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Title: Will exhibit in enclosure, corner of Broad and Locust ... May 4th, for ... six days only ... Grand Metropolitan Quadruple Combination consisting of Geo. F. Bailey's extensive circus! ... Herr Driesbach's large and comprehensive menagerie! ... G.C. Quick's colossal hippopotamus ... ring master and equestrian manager, Mr. Robert Ellingham
Description: Removed from a McAllister playbill scrapbook., Retrospective conversion record: original entry., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: George F. Bailey & Co.'s Circus
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Bail (28)5761.F.20 (McAllister)

Title: Grand entertainment of necromancy and spiritual manifestations on Thursday eve'ng, Dec. 15, '64 Introduction.--Violin solo, Mast. Jas. P. Murphy The programme to be presented, will embrace the several elements of magic, mystery and mirth! Introducing the most wonderful feats of ancient and modern magicians, without the aid of dazzling apparatus, to bewilder the eye of the spectator. ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 10 cents The performance to commence at 8. precisely. There will be no performance in the afternoon
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Grand (26)5761.F.71b (McAllister)

Title: Select readings by Mr. Jas. E. Murdoch who has been engaged at the request of many of our citizens. Saturday evening, March 8th. Programme. ... Admission, 50 and 25 cents Seats may be secured, without extra charge, on Friday and Saturday, at the Academy of Music, from 9 till 4 o'clock, and at the Continental Hotel. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: At head of title: American Academy of Music: Broad and Locust Streets., March 8 fell on a Saturday in 1862., Printed area measures 36.8 x 14.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: American Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Academy 1862 9982.F.100 (McAllister)

Title: The world's wonders! The great Arab troupe together with Rivers & Derious' Combination Circus This immense establishment will exhibit its wonderful performances under their mammoth pavilion in Manayunk for one night only, Thursday, April 28th, 1864 under the management and direct superintendence of Messrs. Rivers & Derious. ... The grand procession will enter town on the day of the exhibition, preceded by the splendid military band, led by O.P. Perry, leader of Baxter's Phila. Zouaves' Band--followed by the grand dragon chariot, containing the arabs of the desert in their native costume. Admission, 25 cts. No half price Doors open at 7. To commence at half-past 7
Description: Performers include: Marie Carroll (La Petite Marie), the Delavanti Brothers, Edwin Derious, J.J. Foster, S. King, Lewis Kline, Philo Nathans, Mlle. Olivero, Eddie Rivers, Richard Rivers, Ferdinand Tournaire, and Edward Winnie., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Rivers & Derious' Combination Circus
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Rivers (26)5761.F.22a (McAllister)

Title: The Stone and Rosston Circus combination! Corner Broad and Locust Streets. Grand performances afternoon and evening. Grand performances afternoon and evening. Extraordinary attraction! Positively the last day! Saturday, June 24, 1865. Admission, fifty cents Children under 10 years, 25 cents. Doors open at two and seven o'clock, P.M
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Stone and Rosston Circus
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Stone (26)5761.F.110a (McAllister)

Title: The Stone and Rosston Circus combination! Corner Broad and Locust Streets. Grand performances afternoon and evening. Grand performances afternoon and evening. Extraordinary attraction! Positively the last day! Saturday, June 24, 1865. Admission, fifty cents Children under 10 years, 25 cents. Doors open at two and seven o'clock, P.M
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Stone and Rosston Circus
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Stone (26)5761.F.110a (McAllister)

Title: Waugh's magnificent paintings of Italia together with scenes in the American war Monday, November 11th, '61 and every evening during the week. Part first. Italia ... Part Second. American war ... Adults, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances will commence at 7 3/4. Grand matinees, Wednesdays & Saturdays Doors open at 2 o'clock. To commence at 3 o'clock. Bring opera glasses. Schools on liberal terms
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Waugh, Samuel Bell
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Waugh (6)5761.F.9c (McAllister)

Title: The Philadelphia Classical Quintette Club Messrs. Carl Gaertner, Chas. H. Jarvis, M.H. Cross, C. Plageman, & Chas. M. Schmitz, respectfully announce their sixth classical matinee, to take place on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1864, at three o'clock, in the saloon of the Assembly Buildings, South West cor. of Tenth and Chestnut Sts. Single tickets, fifty cents, to be had only at the door. Terms of subscription. Package of twenty-five tickets, good at all times, $10. Package of fifty tickets, good at all times, $16. For sale at the music store of J.E. Gould. Steck & Co.'s pianos will be used, furnished by Mr. Gould, Seventh & Chestnut. The Philadelphia Classical Quintette Club beg leave to offer their services either for public or private performances, whether in or out of the city. Engagements may be effected with them by applying to the music store of Mr. J.E. Gould, corner of Seventh and Chestnut Streets. 6th matinee. Dec. 21, 1864. ... 7th matinee. Dec. 28, 1864. ... 8th matinee. Jan. 4, 1865
Description: Printed on yellow paper; text printed inside two ornamental frames, each measuring 18.2 x 11.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia Classical Quintette Club
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Phila Class (6)5761.F.28b (McAllister)

Title: Grand opening this Saturday night, January 17th, 1863. A great bill! Programme for this evening. ... Great act of posturing! ... The new servant ... Act of heavy ballancing: ... Grand ballet divertissement, La cosmopolitana! ... Grand aerial evolutions ... To conclude with a grand festival! by all the company. Grand matinee next Saturday afternoon. Admission, 10 and 15 cents
Description: Performers include: Billy Chambers, Viola Clifton, Mons. Fouché, J.C. Keene, Lizzie Lagrange, Rody Maguire, Maggie Marshall, G.M. Miles, Sophie Neilson, Miss Nichols, C.W. Parker, Miss Roderick, J.G.H. Shorey, Rose Volante, and Mlle. Zonati., Library Company copy cropped at foot, possibly removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wolf's Melodeon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Wolf 1863 (25)5761.F.39a (McAllister)

Title: The Melodeon is a success. That's a fixed fact. Like a skillful fisher we angle with the right bait, and snccess [sic] is sure to follow This Monday night, Jan. 19th, 1863, first appearance of W. Herman Programme for this evening. ... Great act of posturing! ... The dancing globe, ... Phantom echo band! ... Grand aerial evolutions ... The new servant ... Grand ballet divertissement, La cosmopolitan! ... Ecole de gymnasium, ... To conclude with a grand festival by all the company. A grand matinee! next Saturday afternoon. Sunday night, a sacred concert, for the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers. Admission, 10 and 15 cents
Description: Performers include: Billy Chambers, Viola Clifton, Mons. Fouché, W. Herman, J.C. Keene, Prof. Kingcade, Lizzie Lagrange, Maggie Marshall, G.M. Miles, Sophie Neilson, C.W. Parker, J.G.H. Shorey, Rose Volante, and Mlle. Zonati., Library Company copy cropped at foot, possibly removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wolf's Melodeon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Wolf 1863 (25)5761.F.40a (McAllister)

Title: Spring season commencing Saturday evening, April 23d with an entire new company of first-class performers among whom will be found the following talented artists: Lizzie Lagrange will dance her champion jig, in male attire, every evening, also sing a great variety of new and original comic songs. Mary Florence will also appear every evening in a variety of new fancy dances. Agnes Winslow will also appear every evening in a variety of patriotic songs! Ed. Wray in a budjet [sic] of comic songs and banjo solos. Bob Harrison in new songs and dances, and will also deliver his celebrated stump speech. Billy Rose will also sing a variety of his best local comic songs. Geo. Burton will, by particular desire, sing his new comic song of The president's ball. During the evening, the laughable Terpsichorean quartet, of The cure, the cure. Admission, 20 cents Gallery, 10 cents. In rehearsal, a variety of new and original pantomimes which will be produced with tricks and transformations
Description: April 23 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: Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (27)5761.F.52 (McAllister)

Title: Open every night with a first-class company Admission only 10 cents to all parts of the theatre
Description: Another playbill advertises opening night of the spring season for April 23, 1864., Library Company copy has two 21 x 16 cm. issues printed side by side, and intended to be separated; 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.28 (McAllister)

Title: Superb entertainment The grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, Septem'r 12, 1864, and every evening during the week. A ghost! A ghost! A ghost! Several hundred new and splendid views, chiefly foreign, and never before shown in this city!! ... Among the many new scenes we shall present, will be the cedebrated [sic] historical apparition of Berlin ... Change of programme constantly! At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Am 1864 Toy (6)5761.F.19b (McAllister)

Title: Superb entertainment The grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, October 3d, 1864, and every evening during the week. A ghost! A ghost! A ghost! Several hundred new and splendid views, chiefly foreign, and never before shown in this city!! ... Among the many new scenes we shall present, will be the celebrated historical apparition of Berlin ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (6)5761.F.20b (McAllister)

Title: Last week of the grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, October 24th, 1864 (and every evening during the week.) This last week will be presented the ghost! and all of the finest gems of the collection, which now number nearly one thousand! ... Notice.--A night with the sculptors! by request Friday evening, Oct. 28th, will be set apart for statuary exclusively! ... Saturday, October 29th, last night. ... Among the many new scenes we shall present, will be the celebrated historical apparition of Berlin ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets around the copyright statement in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (6)5761.F.28a (McAllister)

Title: Wyman ventriloquist and wizard at Assembly Buildings! corner of Tenth and Chestnut Sts., Monday evening, March 14th, 1864 and continue twelve nights only, matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. Wyman's grand coup de etat in necromancy! He will perform some of the most wonderful things ever witnessed in the practice of the mysterious art of diablerie and magic. ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The illustration, signed N. Johnson Balt., shows Wyman performing four magic tricks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.17b (McAllister)

Title: Wyman ventriloquist and wizard at Assembly Buildings! corner of Tenth and Chestnut Sts., every evening: at eight o'clock. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. Wyman's grand coup de etat in necromancy! He will perform some of the most wonderful things ever witnessed in the practice of the mysterious art of diablerie and magic. ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The illustration, signed N. Johnson Balt., shows Wyman performing four magic tricks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.18a (McAllister)

Title: Wyman! ventriloquist and wizard at Assembly Buildings corner of Tenth and Chestnut Sts. every evening this week Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. Positively the last week of Wyman, ventriloquist and wizard! With his dancing babies. Wednesday and Saturday the two last afternoon performances. Saturday, May 21st, last night Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: May 21 fell on a Saturday in 1864., The illustration, signed N. Johnson Balt., shows Wyman performing four magic tricks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.19a (McAllister)

Title: Supernatural vision! or, Second sight Prof'r Wiseman! the great illusionist, expounder of mesmerism & second sight, assisted by Mad'me Wiseman far surpassing in startling effects anything that the Davenports have ever done. Wiseman has spent many years in Eastern lands, ... He will introduce a variety of astounding and unparalleled prestigiatorial illusions! ... Modern spiritualism will be frequently illustrated. Table rappings, money flying, bell ringing, watch striking, and 1,000 more droll things! by an invisible agency. ... Price of admission, 50 cents Doors open at quarter past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Programme varied every night
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wiseman, Prof
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Wiseman (26)5761.F.101b (McAllister)

Title: Prof'r Wiseman! Magician of the East will exhibit his wonderful feats of magic! and chemical mystery for a few nights, at the Assembly Buildings, corner of Chestnut and 10th Sts. Commencing Monday eve'ng May 11, '63 upon which occasion he will introduce many feats, entirely new which have never heretofore been attempted by any other magician; aside from being truly wonderful! are calculated to produce the most agreeable mirth & surprise ... Tickets, 25 cents Children, under 12 years, 15 cents. Reserved seats, 50 cents. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wiseman, Prof
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Wiseman (6)5761.F.11 (McAllister)

Title: Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. of Fifth & Chestnut Sts Robert Gardiner, proprietor. Great combination company The most versatile company in the Union! The greatest amount of real fun! No humbug!! No puffing!!! Every member of this company an artist! The patrons and public are respectfully requested to read the names of artists attached to this (Canterbury) Music Hall. First week of Matt Gebler the really best comic vocalist in the Uniou [sic]. ... Grand balcony serenade, by the Canterbury Brass Band led by the celebrated Fritz Hartman. ... Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $3 Single seats, 50 cents
Description: On a March 1862 playbill, the proprietors were listed as Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner; by January 1863, the proprietors were listed as Robert Gardiner and Harry Enochs., Other members of the company include: W.W. Batchelor, Charles Clyde, J. De Lattre, George De Louis (and his celebrated dog Jenny Lind), Johnny Forbes, Adelaide Miller, G.W. Murray, and Anne Rush., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.15a (McAllister)

Title: Canterbury Music Hall! Saville Buildings, cor. of Sixth and Market Sts Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! Opening night, Friday, Feb'y 6th, 1863. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... Grand matinee every Saturday afternoon for the accommodation of ladies and children
Description: Members of the company include: Millie Bertha, William Brownell, the Conrad Brothers, William de Hart, Miss de Forrest, Harry Enochs, John Holdsworth, Anne Rush, J.G.H. Shorey, Billy Thomas, Emma Thomas, John Wild, and Billy Wright., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1863 (25)5761.F.42a (McAllister)

Title: Canterbury Music Hall! Saville Buildings, cor. of Sixth and Market Sts Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... Grand matinee every Saturday afternoon for the accommodation of ladies and children
Description: Playbill for Feb. 6, 1863 advertises: Monday evening, Feb. 9th, the celebrated Conrad Brothers, Miss Annie Rush, Billy Holmes will positively make their first appearance., Members of the company include: William Brownell, the Conrad Brothers, Harry Enochs, William De Hart, Miss De Forrest, William Holmes, Anne Rush, J.G.H. Shorey, Billy Thomas, Emma Thomas, and Billy Wright., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1863 (27)5761.F.14a (McAllister)

Title: Canterbury Music Hall! North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! In the production of which they will eclipse all previous efforts. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... For further particulars see programmes of the day
Description: Playbill for Feb. 9, 1863 advertises: Miss Millie Bertha and Johnny Wild are engaged, due notice will be given of their first appearance., The 1863 Philadelphia directory lists Henry B. Enochs and Robert Gardiner each with a saloon at Fifth and Chestnut Streets., Members of the company include: Millie Bertha, Billy Boyd, Carrie Carson, Harry Enochs, Mary Newton, Joseph Nosher, John Wild, and Billy Wright., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1863 (27)5761.F.13 (McAllister)

Title: Library Hall! Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3d, 4th and 5th, '64 Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. The following is a list of the gifts, ... sewing machine, set cottage bed-room furniture, silver tea set, ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open quarter to 7 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (27)5761.F.72a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House! Race St., between Second and Third Sts., will open as above, on Monday evening, Nov. 14th, 1864, with the largest and best company of minstrels in this or any other country. ... Mr. Samuel S. Sanford, manager Mr. Harry Rainor, stage manager Capt. Thos. G. Funston, treasurer Mr. Geo. Wunderlich, scenic artist The manager has no hesitation in saying that the opera house! on its opening, will excel all other, in point of comfort and beauty, having undergone a thorough renovation, papering, upholstery, gas-fixtures, painting--together with a new and beautiful drop curtain The initial programme will present a superior performance introducing more artistic merit than any of his previous efforts, which have always been characterized for superiority over other companies. ... Our motto will be nightly--fun, without vulgarity ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra chairs, 50 cents Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, dress circle, $5 00 Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, family circle, $4 00 The box office will be open on Thursday, Nov. 10th, for the sale of secured seats and the disposal of private boxes
Description: "N.B.--Having had several applications for benefits, I beg to notify the various companies, institutions, organizations and others, that terms can be made to meet their wishes ... Capt T.G. Funston, treasurer, Sanford's Opera House.", The company includes: F. Basquin, James Buckley, Hughey Dougherty (a.k.a. Young America), J.O. Finnie, Dan Gardner, Prof. Hosefelt, W. Jacobs, J.M. Mortimer, S. Mowrey, H.J. Raynor, John Reese, Julia Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), A. Sworge, Larry Tooley, J.B. Whitman, and J. Williams., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.3 x 19.8 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: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.54a (McAllister)

Title: Grand leaping feat! Professor Parsloe, makes his second daring leap! from the Girard Avenue Bridge, a distance of 60 feet, into the River Schuylkill! at half-past 4 o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon, July 31st, 1861
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Parsloe, Professor
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Parsloe (1)1322.F.139 (McAllister)

Title: Union Varieties! (Union Hall.) Opening night, Monday, September 14th 1863 The above hall will open for the season with a full and efficient company Each member of the company is a first class performer. Others will be added, of which due notice will be given. Novelties! will be produced in rapid succession. Admission, 10 cents No boys admitted!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Union Varieties (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Union 1863 (25)5761.F.97a (McAllister)

Title: Mower Hospital concert
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Mower Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Mower 1864 (26)5761.F.28a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington every night this week. ... Don't forget Thanksgiving day and night Admission, 25 and 50 cents
Description: The actors listed include: Dan Gardner, Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, and Larry Tooley., The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington was on the program at Sanford's Opera House from Nov. 28 to Dec. 3, 1864., Library Company copy printed on same sheet as, and intended to be separated from: Sanford's new Opera House now the resort of fashion!! (Philadelphia, 1864); originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (27)5761.F.113d (McAllister)

Title: Matinee musicale by Mrs. Nevins assisted by Miss Susan Galton and others at the Amateur Drawing Room, 17th Street, above Chestnut, Thursday, May 20th at 12 o'clock, doors open at half past eleven. Tickets one dollar. To be had at the Drawing Room
Description: May 20 fell on a Thursday in 1869., Other performers include: Henriette Behrens, Mr. Clark, Blanche Galton, Alfred Kelleher, Thomas Whiffin, and Carl Wolfsohn., Printed on p. [1] and [3] only., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Amateur Drawing Room (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1869]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Amateur 1869 (26)5761.F.120d (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford Edward Mogridge, business manager George Brown, treasurer Benefit of the 25th Ward Bounty Fund! On Wednesday evening, Aug. 24, '64 on which occasion Briggs' Minstrels and Burlesque Opera Troupe, in connection with the Bridesburg Armory Brass Band will appear in a versatile programme. ... Dramatic readings! ... How is your grandmudder? ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the Ethiopian opera, entitled The rival boot blacks ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at half-past 7. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance
Description: Performers include: Billy Burr, Joe Dean, W.G. Hilfrem, F. Marion, W.H. Marshall, J.P. Morris, and Pete Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Briggs' Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Briggs (26)5761.F.41b (McAllister)

Title: Our Head Quarters (late New Idea.) Concert Saloon 609 Chestnut Street, above Sixth. Grand gala week. Double company for the holidays. Behold the combination of talent! Fred Sharpley, in his wonderful songs and dances. Billy Porter, the original contraband. Joe M. Mortimer, the local banjo soloist. Johnny Riley, eccentric comedian. Miss Sallie Brooks, enchanting songstress. Miss Tillie Demorest, danseuse & comedienne Miss Eva DeCoursey, charming danseuse. Pop Search, comic vocalist. Chas. St. Clair, proprietor. J.M. Mortimer, stage & business manager. Prof. Search, leader of the orchestra. Admission 10 cents.--Including good refreshments
Description: Some of the performers listed appeared in other Philadelphia music halls in 1863 and 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Our Head-Quarters Concert Saloon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863 or 1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Our 1863 (27)5761.F.31b (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: American Academy of Music Second grand presentation concert to be given under the management of the New York Jewelers' Association depot, 613 Chestnut Street, Monday evening, Oct'r 24th, 1864 on which occasion they will have the honor to present Mr L.M. Gottschalk! and other prominent artists, whose names will be published in future announcements, under the direction of Mr. Adolph Birgfeld, musical director. The directors respectfully announce that they will give a series of concerts! the second of which will take place as above, the others will be given in rapid succession. Tickets, one dollar admitting to any of the series of concerts given by the association. ... A valuable present with each ticket
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: New York Jewelers' Association
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 New York Jewelers (6)5768.F.12b (McAllister)

Title: American Academy of Music Grand presentation concerts! to be given under the direction of the New York Jewelers' Association depot, 613 Chestnut Street, Saturday evening, Oct. 15th, 1864 The directors respectfully announce that they will give a series of concerts! the first of which will take place as above, the others will be given in rapid succession. Tickets, one dollar admitting to any of the series of concerts given by the association. ... A valuable present with each ticket
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: New York Jewelers' Association
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 New York Jewelers (6)5768.F.12a (McAllister)

Title: The greatest wonder of the age! Intense excitement Natural laws set at defiance! A course of lectures will be delivered on human electricity at the Assembly Buildings, corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets, Saturday evening, Jan'y 7, 1865 and every evening until further notice. These lectures will be illustrated by the most extraordinary displays! astounding phenomena, and physical manifestations! through Mrs. Ferris and the brothers and sister Eddy: and which set at defiance gravitation and other known laws. ... A committee will be selected nightly by the audience Doors open at half-past 6. To commence at half-past 7. Admission, 50 cents. Reserved front seats, 75 cents may be secured daily at the box office, from 10 to 12 A.M., and from 3 to 5 P.M
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.7 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1865 (6)5761.F.29b (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Building, Tenth & Chestnut Streets. Third week! Southern Rebellion and Russian war! Two exhibitions combined! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15. Also, Wednesday & Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Both exhibitions given! The gigantic stereopticon and Sanderson's magnificent Russian war. Colossal illuminated photographs of the civil conflict! ... In connection -- Sanderson's gigantic moving dioramic panorama of the Russian war! ... The whole once seen will never be forgotten. Appropriate music by a brass band. The exhibition commences with the Rebellion. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performances will commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Schools and special parties received at a reduced price
Description: June 10 fell on a Monday in 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1861 (26)5761.F.35a (McAllister)

Title: The greatest wonder of the age! Intense excitement Natural laws set at defiance! A course of lectures will be delivered on human electricity at the Assembly Buildings, corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets, commencing on Thursday evening, January 5, 1865 and every evening until further notice. These lectures will be illustrated by the most extraordinary displays! astounding phenomena, and physical manifestations! through Mrs. Ferris and the brothers and sister Eddy: and which set at defiance gravitation and other known laws. ... A committee will be selected nightly by the audience Doors open at half-past 6. To commence at half-past 7. Admission, 50 cents. Reserved front seats, 75 cents may be secured daily at the box office, from 10 to 12 A.M., and from 3 to 5 P.M
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.4 x 16.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1865 (6)5761.F.29a (McAllister)

Title: Thanksgiving day! 4 performances Commencing at 10, A.M., 12, M., and 3 and 7, P.M. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents. More mysteries in necromancy, and great scenes in ventriloquism! Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds! Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents
Description: According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [not before 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (6)5761.F.37b (McAllister)

Title: Learned canary birds! Immense powers of ventriloquism Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz every evening, at half-past seven o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at three o'clock. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of 6 dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Secured seats, 50 cents. Children, 15 cents
Description: According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [not before 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (6)5761.F.40a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings Tenth and Chestnut Streets. Grand entertainment! and a premium for seeing it! Return of the wonderful stereopticon commencing Monday, April 27, 1863. A new feature each evening, will be presented to the audience, gratis, a number of beautiful and useful presents, comprising photographs, cartes de visite, stereoscopic views, &c. The grand present for each evening, will be a splendid photograph album, or a stereoscope Admission, 15 cents. No half-price. Commence at 8 o'clock. Doors open at half-past 7. Exhibitions Wednesday & Saturday afternoons beginning at 3 o'clock, when appropriate presents will be distributed among the audience. ... Each exhibition will be accompanied with an appropriate descriptive lecture
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1863 (6)5761.F.10b (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings! corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets. Monday evening, January 4th, 1864. Immense success Last week of the new stereopticon! This wonderful & magnificent exhibition surpasses anything heretofore presented to the public, ... Each evening the entertainment will be varied by choice selections of the most remarkable and attractive of American, European, Asiatic and African scenery! ... E.E. Hulfish, Esq. will describe each view presented to the audience. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1864 (6)5761.F.17a (McAllister)

Title: Wyman ventriloquist and wizard at United American Hall Fourth and George Streets, Friday evening, April 1st, 1864 for the benefit of Camanche Association! Wyman's grand coup de etat in necromancy! He will perform some of the most wonderful things ever witnessed in the practice of the mysterious art of diablerie and magic. ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The illustration, signed N. Johnson Balt., shows Wyman performing four magic tricks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (26)5761.F.5a (McAllister)

Title: Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description: According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [between 1861 and 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Blitz (6)5761.F.46a (McAllister)

Title: Last week but one, of Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds who will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description: According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [between 1861 and 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Blitz (6)5761.F.47a (McAllister)

Title: Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds! will give his grand performances every eve'ng, commencing at 7 1/2 o'clk and on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents
Description: According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [not before 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (6)5761.F.40b (McAllister)

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

Title: 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: Bilious hypochondriacs, nervous, sanguine and all classes of the public delighted by the amusing and instructive exhibitions given to crowded houses! at Assembly Buildings, by Professor B. Brown Williams, M.D. the humorous lecturer and original psychologist. Drunk on cold water! Bashful men taught the art of courting Timid men taught the art of warefare [sic] Staid citizens taught the art of dancing With hundreds of experiments new to the public. In large hall, Assembly Buildings: second week, commencing Tuesday, Jan. 31, a day lecture! for ladies only, commencing at 2 o'clock. (No gentlemen admitted.) As given by Dr. Williams in every city in America. At night, the usual hour, with gentlemen from the audience! and by a very mysterious influence, will cause them to lose their individuality, ... Spiritualism and ghost seeing! will be treated psychologically, in the light! ... No lecture on Wednesday. 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.39a (McAllister)

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