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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: The Original Hutchinson Family! Old folks and young folks will give one grand concert at Concert Hall for the benefit of Committee on Labor, Income and Revenue of the Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission. On Thursday ev'g. May 12, 1864. John W. Hutchinson, will sing patriotic and other songs. Henry J. Hutchinson, will sing humorous and descriptive songs. Viola G. Hutchinson, will sing songs of home, hope and happiness. ... Tickets 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8. No postponement
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 57.15 x 19.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Original (1)5781.F.16a (McAllister)

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 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 the 118th Regiment, Corn Exchange, and was deprived of his leg at the Battle of Antietam. These gentlemen respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends and public in general. Great array of talent for this occasion. Read the programme. ... Woman's rights! ... Stump speech! ... Burlesque stranger! ... Comic act! ... The Gobble family! ... To conclude with The masquerade ball! ... Admission, 25 cents Children, 10 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances to commence at 8. Front seats reserved for ladies
Description: 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.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Grand (25)5761.F.50a (McAllister)

Title: Come one! Come all! to the Washington Hall corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., to the grand complimentary concert! to be given to Chas. Eckstein and John M'Clure on Thursday evening, March 26, 1863 The following named ladies and gentlemen have kindly volunteered their valuable services on this occasion: Messrs. Long, Wambold & Derious of the circus, by the kind permission of Mr. Frank Whittaker. Ben Yeager, the champion jig dancer, Chas. Hamilton, balladist, John McFarland, comic singer, Jos. McDonough, comic singer, Mast. H. Hilfrem, banjoist, Miss Monroe, excelsior jig dancer, M'le Carrie Walters, prima donna from New York, and also the world-renowned Rose & Burr's Opera Troupe! consisting of the following named artists: N.B. Wright, leader, C.W. Hilfrem, 1st violinist, R.F. Simpson, 2d violinist, W.G. Hilfrem, banjoist, P.G. Selby, basso, J. Fisk, popular flutist, Billy Rose, Brudder Bones, Billy Burr, tamborinist, C.H. Hamilton
Description: Library Company copy torn at foot, removing some text and possible imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Come (25)5761.F.52a (McAllister)

Title: Brant's Hall, Harrisburg for one week only commencing Tuesday evening, March 31, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 25 cents. Packages of 6 tickets, one dollar Children under 10 years of age, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: March 31 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.3 (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: Grand metropolitan quadruple combination consisting of Geo. F. Bailey & Co's extensive circus! with its star troupe of performers, splendid horses and gorgeous paraphernalia; Herr Driesbach's large and comprehensive menagerie! comprising a splendid collection of the finest specimens of the animal kingdom ever exhibited; G.C. Quick's collossal hippopotamus imported at a cost of forty thousand dollars. ... Sands, Nathans & Co.'s performing elephants, (Antony and Cleopatra, Victoria and Albert.) These various attractions will be exhibited under one canvas for the same price of admission which has heretofore been charged to each one separately,--making it the cheapest exhibition extant. ... The multitudinous combination will enter town in a grand procession at about 10 o'clock, A.M. on the day of the exhibition, headed by the immense hippopotamus den, drawn by a team of elephants, accompanied by a popular band of music
Description: Performers include: Sam Burt, J. Burton, Henri Clerment, the Denzer Brothers, Gustave Ducrow, Henri Franconi, Philo Nathans, Charles Rivers, Auguste Simoni, Le Sieur Tremaine, and J.M. Ward., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Grand met (25)5761.F.70a (McAllister)

Title: Grand metropolitan quadruple combination consisting of Geo. F. Bailey & Co's extensive circus! with its star troupe of performers, splendid horses and gorgeous paraphernalia; Herr Driesbach's large and comprehensive menagerie! comprising a splendid collection of the finest specimens of the animal kingdom ever exhibited; G.C. Quick's collossal hippopotamus imported at a cost of forty thousand dollars. ... Sands, Nathans & Co.'s performing elephants, (Antony and Cleopatra, Victoria and Albert.) These various attractions will be exhibited under one canvas for the same price of admission which has heretofore been charged to each one separately,--making it the cheapest exhibition extant. ... The multitudinous combination will enter town in a grand procession at about 10 o'clock, A.M. on the day of the exhibition, headed by the immense hippopotamus den, drawn by a team of elephants, accompanied by a popular band of music
Description: Performers include: Sam Burt, J. Burton, Henri Clerment, the Denzer Brothers, Gustave Ducrow, Henri Franconi, Philo Nathans, Charles Rivers, Auguste Simoni, Le Sieur Tremaine, and J.M. Ward., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Grand met (25)5761.F.71a (McAllister)

Title: 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 changing menagerie--followed by a rare and unsurpassed collection of dioptric paintings! ... To close the dioptric paintings will be introduced some magnificent changes with the chromatrope. Mr. Gallagher the celebrated humorist, will introduce a scene in ventriloquism ... Imitations will be given of children crying, insects, &c., also a most amusing scene with a small automaton figure, Little Bobby, ... In order to give all an opportunity of witnessing the above beautiful entertainment, the proprietor has reduced the admission to the merely nominal price of fifteen cents each. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Moral (26)5761.F.24a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall! The last night Thursday, Jan. 22, '63 The magnificent and original dioramic spectacle of the diorama of the burning of Moscow! ... To be preceded by an unsurpassed collection of dioptric paintings! ... The dioptrics will close with some magnificent changes with the chromatrope ... Mr. Gallagher, the world-renowned humorist will introduce a scene in ventriloquism, ... He will introduce his lilliputian friend, Little Bobby!! ... In order to give all an opportunity of witnessing the above beautiful entertainment, the proprietor has reduced the admission to the merely nominal price of 15 cents each. 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.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Odd (25)5761.F.39b (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: This eve'ng at 8 o'clock the wonderful stereopticon! Exhibited for fifteen successive weeks, at the Assembly Buildings. This is a novel and intellectual entertainment, which has received the unqualified approval of distinguished scientific men, travelers, clergymen, teachers, artist [sic], and savans, being pronounced artistic! instructive! and most entertaining! and without an equal as an educational and refining influence. By the aid of the stereopticon, a new and powerful apparatus, tiny stereographs or sun pictures from nature or art are magnified five thousand times, presenting gigantic stereographic pictures, illuminated by the most powerful light known to science. ... America, Europe and the Holy Land ... The resources of the stereopticon are endless Change of programme each evening ... Royal residences. ... Monuments and ruins! ... Noted scenery: ... Objects of special interest: ... Museums and statuary: ... Copies of celebrated paintings by the old masters. Portraits of heroes and statesmen Above we give only a few of a very large collection of views, including panoramas of the most noted cities, and objects in and about those cities. Brief and appropriate remarks accompany each seene [sic]. Admission, 15 cents. Children, 10 cents
Description: A similar playbill, with the same typos, is headed: Lancaster Hall Germantown. On Thursday and Friday evenings, June 18th and 19th, at 8 o'clock The Wonderful stereopticon!; June 18 fell on a Thursday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Wonder (28)5761.F.37b (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: 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: 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: Grand entertainment of necromancy and spiritual manifestations on Thursday eve'ng, Dec. 15, '64 Introduction.--Violin solo, Mast. Jas. P. Murphy The programme to be presented, will embrace the several elements of magic, mystery and mirth! Introducing the most wonderful feats of ancient and modern magicians, without the aid of dazzling apparatus, to bewilder the eye of the spectator. ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 10 cents The performance to commence at 8. precisely. There will be no performance in the afternoon
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Grand (26)5761.F.71b (McAllister)

Title: 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
Description: 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.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Grand (25)5761.F.110a (McAllister)

Title: The Western world! A series of panoramic paintings of rare artistic merit The proprietors, well aware of the fact that the country is flooded with miserable daubs called by courtesy "panoramas," feel some reluctance in bringing the real merits of the Western world before the public in any other manner than by direct exhibition, ... Will be exhibited at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1863 ... Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! The proprietors will, this evening, distribute a large number of gifts, consisting of watches, plated ware, jewelry, &c., &c. The cost of these articles, procured through the regular channels of trade, would be from fifty to one hundred dollars. Tickets, 25 cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock, panorama to commence moving at a quarter before 8
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 64.4 x 21.6 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Western (25)5761.F.27a (McAllister)

Title: 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. ... Music will commence at 7 1/2 o'clock. The grand piano used at this concert, is from the celebrated factory of Steinway and Son, and furnished by Blasius Bros. No. 1006 Chestnut Street
Description: 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.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Grand (26)5761.F.69b (McAllister)

Title: 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. Stewart, L. Myers, C. Schaffer, George B. Agin, also the Haromia Orchestra! Programme. ... Burlesque stranger. ... Stump speech! ... The evening's performance will conclude with the sketch, entitled Scenes at the photographer's! ... The orchestra will be under the direction of S.H.C. Felton Stage manager, G.B. Agin Tickets, twenty-five cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at quarter-before 8
Description: 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.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Grand (25)5761.F.68b (McAllister)

Title: Notice. The management regrets exceedingly to announce that the sudden indisposition of Signor Brignoli (as will be seen from the annexed certificate from Doctor W.F. Atlee) will prevent his appearance this evening. They are happy to state, however, that the other artists, L.M. Gottschalk, M'lle Cordier Carlo Patti, Carl Wolfsohn Mr S. Behrens, in order that the public shall not be disappointed, will amply supply the deficiency in the programme. Those who desire it, may have their money refunded at J.E. Gould's Music Store, S.E. cor. 7th and Chestnut Streets. Medical certificate. Philadelphia, Jan. 18th, 1864. I certify that Sig. Brignoli has an attack of la grippe, (a peculiar disease of the throat,) which renders it impossible for him to sing this evening
Description: One stop on a concert tour from New York to Chicago and back to the eastern cities; the Philadelphia venue is not identified., "December, 1863. ... My company consisted of Mademoiselle Cordier, prima donna; Brignoli, tenor; Carlo Patti, violinist; Behrens, accompanist; and myself. Also Max Strakosch, agent and impresario."--L.M. Gottschalk, Notes of a pianist (Philadelphia, 1881), p. 221., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Notice (5)5761.F.92 (McAllister)

Title: The Great panorama of the Indian massacre of Minnesota! will positively be on exhibition at [blank] Hall on [blank] 1864 In 1862 the great Sioux tribes of Minnesota and Dacotah were actors in one of the most savage and cruel massacres that history has ever recorded. Small parties roamed over the entire state, putting one thousand persons to death in the most cruel and barbarous manner--farm-houses entered and whole families put to death. Over 20,000 families, terror-stricken, left their homes, many of them to fall a prey to the red-devils in ambush. The exhibition will consist of the following views! all painted in the best style, and will be shown by a very powerful calcium or Drummond light on a canvas over twenty feet square! ... The whole to conclude with a laughable afterpiece! Admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.4 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Great (25)5761.F.111b (McAllister)

Title: The Great original cosmographicon or Grand voyage 'round the world! (From St. James' Hall, London,) an entirely novel and peculiar combination of apparatus, of unrivalled power and perfection, presenting the view, with a vividness bordering on reality, the noted scenes and places of the earth, as seen in a tour of the world; replete with effects of the most novel and startling nature, produced by the aid of the most intricate and extensive chemical and mechanical appliances yet contrived by modern ingenuity, making the entire voyage one of magnificent and colossal proportions, profuse with wonderful transformations! startling illusions! gorgeous spectacles! that fill the beholder with wondering delight! ... The various scenes and tableaux will be delineated by a gentleman who has spent years in traveling through the regions he describes; ... Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 25 cents extra
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Great (26)5761.F.58a (McAllister)

Title: Grand vocal & instrumental matinee, at Sansom Street Hall on Saturday, Feb. 28th, 1863, for the benefit of Mrs. Amelia Mezzara who has been a nurse in the U.S. Army hospitals, and in the field, since the First Battle at Bull Run. ... Programme. ... To conclude with The Gobble family! ... Doors open at 1 o'clock; matinee commences at 2 1/2
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 32.9 x 10.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Grand (25)5761.F.44a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford positively one week only Commencing Monday evening, March 2d, and every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Packages of 10, one dollar. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter before 8. Grand exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot
Description: March 2 fell on a Monday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.96 (McAllister)

Title: Horticultural Hall, West Chester for five days only Commencing Tuesday evening, March 10th, and every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Packages of 10, one dollar. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: March 10 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.64 (McAllister)

Title: 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 Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: 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.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.51 (McAllister)

Title: 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 Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: 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.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.50 (McAllister)

Title: Rheems' Hall, Carlisle for five days commencing Tuesday evening, April 28, 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 Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: April 28 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.110 (McAllister)

Title: 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 been kindly offered for the occasion by Messrs. Blasius Bros. 1008 Chestnut St
Description: Printed in lavender ink., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Foyer (1)5781.F.10b (McAllister)

Title: 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 Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: 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.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.48 (McAllister)

Title: St. Paul's Church, Schuylkill Haven for three days only commencing Monday evening, May 18. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence at 8. Grand exhibition on Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: May 18 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.112a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Allentown commencing Monday, May 25th, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence at 8. Grand exhibitions on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: May 25 fell on a Monday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.95 (McAllister)

Title: 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-size photograph of the general, representing him as standing in front of his works, at Petersburg, Va., with splendid back scenery. This represents him as natural as life taken by the best artist in Philadelphia, and finished by Owens, the celebrated English painter. No one should miss seeing this photograph--life-size, of the Old Rebellion Grinder! Exhibited [blank] by a soldier who has been disabled in the service. Admittance, [blank] cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1865 Lieut (28)5761.F.24 (McAllister)

Title: Eleventh St. Opera House Eleventh Street, above Chestnut. The family resort. Carncross and Dixeys Minstrels ... Tuesday evening, March 15th, 1864
Description: A playbill., Part of the McAllister collection., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Carncross (15) 5761.F.1

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: 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: 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)

Title: Academy of Music. The festival of peace! Monday and Wednesday eve'gs, August 14th and 16th, 1865. The most brilliant display ever attempted in the U.S. Twelve magnificent living tableaux Union! Disunion! War! The departure from home! The camp! The night before the battle! The soldier's dream! The alarm! The battle! Night following the battle! The soldier's return! Peace and re-union! The 28th and 29th regiments, P.V., (White Star Division,) fully equipped, will appear in the tableaux. Powerful orchestral and choral strength! Particulars in future bills. Prices of admission, fifty cents Reserved seats (without extra charge) at Academy, Trumpler's, S.E. corner 7th and Chestnut, Risley's Book Stand, Continental, from Thursday, August 10th. Family circle, twenty-five cents
Description: 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Aca 1865 (24)5761.F.28a (McAllister)

Title: Theatre! Manager Henderson has the honor to announce to the citizens of Pittsburg that he has effected an engagement, for a limited number of nights! with the young tragedian Edwin Adams who has just returned from one of the most successful western tours! the memories of the oldest managers can recall. Heretofore the professional labors of this young artist have been confined exclusively to the eastern states, but at the solicitation of many who were anxious to witness his masterly delineations! he has been induced to extend his field of action. He has successively visited Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Indianapolis, Chicago, and St. Louis! where he has created an enthusiasm so marked, that he is now universally condeded to be the tragic artist of the age. Edwin Adams will make his first appearance on Monday, April 4th
Description: April 4 fell on a Monday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Adams, Edwin, 1834-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Adams (28)5761.F.3a (McAllister)

Title: Opening night The management take pleasure in introducing, for the first time in New Orleans, the celebrated Aeolian Minstrels! (from their Chestnut Opera House, Philadelphia,) who will have the honor of appearing every eve'ng & Saturday noon in their chaste and elegant drawing-room entertainments. Mr. Jules Stratton, the celebrated tenor, ... Mr. Richard Parker, the distinguished comedian, ... Mr. T. Gettings, in his original song and dance, ... Mr. J. Peirce, the eccentric comedian, ... Programme. ... Dignity and impudence ... Sally, come up. ... The three strikers. ... Concluding with the amusing burlesque, entitled The octoroon ... Concluding with the celebrated walk-around, by D. Emmett, entitled Who can find us now? Prices of admission: Parquet, numbered seats 50 cents Seats in private boxes one dollar Whole boxes 6 and 8 dollars Colored gallery 50 cents Quadroon boxes 5, 6 and 8 dollars Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. Commencing at half-past 7, precisely Matinee every Saturday noon commencing at 12 promptly. Admission to all parts of the house, 50 cts. Children and servants, 25 cts. Attentive ushers and police officers always in attendance
Description: According to T.A. Brown's Early History of Negro Minstrelsy, the Aeolian Minstrels "were playing in New Orleans up to February 25, 1865, when they sailed for Ship Island and opened there March 2 for two nights.", The company also includes: T.R. Deverill, N. Kelly, Joseph Norrie, W. Parsons, O.P. Perry, A.S. Remington, and Edward West., Illustration signed: Adrian-Probasco Phila., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.2 x 20.1 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Aeolian Minstrels
Date: [1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Aeolian (27)5761.F.111 (McAllister)

Title: 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
Description: 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.
Creator: Amateur Drawing Room (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1869]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Amateur 1869 (26)5761.F.120d (McAllister)

Title: Horticultural Hall, Broad and Walnut Street. Amateur Minstrels, Monday evening, March 28th, 1864 Programme. ... Doors open at 7 P.M. Performance to commence at 7 1/2. Admittance, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 25 cents extra
Description: The ticket for the event states: Proceeds for the benefit of a Sunday school., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Amateur Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Amateur (26)5761.F.2b (McAllister)

Title: American Academy of Music. Saturday afternoon, May 7, 1864, grand musical festival! In aid of the Great Sanitary Fair! This Saturday afternoon, May 7th, at 2 o'clock, grand gala matinee when will be presented, for the third time, the new English opera! By Wm. Henry Fry, entitled Notre-Dame of Paris ... Admission to all parts of the house $1.00 No reserved seats. Doors open at one o'clock. Opera commences at two
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.5 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: American Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Amer Acad (1)5781.F.17 (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: American Academy of Music Director, C. Anschutz Business agent, Adolph Birgfeld Positively last appearance of the German Opera Troupe Saturday eve'g, Jan. 31, '63, grand gala opera night for the sole benefit of the Citizens' Volunteer Hospital: corner of Washington Avenue and Broad Street. Czar and Carpenter Grand comic opera, in 3 acts, by A. Lortzing. ... Doors open at 7 o'clock. Opera commences at 8. Prices of admission, one dollar Seats reserved without extra charge. Family circle, 50 cents Amphitheatre, 25 cents Seats can be secured at once, at the Academy of Music, and Gould's Music Store, corner of Chestnut and 7th Streets. Tickets of admission also to be had at Mr. Risley's, Continental Hotel, P.W. Hazzard's Book Store, G. Andre & Co's Music Store, and at the hospital
Description: 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.
Creator: American Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Aca Mus 1863 5778.F.42a (McAllister)

Title: A grand promenade concert will be given by Emanuel Lodge, No. 30, A.Y.M on Friday evening, May 1st, 1863 at Franklin Hall, Sixth Street, below Arch. For the benefit of the lodge
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Ancient York Masons, Emanuel Lodge, No. 30 (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Ancient (25)5761.F.66a (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: Tuesday evening, February 24th, 1863 will be presented a fine bill embracing a favorite comedy anb [sic] thrilling drama The performances commencing with Sheridan's School for scandal ... Charles R. Dodworth and his celebrated orchestra, will execute, in their unequaled manner, Dodsworth's Raw recruit quadrilles. To conclude with the thrilling drama of Michael Erle the maniac lover. ... To-morrow, Wednesday, the excellent comedy of Married life, with the drama of The lost ship Due notice will be given of the first appearance of Mr. John Wilkes Booth Change of time. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance will commence at half-past 7, precisely Prices of admission: Dress circle, 37 1/2 cents Parquet, 50 " Family circle, 25 " Private boxes, according to their locale, $5 and $3 Single seats in orchestra and private box, 75 cts Box office open from 10 A.M., to 3 P.M. No extra charge for reserved seats
Description: The casts include: J.W. Albaugh, Albert Bradley, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Louisa Drew, Mr. Fisher, Emma Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill, Jane Laws, Mr. Little, Eliza Price, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Kate Ryner, Mr. Saphore, Mr. Seymour, Mr. Wallis, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Worth., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.6 x 19.9 cm., 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: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Arch 1863 (3)5761.F.20b (McAllister)

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