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Title: Ferdinand & Solomon's Minstrels will give a grand parlor entertainment! At [blank] on [blank] eve'ng, [blank] 1863 Admission [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed 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 his own line of business. The ladies are particularly invited to witness the entertainment of the great nonpareil company. Ferdinand & Solomon's Minstrel's programme! will consist of new songs, dances, acts, glees, choruses, ballads, burlesques lectures, funny sayings, banjo, violin and bone solos, accordeon solos, imitation bagpipes, &c. &c. Look at the names! Mr. Frank Solomon, accordeonist and violinist of the original Virginia Serenaders. Mr. Chas. La Borde, the pleasing balladist and versatile performer. Mr. J. Ferdinand, the inimitable Brudder Bones and lion banjoist, known throughout all the principal cities as the people's favorite The evening's entertainment will conclude with a laughable afterpiece! Doors open at half-past 7. Commence at 8, precisely Come early! Fron seats reserved for ladies. Strict order will be observed during the performance. No postponement on account of the weather
Description: Three illustrations signed: Boerum., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.3 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Ferdinand & Solomon's Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Ferdinand (25)5761.F.28a (McAllister)

Title: Union Concert Hall Thompson Street, below Fifth Conrad Hoffman, proprietor Billy Rose, stage manager Jacob Stroble, leader of orchestra Open every evening with the most complete company in the profession, composed of a number of distinguished artists! Novelty and new attaction fun, music, frolic and mirth! Each member a prominent star. Observe the talent: First week of the accomplished vocalist and dansuese, Miss Ada St. Clair. Little Ada, the accomplished dansuese. She will also appear in her favorite jig. Miss Emma Miller, the great comic vocalist--she also appears in her great song and dance every evening. Prof. Cummings, the celebrated Chinese juggler. Billy Rose, Ethiopian comedian and comic vocalist. George Burton, the great comic vocalist--he will appear in this great impalement act. Johnny Clifford, the great song and dance man. Alb. Mortimer, the very comic and eccentric banjoist. Pete Williams, the great stump orator and happy contraband. Jacob Stroble, Frank Glading, Conrad Hoffman & G. Bitter Admission, 15 cents Doors open at seven o'clock. Performance to commence at eight o'clock
Description: Johnny Clifford, Emma Miller, Billy Rose, and Pete Williams all appeared with Hoffman & Smith's Virginia Troupe of Serenaders in Feburary 1865., Illustration signed: Strong., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union Concert Hall
Date: [1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Union (28)5761.F.8a (McAllister)

Title: Raynor's Varieties! At [blank] Hall on [blank] ev'ng, April, [blank] 1863 The manager takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of this place and vicinity, two of his popular soirees on which occasion the following well-known and acknowledged talent will positively appear: Miss Annie West, the queen of song. Miss Hattie Sinclair, the graceful danseuse. Professor Haller, the renowned magician. Harry J. Raynor, balladist, guitarist and comedian. William Worrell, humorist, imitator, boneist and female delineator. Mast. Frank Howard, the youthful wonder. Mr Harry Mestayer, solo-violinist. Signor L. De Forrest, the excelsior baritone. Haller's wonders The above company having concluded a most successful engagement in Philadelphia, now offer to the citizens of this place a first-class moral entertainment, comprising songs, dances, negro eccentricities, extravaganzas, duets, burlesques, magic, &c. &c. Tickets, twenty-five cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at quarter of 8 Front seats reserved for ladies and their escorts
Description: One illustration signed: Strong., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.0 x 20.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Raynor's Varieties
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Raynor (25)5761.F.53a (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: Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! Duer & Fox's Minstrels will give a grand concert under a tent, at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1863 Admission, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. 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 his own line of business. The ladies are particularly invited to witness the entertainment of the great nonpariel minstrel company. ... Duer & Fox's Minstrel's programme will consist of new songs, dances, acts, glees, choruses, ballads, burlesque lectures, funny sayings and doings. The evening's entertainment will conclude with a grand jubilee! Characters by the company. Doors open at half-past 7. Concert commences at 8 Come early! N.B.--No postponement on account of weather. Front seats reserved for ladies. Music can be engaged for parties, serenades, &c., if required, by applying to the manager
Description: The performers include: J.H. Duer, John Ferdinand, W.B. Fox, and Frank Solomon., Printed on rose-colored paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 58.8 x 20.3 cm., Three illustrations signed: Boerum., 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 (25)5761.F.29a (McAllister)

Title: Star troupe Duer & Fox's Minstrels! will give a grand concert, under a pavilion capable of holding several hundred people, at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1863 Admission, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of a number of distinguished artists. Novelties & 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 companies. ... Duer & Fox's Minstrel's programme will consist of new songs, dances, acts, glees, choruses, ballads, burlesque lectures, funny sayings and doings. The evening's entertainment will conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Post Office Sam! or, Nigger in a tater bag. Characters by the company. Doors open at half-past 7. Concert will commence at 8 Come early. N.B.--No postponement on account of weather. Front seats reserved for ladies. Music can be engaged for parties, serenades, &c., if required, by applying to the manager
Description: The performers include: Fred. Davis, J.H. Duer, W.B. Fox, and Johnny Harris., Three illustrations signed: Boerum., 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 (25)5761.F.30b (McAllister)

Title: Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! Duer & Welch's Minstrels will give a grand concert under a tent, at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1864 Admission, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. 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 his own line of business. The ladies are particularly invited to witness the entertainment of the great nonpareil minstrel company. ... Duer & Welch's Minstrels' programme will consist of new songs, dances, acts, glees, choruses, ballads, burlesque lectures, funny sayings and doings. The evening's entertainment will conclude with a grand jubilee Characters by the company. Doors open at half-past 7. Concert commences at 8 Come early. N.B.--No postponement on account of weather. Front seats reserved for ladies. Music can be engaged for parties, serenades, &c., if required, by applying to the manager
Description: The performers include: Johnny Arlington, Billy Burr, Fenno Burton, J.H. Duer, C.W. Hilfrem, Marietta Ravel, and Fayette Welch., Three illustrations signed: Boerum., Printed on yellow paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Duer & Welch's Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Duer (25)5761.F.111a (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: (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: Metropolis Varieties! 140 S. Third Street. The cry is--still they come The best free saloon in the city. Look at the stars! engaged at this establishment--the leading stars of the profession. Miss Anna Wert, the queen of song. Miss Ida Lee, the graceful danseuse. Miss Rosa Bowers, jig dancer. Andy Williams, banjoist and tamborinist. Billy Burr, Ethiopian comedian. Andy Schowers, in his great stump speech. J.K. Search, violinist and comic singer. Herr Tatzell, pianist
Description: Three illustrations signed: Boerum., Printed on yellow paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Metropolis Varieties (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Metro 1863 (27)5761.F.85 (McAllister)

Title: Ho! For Hoffman & Smith's Virginia Troupe of Serenaders! The most competent actors that have ever appeared, will perform at Langstroth's Hall, Germantown, on Wednesday eve'ng, Feb. 1st, 1865 Programme. Part first. Full band, with laughable jokes and comic sayings! Part second. Billy Rose, the great comic Ethiopian delineator. Miss Emma Miller, in her great song and dance. Johnny Clifford the great song and dance man. ... The barber, ... To conclude with The happy walk-around! by the entire company. Price of admission, 25 cents Doors open at half past 6 o'clock. Commence at half-past 7
Description: Other performers include: Harry Phillipps, Jimmy Riley, Johnny Smith, William Ward, and Pete Williams., Illustration signed: Strong., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hoffman & Smith's Virginia Troupe of Serenaders
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Hoffman (26)5761.F.98a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Monday, January 9th, 1865, Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Billy Boyd is engaged, and will appear this evening. Nino Eddie in his matchless dances. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Tuesday evening, benefit of J. Orr Finnie. Look out for the Stereoscopian! 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, Billy Boyd, J.P. Heffron, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.95a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Excursion! Free, to the city and back Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 Card.--The directors of the Southwark and Frankford Road will, on the above evening, carry passengers to the city and return free on the above occasion, to those who will attend Sanford's benefit! Parties will purchase their tickets of the conductors of the dummy engine cars, who will give them a check to return. Cars will be in waiting at the corner of 5th and Race! The performance terminating at 10 o'clock, thus enabling all parties to get to their homes in respectable time. The entertainment will comprise a great variety of minstrelsy! New acts, new songs, new pieces, new dances, by Sanford's Troupe! The wonder of the world, Nino Eddie will also appear on this occasion. The price of admission remains the same. Parquet and family circle, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 " Doors open quarter-past 6. To commence at quarter of 8. Terminating at or near 10. Mark!----By asking the conductor for Sanford's tickets, at any of the above prices, your fare is included both ways---from Frankford to Sixth and Race, from Fifth and Race back to Frankford
Description: 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.73b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday, Jan'ry 5th, 1865. Sanford's Opera Troupe! Full & fashionable houses have established this the family resort, and the locality, Race St., betw. 2d & 3d, has become a household word. Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... Stage-struck heroes ... To conclude with scenes of the old plantation by the company. Friday evening, Jan 6th, 1865, benefit of J. Wallace Saturday evening, Jan. 7th, benefit of J.P. Reese! Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. 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: T.R. Deverill, J.P. Heffron, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.89b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third We challenge the world!!! Gerhart & Collins, proprietors J. Orr Finnie, stage manager Open for the season. Monday evening, Jan'y 23d, 1865, and every evening during the week The great family resort Collins & Gerhart's challenge minstrels & brass band 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. ... Two companies in one! Sanford's Opera Troupe and Collins & Gerhart's great challenge troupe & brass band ... In conjunction with the above troupe are Eddie Nino, the great child wonder, in his terrific ascensions, and Sig. De Louis the champion horizontal bar performer. 20 brilliant stars appear nightly! ... Good fires are constantly kept in the building Admission: Orchestra seats. 50 cents. Parquet, 25 cents. Family circle, 20 cents Seats in private boxes, 75 cents. Private boxes, $4 and $5 Box office open afrom 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. No extra charge for reserved seats. Doors open quarter of 7 o'clock. Commence quarter of 8 o'clock Buy your clothing at Harvey's fashionable clothing house, 918 Market St
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.7 x 20.1 cm, 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.97b (McAllister)

Title: Fun! Fun! Fun! The Soldiers' Ethiopian Troupe! Will be at [blank] on [blank] eve'ng [blank] '64 This troupe is composed entirely of wounded soldiers! Now is the time to serve your country's defenders. Admission, 25 cents Tickets to be had at the door. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at half-past 7
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Soldiers' Ethiopian Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Soldiers (28)5761.F.35 (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: King & Co's Grand Concert! Opera and Variety Troupe! will perform at [blank] [blank] The above named troupe would most respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of this place that they will give one of the best and most pleasing entertainments ever witnessed in the city. Where are the lovers of mirth & good music? The following talented ladies and gentlemen will appear: Mary Lagrange, the pleasing vocalist. Josephine Carson, the young and beautiful star danseuse. Frank Dimond, the old and justly celebrated Ethiopian comedian, late of Sanford's Opera Troupe. Rody Maguire, the Australian banjoist, tamborinist, and comic jester. Fayette Welch, the celebrated comic vocalist and champion jig dancer. John Donald, leader of orchestra The above named artists will positively appear. The programme has been selected with great care, and will consist of songs, duets and choruses, from the best authors; banjo and bone solos, fancy dancing, overtures, &c., &c. A pleasing afterpiece! will conclude the evening's entertainment. Admission only 25 cents Doors open 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Go early! Front seats reserved for ladies
Description: Frank Diamond appeared with Sanford's Opera Troupe from Aug. to Nov., 1864., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 49.1 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: King & Co's Grand Concert, Opera and Variety Troupe
Date: [1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 King (28)5761.F.27b (McAllister)

Title: Grand variety concert for two nights only on Tuesday & Wednesday even'gs, Jan. 26 & 27 by Sam'l J. Murphy's Variety Company ... Programme. ... Minstrels! ... Turning the tables! ... To conclude with a celebrated walk-around composed expressly for this company. To-morrow evening will be another entertainment, with an entire change of programme. Cards of admission, 25 cts. to be had at the door. Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance commences at 8
Description: Jan. 26 fell on a Tuesday in 1864., The company includes: Dick Berthelon, Mattie Clare, Prof. Cummings, Miss L. Davenport, Charles Davis, Jim Flake, William La Conta, Samuel J. Murphy, Prof. J. Robinson, and Ada Sinclair., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Murphy's Variety Company
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Murphy (28)5761.F.45b (McAllister)

Title: Union Concert Hall Thompson Street, below Fifth Conrad Hoffman, proprietor Billy Rose, stage manager Jacob Stroble, leader of orchestra Open every evening, with the most complete company in the profession--composed of a number of distinguished artists. Novelty and attaction. Fun, music, frolic and mirth! Each member a prominent star in his line of business. The company consists of the following-named stars: Miss Emma Miller the most pleasing balladist and comic vocalist--she also appears in her great song and dance of Young Dinah Snow every evening. Miss Clara Wells! the pleasing dansuese, and also appears in her jig in male attire every evening. Billy Rose Ethiopian comedian and comic vocalist. Johnny Clifford! the great song and dance man--the best in the business Mr A. Mortimer the very comic and eccentric banjoist. Pete Williams the great stump orator and happy contraband. Jacob Stroble, Frank Glading and Conrad Hoffman Novelties in active preparation. Admission, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Johnny Clifford, Emma Miller, Billy Rose, and Pete Williams all appeared with Hoffman & Smith's Virginia Troupe of Serenaders in Feburary 1865., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.2 x 16.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union Concert Hall
Date: [1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Union (28)5761.F.7b (McAllister)

Title: Melodeon 421 Callowhill Street W. Butler, sole proprietor Mons. La Thorne, stage manager Will open for the season, on Wednesday evening, April 30, 1862. With the largest and most versatile company ever combined within the walls of any theatre in the world. Four companies combined in one: ballet, pantomime, opera and burlesque Look at the array of talent! A.M. Hernandez, the wonderful gymnast and pantomimist. Kathleen O'Neel, the celebrated serio-comic Irish vocalist. Sallie J. Bishop, the accomplished danseuse and actress. Charley Gardner, the original "Hop-Light-Loo." Millie Flora, the talented young danseuse and burlesque actress. Harry Leslie, burlesque dancer, pantomimist and versatile performer. J.C. Clark, the accomplished banjoist. Denny Gallagher, the favorite Ethiopian comedian. Paul Berger, Ethiopian delineator and pantomimist. Billy Drew, negro dancer and burlesque performer. Mons Paul Brillant the most accomplished ballet master in the world, and his great ballet troupe: Kate Francis, Ellen Collene, Mary Wesner, Kate Harrison, M'lle Theodore, Maria Wells, Maggie Marshall, Sallie Wesner and a host of others too numerous to mention, comprising a troupe of nearly 100 performers!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Melodeon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Melodeon 1862 (25)5761.F.19a (McAllister)

Title: 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: Washington Hall One night only, positively, Monday evening, Feburary 29, 1864 Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! To obtain good seats, come early! Tickets can be had at the hall from 10 to 12, A.M. 3 splendid burlesques this evening! Opera, farce, burlesque and comedy this evening. ... The busted note: ... The stupid servant! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation scene, Jack on the green! by the entire company. Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description: The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 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 (25)5761.F.132a (McAllister)

Title: Library Hall! Three nights only, positively, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 1st, 2d & 3d, 1864 Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in that city) are now en route for the West, and will perform in this city on the above nights. This company give an entire change of performance every night. The far-famed, world-renowned, original and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! 19 established artists, from their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Five comedians, four balladists, seven musicians and three dancers. The only complete company organized--organized with great care for this season, 1864. ... Scenes from my boyhood ... Giving the sign, ... The veteran, ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, Black assurance: ... Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description: The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., "Rules of the hall.--Persons are requested not to beat time with their feet, as it is unpleasant to the audience and interrupts the performance. Front and centre seats reserved for ladies and gentlemen accompanying them. Colored people admitted only to seats assigned them. Gentlemen are requested to take off their hats during the performance hours. Whistling is positively forbidden in the hall. Owing to the extreme length of the programme, no repetition of the pieces can be given. Boys not admitted to the gallery.", Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 20.0 cm., Illustration signed: J.W. Morse N.Y., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Morris' Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.133a (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: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Friday evening, Decem'r 30th, 1864, immense success of the holiday pantomime!! Ladies and their children out en masse. Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Programme. ... That's my boy. ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... 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 Second day performance Monday, January 2d, 1865, order of the day--The pantomime of Cinderella will be performed at 10 o'clock, A.M., especially for the poor, who are unable to spend their money for amusements. A few reserved seats for those who wish to pay. The proceeds to be devoted to the poor. Immediately after this performance, 2000 loaves of fresh hot bread! will be distributed to the poor. A grand extra afternoon performance, half-past 2 o'clock, when the minstrels will perform and the pantomime will be presented
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, W. Buckley, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers, 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.77b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Monday, January 2d, 1865. Grand gala day Morning performance for the poor! Doors open at 10 o'clock. Commence at half past 10. The poor admitted free A few seats reserved for those who can pay. 2000 loaves of fresh hot bread! will be distributed to the poor, immediately after the morning performance. Afternoon performance! Doors open at quarter of 2 o'clock. Commence at half-past 2. Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. 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, W. Buckley, T.R. Deverill, J.P. Heffron, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. Nino Eddie), Julia Sanford, 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.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.78b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Saturday evening, December 24, 1864 Grand holiday pantomime, Cinderella, or The harlequin prince with new scenery, tricks, transformations, &c. Programme. ... The truants, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... 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 Don't forget Monday afternoon--the great Christmas pantomime at 2 o'clock. Children admitted with their parents at 15 cents each, secure your seats early in the day
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, W. Buckley, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), 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.76a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Saturday evening, Decem'r 31, 1864, unprecedented success of Sanford's Troupe and the holiday pantomime. Programme. ... That's my boy. ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. 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 Second day performance Monday, January 2d, 1865, order of the day--The pantomime of Cinderella will be performed at 10 o'clock, A.M., especially for the poor, who are unable to spend their money for amusements. A few reserved seats for those who wish to pay. The proceeds to be devoted to the poor. Immediately after this performance, 2000 loaves of fresh hot bread! will be distributed to the poor. A grand extra afternoon performance, half-past 2 o'clock, when the minstrels will perform and the pantomime will be presented. On Monday next, the learned dog, Lilly Dale
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, W. Buckley, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers, 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.78a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Excursion! Free, to the city and back Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 Card.--The directors of the Market Street Ferry Company will, on the above evening, carry passengers to the city and return free on the above occasion, to those who will attend Sanford's benefit! Parties will purchase their tickets of Mr Pell, fruit stand, Market Street Ferry, Camden, who will give them a check to return. The boat will be in waiting at foot of Market St. S. side after termination of performance at 10 o'clock, thus enabling all parties to get to their homes in respectable time. The entertainment will comprise a great variety of minstrelsy! New acts, new songs, new pieces, new dances, by Sanford's Troupe! The wonder of the world, Nino Eddie will also appear on this occasion. The price of admission remains the same. Parquet and family circle, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 " Doors open quarter-past 6. To commence at quarter of 8. Terminating at or near 10. Mark!----By asking Mr. Pell for Sanford's tickets, at any of the above prices, your fare is included both ways---from Camden to the city, and from the city back
Description: 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.73a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Friday, January 6th, 1865. Benefit of Jake Wallace when the following rich, rare and racy bill, will be presented. Programme. ... The hungry musicians ... Cruelty to Johnny. ... To conclude with The inauguration ball ... Concluding with a grand tab-lew. Saturday evening, Jan. 7th, benefit of J.P. Reese! 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: James Carroll, W.A. Hannie, J.P. Heffron, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, W. Schaffer, Larry Tooley, Jake Wallace, J. Werns, W. Werns, 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.94a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Wednesday, Jan'y 4th, 1865. Triumph! Come to-night!! Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Friday evening, Jan 6th, 1865, benefit of J. Wallace Saturday evening, Jan. 7th, benefit of J.P. Reese! Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. 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, W. Buckley, T.R. Deverill, J.P. Heffron, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. Nino Eddie), Julia Sanford, 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.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.89a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Wednesday, Jan'y 11th, 1865 Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of American Mechanic Society! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Thursday, benefit of Billy Boyd. Look out for the Stereoscopian! 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: Billy Boyd, T.R. Deverill, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.96a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Tuesday, January 3d, 1865. Immense success!!! Houses crowded nightly! by the beauty & fashion of the city Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Saturday evening, Jan. 7th, benefit of J.P. Reese. Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. 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, W. Buckley, T.R. Deverill, J.P. Heffron, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. Nino Eddie), Julia Sanford, 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.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.79a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Tuesday, January 10, 1865, Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of J. Orr Finnie! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Wednesday, benefit of American Mechanic Society! Look out for the Stereoscopian! 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, Billy Boyd, J.O. Finnie, T. Kelley, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.95b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Tuesday evening, December 27, 1864 Grand holiday pantomime, Cinderella, or The harlequin prince Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Programme. ... The truants, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... 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 Second day performance Monday, January 2d, 1865, order of the day---Bread to the poor at 11 o'clock. Afternoon performance at quarter-past 2 o'clock. Evening, at half-past 7
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, W. Buckley, Fulton Myers, 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.76b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday, January 12, 1865 Benefit of Billy Boyd on which occasion the following well-known gentlemen have kindly volunteered: Add Weaver, ... Harry Enochs, ... George Miles, ... Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Look out for the Stereoscopian! 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: Billy Boyd, T.R. Deverill, Harry Enochs, George Miles, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, Jake Wallace, Add Weaver, 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.96b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Saturday, January 7, 1865, benefit of Mr. J.P. Reese! when the following unprecedented acts, by Sanford's star troupe will be presented. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny. ... Stage-struck heroes ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Monday evening, Jan. 9, benefit of the attachees Tuesday evening, benefit of J. Orr Finnie 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, J.P. Heffron, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. 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: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.94b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday evening, Dec'r 29th, 1864, immense success of the holiday pantomime!! Ladies and their children out en masse. Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Programme. ... That's my boy. ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... 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 Second day performance Monday, January 2d, 1865, order of the day--The pantomime of Cinderella will be performed at 10 o'clock, A.M., especially for the poor, who are unable to spend their money for amusements. A few reserved seats for those who wish to pay. The proceeds to be devoted to the poor. Immediately after this performance, 2000 loaves of fresh hot bread! will be distributed to the poor. A grand extra afternoon performance, half-past 2 o'clock, when the minstrels will perform and the pantomime will be presented
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, W. Buckley, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers, 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.77a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Tuesday evening, November 29, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe Programme. ... The exempts! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the country ... To conclude with the pantomime of The shoemaker & tailor of Kensington ... 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.60b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Wednesday evening, Nov'r 30, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled 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 ... 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.65a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday evening, December 1st, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled 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 ... 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.65b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Friday evening, December 2d, 1864, last night but one 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 ... Monday evening, The mummy. 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.66a (McAllister)

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: 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: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third Wednesday eve'ng, Nov. 16, 1864 Success unprecedented!! The opening crowded with the elite of the city! Hundreds of ladies unable to get seats!! The company has met the approval of the audience. The verdict has been proclaimed! A guarranty of permanence, the entertainment the best, and this to be the temple of minstrelsy. Look at the change on the third night! Programme. ... The exempts ... Les Miserables! ... To conclude with Sanford's sketch, entitled Happy Uncle Tom! ... Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra chairs, 50 cents. Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, dress circle, $5. Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, family circle, $4. The box office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and the disposal of private boxes In preparation The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington in which Miss Julia Sanford will appear as Columbine
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), Larry Tooley, J.B. Whitman, 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.55b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third Thursday eve'ng, Nov. 17th, 1864. Fourth night. Success unprecedented!! The opening crowded with the elite of the city! Hundreds of ladies unable to get seats!! The company has met the approval of the audience. The verdict has been proclaimed! A guaranty of permanence, the entertainment the best, and this to be the temple of minstrelsy. Look at the change on the third night! Programme. ... The exempts ... Les Miserables! ... To conclude with Sanford's sketch, entitled Happy Uncle Tom! ... Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8. 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. In preparation The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington in which Miss Julia Sanford will appear as Columbine
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), Larry Tooley, J.B. Whitman, 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.56a (McAllister)

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