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Title: Abel & Leyland's stereopticon in the large room of the Assembly Buildings southwest corner Tenth and Chestnut streets. Open every evening commencing at 8 o'clock, and every afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. Stereoscopic pictures from nature, representing the most celebrated views and objects in the world ... Together with a number of interesting local views ... ancient & modern statuary ... Mons. Blondin crossing Niagara Falls The pictures will be described by a gentleman of well known literary and artistic abilities. As an educational and refining influence, this exhibition is without an equal, and it has received the unqualified approval of scientific men, clergymen, teachers, travelers and artists. Doors open at quarter-past 7. Exhibition to commence at 8. A change of views each evening. Appropriate music by an accomplished artist. Cards of admission, 25 cents. Children's tickets, 15 cents Family ticket, admitting 5 persons, $1
Description: "Assembly Buildings, Tenth and Chesnut Streets--Abel & Leyland's stereopticon exhibition. These entertainments are now growing in favor with our citizens, and the hall is nightly filled with large and appreciative audiences."--Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 8, 1861., Printed in blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Abel & Leyland
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Abel (6)5761.F.46b (McAllister)

Title: A hearty laugh for the holidays commencing Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24th and continued on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, Dec. 26, 28, 29, 30 Matinee Monday afternoon. The distinguished and world-renowned artists, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Watkins! (formerly Mrs. Charles Howard,) in a novel, humorous and elegant entertainment! as presented by them for six weeks at Niblo's, N. York ... The entertainment, from the pen of the popular author, Charles Gayler, is entitled Photographiana or, Wives by advertisement, being a series of eccentric sketches of character ... Admission, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 50 cents Doors open quarter-past 7 o'clock. Commence at 8. Afternoon, open at 2. Commence at 3
Description: Dec. 24 fell on a Saturday in 1864., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.5 x 19.9 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Watkins (6)5761.F.63 (McAllister)

Title: Notwithstanding its great success! in consequence of the hall being pre-engaged, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins! are compelled to announce as the last 3 nights, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 28th, 29th and 30th, of their novel, peculiar, humorous and elegant entertainment! received at every representation with enthusiastic shouts of laughter and applause, by large and brilliant assemblages of the elite of Philadelphian society! ... The entertainment, from the pen of the popular author, Charles Gayler, is entitled Photographiana or, Wives by advertisement, being a series of eccentric sketches of character ... Matinee on Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Admission, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 50 cents Doors open quarter-past 7 o'clock. Commence at 8. Afternoon, open at 2. Commence at 3
Description: Dec. 28 fell on a Wednesday in 1864., 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: Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Watkins (6)5761.F.64 (McAllister)

Title: Notwithstanding its great success! in consequence of the hall being pre-engaged, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins! are compelled to announce as the last two nights, Thursday & Friday, Dec. 29th and 30th, of their novel, peculiar, humorous and elegant entertainment! received at every representation with enthusiastic shouts of laughter and applause, by large and brilliant assemblages of the elite of Philadelphian society! ... The entertainment, from the pen of the popular author, Charles Gayler, is entitled Photographiana or, Wives by advertisement, being a series of eccentric sketches of character ... Matinee on Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Admission, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 50 cents Doors open quarter-past 7 o'clock. Commence at 8. Afternoon, open at 2. Commence at 3
Description: Dec. 29 fell on a Thursday in 1864., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Watkins (6)5761.F.69 (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford Benefit of the National Cornet Band! The original, mammoth, justly celebrated and wonderful stereopticon (copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) Manager, John Toy Business agent, W.H. Sargent Lecturer, E.E. Hulfish, Esq. Operator, Prof. Digel The most thrilling and comprehensive, scientific, artistic invention of the age, will be exhibited on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, March 24th, 25th and 26th, 1864, at quarter to 8 o'clock. The celebrity of this astounding combination of beauty and immensity having, through the medium of the press, become a household theme, a repetition of its grandeur is deemed superfluous. Possessing, through the agency of the powerful Drummond light the unriveled [sic] property of producing to the admiring beholder a series of gigantic stereoscopic pictures! each covering an area of over 600 square feet of brilliantly illuminated canvas! ... Remember--the original stereopticon is not a mere panorama! ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers, in a voyage around the world!! Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at quarter to 8
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 (26)5761.F.2a (McAllister)

Title: Canterbury Music Hall N.W. corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets Gardiner & Enochs, proprietors Benefit of Uncle John Weaver Mr. Weaver begs leave to inform his friends (if he has any) that his benefit, through the kindness of Messrs. Gardiner & Enochs, will take place Thursday evening, Jan. 15th, 1863 on which occasion he will appear in the laughable musical vaudeville of La Chalet: or The soldier's return. ... A host of volunteers will not appear on this occasion, as Uncle John thinks that the Canterbury Company is a "host" in themselves, combining, as it does, the pride of the profession ... Come one! Come all Tickets to be had everywhere from my friends and the rest of mankind Principal depot for the sale of tickets, Earle's State House Saloon North-west corner of Sixth and Chestnut Streets. Special agent, Bill Fisher For further particulars, see performance
Description: "Particular notice.--My friends are respectfully requested, on this occasion, to come by platoons, file right, and march to the door in double file, where they will receive their pass from Provost Marshall Enochs; right wheel, and form in line in front of Commissary Andy Barnes, where they will be reviewed by Colonel Bob Gardiner. After refreshing themselves they will come to a rest, sit at ease. Several handsome vivandieres will be in attendance to serve refreshments during the evening.", Other members of the company include: Billy Boyd, Carrie Carson, Harry Enochs, Charley Kendell, Mary Newton, Tilly Price, Anna Sinclair, 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.38a (McAllister)

Title: Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts. Benefit of the John Quincy Adams School! in aid of the Sanitary Commission Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Friday afternoon and evening April 22d--commencing at 3 and 8. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Time--evening--doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at 8 o'clock. Afternoon--doors open at 2 o'clock, to commence at 3
Description: April 22 fell on a Friday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (27)5761.F.57c (McAllister)

Title: Grand citizens' dress ball to be given by the machinists of the Philad'a Navy Yard, for the benefit of the Volunteers' Refreshment Fund at the Musical Fund Hall, on Friday ev'g, Oct. 25, 1861. Tickets one dollar. Can be obtained of any of the managers, and at the following places
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Grand 5778.F.39a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall! Learned canary birds! Immense powers of ventriloquism Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz will give his entertainments at the above place, on Tuesday afternoon & evening, Jan. 24, '64 Doors open at 2 1/2 and 6 1/2 o'clock. Performance commences at 3 and 7. The proceeds to aid the Washington Ambulance Fund. ... 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 pruchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instructions given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (25)5761.F.119a (McAllister)

Title: American Mechanics' Hall N.E. corner of Fourth and George Sts A grand entertainment! for the benefit of Relief Council No. 47, O. of U.A.M. Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds, will give a grand performance on Tuesday evening, March 1, 1864 Doors open at 7 o'clock; to commence at half-past 7. 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. Tickets for sale here
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (25)5761.F.132b (McAllister)

Title: Notice. The management regrets exceedingly to announce that the sudden indisposition of Signor Brignoli (as will be seen from the annexed certificate from Doctor W.F. Atlee) will prevent his appearance this evening. They are happy to state, however, that the other artists, L.M. Gottschalk, M'lle Cordier Carlo Patti, Carl Wolfsohn Mr S. Behrens, in order that the public shall not be disappointed, will amply supply the deficiency in the programme. Those who desire it, may have their money refunded at J.E. Gould's Music Store, S.E. cor. 7th and Chestnut Streets. Medical certificate. Philadelphia, Jan. 18th, 1864. I certify that Sig. Brignoli has an attack of la grippe, (a peculiar disease of the throat,) which renders it impossible for him to sing this evening
Description: One stop on a concert tour from New York to Chicago and back to the eastern cities; the Philadelphia venue is not identified., "December, 1863. ... My company consisted of Mademoiselle Cordier, prima donna; Brignoli, tenor; Carlo Patti, violinist; Behrens, accompanist; and myself. Also Max Strakosch, agent and impresario."--L.M. Gottschalk, Notes of a pianist (Philadelphia, 1881), p. 221., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Notice (5)5761.F.92 (McAllister)

Title: Eleventh St. Opera House: (late Sanford's,) Eleventh Street, above Chestnut. Triumphant success of Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels. The star troupe of the world. Frank Moran, the great original comedian. J.L. Carncross, the unrivalled balladist. E.F. Dixey, the celebrated comedian. Together with 15 star performers who appear nightly Admission, 25 cents. Children, 13 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence at 8 o'clock. Box office open from 10 till 3 o'clock. Seats secured without extra charge
Description: "Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels were organized in Philadelphia ... They opened at Sanford's Old Opera House, ... April 14, 1862."--T.A. Brown, Early History of Negro Minstrelsey., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Readex Sept 2017 update: duplicate records in supplement; second 510 added.
Creator: Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Carncross (15)5761.F.4 (McAllister)

Title: Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels! Eleventh Street Opera House Benefit of Robt. Fraser on Monday eve'g, May 4. Entire new bill
Description: "Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels were organized in Philadelphia ... They opened at Sanford's Old Opera House, ... April 14, 1862."--T.A. Brown, Early History of Negro Minstrelsey., May 4 fell on a Monday in 1863., "Double design--Explanation--Fold the lower portion backwards to first black lines on the side, then carry this fold forward to upper black lines, and you will have another picture. Copyright secured."--at foot., Printed in red and black., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Carncross (14)5761.F.1 (McAllister)

Title: Grand vocal & instrumental matinee, at Sansom Street Hall on Saturday, Feb. 28th, 1863, for the benefit of Mrs. Amelia Mezzara who has been a nurse in the U.S. Army hospitals, and in the field, since the First Battle at Bull Run. ... Programme. ... To conclude with The Gobble family! ... Doors open at 1 o'clock; matinee commences at 2 1/2
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 32.9 x 10.5 cm., 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 (25)5761.F.44a (McAllister)

Title: Have you seen Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third? Sanford's Troupe now performing to the largest audiences ever assembled to witness minstrelsy Look out for Thanksgiving day and night! The shoemaker & tailor of Kensington. Admission, 25 and 50 cents
Description: 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 Race Street, between Second and Third. Sanford's Opera Troupe! (Philadelphia, 1864); 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 (27)5761.F.114 (McAllister)