p. 32
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
Cover
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition [graphic] / Copyrighted by John D. Cardinell, official photographer and publisher.
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 19
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 20
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 21
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 1
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 12
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 22
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 23
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 24
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 26
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
p. 27
Title
Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description
Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cardinell, John D.
Date
[c1926]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement. : Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent, William Early, officer ...
Title
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent, William Early, officer ... Look at this bill for Christmas week Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... The school ... Grand impalement feat! ... Imitations! of dogs, cats, monkeys, apes, chickens, goats, horses, turkeys and geese, ... Medical college! by the Corkonians. ... Turning the tables! ... To conclude with the comic pantomime of Paul and Julia or Troubles in a kitchen. ... On Christmas Day three grand performances, at 10 in the morning, half-past 2 in the afternoon, and half-past 7 in the evening. Miss Nellie Taylor, Philadelphia's favorite vocalist, is engaged, and will positively make her first appearance Monday, January 4th, 1864. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Description
Performers include: Billy Boyd, Carrie Carson, Harry Enochs, Helene Smith, Tom Vance, Dave Williams, Ida Williams, Sammy Williams, and Billy Wright., "Card.--The management takes pleasure in informing his patrons, and the public generally, that the Bijou is next door to the Arch St. Theatre, easy of access, and the only place in the city entitled to the name. Gentlemen visiting here will find none of the difficulties pertaining to second floor and basement establishments. Our latch-strings are always out, and no pitfalls around the threshold.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1863 (27)5761.F.1a (McAllister)
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement. : Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent ... First appearance of Phi
Title
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent ... First appearance of Philadelphia's favorite vocalist, Miss Nellie Taylor! Aeso [sic], Miss Ella Ogden, the beautiful vocalist Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Take-it-and-leave, man! ... Imitations! by the great Billy Boyd ... Who stole them chickens ... 3 crows! ... To conclude with, and most positively the last week of the comic pantomime of Paul and Julia or Troubles in a kitchen. ... Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Description
Nellie Taylor was advertised to appear at the Bijou Music Hall Jan. 4, 1864; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Other performers include: Carrie Carson, Harry Enochs, Helene Smith, Tom Vance, Dave Williams, and Billy Wright., "Card.--The management takes pleasure in informing his patrons, and the public generally, that the Bijou is next door to the Arch St. Theatre, easy of access, and the only place in the city entitled to the name. Gentlemen visiting here will find none of the difficulties pertaining to second floor and basement establishments. Our latch-strings are always out, and no pitfalls around the threshold.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1864 (27)5761.F.2a (McAllister)
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement. : Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director, Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, A. Lake ... Nelli
Title
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director, Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, A. Lake ... Nellie Taylor & Ada Tesman! The beautiful vocalists. Billy Boyd, Tom Vance, Jimmy Quinn & Billy Wright the four funny fellows in new acts. This evening and every evening during the week the performance will conclude with the musical farce, entitled The Swiss cottage Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Malicious trespassing! ... Power of music! ... An affair of honor! ... Castinet duet, ... Backwoods echo! ... To conclude with the musical farce of The Swiss cottage ... Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Description
Nellie Taylor was advertised to appear at the Bijou Music Hall starting Jan. 4, 1864; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Other performers include: Carrie Carson, Harry Enochs, Helene Smith, and Dave Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1864 (26)5761.F.126b (McAllister)
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement. : Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, A. Lake Another br
Title
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, A. Lake Another bright star--Mr Leon Berger! The St. Louis favorite--his first appearance. The manager takes great pleasure to announce to his patrons that he has made an engagement, for one week longer, of the champion jig dancer of the world. Hank Mason! who challenges any man or boy, white or black, for one thousand dollars. Don't fail to see him, for this is your last chance prior to his departure for California. Nellie Taylor, Ada Tesman and Helene Smith. Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Imitations by the great Billy Boyd. ... Deaf as a post! ... Running the blockade: ... The Crow family, ... The whole to conclude with the laughable farce, entitled The old clock! ... Concluding with the grand plantation scene, entitled How are you, greenbacks? By the whole strength of the company. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Description
Hank Mason's first week at the Bijou Music Hall began Feb. 22, 1864; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Other performers include: Billy Boyd, Jimmy Quinn, Tom Vance, Dave Williams, and Billy Wright., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1864 (26)5761.F.127b (McAllister)
Grand complimentary benefit to Andy Williams and Billy Burr : on Wednesday eve'ng, Nov, 2d, '64 on which occasion the Jenks' Comedy Combination will appear in one of their screaming farces. ... Also, the Star Minstrels ... Admission, twenty-five cents Doo
Title
Grand complimentary benefit to Andy Williams and Billy Burr on Wednesday eve'ng, Nov, 2d, '64 on which occasion the Jenks' Comedy Combination will appear in one of their screaming farces. ... Also, the Star Minstrels ... Admission, twenty-five cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances commence at 8. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Programme. ... First time of Andy Williams' act, entitled Pepper-pot Jeemes ... By particular desire, will be repeated, The black statue! ... To conclude with the screaming farce of My neighbor's wife
Description
The two companies include: T.H. Adams, Billy Burr, C.M. Christy, R.W. Finley, J.S. Fox, Isabella Freeman, C.W. Hilfrem, Harry Hilfrem, W.G. Hilfrem, F.W. Hulfish, Frank Jenks, P.M. Lewis, F. Marion, Ed. Martin, Miss M.A. Mortimer, J.W. Morton, Lizzie Smith, and Andy Williams., Illustration signed: Strong., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.0 x 19.8 cm., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Jenks' Comedy Combination
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Jenks (26)5761.F.50a (McAllister)
Fun! Fun! Come one come all--Give us a call. : First grand complimentary concert for the benefit of the Wildey Assembly to be given at Herman Hall, Coates Street, above Second, on Wednesday evening, June 17th, 1863, on which occasion Jackson & Jones' Ethi
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Fun! Fun! Come one come all--Give us a call First grand complimentary concert for the benefit of the Wildey Assembly to be given at Herman Hall, Coates Street, above Second, on Wednesday evening, June 17th, 1863, on which occasion Jackson & Jones' Ethiopian Minstrels will appear. ... The elegant piano forte, used on this occasion, is from the factory of George Steck, New York, and is furnished by Mr. J.E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut Streets. Programme. ... Hungarian warblers! ... Fields of olden ... Exempt Quakers ... The surprise party, ... The Crow family ... Gum man of Philadelphia ... The whole to conclude with the walk around, Who's heel's dat a burnin' by the whole company. Prices of admission, 20 cts. Children, under 12 years, 10 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Performance commences at 8
Description
Performers include: J.E. Harris, A. Henry, G. Jackson, George Jones, Billy Morton, G. Simons, and S. Smith., Illustration signed: Strong., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Jackson & Jones' Ethiopian Minstrels
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Jackson (25)5761.F.82a (McAllister)
The Bijou Music Hall, No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. : Harry Enochs, sole lessee C. McMillan, acting and stage manager J. Nosher, musical director First appearance of Miss Adelaide Miller. First appearance of Dave Williams. The great ba
Title
The Bijou Music Hall, No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre Harry Enochs, sole lessee C. McMillan, acting and stage manager J. Nosher, musical director First appearance of Miss Adelaide Miller. First appearance of Dave Williams. The great banjo player. First appearance of Harry Harrington the favorite balladist. Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels. ... Rise and fall of stocks! ... The stranger! A tragedie. ... Great prize fight! ... The whole to conclude with the laughable farce, entitled Pat's blunders characters by the company. A grand matinee every Saturday at 2 o'clock for ladies and children. Admission, Parquet, 15 cents Orchestra chairs, 25 cents Private boxes, $2.00 Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance commence quarter-before 8
Description
Adelaide Miller's first appearance at the Bijou Music Hall was advertised for Nov. 2, 1863; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Other performers include: Billy Boyd, Ellen Colene, Dora Dawson, Denny Gallagher, Billy Holmes, Lida Levans, and C. McMillan., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1863 (26)5761.F.138b (McAllister)
The Bijou Music Hall, No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. : Harry Enochs, sole lessee P.A. Fitzgerald, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels. ... The school ... Deaf as a post, ... Black br
Title
The Bijou Music Hall, No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre Harry Enochs, sole lessee P.A. Fitzgerald, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels. ... The school ... Deaf as a post, ... Black brigade ... Grand impalement act, ... To conclude with the laughable episode of Two in a bed! ... Monday evening, Nov. 30th, first appearance of the Western favorite and vocalist, Miss Julie Dawson. Will soon appear, the delightful songstress, Miss Nellie Taylor. Thanksgiving afternoon, a grand performance in which the entire company will participate. Grand matinee every Saturday at half past 2 o'clk for ladies and children. Admission, Parquet, 15 cents Orchestra chairs, 25 cents Private boxes, $2.00 Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance commence quarter-before 8
Description
Nov. 30 fell on a Monday in 1863; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Performers include: Billy Boyd, Kate Covington, Harry Enochs, Harry Harrington, Billy Holmes, J. Kelchner, Lida Levans, Adelaide Miller, Tom Vance, Dave Williams, Sammy Williams, and Billy Wright., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1863 (26)5761.F.125a (McAllister)
Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall. : Fattie Stewart, proprietor J.E. Gilligan, stage manager Prof. Robinson, leader of orchestra We strive to please! Success rewards our efforts! Entire change of programme. Look at the talent. Miss Ida Furr, Mr F.
Title
Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall Fattie Stewart, proprietor J.E. Gilligan, stage manager Prof. Robinson, leader of orchestra We strive to please! Success rewards our efforts! Entire change of programme. Look at the talent. Miss Ida Furr, Mr F. Alexander, Mr Samuel Williams, Miss Martin, Mr J.E. Gilligan, Mr Robinson, Mast. Tommy, Fattie Stewart! Programme for this evening ... Not to be shaken ... Grand posturing act, ... The bill-posters' dream! ... He would be an actor! ... A nigger in a fix! ... The whole to conclude with scenes from the opera of Lucia di Lammermoor in which the whole company will appear. Admission, ten cents including refreshment ticket, doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8 No boys admitted. Best of liquors, cigars and lager beer, constantly on hand at the bar
Description
Many of these performers were active in 1864, some with Fattie Stewart at the Bijou Music Hall in Philadelphia., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall
Date
[1864?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.40a (McAllister)
Head quarters of the Army of the Potomac Our Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon, : No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Superintendent, J.J. Fullerton Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manag
Title
Head quarters of the Army of the Potomac Our Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Superintendent, J.J. Fullerton Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manager, W.H. Porter Everything new all this week. Greatest company of living artists in the city! Return and successful engagement of Joe M. Mortimer! the well-known and very popular banjoist, Also, Miss Sallie Brooks the beautiful songstress. The above popular artists will appear henceforth, nightly. First week of the old favorite, Old Bob Sheppard, the original Old Bob Ridley. Second week of the old favorite, Bob Harrison, the celebrated Ethiopian comedian. Second week of the nonpareil banjo soloist and Ethiopian comedian, Billy Spaulding, second week of the great English clog and Scotch jig dancer, James Williams Continued success of the old company: Billy Porter, the celebrated plantation delineator. Second week of Miss Annie Stattler, Philadelphia's favorite songstress. Ella Zoyara Forrest, the beautiful danseuse. Miss Kate Oakland, danseuse and comedienne. George Jones, the astonishing Irish comedic singer and Ethiopian comedian. John Riley, the wild Irishman. Prof'r Anderson, musical director. ... Come and see the amusing play, called Here she goes and there she goes ... Come and be amused with the Cigar-maker in difficulty by three stars. This evening, the musical farce, entitled The Swiss cottage. Home where genius dwells Admission (including refreshments) 10 cts. Come & see. No boys admitted
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.30a (McAllister)
Head quarters of the Army of the Potomac Our Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon, : No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Superintendent, J.J. Fullerton Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manag
Title
Head quarters of the Army of the Potomac Our Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Superintendent, J.J. Fullerton Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manager, Joe Mortimer Everything new all this week. First appearance of Miss Hettie St. Clair Philadelphia's favorite danseuse. Return and successful engagement of Joe M. Mortimer! the well-known and very popular banjoist, Also, Miss Sallie Brooks the beautiful songstress. The above popular artists will appear henceforth, nightly. Second week of the old favorite, Old Bob Sheppard, the original Old Bob Ridley. Third week of the old favorite, Bob Harrison, the celebrated Ethiopian comedian. Third week of the nonpareil banjo soloist and Ethiopian comedian, Billy Spaulding, third week of the great English clog and Scotch jig dancer, James Williams Continued success of the old company: Billy Porter, the celebrated plantation delineator. Second week of Miss Annie Stattler, Philadelphia's favorite songstress. Ella Zoyara Forrest, the beautiful danseuse. George Jones, the astonishing Irish comedic singer and Ethiopian comedian. John Riley, the wild Irishman. Prof'r Anderson, musical director. ... Come and see the amusing play, called Here she goes and there she goes ... Come and be amused with the Cigar-maker in difficulty by three stars. This evening, the musical farce, entitled The Swiss cottage. Home where genius dwells Admission (including refreshments) 10 cts. Come & see. No boys admitted
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.31a (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 on which occasion a bill of rare attraction will be presented. Sam Long, the great clown will sing his last new songs. L
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 on which occasion a bill of rare attraction will be presented. Sam Long, the great clown will sing his last new songs. Larry Tooley, renowned dancer, will appear--together with Sanford's Troupe! ... Nino Eddie! in his great act of the tight rope. Miss Julia Sanford in her grand dance. Programme. ... Sanford's dramatic effect of "Villikins and his Dinah!" ... Brother Josh and Gus ... To conclude with Sanford's version of Uncle Tom's cabin ... Cinderella for the holidays! Look out for the "Frightened family." Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, Sam Long, J.M. Mortimer, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, W. Schaffer, Larry Tooley, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.72b (McAllister)
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement. : Harry Enochs, sole proprietor & manager Jas. W. Holden, leader of orchestra Andrew Enochs, door tender E. Buck, ticket agent Abe lake, offi
Title
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor & manager Jas. W. Holden, leader of orchestra Andrew Enochs, door tender E. Buck, ticket agent Abe lake, officer First appearance of Jno. E. Gilligan the great Irish comic singer. Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Ten-pin Johnny, ... Household troubles, ... Simmons outdone! ... Young Eph's lament, ... Troubadors! ... Great impalement feat ... Aquatic sportsmen, ... The whole to conclude with the laughable farce of Uncle Jeff's return ... Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence at 8
Description
Leon Berger's first week at the Bijou Music Hall began Feb. 29, 1864; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Other performers include: Leon Berger, Master Bobby, Harry Enochs, Charley Petre, Louisa St. Croix, Nellie Taylor, Tom Vance, J. Clark Wells, and Billy Wright., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1864 (26)5761.F.129b (McAllister)
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement. : Harry Enochs, sole proprietor & manager Jas. W. Holden, leader of orchestra Andrew Enochs, door tender E. Buck, ticket agent Abe Lake, offi
Title
The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor & manager Jas. W. Holden, leader of orchestra Andrew Enochs, door tender E. Buck, ticket agent Abe Lake, officer First appearance of Philadelphia's favorite Ethiopian comedian, Fattie Stewart First appearance of the beautiful danseuse, Miss Emma Gardiner. Engagement, for this week only, at a great expense, the wonder of the world, George Wambold, the boneless man. First appearance of Mortimer Williams in his celebrated measure dance, (original,) dancing inside and outside of a half-bushel measure. Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Not to be shaken! ... Le diable d'Chaneau, ... Little Furgy, ... An affair of honor ... The whole to conclude with the laughable farce of The black filly or, The blundering Irishman. ... Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence at 8
Description
Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Leon Berger's first week at the Bijou Music Hall began Feb. 29, 1864; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Other performers include: Leon Berger, Harry Enochs, John E. Gilligan, Charley Petre, Nellie Taylor, Master Tommy, and Tom Vance., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1864 (26)5761.F.128a (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Wednesday evening, Dec'r 21st, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the
Title
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Wednesday evening, Dec'r 21st, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the above place, that he claims to be the first who ever established a place for family resort in this city, viz: at his Twelfth Street Opera House, (which was destroyed by fire, December 21st, 1853;) also at his Eleventh Street Opera House, which, for respectability, commands as many ladies! as any family resort in the world. Now, that he has invested a few thousand dollars in converting the old Olympic (late Varieties) into a respectable place of amusement! he distinctly wishes to impress upon the public that he has a first-class opera house, ... Programme. ... Strange scenes from The stranger ... Our ancestors! ... Handy Andy ... To conclude with a new plantation walkaround ... The holiday pantomime Harlequin, prince and Cinderella! Saturday evening, Dec. 24. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), 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
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.74b (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Friday evening, December 23d, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the
Title
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Friday evening, December 23d, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the above place, that he claims to be the first who ever established a place for family resort in this city, viz: at his Twelfth Street Opera House, (which was destroyed by fire, December 21st, 1853;) also at his Eleventh Street Opera House, which, for respectability, did command as many ladies! as any family resort in the world. Now, that he has invested a few thousand dollars in converting the old Olympic (late Varieties) into a respectable place of amusement! he distinctly wishes to impress upon the public that he has a first-class opera house, ... Programme. ... Strange scenes from the stranger ... Handy Andy ... Our ancestors! ... To conclude with a new plantation walkaround ... The holiday pantomime Harlequin, prince and Cinderella! Saturday evening, Dec. 24. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), 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
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.75b (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Thursday evening, Decem'r 22, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the
Title
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday evening, Decem'r 22, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the above place, that he claims to be the first who ever established a place for family resort in this city, viz: at his Twelfth Street Opera House, (which was destroyed by fire, December 21st, 1853;) also at his Eleventh Street Opera House, which, for respectability, did command as many ladies! as any family resort in the world. Now, that he has invested a few thousand dollars in converting the old Olympic (late Varieties) into a respectable place of amusement! he distinctly wishes to impress upon the public that he has a first-class opera house, ... Programme. ... Strange scenes from The stranger ... Handy Andy ... Our ancestors! ... To conclude with a new plantation walkaround ... The holiday pantomime Harlequin, prince and Cinderella! Saturday evening, Dec. 24. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), 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., Readex Sept 2017 update: duplicate records in book; second 510 added.
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.75a (McAllister)
Reliques of William Penn in Philadelphia in 1864.
Title
Reliques of William Penn in Philadelphia in 1864 The carriers of The Press to their patrons. January 1st. 1864
Description
Carriers' address containing six titled vignettes showing residences, scenes, and objects associated with William Penn. Vignettes surrounded by a decorative border. Border includes a male and female Native American, smoking and holding a peace pipe, respectively, and the seal of Philadelphia designed by Penn. Central vignette shows William Penn's Treaty with the Indians, 1682. Other vignettes show contemporary depictions of "William Penn's House in Letitia St."; William Penn House in Second St.; the dilapidated "Brew House at Penn's Manor [i.e., Pennsbury Manor] Built by William Penn"; "Monument at Treaty Ground"; and "Penn's Manor with Cherry Tree Planted by William Penn." Many of the views include pedestrian traffic and site visitors. Treaty Ground view includes a shed adorned with signage marked "Painter.", Philadelphia on Stone, POS 637, Library Company of Philadelphia: *W307 [1883.F.183], Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 18 R 815, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 18 B 786
Creator
Rosenthal, Max, 1833-1918, artist
Date
[1864]
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 18 R 815
Photograph album
Title
Photograph album
Description
Album of photographs compiled and some possibly taken by Albert Hatch showing city and landscape views and family views and portraits. Photographs depict Atlantic City; Fairmount Park, including the water works and the Wissahickon Creek; Schooley family residences, landmarks, and the 1888 reunion in Luzerne County, Pa., including the residence of Joanna Schooley (West Pittston), the "Old Homestead" (Wyoming), the residence of H. N. Schooley before and after renovations in 1888, and the Schooley Breaker (Sturmerville) and Mill (Luzerne); lighthouses at Sandy Hook, N.J. and Neversink, N.Y.; and the White Mountains, N.H. Images also show the 500 block of North Twenty-Fifth Street, including Hatch's residence; the Girard Avenue Bridge and tunnel; the Old Red Bridge and Thorps Lane Bridge (Wissahickon), and "Old Smithy", a view by John Moran of a "smith" in front of his stone cabin shop in the woods. Also contains unidentified landscape views by Moran, and frontispiece photographs removed from late 1880s editions of "The Philadelphia Photographer," including views of South Africa and "The Kiosk of Isis" (Bed of Pharoah) at Philae Island., Calligraphed on cover: Photographs., Insert: Permission card issued to Mr. Albert Hatch, No. 577 N. 25 St. Recto contains stamps: Albert Hatch 190 Lambert St., Phila, Pa.; Albert Hatch 1616 Montgomery Ave. Verso printed: Permission has been granted to you to take Photographic Views in the Park during 1885. Good until revoked by the Committee on superintendance [use?] J. M. Dougherty, Secretary., Contains pasted label on back cover: Howard Album. Interchangeable Cards, Scovill Mf'g Co., N. Y. Patented and Label Registered., Photographers include George Hanmer Croughton; Lulu Farini; John Moran; and E. L. Wilson., Several of the photographs identified from captions below the images., Names of photographers from inscriptions below the images., Brown leather binding stamped: Photographs., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Agnes Kelly., Housed in phase box., Albert Hatch, son of Massachusetts-born, real estate broker Edward Hatch, was an amateur photographer who worked as a clerk at the U.S. Post Office from the late 1880s into the early 20th century. He was married in 1886 to Alice C. Schooley, who was from a family active in the milling and mining industry in and near Wyoming, Pa, including her brother Henry N. and Aunt Joanna. The couple had two children, including Augusta Hatch (b. 1868), who married James Kelly in 1890.
Creator
Hatch, Albert, 1844-1910
Date
ca. 1866-ca. 1888
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.9250]
International Regatta, Philadelphia, 1876.
Title
International Regatta, Philadelphia, 1876
Description
Views depict men in racing shells on the Schuylkill River during the International Regatta in August or September of 1876 during the Centennial celebration. Includes C.E. Courtney from Union Springs, New York; R.H. Labat, F.S. Gulston, A. Trower, and J. Howell (Stroke) from the London Rowing Club; T.J. Gorman (Stroke), R.T. Gorman, J.H. McEntee, and J.T. McCormick of the Beaverwyck Crew; and four men from the Thames Rowing Club. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art from May 10 to October 10, 1876., Title printed on mounts., Manuscript note on verso of item P.9169.9: Courtney, Manuscript note on verso of item P.9169.10: London, Illegible manuscript note on verso of item P.9169.11: Biana[?], Manuscript note on verso of P.9169.12: Thames, Photographer's imprint printed on mounts., Yellow mounts with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Phillips & Warren
Date
1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Phillips & Warren - Recreation [P.9169.9-12]
Henry Simons. Wagon & U.S. national coach works. Philadelphia
Title
Henry Simons. Wagon & U.S. national coach works. Philadelphia
Description
Advertisement with ornate border containing a series of vignettes displaying several types of wagons, coaches, and carts produced by the manufactory. Vignettes are captioned with details of the products uses and surround a central view of the exterior of the busy "Simons, Coleman & Co. National Wagon Works" factory and office at No. 1109 North Front Street. Vignettes depict: African American plantation workers transporting sugar cane to a barge by a "cane cart"; laborers and settlers hauling materials out West by "road wagon" and "catamaran"; an ambush of U.S. Army soldiers, baggage wagon, and ambulance by Native Americans; and a busy Philadelphia port scene with a disinterested constable overseeing the wharf congested with carts and wagons as docked Henry Simons's factory ships ready for departure. Also contains an allegorical scene with a Northern factory worker and his Southern patron extending each other their hands before the shadowy figure of a factory agent; a large American eagle clutching the American flag; promotional text; and a listing of the factory's several business locations and names of agents. The city's high quality blacksmithship and large local lumber supply made Philadelphia the primary national and international manufacturer of wagons immediately following the Civil War., Title from item., Date of publication supplied by Wainwright., Accessioned 1982., Description revised 2021., Access points revised 2021., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 351, Lower left corner missing., Rease, a prominent mid-19th century Philadelphia trade card lithographer known to highlight details of human interest in his advertisements, partnered with Francis Schell in the 1850s, and eventually owned his own press until around 1872.
Creator
Rease, W. H., artist
Date
[ca. 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department **W174 [P.2143]
[Plate 10 and advertisements from Rae's Philadelphia pictorial directory & panoramic advertiser. Chestnut Street, from Second to Tenth Streets] [graphic].
Title
[Plate 10 and advertisements from Rae's Philadelphia pictorial directory & panoramic advertiser. Chestnut Street, from Second to Tenth Streets]
Description
Plate depicts section of the 600 block of Chestnut Street (154-213 pre-consolidation). South side includes Swaim’s Building (160-164) tenanted by Barnum’s Museum and Edward L. Walker, Music Store and Piano Dealer (160); Lee & Walker, Successors to G. Willig, music store (162); and C. G. Henderson & Co., Booksellers and Publishers (164). North side includes Ambrose Smith, Druggist (213); F. Mahan, Publisher of Philadelphia Fashions (211); Leonard Benkert, Boot Store (209); Columbia House operated by Ferguson & Brothers and tenanted by E. G. Dorsey, Tailor (207). Swaim’s Building adorned with a flag, circus billboard illustrated with a seal, and a sign directing individuals to Swaim’s Laboratory. Plate also includes an unidentified residence with walled courtyard adjacent to Swaim’s. Swaim’s Building and Swaim’s Laboratory signage (160-164) included on plate as pasted-on details., Advertisements promote eight of the businesses depicted and Swaim’s Celebrated Panacea (New York agents Schieffelin Brothers & Co., later W.H. Schieffelin & Co.). Swaim’s full-page advertisement contains endorsements, several lines of promotional text, including "Beware of Imposition," and a description of the bottle label composed by Philadelphia bank note engravers Draper & Co. Smaller advertisements contain promotional text and ornamented type. Barnum’s text includes a description of the exhibits and performances at the Lecture Room and Mahan’s provides prices for his fashion plates., Title supplied by cataloger., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Folder 11., LCP also holds trimmed duplicate depicting North side [P.2008.34.16.4].
Creator
Rae, Julio H.
Date
[1851]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Rae - Folder 11 [*Am 1851 Rae, 2975.Q]
[Plate 10 and advertisements from Rae's Philadelphia pictorial directory & panoramic advertiser. Chestnut Street, from Second to Tenth Streets]
Title
[Plate 10 and advertisements from Rae's Philadelphia pictorial directory & panoramic advertiser. Chestnut Street, from Second to Tenth Streets]
Description
Plate depicts section of the 600 block of Chestnut Street (154-213 pre-consolidation). South side includes Swaim’s Building (160-164) tenanted by Barnum’s Museum and Edward L. Walker, Music Store and Piano Dealer (160); Lee & Walker, Successors to G. Willig, music store (162); and C. G. Henderson & Co., Booksellers and Publishers (164). North side includes Ambrose Smith, Druggist (213); F. Mahan, Publisher of Philadelphia Fashions (211); Leonard Benkert, Boot Store (209); Columbia House operated by Ferguson & Brothers and tenanted by E. G. Dorsey, Tailor (207). Swaim’s Building adorned with a flag, circus billboard illustrated with a seal, and a sign directing individuals to Swaim’s Laboratory. Plate also includes an unidentified residence with walled courtyard adjacent to Swaim’s. Swaim’s Building and Swaim’s Laboratory signage (160-164) included on plate as pasted-on details., Advertisements promote eight of the businesses depicted and Swaim’s Celebrated Panacea (New York agents Schieffelin Brothers & Co., later W.H. Schieffelin & Co.). Swaim’s full-page advertisement contains endorsements, several lines of promotional text, including "Beware of Imposition," and a description of the bottle label composed by Philadelphia bank note engravers Draper & Co. Smaller advertisements contain promotional text and ornamented type. Barnum’s text includes a description of the exhibits and performances at the Lecture Room and Mahan’s provides prices for his fashion plates., Title supplied by cataloger., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Folder 11., LCP also holds trimmed duplicate depicting North side [P.2008.34.16.4].
Creator
Rae, Julio H.
Date
[1851]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Rae - Folder 11 [*Am 1851 Rae, 2975.Q]
[Collection of 19th-century matriculation tickets, lecture admission cards, schedule cards, and graduation tickets from various colleges of medicine and pharmacy.]
Title
[Collection of 19th-century matriculation tickets, lecture admission cards, schedule cards, and graduation tickets from various colleges of medicine and pharmacy.]
Description
Collection title devised by cataloger., 11501.F.1 Berkshire Medical Institution, Pittsfield, Mass.: [a] matriculation ticket for Joseph D. Nichols, signed by Alonzo Clark, Aug. 11, 1847 -- [b] admission to lectures on anatomy and physiology for Joseph D. Nichols, signed by B.R. Palmer, Aug. 1847 -- [c] admission to lectures on chemistry, botany, and natural philosophy for Joseph D. Nichols, signed by Chester Dewey, Aug. 5, 1847 -- [d] admission to lectures on general and special pathology for Joseph D. Nichols, signed by Alonzo Clark, Aug. 1847 -- [e] admission to lectures on materia medica, and medical jurisprudence for Joseph D. Nichols, signed by Abner H. Brown, Aug. 1847 -- [f] admission to lectures on principles and practice of surgery for Joseph D. Nichols, signed by Gilman Kimball, Aug. 1847 -- [g] admission to lectures on theory and practice of medicine and obstetrics for Joseph D. Nichols, signed by H.H. Childs, Aug. 1847., 11501.F.2 College of Physicians and Surgeons in the City of New York: [a] matriculation ticket, no. 45, 1833-34, for Warren Thrall, signed by N.H. Dering, signed on verso by J.D. Jaques and A.C. Post -- [b] order of lectures for the 27th session, 1833-34 -- [c] admission to New York Hospital for Warren Thrall, signed by John Adams, Nov. 11, 1833; illustrated card engraved by Elkanah Tisdale -- [d] admission to lectures on anatomy & physiology by J. Augustine Smith, for Warren Thrall, no. 21, 1833-34 -- [e] admission to lectures on chemistry and botany by John Torrey, for Warren Thrall, no. 26, 1833-34; card engraved by Rawdon, Wright & Co. -- [f] admission to lectures on materia medica by John B. Beck, for Warren Thrall, 1833-34 -- [g] admission to lectures on medical jurisprudence by John B. Beck, for Warren Thrall, 1833-34; card engraved by Joseph Perkins -- [h] admission to lectures on obstetrics and the diseases of women & children by Edward Delafield, for Warren Thrall, 1833-34; card engraved by Peter Maverick -- [i] admission to lectures on principles and practice of surgery by Alexander H. Stevens, for Warren Thrall, 1833-34; card illustrated with unidentified portrait -- [j] admission to lectures on theory and practice of physic, and clinical medicine by Joseph Mather Smith, for Warren Thrall, 1833-34 -- [k] admission to lectures on principles and practice of surgery, and surgical anatomy by Willard Parker, for John Moneypenny, 1849-50., 11501.F.3 Columbia College (New York, N.Y.). College of Physicians and Surgeons: [a] admission to lectures on anatomy and physiology by Alexander Ramsay, for Henry U. Onderdonk, 1st course, no. 14, Nov. 21, 1807; illustrated card engraved by Francis Kearny -- [b] admission to lectures on anatomy and physiology by Alexander Ramsay, for Henry U. Onderdonk, 2nd course; illustrated card engraved by Francis Kearny -- [c] admission to lectures on chemistry by John Griscom, for Henry U. Onderdonk; card printed by Samuel Wood -- [d] admission to lectures on chemistry and legal medicine by James S. Stringham, for Henry U. Onderdonk, Nov. 17, 1807 -- [e] admission to lectures on medical jurisprudence by John Ordronaux, at Columbia College Law School, for Miss Sarah Kingsbury, 1860 -- [f] matriculation ticket for John Morgan M.D., Feb. 26, 1885., 11501.F.4 Female Medical College of Pennsylvania: [a] admission to lectures on chemistry & toxicology by Clinton Gillingham, for Rebecca L. Fussell, 1854-55 -- [b] admission to lectures on obstetrics and diseases of women and children by Sylvester Birdsell, for Rebecca L. Fussell, 1855-56 -- [c] admission to lectures on surgery by K.G. Thomas, for Rebecca L. Fussell, no. 14, Oct. 3, 1855 -- [d] admission to lectures on general and special anatomy by Edwin Fussell, for Rebecca L. Fussell, Oct. 1, 1856 -- [e] admission to lectures on materia medica and general therapeutics by Mark G. Ker, for Rebecca L. Fussell, 1856-57 -- [f] admission to lectures on practice of medicine by Ellwood Harvey, for Rebecca L. Fussell, 1856-57 -- [g] admission to lectures on principles and practice of surgery by Henry J. Brown, for Rebecca L. Fussell, 1856-57 -- [h] matriculation ticket for Rebecca L. Fussell, Nov. 1857, signed by Edwin Fussell -- [i] admission to lectures on physiology by Ann Preston, for Rebecca L. Fussell, no. 6, 1857-58 -- [j] admission to lectures on the principles and practice of medicine by Isaac Comly, Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, for Jennie Stevenson, 20th session, Oct. 1869., 11501.F.5 Harvard Medical School: [a] admission to lectures on practical anatomy, for Henry Blanchard, Nov. 7, 1838 -- [b] admission to lectures on theory and practice of physic by John Ware, for Henry Blanchard, Nov. 7, 1838; card engraved by W.S. Pendleton and James Eddy -- [c] matriculation ticket for Henry Blanchard, Nov. 6, 1839, signed by Walter Channing -- [d] admission to lectures on materia medica by Edward H. Clarke, for George E. Stubbs, Nov. 1862 -- [e] third course ticket, admission to medical lectures, for George C. Shattuck, 1865; card engraved by John B. Bolton., 11501.F.6 Jefferson Medical College: [a] order of lectures, session of 1848-49 -- [b] admission to lectures on chemistry by Franklin Bache, for Henry Woddrop, Oct. 19, 1849 -- [c] admission to lectures on general, descriptive, and surgical anatomy by Joseph Pancoast, for Henry Woddrop, Nov. 1849 -- [d] admission to lectures on institutes of medicine &c. by Robley Dunglison, for Henry Woddrop, 1849-50 -- [e] admission to lectures on materia medica and general therapeutics by Robert M. Huston, for Henry Woddrop, Nov. 1849 -- [f] admission to lectures on midwifery & diseases of women & children by Charles D. Meigs, for Henry Woddrop, Oct. 1849 -- [g] matriculation ticket for Delavan Bloodgood M.D. U.S.N., signed by Robley Dunglison, Nov. 26, 1861 -- [h] Winter examination by Drs. Warder, McArthur, Leaman and Hatfield, 1871., 11501.F.7 Medical School of Maine: [a] admission to lectures on materia medica and therapeutics by William C. Robinson, for William B. Swasey, Feb. 1865 -- [b] admission to lectures on the theory and practice of medicine by Israel T. Dana, for William B. Swasey, Feb. 1865., 11501.F.8 New Hampshire Medical Institution: [a] admission to lectures on anatomy and physiology by E.R. Peaslee, for Joseph D. Nichols, Aug. 3, 1843 -- [b] admission to lectures on chemistry and pharmacy by Oliver P. Hubbard, for Joseph D. Nichols, Aug. 1843; card engraved by Daggett, Hinman & Co. -- [c] admission to lectures on surgery and obstetrics by Dixi Crosby, for Joseph D. Nichols, Aug. 3, 1843 -- [d] admission to lectures on the theory and practice of physic by Joseph Roby, for Joseph D. Nichols, Aug. 3, 1843 -- [e] Dartmouth. Graduating exercises of the Medical Department, 1877 Tuesday evening, Oct. 30th., 11501.F.9 New York Post-Graduate Medical School: [a] admission to the Department of Clinical Obstetrics, Prof. E.L. Partridge, for John Morgan, Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 1883; ink stamp on verso -- [b] admission to the Department of Diseases of the Eye and Ear, Prof. D.B. St. John Roosa, Associate Prof. W.O. Moore, for John Morgan, Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 1883; ink stamp on verso -- [c] admission to the Department of Diseases of the Throat, Prof. C. Wagner, Associate Prof. F. Whiting, for John Morgan, Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 1883, no. 13; ink stamp on verso -- [d] admission to the Department of Histological and Pathological Anatomy, Prof. T.E. Satterthwaite, Assoc. Prof. W.H. Porter, for John Morgan, Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 1883, no. 20; ink stamp on verso -- [e] admission to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Mechanical Therapeutics, Prof. M. Josiah Roberts, for John Morgan, Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 1883; ink stamp on verso -- [f] admission to the Department of Physical Diagnosis, Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, Prof. T.W. Satterthwaite, Prof. A.H. Smith, for John Morgan, Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 1883; ink stamp on verso -- [9] admission to the Department of Applied Anatomy, Prof. A.L. Ranney, for John Morgan, May 6-June 24, 1884., 11501.F.10 Rutgers Medical College, New York, N.Y.: [a] admission to lectures on anatomy by John D. Godman, for Isaac M. Ward, 1826-27; illustrated card engraved by William Kneass -- [b] admission to lectures on chemistry by John Griscom, for Isaac M. Ward, 1826-27; illustrated card engraved by Peter Maverick -- [c] admission to lectures on obstetrics and forensic medicine by John W. Francis, for Isaac M. Ward, no. 62, 1826-27; illustrated card -- [d] admission to lectures on principles & practice of surgery by Valentine Mott, for Isaac M. Ward, 1826-27; illustrated card signed: Prud'homme sc. 1823 -- [e] admission to lectures on theory & practice of physic and clinical medicine by David Hosack, for Isaac M. Ward, no. 94, Nov. 6, 1826 -- [f] admission to lectures on therapeutics & materia medica by W.J. MacNeven, for Isaac M. Ward, no. 83, Nov. 1826 -- [g] matriculation ticket for William P. Vail, signed by Valentine Mott, no. 123, 1827-28., 11501.F.11 University of Pennsylvania. Dept. of Medicine: [a] admission to lectures on the institutes of medicine by Samuel Jackson, for Ephraim F. Leake, Nov. 8, 1843 -- [b] admission to lectures on practical anatomy by W.E. Horner and P.B. Goddard, for Ephraim F. Leake, Nov. 9, 1843; illustrated card has portrait of P.S. Physick engraved by Robert Tiller Jr. -- [c] Spring course of lectures and clinics, March 20 to June 17, 1871 -- [d] admission to lectures on the institutes of medicine by Francis G. Smith, for Charles M. Seltzer, 1876-77., 11501.F.12 University of Pennsylvania. Dept. of Medicine. Eugene A. Grove, session 1867-1868: [a] matriculation ticket, signed by R.E. Rogers, Oct. 21, 1867; engraved illustration of university buildings -- [b] admission to lectures on anatomy by Joseph Leidy -- [c] admission to lectures on chemistry by R.E. Rogers -- [d] admission to lectures on materia medica & pharmacy by Joseph Carson -- [e] admission to lectures on operative surgery by Henry H. Smith -- [f] admission to practical anatomy, D. Hayes Agnew demonstrator; engraved illustration of a skull., 11501.F.13 University of Pennsylvania. Dept. of Medicine. Eugene A. Grove, session 1868-1869: [a] matriculation ticket, signed by R.E. Rogers, Oct. 17, 1868; engraved illustration of university buildings -- [b] schedule card, session of 1868-69 -- [c] admission to lectures on anatomy by Joseph Leidy -- [d] admission to lectures on chemistry by R.E. Rogers -- [e] admission to lectures on materia medica & pharmacy by Joseph Carson -- [f] admission to lectures on obstetrics and diseases of women & children by R.A.F. Penrose -- [g] admission to lectures on principles & practice of surgery by Henry H. Smith -- [h] admission to lectures on theory and practice of medicine by Alfred Stillé., 11501.F.14 University of Pennsylvania. Dept. of Medicine. Eugene A. Grove, session 1869-1870: [a] matriculation ticket, signed by R.E. Rogers, Oct. 18, 1869; engraved illustration of university buildings -- [b] schedule card, session of 1869-70 -- [c] admission to lectures on anatomy by Joseph Leidy -- [d] admission to lectures on chemistry by R.E. Rogers -- [e] admission to lectures on the institutes of medicine by Francis G. Smith -- [f] admission to lectures on materia medica & pharmacy by Joseph Carson -- [g] admission to lectures on obstetrics and diseases of women & children by R.A.F. Penrose -- [h] admission to lectures on principles & practice of surgery by Henry H. Smith -- [h] admission to lectures on theory and practice of medicine by Alfred Stillé -- [j] Winter examinations by Drs. Woods, Norris, and Hunter, signed by H.B. Hare., 11501.F.15 Yale College (1718-1887). Medical Institution: [a] Yale Private Medical School admission card for Paul Mundé, winter term 1863-64, signed by Worthington Hooker -- [b] admission card for John Morgan, Sept. 1867, signed by C.A. Lindsley -- [c] admission to lectures on chemistry by Benjamin Silliman, for John Morgan, 1868-69 -- [d] admission to lectures on histology, pathology and microscopy by Moses C. White, for John Morgan, 1868-69 -- [e] admission to lectures on obstetrics and diseases of women and children by Stephen G. Hubbard, for John Morgan, 1868-69; card lithographed by Punderson & Crisand -- [f] admission to lectures on the theory and practice of medicine by Charles L. Ives, for John Morgan, 1868-69; card lithographed by Punderson & Crisand., 11501.F.16 Pharmacy colleges: [a] Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, commencement ticket, May 22, 1872, at Horticultural Hall, Geo. F.H. Markoe, dean -- [b] Parrish's School of Practical Pharmacy, admission card for S.J. Stevenson, 1869, signed by Edward Parrish, lecturer, Clemmons Parrish, demonstrator -- [c] Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, admission to lectures on pharmacy by William Procter Jr., for Adolph W. Miller, 1861-62 -- [d] Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, admission to lectures on materia medica and botany by John M. Maish, for John Brewster Reynolds, 1879-80 -- [e] Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, commencement ticket, March 16, 1880, at the Academy of Music., 11501.F.17 Miscellaneous: [a] admission to lectures on materia medica and practical chemistry by Samuel Stratten, for K.R. Risk -- [b] Bellevue Hospital Medical College, general ticket, 1863-64, for John Kirker, signed by Isaac E. Taylor, president, and Austin Flint Jr., secretary -- [c] Eclectic Medical College of Pennsylvania, schedule card, 1865-66 -- [d] Edinburgh City Hospital, admission card for Edgar Cyriax, winter session, Jan. to March 1898, signed by Claude B. Ker -- [e] Iowa University. College of Physicians & Surgeons [Keokuk?], admission to practical anatomy, session 185[blank] -- [f] Louisville Medical College, admission to practical anatomy by Geo. J. Cook, for C. Keefer, 1876-77 -- [g] Philadelphia Dental College, admission to lectures on dental pathology and therapeutics by J. Foster Flagg, for Frank A. Monroe, 1883-84 -- [h] University of Edinburgh, admission to lectures on anatomy, sound & morbid, and pathology by Alexander Monro, for John Wilson, 22 April 1844; card has portrait of Alexander Monro Secundus -- [i] University of Louisville Medical Department, admission to lectures on medical chemistry and toxicology by James W. Holland, for James W. Noel of Arkansas, 1871-72; card lithographed by German & Bro., Louisville, Ky. -- [j] University of the City of New York Medical Department, commencement ticket, March 6, 1888, Metropolitan Opera House, Charles Inslee Pardee, dean -- [k] University of the State of New York, College of Physicians & Surgeons of the Western District, admission to lectures on surgery by John Delamater, for Leonard G. Haskins, 1834-35 -- [l] University of Vermont Medical Department, admission to Mary Fletcher Hospital for M.L. Michael, 1882, signed by A.J. Millard, supt., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1807-1898]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Coll. Helfand Popular Medicine Admission cards 11501.F (Helfand) BOX
Pictorial views of houses & places in Germantown yr 1859. [graphic].
Title
Pictorial views of houses & places in Germantown yr 1859
Description
Photograph album commissioned by antiquarian Ferdinand Dreer containing twenty salted paper prints depicting nineteenth century Germantown landmarks. Views include prominent and historic residences, businesses, a school, and a church, predominately on Germantown Avenue. Images accompanied by numbered annotations of brief notes about the history of, significance of, and persons associated with the buildings., Photographs depict the Germantown Mennonite Church (6121 Germantown Avenue) and Samuel Keyser residence (6133 Germantown Avenue); Germantown Academy (110 School House Lane); Cliveden (6401 Germantown Avenue); Congress Hall boarding house (6100 block Germantown Avenue); Leonard Nutz residence (5329 West Penn Street); John Fanning Watson residence (Price Street); Thomas Godfrey Farm (Limekiln Pike at Church Lane); Samuel Morris residence (5442 Germantown Avenue); Roberts Mill (Church Lane at Wingohocking Street); John Smith residence, i.e., Daniel Keyser residence, near the old turnpike toll gate (5800 block Germantown Avenue); Michael Keyser, i.e., John Knorr residence (6100-6106 Germantown Avenue); John Johnson residence used as an Underground Railroad station (6306 Germantown Avenue); Parson Rodney House, i.e., Macknett's Tavern (5900 block Germantown Avenue); Benjamin Engle residence (5938 Germantown Avenue); Christopher Sower residence (5300 Germantown Avenue); Pugh residence, i.e., James De La Plaine residence (5521-5523 Germantown Avenue); Bank of Germantown (5275-5277 Germantown Avenue); Rock House (East Penn Street) ; Michael Billmeyer residence (6505-6507 Germantown Avenue); and Washington Tavern (6200 block Germantown Avenue). Also contains a lithograph portrait of John Kelpius, a founder of Germantown, printed by P.S. Duval & Sons., Paper binding., Title page inscribed: Pictorial views of house & places in Germantown in 1850. Taken for F.J. Dreer., The Johnson House was built 1765-1768 by master builder Jacob Knor at 6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. John Johnson resided in the house during the Battle of Germantown. The dwelling sustained damage including a hole in the parlor door caused by a cannon ball and a chipped corner. It served as a station on the Underground Railroad. The Johnson family owned the house until 1908. The Woman's Club of Germantown purchased the house in 1917, and in 1980, gifted the house and its contents to the Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust to operate as a house museum. In 2002, the deed of ownership was transferred to the Johnson House Historic Site, Inc., Cliveden is the colonial residence built 1763-1767 by master carpenter Jacob Knor for Philadelphia attorney Benjamin Chew at 6401 Germantown Avenue. It was the site of the turning point in the Battle of Germantown in 1777. The Chew family enslaved people of African descent in the city of Philadelphia and in Germantown during the 18th and 19th centuries. The estate was the Chew family residence until 1972 when it was acquired by the National Trust for Historic Preservation., Fifteen of images duplicated in F. De B. Richards Photograph Collection., Duplicate album with variant annotations entitled "Houses & Places in Germantown in 1859 illustrated by John F. Watson" in the collections of the Germantown Historical Society, Gift of Mrs. Charles Willing, 1972., Description revised 2022., Access points revised 2022.
Creator
Richards, F. De B. (Frederick De Bourg), photographer
Date
1859
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Richards album [66037.D]
Logan family papers finding aid
Title
Logan family papers
Description
The Logan family was prominent in Philadelphia from the start of the province, serving the people in many capacities, including political, medical and literary. This is a collection of manuscripts obtained by the Library Company of Philadelphia that relates to the Logan family. The collection includes papers of the Logan family members Albanus Charles, Algernon Sydney, Deborah Norris, William Jr., and James as well as family materials collected by Frances A. Logan and William Logan Fox. The collection dates from 1684 to 1925 and consists of family papers, correspondence, diaries, writings, medical texts, lecture notes, financial records, poetry, visiting cards, and invitations. The collection is divided into seven series and arranged in the following order: “Albanus Charles Logan papers,” “Algernon Sydney Logan papers,” “Deborah Norris Logan papers,” “Frances Armat Logan collection,” “James Logan papers” and “William Logan Fox collection of papers relating to the Library Company of Philadelphia v. William Logan Estate.”
Date
1684
Illustrations of Philadelphia [graphic] / Vincit qui se vincit. Collected by Chas. A. Poulson.
Title
Illustrations of Philadelphia
Description
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, prints, drawings and manuscript notes, predominantly dated to the 1850s, pertaining to the history, the built environment, and social climate of Philadelphia. Subject matter includes clippings about Federalists, Leiper Railroad, beer brewing, historic private houses, and Patrick Lyon from the newspaper column series "Reminiscences of Philadelphia" (Christian Observer, 1856), "Philadelphia Peculiarities" (Philadelphia Sunday Mercury, 1856), and "Recollections from the Past" (authored by Poulson) and "To Readers and Anxious Inquirers" (Sunday Dispatch, 1856); articles about the early history of Germantown and Independence Hall, the origin of April Fools, a “Venerable document,” i.e., a 1747 indenture between the Library Company and librarian Robert Greenway, and the 1859 cholera epidemic at the Arch Street Prison; and newspaper advertisements for the Zoological Institute (48 S. Fifth St.), Page's Patent Safety Cab, and Colonel Chaffin, “The Celebrated Dwarf, at the Masonic Hall" (1845). Also contains an editorial about the poor quality of the Philadelphia Directory for 1865; a song sheet "Social Quoit Club" by Charles Alexander inscribed with a note about its provenance by Poulson on the verso; Poulson manuscripts about notable houses, including the Butler Mansion (Chestnut & Eighth Sts.), William Waln House (Chestnut & Seventh Sts.), and James Fisher mansion (Chestnut & Ninth Sts.); and prints, watercolors, and sketches, several created and signed by Poulson, predominantly showing Philadelphia residences, landmarks, and city and landscapes., Graphic materials include a Charles Magnus print after the Trumbull painting, "Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776"; the captioned George Gilbert illustration "A View of the Grand Civic Arch... in Honor of Lafayette" (1824); a Le Met miniature portrait of Timothy Palmer; a James McClees photograph of the engraving "The Hour of Sunset, on the Fourth of July 1776" and Poulson watercolor and sketches (often with extensive manuscript captions) showing "Episcopal Academy," "A House on the North side of Chestnut Street, next to that on the N.E. corner of Eighth Street, lately occupied by Danl. W. Coxe, Esq. who deceased there June 3, 1852" (1857), "Sketch of the river Schuylkill at Fairmount. The wooden floating bridge and tavern &c by C. A. P. under the tuition of Jemmy Cox, the drawing master," "Jonathan Leedom’s Iron Store, no. 211 S. Front St. or now no. 343," "Sketch of the Emlen or [Benendye?] house Chestnut St. opposite the State house and next to Jacob Ridgway’s house on the east" (1858); and advertising vignettes and cameo stamps for businesses, including a segar store (Mulberry St.), G. S. Appleton, bookseller, publisher & importer of foreign books (148, i.e, 600 block Chestnut St.), W. C. Allen, broom & variety store, and a multi-manned press of “The Saturday Evening Post.” Other images include satiric women's fashion vignettes and a cut out caricature of an African American man advertising Sanford's Opera House., Majority of contents annotated with a date by Poulson., Title page illustrated with a ca. 1856 lithographer's advertisement issued by Wagner & McGuigan. Depicts an allegorical, patriotic scene with the figure of Columbia, attired in a toga, American flag, and laurel wreath, and with a broken shackle under her foot as she stands on a pedestal., Verso of title page contains Poulson inscription: "The "Articles" in the book are taken from fugitive sources only; and the dates affixed to each are those of the newspapers &c from which they were procured.", Back free end paper contains Poulson inscription: "The dates of the articles herein, are those of the Newspapers &c from they are cut.", "Index to set in back part of vol. XI.", Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Poulson, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1789-1866, compiler
Date
ca. 1824-1864
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Poulson scrapbooks - vol. 2 [(2)2526.F]
p. 52: Rochester, New York, Aug. and Sept. 1918
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]
p. 53: Rochester, New York, Aug. and Sept. 1918
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]
p. 54: Rochester, New York, Aug. and Sept. 1918
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]
p. 55: Cornell Uni., Ithaca N.Y., Sept. + Oct. 1918
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]
p. 56: Cornell Uni., Ithaca N.Y., Sept. + Oct. 1918
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]
p. 57: Hempstead L.I. Field 2, Oct., Nov., Dec. 1918
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]
p. 58: Hempstead L.I. Field 2, Oct., Nov., Dec. 1918
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]
p. 50: Madison Barracks N.Y. July 1918
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]
p. 51: Rochester, New York, Aug. and Sept. 1918
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]
p. 46: Ft. Sill, Okla. Postfield, Dec. 24,'17-July 5th '18
Title
[Carson R. Draucker photograph album]
Description
Album compiled by Draucker between 1913 and 1918 containing snapshots, photocollages, and photomechanical prints of family and friends in Philadelphia, getaways and vacations, and his experiences as a World War I draftee in Fort Sill, Ok. and Rochester and Long Island N.Y. Philadelphia views depict University of Pennsylvania; Fairmount Park, including the waterworks, Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River; Logan’s Square; Delaware River; Broad and Market streets near and including City Hall; Draucker’s residence at 235 South 15th Street; and Rittenhouse Square, including the annual Flower Show in 1916. Vacation images show Draucker and friends and/or family at recreational sites in Atlantic City, N.J., Lock Haven, Pa., Hecla Park, Center County, Pa., and Riverview, Pa. The vacation views often show picnicking, canoeing, and swimming. World War I imagery predominantly includes portrait snapshots of Draucker and his fellow soldiers, as well as interior views of his barracks at 202nd Aero Squadron and the U.S. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, N.Y. Album also contains portrait studies of persons and pets, including Rau "celebrity dog 'Bob'," as well as photocollages composed of sketched bodies and photographic heads; views of the dam at Lafayette, Pa. and Cascadella Gorge, Ithaca, N.Y.; images of the “Ad-Men’s Convention 1916” in Philadelphia; works by Draucker awarded prizes at exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Y.M.C.A. (p. 19, 25, 27, 30); and a series of images of a crashed car being removed from a Philadelphia storefront (p. 31)., Portraiture depicts Draucker’s family, including his sister Annetta and father Edward; friends and professional colleagues, including Al Swope, Charles R. Darwin, D. Sargent Bell, and William Rau; and group portraits of “M[otion P[icture] Operators Lyric Theatre, Lock Haven, Pa. 1912” and young men “Fredericks. Swope. Myers. Messerly. Kissenger” in driving attire and riding motorcycles., Stamped on front cover: National Simplex., Inscribed on inside cover: Draucker., Illustrated National "Simplex" Note Book advertisement printed on inside front cover., Many of the pages contain titles., Majority of images annotated with a caption., Accompanied by "Studio Light: a Magazine of Information for the Profession. Published by the Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y. 1930." Vol. 22, No. 7. (September 1930). Promotional periodical illustrated with Draucker’s photographs and including biography of Draucker. [P.2007.35b]., Carson R. Draucker (1895-1971), son of Stathia and Edward Draucker, a hotel manager in Clinton, Pennsylvania was a professional photographer who specialized in portraiture in Syracuse, N.Y. by 1921. During his early years, he worked as a motion picture operator in his hometown of Clinton, Pa. and later, most likely in the Philadelphia photographic studio of William H. Rau. His early work was displayed and awarded at amateur exhibitions at John Wanamaker’s and the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A. Camera club. He attended Army Schools of Photography at Rochester and Cornell University and served in the Photographic Section of the Air Service during World War I. Draucker was also featured in "Studio Light: A Magazine of Information for the Profession" (1930) and copyrighted a photoflash calculator in 1937. He was married to Lucretia Draucker and passed away in San Diego, Ca. in January 1971.
Creator
Draucker, Carson R., 1895-1971
Date
[1913-1918]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.2007.35a&b]

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