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Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Saturday evening, December 3d, 1864, last night of The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Programme. ... The exempts!--the greatest burlesque of the day! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the country ... To conclude with the pantomime of The shoemaker & tailor of Kensington ... Mr. Sanford will commence a series of T.D. Rice's plays, with The mummy, followed by Bone Squash, Jumbo Jum, &c., &c. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: J. Foster, Dan Gardner, J. Johnson, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, Larry Tooley, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., 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: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.66b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Fourth week of the new opera house Monday evening, December 5th, 1864 Sanford's Opera Troupe with a grand entertainment of minstrelsy. Programme. ... Der Dutcher's [sic] dog, ... Sublime & ridiculous! ... To conclude with T.D. Rice's farce of The Virginia mummy ... In preparation, the opera of Bone Squash. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: S.J. Anderson, F. Basquin, Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., 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: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.67a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Fourth week of the new opera house Tuesday evening, December 6th 1864 Unprecedented success! of Sanford's Opera Troupe Look at the great variety! Programme. ... Der Deitcher's dog, ... Sublime & ridiculous! ... To conclude with T.D. Rice's farce of The Virginia mummy ... On Monday next, The wonder of the world! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: S.J. Anderson, F. Basquin, Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., 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: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.67b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third the temple of minstrelsy in which are given chaste and drawing-room amusements, by Sanford's Opera Troupe! comprising a combination of vocalists, musicians, comedians & artists of the highest order of merit! The convenient locality of this elegant institution, (being accessible by city passenger cars,) recommends itself to every citizen and stranger. Music, song and poetry is the theme for all, and in the manner presented by Sanford, fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers may attend and enjoy a treat free from all that could offend the most fastidious. ... Look at the novelty Wednesday evening, Dec. 7th 1864. Programme. ... Der Deitcher's dog, ... Sublime & ridiculous! ... To conclude with T.D. Rice's farce of The Virginia mummy ... East Lynne on Thursday ev'ng On Monday next, the wonder of the world. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: S.J. Anderson, F. Basquin, Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., 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: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.68a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third the temple of minstrelsy in which are given chaste and drawing-room amusements, by Sanford's Opera Troupe! comprising a combination of vocalists, musicians, comedians & artists of the highest order of merit! The convenient locality of this elegant institution, (being accessible by city passenger cars,) recommends itself to every citizen and stranger. Music, song and poetry is the theme for all, and in the manner presented by Sanford, fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers may attend and enjoy a treat free from all that could offend the most fastidious. ... Thursday evening, Dec. 8th, 1864. ... Programme. ... Der Deitcher's dog, ... After which a burlesque scene on East Lynne. ... To conclude with T.D. Rice's farce of The Virginia mummy ... Monday next, the wonder of the world, Nino Eddie, the infant Blondin. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: S.J. Anderson, F. Basquin, Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., 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: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.68b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third the temple of minstrelsy in which are given chaste and drawing-room amusements, by Sanford's Opera Troupe! comprising a combination of vocalists, musicians, comedians & artists of the highest order of merit! The convenient locality of this elegant institution, (being accessible by city passenger cars,) recommends itself to every citizen and stranger. Music, song and poetry is the theme for all, and in the manner presented by Sanford, fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers may attend and enjoy a treat free from all that could offend the most fastidious. ... Friday evening, Dec. 9th, 1864. ... Programme. ... Der Deitcher's dog, ... After which a burlesque scene on East Lynne. ... To conclude with T.D. Rice's farce of The Virginia mummy ... Monday next, the wonder of the world, Nino Eddie, the infant Blondin. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: S.J. Anderson, F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., 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: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.69a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Monday evening, December 12th, 1864. First night of the wonder of the world, Nino Eddie the smartest boy of his age--being only eight years old; pronounced by all a more daring performer than Blondin! will appear every evening during the week. Dan Gardner, the greatest clown, will appear to his acts. First night of Mr. F. Myers Programme. ... Sanford's sketch, from the black letter of Shakspere, Romeo and Juliet! ... Just from the oil regions ... To conclude with the burlesque on Richard III ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., 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: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.70a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday evening, Decem'r 22, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the above place, that he claims to be the first who ever established a place for family resort in this city, viz: at his Twelfth Street Opera House, (which was destroyed by fire, December 21st, 1853;) also at his Eleventh Street Opera House, which, for respectability, did command as many ladies! as any family resort in the world. Now, that he has invested a few thousand dollars in converting the old Olympic (late Varieties) into a respectable place of amusement! he distinctly wishes to impress upon the public that he has a first-class opera house, ... Programme. ... Strange scenes from The stranger ... Handy Andy ... Our ancestors! ... To conclude with a new plantation walkaround ... The holiday pantomime Harlequin, prince and Cinderella! Saturday evening, Dec. 24. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., 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 book; second 510 added.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.75a (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: Temperance Hall. Gottschalk! One night only! Friday evening, May 1st, 1863. The public are respectfully informed that Mr. L.M. Gottschalk, the eminent pianist and composer, will give one grand concert on Friday evening, May 1st, when he will perform several of his latest compositions, which have caused so great a sensation in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and the western cities. Mr. Gottschalk will be assisted by the wonderful Bretto brothers! Master Bernard, 11 years of age, violinist, Master Richard, 7 " cornet a piston. Musical director and conductor, S. Behrens ... Admission, 50 cents Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra. Seats and tickets can be secured at Fletcher's Music Store, and Scott's Book Store. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: Max Strakosch, agent and impresario, organized Gottschalk's concert tour in 1863., This may be the Temperance Hall in Phoenixville, Pa.; Gottschalk's Notes of a pianist (Philadelphia, 1881) records a concert in Alexandria, Va. on April 27, and places Gottschalk in Elmira, N.Y. in June., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.1 x 16.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Gottschalk, Louis Moreau, 1829-1869
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Gotts (25)5761.F.67a (McAllister)

Title: Willard's Hall! Positively for one week only First appearance in Washington for 5 years, commencing on Monday, May 4th, 1863 to continue every night during the week. 3 grand day entertainments will be given on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, commencing at 3 o'clock, P.M. Doors open at 2. Price of admission--Tickets, 50 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cents extra Children, under 10 years, half-price. There will be no reserved seats at the matinees, and all children will be admitted in the afternoon at 15 cents; adults 50 cents. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members! In their novel and select costume concerts!
Description: The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., The other playbills for this concert series, with the same illustration, have the imprint: U.S. Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.67b (McAllister)

Title: Institute Hall. Positively 1 night only Monday evening, June 1st, 1863. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members, in their novel and select costume concerts!
Description: The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.75b (McAllister)

Title: Lyceum Hall, Jersey City For four nights only Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday, June 5th, 6th, 8th & 9th A grand matinee on Saturday, commencing at 3 for the accommodation of children. Children admitted to the matinee for 10 cents No half-price in the evening. Reserved seats, 50 cts. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members, in their novel and select costume concerts!
Description: The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.73a (McAllister)

Title: Farrington Hall, Yonkers Positively one night only Wednesday evening, June 10th, '63. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members, in their novel and select costume concerts!
Description: The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.79a (McAllister)

Title: Simpson's Hall, Peekskill Positively one night only Thursday evening, June 11th, '63. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members, in their novel and select costume concerts!
Description: The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.80a (McAllister)

Title: Concert Hall Chestnut Street, above Twelfth This Monday night, at 8 o'clock and every night this week; also, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons will be given grand day performances, for family parties and schools, admitting all children, irrespective of age, 10 cts. The most novel and wonderful entertainment presented to the citizens of Philadelphia in years. The original Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members! In their interesting and home-like costume concerts ... Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 25 cents extra, can be secured at J.E. Gould's Music Store, 632 Chestnut Street, and at the hall. Children admitted in the afternoon for 10 cents Doors open at 7 and 2 o'clock. To commence at 8 and 3
Description: The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers., Printed on yellow paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (8)5761.F.8a (McAllister)

Title: Grover'sTheatre Pennsylvania Avenue, near Willard's Hotel Leonard Grover, director also, of Grover's Chestnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia. Enthusiastic success of Grover's great Philad'a company! Crowding the theatre to excess! The flattering commendations of the Philadelphia press were most unmistakably endorsed by the hearty plaudits of the large and fashionable assemblage. Perfect thunders of applause! were showered upon them--in several instances, causing an interruption of five minutes This great company will appear again this Tuesday evening, April 19, '64, in Tom Taylor's great play--The ticket-of-leave man ... Mr. C. Koppitz and grand orchestra ... Wednesday evening, April 20th, 1864, The octoroon Prices of admission: Dress circle or parquet 50 cents Family circle 25 cents Orchestra seats 75 cents
Description: Members of the cast: George H. Andrews, Mr. Blake, Fanny Brown, Mr. Carland, W.A. Donaldson, H. Forrest Jr., Sophy Gimber, Walter Lennox, Alice Placide Mann, Mrs. Placide Mann, J. Matthews, Frank Mordaunt, Harry Pearson, James J. Prior, James T. Ward, and Mr. Wilson., The printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.6 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Grover's Theatre (Washington, D.C.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Wash Grover 1864 (26)5761.F.18a (McAllister)

Title: Grover's Theatre Pennsylvania Avenue, near Willard's Hotel Leonard Grover, director also, of Grover's Chestnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia. Wednesday evening, April 20, 1864, Boucicault's great American drama The octoroon! The entire press speak of this great drama of Louisiana life in the most generous terms. ... Koppitz and the grand orchestra will render the beautiful music of the drama. To-morrow, Thursday, April 21, most positively the last time of Colleen Bawn Prices of admission: Dress circle or parquet 50 cents Family circle 25 cents Orchestra seats 75 cents
Description: Members of the cast: George H. Andrews, Mrs. M.A. Chapman, W.A. Chapman, W.A. Donaldson, L.H. Everett, J.B. Evers, H. Forrest, Jane Andrews Germon, Sophy Gimber, Walter Lennox, J. Matthews, Miss Miller, G.W. Mitchell, Frank Mordaunt, Mrs. Mordaunt, Harry Pearson, Miss Porter, Miss S. Schenck, Annie Ward, James T. Ward, Joseph Whiting, and Mr. Wilson., The printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 19.7 cm., Illustration signed: Adrian-Probasco Phila., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Grover's Theatre (Washington, D.C.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Wash Grover 1864 (26)5761.F.19a (McAllister)

Title: Grover's Theatre Pennsylvania Avenue, near Willard's Hotel Leonard Grover, director also, of Grover's Chestnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia. This Friday evening, April 22, 1864 last time, most positively, of Grover's great Philadelphia company This great company will appear again this evening in Boucicault's great American drama The octoroon The entire press speak of this great drama of Louisiana life in the most generous terms. ... Koppitz and the grand orchestra will render the beautiful music of the drama. Saturday, April 23d, grand festival in commemoration of Shakspere 300dth anniversary of his birth. 3d anniversary of the opening of Grover's Theatre. Third annual benefit of Leonard Grover! ... Seats may be secured immediately, no extra charge. Monday, April 25th, the great tragic alliance--Davenport, Wallack & Mrs. Farren Othello. Prices of admission: Dress circle or parquet 50 cents Family circle 25 cents Orchestra seats 75 cents
Description: Members of the cast: George H. Andrews, Mrs. M.A. Chapman, W.A. Chapman, W.A. Donaldson, L.H. Everett, J.B. Evers, H. Forrest, Jane Andrews Germon, Sophy Gimber, Walter Lennox, J. Matthews, Miss Miller, G.W. Mitchell, Frank Mordaunt, Mrs. Mordaunt, Harry Pearson, Miss Porter, Miss S. Schenck, Annie Ward, James T. Ward, Joseph Whiting, and Mr. Wilson., The printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 x 19.8 cm., Illustration signed: Adrian-Probasco Phila., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Grover's Theatre (Washington, D.C.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Wash Grover 1864 (26)5761.F.21a (McAllister)

Title: Masonic Hall! Manayunk For 2 nights only Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 25th and 26th, 1863 The original and only Blaisdell Brothers, and their troupe of Swiss bell ringers! In national Swiss costume Playing 239 bells ... The troupe will be aided and assisted by five instrumental solo artists, quartet of vocalists, and brass and string band. ... Cards of admission, 25 cents No half price. Tickets can be had at Jas. G. Marce's jewelry store, Main Street. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at quarter before 8. See photographs at the hall
Description: The handbell troupe includes E.E. Blaisdell, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, Albert H. Fernald, Frederick Hess, Gustave Kaufman, Frank Moore, H.M. Rogers, D.G. Waldron, and Steven Young., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 x 19.9 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blaisdell Brothers (Swiss bell ringers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blaisdell (25)5761.F.104a (McAllister)

Title: Willard's Hall. Tuesday, March 22d, 1864. Gottschalk's farewell concerts in America Mr. M. Strakosch respectfully informs the public that he has succeeded in making arrangements for the celebrated pianist and composer, Mr. L.M. Gottschalk, to give in Washington two grand concerts, when he will perform several of his most admired compositions. In order to make these entertainments the most brilliant and varied ever given in this city, the following distinguished artists have been engaged, and will appear jointly with L.M. Gottschalk: M'me Charlotte Varian, ... Theodore Habelmann, ... Sig. Carlo Patti, ... Musical director and conductor, Mr. S. Behrens ... Admission, $1.00. Reserved seats, 50 cts. extra ... Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock. Thursday, March 26, last farewell concert of Gottschalk entire change of programme
Description: "March 22. Concert at Washington. On the front row, my friend, the Swedish Minister, Count Pieper."--L.M. Gottschalk, Notes of a pianist (Philadelphia, 1881), p. 245., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.3 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Gottschalk, Louis Moreau, 1829-1869
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Gotts (26)5761.F.1a (McAllister)

Title: Liberty Hall for one night only positively, Wednesday, March 23d, 1864 Gottschalk's farewell concerts in America Mr. M. Strakosch respectfully informs the public that he has succeeded in making arrangements for the celebrated pianist and composer, Mr. L.M. Gottschalk, to give in Alexandria one grand concert, when he will perform several of his most admired compositions. In order to make these entertainments the most brilliant and varied ever given in this city, the following distinguished artists have been engaged, and will appear jointly with L.M. Gottschalk: M'me Charlotte Varian, ... Theodore Habelmann, ... Sig. Carlo Patti, ... Musical director and conductor, Mr. S. Behrens ... Admission, $1.00. Reserved seats, 50 cts. extra ... Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: "March 23. Been by carriage to Alexandria. Roads cut up. Desolation everywhere. ... Concert at Alexandria; quieter than the last; many sentinels have mounted guard in the passages, and have even sat down with the audience, to suppress the noise should there be any. We set out again immediately after the concert."--L.M. Gottschalk, Notes of a pianist (Philadelphia, 1881), p. 245., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.3 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Gottschalk, Louis Moreau, 1829-1869
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Gotts (26)5761.F.1b (McAllister)

Title: Institute Hall: Wednesday, March 28th. Gottschalk's farewell concerts in America Mr. M. Strakosch respectfully informs the public that he has succeeded in making arrangements for the celebrated pianist and composer, Mr. L.M. Gottschalk, to give in Wilmington one grand concert, when he will perform several of his most admired compositions. In order to make these entertainments the most brilliant and varied ever given in this city, the following distinguished artists have been engaged, and will appear jointly with L.M. Gottschalk: Mad. Henriette Behrens, ... Theodore Habelmann, ... Sig. Carlo Patti, ... Musical director and conductor, Mr. S. Behrens ... Admission, $1.00. Reserved seats, 50 cts. extra ... Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: March 28 actually fell on a Monday in 1864; the date was corrected on a later playbill., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.3 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Gottschalk, Louis Moreau, 1829-1869
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Gotts (27)5761.F.66b (McAllister)

Title: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa! "Five live members!" Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and Little Dennett. Stirring songs for stirring times! Their concerts, for 22 years, have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiastic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota--from the Penobscot to the Potomac--from the Merrimac to the Mississippi--from the lakes to the Atlantic coast, respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen that they will give a concert in this place on the above evening They will sing a choice selection from the following list of their new compositions, with some of their standard productions and selections, ... Occupying 1 3/4 hours from the collection above enumerated Cards of admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Songs in the list include Spirit of '62 and The war drums are beating., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (28)5761.F.26b (McAllister)

Title: The "Tribe of Asa!" One night only At [blank] On [blank] The Hutchinson Family grateful to their numerous friends and patrons for the continued success and increased crowds which have thronged their concerts in days of "Auld Lang Syne," respectfully announce in this, their twenty-third annual musical pilgrimage through their native land, one concert on the above evening, all will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and Little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag and our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root, and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open, quarter of 7 o'cl'k. Commences, quarter of 8 Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Songs on the program include Battle cry of freedom and Star-spangled banner., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 48.8 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (28)5761.F.26a (McAllister)

Title: The Hutchinson Family! "The Tribe of Asa" Asa B. Hutchinson, Lizzie, C. Hutchinson, Abby Hutchinson. Freddy Hutchinson, O. Dennett Hutchinson. Whose concerts for twenty-two years have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public, at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiatic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism, to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota, from the Penobscot to the Potomac, from the Merrimac to the Mississippi, and who soon trust to send up the shout of "Freedom! Union! Victory!" throughout the land of "Dixie," respectfully announce their first concert at the hall of Spring Garden Institute, corner Broad and Spring Garden Sts., Thursday evening, Jan. 8th, '63 ... Tickets, twenty-five cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 51.3 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.32a (McAllister)

Title: Second concert by the Hutchinson Family! At Spring Garden Institute corner Broad and Spring Garden Sts., Monday evening, Jan. 12, 1863. All will appear! Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett, singing their new songs of patriotism, Union, and freedom, &c. ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; copy (25)5761.F.37a printed on yellow paper., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.37a (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.37b (McAllister)

Title: Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Green Streets. Friday evening, Jan'y 16th, 1863 The Hutchinson Family! ("Tribe of Asa,") concert. Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett Hutchinson return their sincere thanks to the numerous friends in this city, for their continued patronage and cordial approval at their second concert, and respectfully announce another, as above, when they will sing their new songs of freedom and fraternity and the flag of our Union forever, the productions of Whittier, Morris, Saxe, Miss Proctor, Professor Root, Work, Lucy Larcom and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.38b (McAllister)

Title: Second and last concert by the Hutchinson Family, at Langstroth's Hall: Germantown Saturday evening, January 24th, 1863. All will appear! Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their new songs of patriotism, Union, freedom, &c. ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 6 1/2 o'clock. To commence at 7 1/2
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.40b (McAllister)

Title: The Hutchinson Family! "Tribe of Asa," will give a benefit concert for the sick & wounded soldiers under the care of the Penn Relief Association, at the Spring Garden Institute, corner Broad and Spring Garden Streets, on Friday evening, Jan. 30, 1863, when they will sing their new songs of home, patriotism, Union and freedom! With some of their standard productions, which have received the cordial approbation of the musical public of the entire North, East and West; ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.41b (McAllister)

Title: Sixth and last night of the "Tribe of Asa" at the Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Green Streets, on Thursday evening, February 5th, 1863. The Hutchinson Family renewedly grateful to their numerous friends and patrons in Philadelphia, for the continued success and increased crowds, which have nightly thronged their concerts in this, their twenty-second annual musical pilgrimage through their "native land," respectfully announce their sixth and last entertainment, prior to visiting Washington, on Thursday evening, Feb. 5th, at Handel and Haydn Hall. All will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag of our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open at 7 o'cl'k. Concert to commence at 8, precisely Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 49.0 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.41a (McAllister)

Title: Horticultural Hall. For six nights only commencing Monday, February 2d, 1863, also, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 7th, for the special benefit of families and schools Capt. Williams' great nautical entertainment! Scenes in the life of an American whaleman! from 720 Broadway, N.Y., where for 250 successive nights it was received with shouts of laughter and wild excitement! ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. On Saturday afternoon, packages of six tickets, ... Evening's entertainments commence at half-past 7 o'clock, precisely
Description: Edward C. Williams's Life in the South Seas was first published in 1860, and reprinted in 1862., Library Company copy torn at corners, affecting some text; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Williams, E. C., Capt
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Williams (25)5761.F.98a (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: Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels! Eleventh Street Opera House Benefit of Robt. Fraser on Monday eve'g, May 4. Entire new bill
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., May 4 fell on a Monday in 1863., "Double design--Explanation--Fold the lower portion backwards to first black lines on the side, then carry this fold forward to upper black lines, and you will have another picture. Copyright secured."--at foot., Printed in red and black., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Carncross (14)5761.F.1 (McAllister)

Title: Masonic Hall, Manayunk positively one night only Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world! In their great Ethiopian soirees ... Wednesday ev'ng, June 17, 1863, ... Burlesque monster concert a la Germania. ... Poor old maids! ... Babes in the wood ... Exempt shaking Quakers ... Deaf as a post, ... To conclude with the plantation walk-around, entitled High Daddy! by the full company. Admission, twenty-five cents Doors open at quarter past 7. Performance commence at 8 o'clock
Description: The performers include: Thomas à Becket, Charles Campbell, J.L. Carncross, J.S. Cox, E.F. Dixey, M.D. Edmonds, Charles Gibbons, James Lamont, Frank Moran, J.S. Paul, A.H. Rackett, J.H. Ross, R.F. Simpson, Charles Stevens, and Charles Villiers., Other playbills from this tour bear the imprint: U.S. Job Print, Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.6 x 20.4 cm., Portraits signed: Waitt sc., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Carncross (25)5761.F.82b (McAllister)

Title: Greer's Hall for positively two nights only! Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world! In their great Ethiopian soirees ... This Monday evening, June 29th, 1863, ... Burlesque monster concert a la Germania. ... Poor old maids! ... Babes in the wood ... Exempt shaking Quakers ... Deaf as a post, ... To conclude with the plantation walk-around, entitled High Daddy! by the full company. Admission, twenty-five cents Doors open at quarter past 7. Performance commence at 8 o'clock
Description: The performers include: Thomas à Becket, Charles Campbell, J.L. Carncross, J.S. Cox, E.F. Dixey, M.D. Edmonds, Charles Gibbons, James Lamont, Frank Moran, J.S. Paul, A.H. Rackett, J.H. Ross, R.F. Simpson, Charles Stevens, and Charles Villiers., Other playbills from this tour bear the imprint: U.S. Job Print, Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.4 x 20.5 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: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Carncross (25)5761.F.84b (McAllister)