. Tyler's stereopticon views of the great Southern Rebellion! will be exhibited in [blank] on [blank] The entertainment will commence with revolving views of welcome Col. Wilson's Zouaves taking the oath to march through Baltimore. Col. Ellsworth revenged. ... Portrait of General M'Clellan commander in chief of the U.S. Army. ... the Battle of Newbern, N.C. Capture of the fortifications and utter route of the rebels, March 14th, 1862. ... Noah's ark. ... The whole exhibition to close with pieces comical & entertaining ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, half-price Doors open at 7; to commence at half-past 7
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Tyler, Prof
- Date
- [not before 1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Tyler (28)5761.F.49a (McAllister)
- Title
- Grand magic lantern! and musical entertainment! will be given at [blank] on [blank] evening, at [blank] Programme. Part first. Views of the war! ... to conclude with comic songs and music
- Description
- Views of the Civil War include battles of the Peninsular Campaign, April to July 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Main, John, magic lantern proprietor
- Date
- [not before 1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Main (28)5761.F.29a (McAllister)
- Title
- The Stereopticon of the American Civil War truthfully portraying the exciting events of the times Illustrating, in life like colors, the fearful scenes of blood and carnage! the heroic courage of our devoted soldiers: and the bravery and heroism of our generals! ... Also, a series of beautiful illustrations of the Revolutionary War, and a tour through sacred and classic lands Will be exhibited at the [blank] on [blank] eve'ng, [blank] at 7 o'clock Admission [blank] cts. Children, under 12, [blank] cts ... The tableaux will be explained as they appear to the audience, and will be brilliantly illuminated by two of the celebrated Drummond lights
- Description
- Views of the Civil War include battles of the Peninsular Campaign, April to July 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Date
- [not before 1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Stereopticon (28)5761.F.37a (McAllister)
- Title
- Another grand combination. Unprecedented novelty Third week of the great Shaksperean comedy and pageant with its magnificent pictures and gorgeous last scene, which is acknowledged by both the press and the public to exceed in perfectness and beauty anything hitherto exhibited in Philadelphia. First night of an original national drama! written expressly for this theatre, embracing the most exciting incidents of the present Rebellion. Monday evening, January 6th, 1862, and during the week the performances will commence with Shakspere's comedy of Love's labour's lost ... Various popular musical selections by the orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Charles R. Dodworth The performance will conclude with, (first time in America) an entirely new national drama, written by Robert Jones, Esq., author of the "Patriot's dream," &c., &c., and founded upon various interesting events of the psesent [sic] Rebellion, entitled Scotto! or, The scout and the spy. New scenery, costumes, appointments and music. Scenery by Mr Hayes--Music by Mr Dodworth. ... Change of time.--The doors will open at half-past 6. Curtain will rise at 7, precisely Prices of admission. Dress circle, 37 1/2 cents. Parquet, 50 cents Family circle, 25 cents Amphitheatre, 15 cents Private boxes, according to their locale, $5 and $3 Single seats in orchestra and private box, 75 cents Box office open from 10 A.M., to 3 P.M. Seats can be secured three days in advance. No extra charge for reserved seats
- Description
- The casts include: Alexina Fisher Baker, A.B. Beechey, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Louisa Drew, J.B. Evans, Mr. Fisher, John Gilbert, Mrs. Hackurt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, C.V. Hess, E.B. Holmes, S.D. Johnson, Mr. Mortimer, William Morton, Eliza Price, B.T. Ringgold, Mr. Scallan, L.R. Shewell, Miss St. Aubyn, Mrs. Stoneall, Emma Taylor, Mr. Wallis, Mary Wells, and Mr. Wilson., Printed in red., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Arch Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Arch 1862 (3)5761.F.4 (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 volunteered their services. Mr. J. Cochran has kindly loaned one of his Ihlseng & Naivesen [sic] pianos, from the wareroom, No. 830 Walnut St. Conductor Mr. Quayle Pianist Prof. W.A. Newland ... Tickets, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
- Description
- 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.
- Date
- [between 1862 and 1865?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Grand (6)5761.F.45b (McAllister)
- Title
- Third entertainment of the Geary Thespian Corps, of the 28th Regiment, Penn, Vol's, (Col. John W. Geary,) at Camp Goodman, Point of Rocks, Md. on the evening of January 21st, 1862, at six o'clock. ... The drama, in two acts, of The last man, or The miser of Eltham Green. ... To conclude with The Toodles
- Description
- 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 23.8 x 10.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Geary Thespian Corps
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Geary (2)5786.F.144b (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 inclement, on the first fair evening) at six o'clock. ... The drama, in three acts, of Don Caesar de Bazan. ... The farce of Turning the tables. ... Ethiopian melange. ... Concluding with a grand national tableau vivante, by members of the corps. Introducing Vive l'America, by the band. The principal dresses used in Don Caesar de Bazan, have been kindly loaned the regiment by S. Samuels Sanford, Esq., of Sanford's Opera House, Philadelphia, to whom the corps is much indebted
- Description
- 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.
- Creator
- Geary Thespian Corps
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Geary (2)5786.F.144a (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. of Fifth & Chestnut Sts Robert Gardiner, proprietor. Great combination company The most versatile company in the Union! The greatest amount of real fun! No humbug!! No puffing!!! Every member of this company an artist! The patrons and public are respectfully requested to read the names of artists attached to this (Canterbury) Music Hall. First week of Matt Gebler the really best comic vocalist in the Uniou [sic]. ... Grand balcony serenade, by the Canterbury Brass Band led by the celebrated Fritz Hartman. ... Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $3 Single seats, 50 cents
- Description
- On a March 1862 playbill, the proprietors were listed as Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner; by January 1863, the proprietors were listed as Robert Gardiner and Harry Enochs., Other members of the company include: W.W. Batchelor, Charles Clyde, J. De Lattre, George De Louis (and his celebrated dog Jenny Lind), Johnny Forbes, Adelaide Miller, G.W. Murray, and Anne Rush., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.15a (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. of Fifth & Chestnut Sts Robert Gardiner, proprietor. Great combination of talent. Great applause! Full houses! No humbug! No puffery! The people's favorite resort! The best company in the city! The two great and popular female vocalists, Miss Annie Rush and Miss Victoria Howard. ... Canterbury Minstrels ... Orchestra and brass band. Fritz Hartman, leader. ... The laughable afterpiece The 4 lovers!
- Description
- On a March 1862 playbill, the proprietors were listed as Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner; by January 1863, the proprietors were listed as Robert Gardiner and Harry Enochs., Other members of the company include: Edward Batchelor, William Batchelor, Tom Brookfield, J. De Lattre, George De Louis (and his celebrated dog Jenny Lind), Johnny Forbes, Madame Leona, and George Murray., Printed on yellow paper., Library Company copy imperfect: torn at foot, removing some text; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.14b (McAllister)
- Title
- Canterbury Music Hall North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets. Open every night Robert Gardiner, proprietor ... Excelsior company. The following array of talent will appear every evening in their respective roles: First appearance of Miss Annie Birch, the beautiful and fascinating danseuse, ... Miss Annie Rush, the charming cantatrice, ... Miss Mary Warren, the ever pleasing vocalist. ... Free balcony serenade by the Canterbury Brass Band, led by the great Joe Nosher. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels! ... The whole to conclude with the laughable and side-splitting afterpiece, called The U.S. Mail! or, The carrier in trouble. ... Patrons and strangers visiting the Canterbury, will find it the quietest and best conducted music hall in the city
- Description
- On a March 1862 playbill, the proprietors were listed as Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner; by January 1863, the proprietors were listed as Robert Gardiner and Harry Enochs., Other members of the company include: William Batchelor, Dick Berthelon, Tom Brookfield, Johnny Forbes, Master Martin, and George M. Miles., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.17a (McAllister)
- Title
- Chestnut Street Lyceum! (Late Jones' Hotel,) 620 Chestnut St., between Sixth and Seventh. Manager Robert Edwards Director of amusements Frank Whittaker Notice--In catering for the amusement of the public, the manager deems it prudent to alter the prices of admission. The following will be hereafter the fixed prices. Parquet, 15 cents. Gallery, 10 cents. Private boxes, 50 cents New attractions for this, Monday, night, May 5th. Novelties varying nightly The Chestnut Street Lyceum the best ventilated place of amusement in the city. First night of the engagement of Miss Helena Smith, ... Geo. R. De Louis & his infant prodigy First night of parlor amusements! Second night of Miss Ida Wells ... Miss Julia Edwards ... Prices of admission reduced to 10 and 15 cts Programme. ... Aerial flights, or Sky-light adventures ... Pompey's blunders: ... The perplexed tutor. ... To conclude with Richard ye 3 times ... Admission. Parquet, 15 cents. Gallery 10 cents. Private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Officer of the house, Conrad Esher
- Description
- May 5 fell on a Monday in 1862., Other performers include: Jake Budd, C.J. Foster, George Galloway, Billy Holmes, Miss Malino, and Adelaide Miller., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 20.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Chestnut Street Lyceum (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Chestnut 1862 (27)5761.F.20a (McAllister)
- Title
- The great Canterbury Hall! Corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, (late New Grotto.) Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner, proprietors Theodore Boettger, musical director Still triumphant! The field our own! Glorious success of the star company equaled by few, excelled by none. Wray's great feat of aerial suspension ... Continued furore to see Louisa Payne, the best vocalist in the city. Harry Enochs and Johnny Wild in new comicalities. Another new programme: ... Canterbury Minstrels ... Grand matinee for ladies and children on Saturday, March 15th, at 2 o'clock, P.M. Admission. Parterre, 15 cents. Family circle, 10 cents Private boxes, two dollars. Single seats, fifty cents Grand balcony serenade by the Canterbury Brass Band, previous to commencing
- Description
- March 15 fell on a Saturday in 1862., Other members of the company include: Mary Florence, Johnny Kelchner, Ada Payne, and Ed. Wray., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.16b (McAllister)
- Title
- To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite. And perform a feat entitled the Break-neck act, between 4 and 5 o'clock, P.M. In the evening, Mr. D. will give one of his most pleasing entertainments! ever before witnessed in this place. Soirees de magique ventriloquism, &c., &c., &c., which are not to be equaled. The performance is both amusing and instructive, and may be witnessed by all classes, there being nothing whatever affecting the religious or political feeling of any sect or denomination; as a proof whereof, the exhibition has been visited by ministers and heads of churches, as well as schools and colleges. The great act of impaling a human body to a board with huge knives. Laughable Italian Fantoccini ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Donaldson, Washington Harrison, 1840-1875
- Date
- [not before 1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Donald (25)5761.F.19b (McAllister)
- Title
- To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite, and performs a new feat entitled the Break-neck act, between 4 and 5 o'clock, P.M. In the evening, Mr. D. will give one of the most pleasing entertainments! ever before witnessed in this place. Soirees de magique ventriloquism, &c., &c., &c., which are not to be equaled. The performance is both amusing and instructive, and may be witnessed by all classes, there being nothing whatever affecting the religious or political feeling of any sect or denomination; as a proof whereof the exhibition has been visited by ministers and heads of churches, as well as schools and colleges. The great act of impaling a human body to a board with huge knives. Laughable Italian Fantoccini ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Donaldson, Washington Harrison, 1840-1875
- Date
- [not before 1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Donald (28)5761.F.16a (McAllister)
- Title
- Letters given to Capt. Williams after having witnessed his South Sea whaling voyage! Most of which were given without solitication
- Description
- 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.
- Creator
- Williams, E. C., Capt
- Date
- [1862?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Williams (25)5761.F.17a (McAllister)
- Title
- Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels in their chaste and varied entertainment plantation scenes, original jokes and bon mots laughable burlesques! Fancy dances and beautiful music! Pronounced by the press and public to be the best band of minstrels in the world! Tickets, 25 cents To be had at the principal hotels, music stores, &c. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Performanoe [sic] to commence at 8
- Description
- "Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels were organized in Philadelphia ... They opened at Sanford's Old Opera House, ... April 14, 1862."--T.A. Brown, Early History of Negro Minstrelsey., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.1 x 20.3 cm., Portraits signed: Waitt sc., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
- Date
- [1862?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Carncross (15)5761.F.3 (McAllister)
- Title
- Eleventh St. Opera House: (late Sanford's,) Eleventh Street, above Chestnut. Triumphant success of Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels. The star troupe of the world. Frank Moran, the great original comedian. J.L. Carncross, the unrivalled balladist. E.F. Dixey, the celebrated comedian. Together with 15 star performers who appear nightly Admission, 25 cents. Children, 13 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence at 8 o'clock. Box office open from 10 till 3 o'clock. Seats secured without extra charge
- Description
- "Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels were organized in Philadelphia ... They opened at Sanford's Old Opera House, ... April 14, 1862."--T.A. Brown, Early History of Negro Minstrelsey., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Readex Sept 2017 update: duplicate records in supplement; second 510 added.
- Creator
- Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
- Date
- [1862?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Carncross (15)5761.F.4 (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 seventeen times in this city, in behalf of temperance societies,) on "Temperance, and the evils of the day." ... on Tuesday ev'g, February 18th, 1862, at Musical Fund Hall, Locust Street, above Eighth. The Germania Orchestra "will discourse most eloquent music," under the direction of the celebrated leader, Mr. Carl Sentz. ... Single tickets fifty cts., or 3 for $1. To be had at the principal stores on Chestnut St., of the treasurer, Mr. Knowles, 9th & Willow Sts., at Dr. Landis' office, 218 North 9th St., of the committee, and in the evening, at the door. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence at eight
- Description
- 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.
- Creator
- Landis, Simon M. (Simon Mohler)
- Date
- [1862]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Landis 5778.F.7c (McAllister)
- Title
- Cremona Concert Hall late Union Hall. Opening night Wednesday eve'ng, Dec. 9th, 1863 Look! at the array of talent. Mr. Tom Hague the great champion clog dancer. Mr Charles E. Dobson the master banjoist of the world Mr. Dick Thompson, the eccentric comedian. Miss Kate Archer the French danseuse. Miss Carrie Edgar, the fascinating vocalist and danseuse Prof. Soure, leader of the orchestra. Herr Speigel, violinist. Admission, 15 cents
- Description
- Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
- Creator
- Cremona Concert Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Cremona 1863 (25)5761.F.105b (McAllister)
- Title
- Just from the seat of war Lecture lecture Josephus Cheaney, the temperance boy, of Kentucky who served his country in the capacity of a soldier, in the 68th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers until, while doing duty, he received an injury which unfitted him for the service, and was honorably discharged, will lecture on the subject of Intemperance and the war, in this place, on [blank] at [blank] The ladies are most respectfully invited to attend
- Description
- Josephus Cheaney was discharged from the 68th Pennsylvania Volunteers March 15, 1863., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 24.6 x 20.1 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
- Creator
- Cheaney, Josephus, 1840-1905
- Date
- [1863?]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Cheaney (28)5761.F.15c (McAllister)
- Title
- 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 half-past seven o'clock. Tickets will be for sale at the door on the evening of the reading. Single admission, 50 cents; gentleman and two ladies, $1
- Description
- 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.
- Creator
- Cincinnati Shakespeare Club (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Cin Sha 5781.F.10 (McAllister)
- Title
- Do not forget to go and hear J.E. Murdoch's great patriotic address! For the benefit of the sick & wounded soldiers and their families, Thursday eve'ng, Aug. 13 at the Academy of Music!
- Description
- Aug. 13 fell on a Thursday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Date
- [1863]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1863 Acad Mus (2)5786.F (McAllister)