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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: 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: Concert Hall Chestnut Street, above Twelfth. Positively for two weeks only commencing Monday evening, Feb'y 8th, 1864 An entire change of programme every other evening. The best band in the world, and undisputed champions of minstrelsy ... The far-famed, world-renowned, original, and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks concert troupe! From their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Six balladists, six comedians, six musicians, and three celebrated and unrivaled dancers: the only complete company at present organized. We court criticism and defy competition. ... The two musicians, ... Morris' burlesque old folks' concert, ... The whole to conclude with an entire new extravaganza, performed only by this company, entitled Life on the Mississippi! by the entire company. Admission twenty-five cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 7 3/4. Gentlemanly ushers in attendance. ... Free balcony serenade every night, in front of the hall, by Morris' Brass Band!
Description: The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, G.F. Doll, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, Charles Melville, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., "Rules of the hall.--Persons are requested not to beat time with their feet, as it is unpleasant to the audience and interrupts the performance. Front and centre seats reserved for ladies, and gentlemen accompanying them. Colored people admitted only to seats assigned them. Gentlemen are requested to take off their hats during the performance hours. Whistling is positively forbidden in the hall. Owing to the extreme length of the programme, no repetition of the pieces can be given. Boys not admitted to the gallery.", Illustration signed: J.W. Morse N.Y., 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: Morris' Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (8)5761.F.29b (McAllister)

Title: Concert Hall! Chestnut Street. Friday and Saturday evenings January 15th and 16th, 1864, and matinee Saturday afternoon The juvenile wonder of the age, Sawnee! The contraband known as the human organ! Who escaped with Gen. Banks from Virginia, will have the honor of giving his first entertainments as above, in Philadelphia, on which occasion he expects to he [sic] assisted by several other contrabands. Prof. Halsey at the conlusion [sic] of the contraband entertainment, will administer his laughing gas: to such of the audience as wish to partake of it, or witness its pleasing effects upon others
Description: Omitted from first MARC record set sent to Readex.
Creator: Sawnee
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sawnee (8)5761.F.25b

Title: Concert Hall immense success Every evening, at eight o'clock, and matinees Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 2.30. Doors open one hour previous. Tom! The blind Negro boy--of musical inspiration! Sightless and untutored from birth--his very soul overflowing with musical genius. This youth is a remarkable phenomenon in one direction only, and that is his wonderful aptness for the piano forte! ... Tickets, 50 cents Reserved seats, 75 cents. Tickets for sale at the hall and at Trumpler's Music Store, 926 Chestnut St
Description: Thomas Greene Bethune or Thomas Greene Wiggins was known as Blind Tom., Illustration signed: Adrian-Probasco., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Readex Aug. 2017 update: missing 510 supplied.
Creator: Blind Tom, 1849-1908
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Blind (8)5761.F.59a (McAllister)

Title: Concert Hall Newark. Positively two nights only Saturday & Monday eve'ngs, May 14th & 16th, '64. First appearance of the world-renowned Tacon Ballet and Pantomime Troupe! in conjuction with the great New York Ethiopian and variety combination! ... Miss Eva Brent ... M'lle Marie Bertha ... Mr. Geo. W. Smith ... The embodiment of comic humor, the great pantomimists, Sig. Grimaldi Wheitoff and Mr. J.R. White ... Those irrepressible Ethiopian sons of Momus, Mr. Johnny Wild, the eccentric Mr. Ed. Wray, the unrivaled [b]anjoist, and Mr. Harry Kelly, the celebrated clogist and comedian. ... The musical organization under the direction of Mr. John Ritter, the popular conducteur de orchestre. Herr Stradder, the eminent pianist, and an efficient orchestra The entertainments will embrace artistic singing, beautiful ballets, graceful pas seuls, comic pantomimes and Ethiopian eccentricities. Tickets to all parts of the house, 25 cents Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Curtin rise at 8 precisely
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.9 x 20.3 cm., Other members of the troupe include: Louise Colletti, Marietta Florence, Christine Florenza, Ida Hadia, Ella Katrina, Mons. W. Leoni, Lane Pinsal, Ed. Preble, Herr R.M.J. Sinor, and Dutton Weinchuist., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Tacon Ballet and Pantomime Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Tacon (26)5761.F.25a (McAllister)

Title: Continued success Crowded houses. Open every night The best company in the city Look at the names: Miss Anna Winslow in a choice selection of songs. Miss Kate Clare in popular acts and champion jigs. Miss Ella Ogden, the popular young vocalist. Miss Anna Clare, the favorite and faney [sic] danseuse. Bob Sheppard! in his popular acts, and his celebrated and unrivaled scene of Old Bob Ridley. Bob Harrison, the most versatile performer on the stage, and the ne plus ultra of darkies. M.A. Leavitt, balladist and Ethiopian comedian. Geo. Burton in his unparalleled impalement act! The most startling performance on record. F. Solomon, violinist. J. Londman, violinist. Prof. Rodman, bass. Admission: 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, single seats, 50 cents
Description: Another playbill advertises opening night of the Coates St. Varieties for Jan. 2, 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (27)5761.F.26b (McAllister)

Title: Court House. By general request Signor Muzio takes great pleasure to announce that the young and talented vocalist, Miss Lucy Simons! by request of many ladies and distinguished citizens of Harrisburg, will give one grand concert! On Saturday evening, January 28th, 1865, on her way to New York, returning from a most successful tour throughout the western states. Miss Simons will have the valuable assistance of Mr. L.M. Gottschalk! The world-renowned pianist and eminent composer. Sig'r Ardavani the celebrated baritone, ... Admission, one dollar No extra charge for reserved seats. ... Doors open quarter past 7. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 51.4 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Gotts (26)5761.F.101a (McAllister)

Title: Court House, Lebanon Benefit of the Perseverance Engine & Hose Co The proceeds to be applied to the purchasing of a new engine. Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Saturday and Monday afternoons and evenings April 30th and May 2d--commencing at 3 and quarter of 8. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Time--evening--doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at quarter of 8. Afternoon--doors open at 2 o'clock, to commence at 3
Description: April 30 fell on a Saturday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (27)5761.F.32b (McAllister)

Title: Court House, York Gottschalk's positively farewell concerts in America, before his departure for Havana and Mexico ... Signor Muzio has the honor to inform the public that he has succeeded in making an arrangement with the world-renowned pianist and composer, Mr. L.M. Gottschalk to give a series of grand concerts in the principal cities of the United States, prior to his departure for Havana and Mexico. Mr. Gottschalk's farewell concert in York, will take place on Thursday evening, Jan. 26, 1865. Signor Muzio also takes great pleasure to announce that he has secured the services of Miss Lucy Simons! ... Sig'r Ardavani, ... Admission, one dollar No extra charge for reserved seats. ... Doors open quarter past 7. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 51.4 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Gotts (26)5761.F.100b (McAllister)

Title: Cremona Concert Hall late Union Hall. Opening night Wednesday eve'ng, Dec. 9th, 1863 Look! at the array of talent. Mr. Tom Hague the great champion clog dancer. Mr Charles E. Dobson the master banjoist of the world Mr. Dick Thompson, the eccentric comedian. Miss Kate Archer the French danseuse. Miss Carrie Edgar, the fascinating vocalist and danseuse Prof. Soure, leader of the orchestra. Herr Speigel, violinist. Admission, 15 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Cremona Concert Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Cremona 1863 (25)5761.F.105b (McAllister)

Title: 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: Drunk on cold water Admiral D.D. Porter, General A.H. Terry, Sherman--Grant--Lee--and other distinguished persons, by impression will be present at the wonderful exhibitions in the large saloon of the Assembly Buildings: on Thursday, Friday and Saturday eve'gs, January 26th, 27th and 28th, 1865--the last 3 nights "Fun blended with instruction!" and every one delighted, by the humorous lecturer, Prof. B. Brown Williams, M.D. the original psychologist, (his first appearance for ten years in this city.) At each entertainment, Dr. B. Brown Williams performs and lectures with gentlemen from the audience! and by a very mysterious influence, causes them to loose their individuality, ... Phrenology: will be brought into requisition, in the feeling of bumps--dispositions phrenologically explained. Spiritualism and ghost seeing! will be treated psychologically, in the light! ... The doctor's stay is limited to Saturday only, most positively. Cards of admission, (one) gentleman, 30 cents Admitting (two) a lady and gentleman, 50 cents Doors open quarter-before 7 o'clock. Lecture commencing at quarter-before 8. Tickets can be procured during the day at ticket office, from 10, A.M., to 12 M., and from 2 to 4, P.M
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Williams, B. Brown
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Williams (6)5761.F.30a (McAllister)

Title: Duer & Fox's Minstrels will give a grand concert, under a canvas at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of a number of distinguished artists. Novelties and new attractions! Fun, music, frolic and mirth, to drive care away and cheer the drooping heart. Determination to please and amuse. Every member a prominent star in is own line of business. The ladies are particularly invited to witness the entertainment of great nonpareil minstrel company. ... Duer & Fox's Minstrels' programme will consist of new songs, dances, acts, glees, choruses, ballads, burlesque lectures, funny sayings and doings, &c., &c. The evening's entertainment will conclude with a grand jubilee! Characters by the company. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Concert commences at 8 Come early. N.B.--No postponement on account of weather. Front seats reserved for ladies. P.S.--The management respectfully announce to their patrons that the services of this troupe can be engaged on reasonable terms for parties, serenades, &c., by applying in person or note to
Description: The performers include: F. Baker, J.H. Duer, W.B. Fox, Emma Miller, Alex Ross, and Fayette Welch., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Duer & Fox's Minstrels
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Duer (28)5761.F.18a (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: Eleventh St. Opera House Eleventh Street, above Chestnut Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world Benefit of E.F. Dixey this Tuesday evening, March 29th, 1864
Description: The illustration shows a minstrel troupe atop an elephant, and includes the words: Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Carncross (15)5761.F.23a (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: Entertainment and concert to be given in Franklin Hall Sixth Street below Arch, on Saturday evening, October 31st, 1863. Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! Look at the talent: Harry Hutchins, the young comic singer and comedian. Martin Joyce, the great clog dancer. Mast. E. Sumner, the champion drummer. H. Lamar, favorite balladist. Hugh O'Neil, the great flutist. J. Miller, in his great song and dance. E. Martin, the wonderful gymnast. J. Lloyd, J. Sykes, and others. Programme for this evening. ... Shaving a substitute! ... To conclude with the negro farce of The carte de visite mania! ... Tickets, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Entertainment commences at 8 Polite ushers in attendance
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Franklin Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Franklin 1863 (25)5761.F.102b (McAllister)

Title: Farewell benefit and last appearance but one of the young American artist, John Wilkes Booth! when he will appear (1st time here) as "Macbeth!" Mrs. John Drew as Lady Macbeth This Friday evening, March 13th, 1863, will be presented Shakspere's Macbeth ... To-morrow, Saturday, Mr. Booth's last night when he will appear in the great tragedy of The apostate! ... To conclude with (1st time in several years) the drama of "Rob Roy!" Monday, benefit of Mr. Barton Hill Our American cousin and the Gunmaker of Moscow. In active preparation, a new play entitled Aurora Floyd adapted from Miss Braddon's popular novel, expressly for this theatre, by Mad. Julie de Marguerittes. 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 cast includes: Charlotte Adams, J.W. Albaugh, Albert Bradley, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Miss Fisher, Mr. Fisher, Emma Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill, George Jones, Jane Laws, Mr. Little, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Mr. Wallis, Master Wilks, and Mr. Worth., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.5 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.28a (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)