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

Title: Town Hall, Pottsville for one week only Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, ev'ngs, Feb. 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th & 6th, 1864 Tickets, 25 cents. Packages of six, one dollar Lecture to commence at half-past 7 o'clock. Doors open an hour previous. Matinee Wednesday & Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Children, 10 cents. Adults, 15. Doors open at 2--commence at 3 Goodwin & Woodward's Polyorama of the war! This magnificent work of art, just finished at the enormous expense of $20.000. Vast and comprehensive! Officially authentic! And minute in all its details. The only extensive, popular and complete exhibition of the kind before the public. Every scene sketched upon the spot and painted with scrupulous fidelity by a corps of celebrated artists of New York City, ... Profuse with startling dioramic effects!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Goodwin & Woodward
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Goodwin (25)5761.F.120a (McAllister)

Title: Thompson's Hall, Danville for five nights only Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, eve'ngs, February 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th, 1864. Tickets, 25 cents. Packages of six, one dollar Lecture to commence at half-past 7 o'clock. Doors open an hour previous. Matinee Wednesday & Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Children, 10 cents. Adults, 15. Doors open at 2--commence at 3 Goodwin & Woodward's Polyorama of the war! This magnificent work of art, just finished at the enormous expense of $20.000. Vast and comprehensive! Officially authentic! And minute in all its details. The only extensive, popular and complete exhibition of the kind before the public. Every scene sketched upon the spot and painted with scrupulous fidelity by a corps of celebrated artists of New York City, ... Profuse with startling dioramic effects!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Goodwin & Woodward
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Goodwin (25)5761.F.121a (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 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 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 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 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: Cremona Concert Hall late Union Hall. Opening night Wednesday eve'ng, Dec. 9th, 1863 Look! at the array of talent. Mr. Tom Hague the great champion clog dancer. Mr Charles E. Dobson the master banjoist of the world Mr. Dick Thompson, the eccentric comedian. Miss Kate Archer the French danseuse. Miss Carrie Edgar, the fascinating vocalist and danseuse Prof. Soure, leader of the orchestra. Herr Speigel, violinist. Admission, 15 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Cremona Concert Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Cremona 1863 (25)5761.F.105b (McAllister)

Title: Hatch sisters
Description: In American Sentinel (May 28, 1824), p. [1]., Three identical busts representing Hannah, Rebecca, and Abigail Hatch., “A very interesting Natural Curiosity, to be seen from 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. at the Masonic Hall, Chesnut street. Admittance 25 cents. It sometimes happens ... that ... there is a remarkable diminution in the human form. This inferiority of stature is ... exemplified ... in the case of three women, Hannah, Rebecca, and Abigail Hatch. They are daughters of the same father and mother, (who were of the ordinary size) and born at Falmouth ... Massachusetts.... their ages [are] between 25 and 40 years – and their height between 36 and 42 inches.”
Date: [May 28, 1824]

Title: American Academy of Music First grand concert given under the management of the New York Jewelers' Association on which occasion they will have the honor to present the following artistes: Mr L.M. Gottschalk! the world-renowned pianist; Miss Josephine O'Connell, the eminent soprano; Mrs. Henriette Behrens, the favorite prima donna; Mr. Theo. Ahrend, the celebrated violoncellist; Mr. Jules Holstein, the well-known pianist--together with a grand orchestra! Under the direction of Mr. Adolph Birgfeld. ... The grand pianos used are of Chickering & Sons' make--furnished by Mr. J.E. Gould. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert at 8, precisely
Description: The "Second grand presentation concert" was held Oct. 24, 1864. Presents were given with each ticket., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.6 x 16.2 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: New York Jewelers' Association
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 New York Jewelers (6)5768.F.12c (McAllister)

Title: "In Union there is strength." Grand complimentary concert! for the benefit of the widow of an old soldier to be given at Franklin Hall, Sixth Street, below Arch, on Saturday evening, April 2d, '64 on which occasion a host of talent will appear, George M. Cramp's Minstrels! will appear in some of their choice songs, ballads, burlesques, comic sayings, dances, music, fun, wit and humor. ... First appearance of J.L. Lynch in five years, the favorite ballad singer. A grand trial clog dance! by two champions, who have lately arrived from England. Programme for this evening. ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Gentlemanly ushers in attendance
Description: The company includes: Frank Blake, J.W. Brigs, Pic Butler, Wm. Carter, C.F. Cetdrer, Wm. E. Christie, Dad Dewees, Wm. Furlow, Chas. H. Gamble, Frank Gardner, Dan W. Gordon, A. Graham, Chas. Higman, Jos. L. Lynch, And'w C. Miller, Jas. H. Morris, G. Myers, Chas. J. Rainor, S. Reed, E. Taxton, Geo. W. Vincent, and Carl Wagner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: George M. Cramp's Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 George (26)5761.F.5b (McAllister)

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

Title: 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: "We study to please!" Grand concert! to be given at Girard Hall, S.W. corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue, on Friday evening, Feb'y 20th, 1863 by the Philadelphia Minstrels! consisting of ten performers, on which occasion they have selected the following bill. ... Comic act (new) entitled The black alderman! ... After which, a comic act entitled The manager in trouble ... The performance to conclude with the new Ethiopian opera of Aleriterio ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 10 cents. Doors open at half-past 6, performance to commence at half-past seven. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Buchner's orchestra can be engaged for balls or parties, or the Philadelphia Minstrels for concerts, by applying at the drug store, corner Girard Avenue and Sixth Street
Description: Performers include: Professor Buchner, Johnny Edwards, W. Hallowell, C. Harmer, Joe Hoock, S. Kerman, Harry Lamar, M. Lapierre, Jim Leathem, Johnny Manderson, Ed. Martin, Old Joe Miller, William Miller, Billy Morton, W. Reeves, C. Smith, and Andy Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5761.F.43a (McAllister)

Title: Metropolis Varieties! No. 140 South Third Street. Andy Schawers proprietor Admission free Admission free. Immense success of Lida White and Frank Wood in their challenge dance. Look at the array of talent: Miss Lida White, champion jig dancer of the world. Frank Wood! original essence of Ole Virginny. Miss Ida Lee, the charming danseuse. Miss Ada Sinclair, the beautiful balladist. Pop Search, comic singer. Herr Latzell, Mast. F. Howard, in his songs and dances. J.B. Whitman, Ethiopian performer--forming the best free place of amusement in the city
Description: 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.84b (McAllister)

Title: Worrell's Metropolis Varieties! No. 140 South Third Street. Billy Worrell sole proprietor Veni! Vidi! Vici! The coolest place of amusement in the city. Open every eve'ng with the best and most versatile company in the city. First appearance of Miss Kate Clare the champion jig dancer of the world! In her original character of Young Dinah Snow. Look at the names! Miss Annie West, the beautiful balladist. Miss Fanny Rivers, the graceful danseuse. Miss Lydia White, the celebrated jig dancer. Miss Kate Clare, as Young Dinah Snow. Miss Duprees, Billy Worrell, comic vocalist. Bill La Conta, in his original banjo solo. Frank Howard, in his essence of Ole Virginny. Pop Search, violinist and comic vocalist. Herr Tatzell
Description: 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 (28)5761.F.10b (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: Continued success Crowded houses. Open every night The best company in the city Look at the names: Miss Anna Winslow in a choice selection of songs. Miss Kate Clare in popular acts and champion jigs. Miss Ella Ogden, the popular young vocalist. Miss Anna Clare, the favorite and faney [sic] danseuse. Bob Sheppard! in his popular acts, and his celebrated and unrivaled scene of Old Bob Ridley. Bob Harrison, the most versatile performer on the stage, and the ne plus ultra of darkies. M.A. Leavitt, balladist and Ethiopian comedian. Geo. Burton in his unparalleled impalement act! The most startling performance on record. F. Solomon, violinist. J. Londman, violinist. Prof. Rodman, bass. Admission: 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, single seats, 50 cents
Description: Another playbill advertises opening night of the Coates St. Varieties for Jan. 2, 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (27)5761.F.26b (McAllister)

Title: This Friday evening, July 24th, 1863 Benefit of the Foster brothers Go and see the celebrated pantomime of Mother Goose or, The harlequin and golden egg
Description: Illustration signed: J.D. Ehlers, eng., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Continental Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Cont 1863 (9)5761.F.22a (McAllister)

Title: Eleventh St. Opera House Eleventh Street, above Chestnut Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world Benefit of E.F. Dixey this Tuesday evening, March 29th, 1864
Description: The illustration shows a minstrel troupe atop an elephant, and includes the words: Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Carncross (15)5761.F.23a (McAllister)