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Title: Nau, Dolores.
Description: In Ballou's pictorial drawing-room companion, vol. 8, no. 19 (May 12, 1855), p. 300., Nau, a soprano of American birth, trained and toured in Europe and won considerable critical acclaim before returning to New York to make her American debut., Waist-length portrait of Nau, seated and wearing a necklace and mantle.
Date: [1855?]

Title: May, Juliana.
Description: Full-length portrait of the singer holding a fan and wearing a full-skirted tiered dress., In Frank Leslie’s illustrated newspaper, vol. 4, no. 91 (Aug. 29, 1857), p. 193., Miss Juliana May was an American opera singer who first achieved fame in Europe.
Date: [1857?]

Title: Morley, Mrs.
Description: Full-length portrait of a woman [i.e., Mrs. Morley?] wearing an off the shoulder evening dress, pearl strands around her head, elbow length gloves, and earrings. Holding a fan in one hand and a handkerchief in the other, she stands beside a harpsichord before an open balcony., In Day is closing o’er the billow (New York, [1834-1839?]), cover., “Sung by Mrs. Morley. The words by Jonas B. Phillips Esq. Arranged from a popular Italian aria and dedicated to Mrs. Habicht of Boston by Clerc W. Beames”., “Mrs. Morley contributed to the entertainment and gave satisfaction. Her voice appears to be a mezzo-soprano of considerable power and flexibility, with good intonation.” -- Ives, E. Musical review and record of musical science, literature, and intelligence (New York, 1839), p. 375.
Date: [1834-1839?]

Title: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa! "Five live members!" Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and Little Dennett. Stirring songs for stirring times! Their concerts, for 22 years, have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiastic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota--from the Penobscot to the Potomac--from the Merrimac to the Mississippi--from the lakes to the Atlantic coast, respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen that they will give a concert in this place on the above evening They will sing a choice selection from the following list of their new compositions, with some of their standard productions and selections, ... Occupying 1 3/4 hours from the collection above enumerated Cards of admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Songs in the list include Spirit of '62 and The war drums are beating., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (28)5761.F.26b (McAllister)

Title: The "Tribe of Asa!" One night only At [blank] On [blank] The Hutchinson Family grateful to their numerous friends and patrons for the continued success and increased crowds which have thronged their concerts in days of "Auld Lang Syne," respectfully announce in this, their twenty-third annual musical pilgrimage through their native land, one concert on the above evening, all will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and Little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag and our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root, and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open, quarter of 7 o'cl'k. Commences, quarter of 8 Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Songs on the program include Battle cry of freedom and Star-spangled banner., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 48.8 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (28)5761.F.26a (McAllister)

Title: The Singing Girl.
Description: A woman sits at a piano singing, and her shadow looks like a bird. The valentine puns on the word "lark" to mock the recipient for being a ridiculously bad singer., Text: You think yourself so runs the tale / A very Lark or Nightingale, / For those that hear you sing, say "hark" / "List to that warbling, what a Lark," / While thus you sing to please the men / You are a precious Lark to them., Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Date: [between 1840 and 1880?]

Title: De Wilhorst, Cora, b. 1835.
Description: Full-length portrait of the actress saluting in costume as Marie from Donizetti’s opera, “La Figlia del Reggimento.” Her accoutrements include a canteen, top hat, and a drum., In Frank Leslie’s illustrated newspaper, vol. 3, no. 68 (Mar. 28, 1857), p. 264., Cora De Wilhorst was an opera singer and a native New Yorker.
Date: [1857?]

Title: Institute Hall. Grand concert by the Duranci sisters! Monday evening, March 16th, 1863 Miss E. Duranci, Miss F. Duranci, Miss N. Duranci assisted by Mr. G. Greith, pianist ... Doors open at 7 oclock. Concert to commence at 8
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 33.0 x 10.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Duranci, E.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Duranci (25)5761.F.51a (McAllister)

Title: The Original Hutchinson Family! Old folks and young folks will give one grand concert at Concert Hall for the benefit of Committee on Labor, Income and Revenue of the Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission. On Thursday ev'g. May 12, 1864. John W. Hutchinson, will sing patriotic and other songs. Henry J. Hutchinson, will sing humorous and descriptive songs. Viola G. Hutchinson, will sing songs of home, hope and happiness. ... Tickets 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8. No postponement
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 57.15 x 19.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1864 Original (1)5781.F.16a (McAllister)

Title: Singer.
Description: The singer holds a sheet of music and his hand to his heart. Jullien refers to French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien. The sender mocks the recipient's poor singing., Text: No one would take you for a Jullien, Sir, / For such croaking never was heard, / Whenever I hear you it reminds me of---/ A carpenter sawing a board., Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Date: [between 1840 and 1880?]

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

Title: Ketchum, Miss.
Description: In The American book of beauty, or, Token of friendship (Hartford, 1847?]. plate preceding p. [65]., Full-length portrait of Miss Ketchum (of Boston), standing holding a small dog against her chest with her right arm and a handkerchief in her left hand., Fictitious person? Sitter identified as the singer/actress Mrs. Charles Martyn (i.e., Elizabeth Inverarity Martyn) on a plate published by Longman & Co., 1 October 1840. Cf. National Portrait Gallery, London. http://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw80781/Elizabeth-Ma
Date: [1847?]

Title: Patton, Abby Hutchinson, 1829-1892.
Description: Waist-length portrait of the singer, seated., In Phrenological and physiological almanac for 1848, (New York, 1847), p. 39., Mrs. Abby Hutchinson Patton sang with her siblings as contralto for the Hutchinson Family Singers, a popular antebellum musical group. The Hutchinsons were supporters of numerous reform issues, abolitionism in particular. Cf. Gac, Scott. Singing for freedom (New Haven, 2007)., Another portrait (with three other family members) appears in the People's journal, vol. 1, no. 17 (Apr. 25, 1846), p. 225.
Date: [1847?]

Title: Phillipps, Adelaide, 1833-1882.
Description: In Ballou's pictorial drawing-room companion, vol. 10, no. 2 (Jan 12, 1856), p. 28., Adelaide Phillipps won popularity as a child star with her singing, acting, and dance routines. She later trained as an opera singer in Europe, under the legendary Manuel Garcia, and toured the United States and Europe with numerous opera companies., Other portraits appear in: Gleason's pictorial drawing-room companion, vol. 1, no. 2 (May 10, 1851), p. 32; Gleason's pictorial drawing-room companion, vol. 1, no. 6 (June 7, 1851), p. 84; Appleton's encyclopaedia of American biography, vol. 4 (New York, 1888), p. 758., Full-length portrait of Phillipps, wearing a man's costume of boots, tights, a tunic and belt purse, holding a picture; she is depicted while acting a scene with two other male figures at left, with a rural landscape including a cottage and arbor in the background.
Date: [1856?]

Title: Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. of Fifth & Chestnut Sts Robert Gardiner, proprietor. Great combination of talent. Great applause! Full houses! No humbug! No puffery! The people's favorite resort! The best company in the city! The two great and popular female vocalists, Miss Annie Rush and Miss Victoria Howard. ... Canterbury Minstrels ... Orchestra and brass band. Fritz Hartman, leader. ... The laughable afterpiece The 4 lovers!
Description: On a March 1862 playbill, the proprietors were listed as Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner; by January 1863, the proprietors were listed as Robert Gardiner and Harry Enochs., Other members of the company include: Edward Batchelor, William Batchelor, Tom Brookfield, J. De Lattre, George De Louis (and his celebrated dog Jenny Lind), Johnny Forbes, Madame Leona, and George Murray., Printed on yellow paper., Library Company copy imperfect: torn at foot, removing some text; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.14b (McAllister)

Title: The great Canterbury Hall! Corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, (late New Grotto.) Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner, proprietors Theodore Boettger, musical director Still triumphant! The field our own! Glorious success of the star company equaled by few, excelled by none. Wray's great feat of aerial suspension ... Continued furore to see Louisa Payne, the best vocalist in the city. Harry Enochs and Johnny Wild in new comicalities. Another new programme: ... Canterbury Minstrels ... Grand matinee for ladies and children on Saturday, March 15th, at 2 o'clock, P.M. Admission. Parterre, 15 cents. Family circle, 10 cents Private boxes, two dollars. Single seats, fifty cents Grand balcony serenade by the Canterbury Brass Band, previous to commencing
Description: March 15 fell on a Saturday in 1862., Other members of the company include: Mary Florence, Johnny Kelchner, Ada Payne, and Ed. Wray., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.16b (McAllister)

Title: The Hutchinson Family! "The Tribe of Asa" Asa B. Hutchinson, Lizzie, C. Hutchinson, Abby Hutchinson. Freddy Hutchinson, O. Dennett Hutchinson. Whose concerts for twenty-two years have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public, at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiatic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism, to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota, from the Penobscot to the Potomac, from the Merrimac to the Mississippi, and who soon trust to send up the shout of "Freedom! Union! Victory!" throughout the land of "Dixie," respectfully announce their first concert at the hall of Spring Garden Institute, corner Broad and Spring Garden Sts., Thursday evening, Jan. 8th, '63 ... Tickets, twenty-five cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 51.3 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.32a (McAllister)

Title: Second concert by the Hutchinson Family! At Spring Garden Institute corner Broad and Spring Garden Sts., Monday evening, Jan. 12, 1863. All will appear! Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett, singing their new songs of patriotism, Union, and freedom, &c. ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; copy (25)5761.F.37a printed on yellow paper., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.37a (McAllister), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.37b (McAllister)

Title: Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Green Streets. Friday evening, Jan'y 16th, 1863 The Hutchinson Family! ("Tribe of Asa,") concert. Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett Hutchinson return their sincere thanks to the numerous friends in this city, for their continued patronage and cordial approval at their second concert, and respectfully announce another, as above, when they will sing their new songs of freedom and fraternity and the flag of our Union forever, the productions of Whittier, Morris, Saxe, Miss Proctor, Professor Root, Work, Lucy Larcom and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.38b (McAllister)

Title: Second and last concert by the Hutchinson Family, at Langstroth's Hall: Germantown Saturday evening, January 24th, 1863. All will appear! Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their new songs of patriotism, Union, freedom, &c. ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 6 1/2 o'clock. To commence at 7 1/2
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.40b (McAllister)

Title: Sixth and last night of the "Tribe of Asa" at the Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Green Streets, on Thursday evening, February 5th, 1863. The Hutchinson Family renewedly grateful to their numerous friends and patrons in Philadelphia, for the continued success and increased crowds, which have nightly thronged their concerts in this, their twenty-second annual musical pilgrimage through their "native land," respectfully announce their sixth and last entertainment, prior to visiting Washington, on Thursday evening, Feb. 5th, at Handel and Haydn Hall. All will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag of our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open at 7 o'cl'k. Concert to commence at 8, precisely Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 49.0 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.41a (McAllister)

Title: Wilmington Institute! A grand complimentary benefit tendered to the Philadelphia Quintet Club! by the citizens of Wilmington, will take place on Thursday evening, May 7, '63 on which occasion that favorite band of artists will present and perform the following programme. ... Miss Fannie A.B. Magonagal, from the philharmonic concerts at St. Louis--her first appearance in this city. ... The concert will terminate with the great national airs, Red, white and blue! The Marseillaise hymn, and The star-spangled banner Conductor, Herr L. Engelke ... Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Admission, 25 cents Tickets and programmes may be had at the music stores of Messrs. Chas. Grobe and W. Harper; also at the principal book stores
Description: Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.1 x 20.1 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia Quintet Club
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Quin (25)5761.F.69a (McAllister)

Title: The "Tribe of Asa!" First night at Institute Hall on Saturday, Feb. 14th. The Hutchinson Family grateful to their numerous friends and patrons for the continued success and increased crowds which have thronged their concerts in days of "Auld Lang Syne," respectfully announce in this, their twenty-third annual musical pilgrimage through their native land, one concert on the above evening, all will appear, Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett singing their songs of home, hope and happiness! Faith, freedom and fraternity! The good time coming, and the flag of our Union forever! Together with the productions of Whittier, Longfellow, Morris, Saxe, Root and Work, Miss Edna Dean Proctor, Lucy Larcum and Florence Percy, besides several original compositions by the Hutchinsons, ... Doors open, quarter of 7 o'cl'k. Commences, quarter of 8 Admission, 25 cts. Children under 12 years, 15 cts No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Feb. 14 fell on a Saturday in 1863., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 48.8 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (27)5761.F.66a (McAllister)

Title: City Hall Burlington, Friday evening, April 3d, 1863 The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa! "Five live members!" Asa, Lizzie, Abby, Freddy and little Dennett. Stirring songs for stirring times! Their concerts, for 22 years, have received the cordial approval and patronage of the musical public at home and abroad, and for the last year the enthusiastic response of Northern freemen, as they have sung their songs of liberty and patriotism to crowded houses, from Maine to Minnesota--from the Penobscot to the Potomac--from the Merrimac to the Mississippi--from the lakes to the Atlantic coast, respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen that they will give a concert in this place on the above evening They will sing a choice selection from the following list of their new compositions with some of their standard productions and selections, ... Occupying 1 3/4 hours from the collection above enumerated Cards of admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.53b (McAllister)

Title: The original Hutchinson Family! Old folks and young folks recently from their successful engagements in Boston, Eastern cities and Northern New York, before enthusiastic houses, announce with pleasure to their friends at this place that they will give only one concert, at Concert Hall on Saturday evening, April 23, '64. The Hutchinsons--"Tribe of John,"--combines to sing stirring song for stirring times--of Union, friendship, liberty! "Good time coming" the "The jubilee." ... John W. Hutchinson ... Henry J. Hutchinson ... Viola G. Hutchinson ... Tickets, 25 cts. Children, under 12 years, 15 cts. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8. No postponement
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.23a (McAllister)

Title: Rumsey's Hall, Salem for one night only, Thursday evening, April 28th, 1864 The original Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, on their way west, will give one of their grand concerts and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts Juvenile school children can secure passes of the agent during the day at 10 cts. each. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8. History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale at the hall. Price 10 cents
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.21b (McAllister)

Title: Town Hall, Woodstown, Saturday evening, May 14, 1864 The original Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, on their way west, will give one of their grand concerts and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts Juvenile school children can secure passes of the agent during the day at 10 cts. each. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8 History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale at the hall. Price 10 cents
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.24b (McAllister)

Title: Greer's Hall! New Brunswick, on Friday evening, June 10th, 1864 The Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, from their late Southern successful tour to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, will give one of their grand concerts! In this place, and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Tickets, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Tickets can be had, during the day, at the hall. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8 History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale. Price 10 cents. Photographs of members and groups of the family can be had at the hall, and during the meeting at Longwood
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitzed by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.35b (McAllister)

Title: The Songstress.
Description: A singing women stands amid floating bank notes., Text: The silvery notes that from your throat / Flow forth so beautiful and sweet, / Much better are than notes of Banks, / For they cannot be counterfeit., Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Date: [between 1840 and 1880?]

Title: Cremona Concert Hall late Union Hall. Opening night Wednesday eve'ng, Dec. 9th, 1863 Look! at the array of talent. Mr. Tom Hague the great champion clog dancer. Mr Charles E. Dobson the master banjoist of the world Mr. Dick Thompson, the eccentric comedian. Miss Kate Archer the French danseuse. Miss Carrie Edgar, the fascinating vocalist and danseuse Prof. Soure, leader of the orchestra. Herr Speigel, violinist. Admission, 15 cents
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Cremona Concert Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Cremona 1863 (25)5761.F.105b (McAllister)

Title: Dutton children.
Description: In Ballou's pictorial drawing-room companion, v. 16, no. 20 (May 14, 1859), p. 305., “The accompanying engraving of the already famous “Fairy Children” is from a drawing made expressly for us by Mr. Homer [i.e., Winslow Homer] ….”, Dollie Dutton, known as the “Little Fairy,” had a stage career as a singer and a dancer. She and her sister Etta performed together before Etta died at the age of eight., Full-length standing portraits of diminutive Etta and Dollie Dutton, with a significantly taller child standing between them.
Date: [1859?]

Title: Metropolis Varieties! No. 140 South Third Street. Andy Schawers proprietor Admission free Admission free. Immense success of Lida White and Frank Wood in their challenge dance. Look at the array of talent: Miss Lida White, champion jig dancer of the world. Frank Wood! original essence of Ole Virginny. Miss Ida Lee, the charming danseuse. Miss Ada Sinclair, the beautiful balladist. Pop Search, comic singer. Herr Latzell, Mast. F. Howard, in his songs and dances. J.B. Whitman, Ethiopian performer--forming the best free place of amusement in the city
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Metropolis Varieties (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Metro 1863 (27)5761.F.84b (McAllister)

Title: Worrell's Metropolis Varieties! No. 140 South Third Street. Billy Worrell sole proprietor Veni! Vidi! Vici! The coolest place of amusement in the city. Open every eve'ng with the best and most versatile company in the city. First appearance of Miss Kate Clare the champion jig dancer of the world! In her original character of Young Dinah Snow. Look at the names! Miss Annie West, the beautiful balladist. Miss Fanny Rivers, the graceful danseuse. Miss Lydia White, the celebrated jig dancer. Miss Kate Clare, as Young Dinah Snow. Miss Duprees, Billy Worrell, comic vocalist. Bill La Conta, in his original banjo solo. Frank Howard, in his essence of Ole Virginny. Pop Search, violinist and comic vocalist. Herr Tatzell
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Metropolis Varieties (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Metro 1863 (28)5761.F.10b (McAllister)

Title: Concert Hall Newark. Positively two nights only Saturday & Monday eve'ngs, May 14th & 16th, '64. First appearance of the world-renowned Tacon Ballet and Pantomime Troupe! in conjuction with the great New York Ethiopian and variety combination! ... Miss Eva Brent ... M'lle Marie Bertha ... Mr. Geo. W. Smith ... The embodiment of comic humor, the great pantomimists, Sig. Grimaldi Wheitoff and Mr. J.R. White ... Those irrepressible Ethiopian sons of Momus, Mr. Johnny Wild, the eccentric Mr. Ed. Wray, the unrivaled [b]anjoist, and Mr. Harry Kelly, the celebrated clogist and comedian. ... The musical organization under the direction of Mr. John Ritter, the popular conducteur de orchestre. Herr Stradder, the eminent pianist, and an efficient orchestra The entertainments will embrace artistic singing, beautiful ballets, graceful pas seuls, comic pantomimes and Ethiopian eccentricities. Tickets to all parts of the house, 25 cents Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Curtin rise at 8 precisely
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.9 x 20.3 cm., Other members of the troupe include: Louise Colletti, Marietta Florence, Christine Florenza, Ida Hadia, Ella Katrina, Mons. W. Leoni, Lane Pinsal, Ed. Preble, Herr R.M.J. Sinor, and Dutton Weinchuist., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Tacon Ballet and Pantomime Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Tacon (26)5761.F.25a (McAllister)

Title: The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor P.A. Fitzgerald, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director William Heck, business agent Andrew Enochs, ticket agent William Early, officer ... First appearance of Mad'le Helene the great Parisian danseuse. The beautiful Terpsichorean artiste, Miss Carrie Carson. Mons. O. Phi Clide the Hercules of the age, ... Billy Boyd! ... Tom Vance! ... Grand impalement feat Billy Wright. ... Dave Williams, ... Harry Enochs, ... Johnny Kelchner, ... Sammy Williams, ... Castinet duet, ... Mr P.A. Fitzgerald... Jos. Nosher, ... Ida Williams! ... Our bill of fare will satisfy the veriest epicure in the matter of amusement. Songs and dances--Ethiopian, comic and sentimental. Music--humorous and classic. Negro acts--new and excruciatingly phunny ... Miss Nellie Taylor, Philadelphia's favorite vocalist, will shortly appear; also, the beautiful and fascinating Miss Julia Dawson, the Jenny Lind of the West. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Prices of admission, Parquet, 10 cents Orchestra chairs, 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00 Seats in private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance commence quarter-before 8
Description: Julia Dawson was advertised to appear at the Bijou Music Hall Nov. 30, 1863; Nellie Taylor was advertised to appear Jan. 4, 1864; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., "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 (26)5761.F.136b (McAllister)

Title: Metropolis Varieties! 140 S. Third Street. The cry is--still they come The best free saloon in the city. Look at the stars! engaged at this establishment--the leading stars of the profession. Miss Anna Wert, the queen of song. Miss Ida Lee, the graceful danseuse. Miss Rosa Bowers, jig dancer. Andy Williams, banjoist and tamborinist. Billy Burr, Ethiopian comedian. Andy Schowers, in his great stump speech. J.K. Search, violinist and comic singer. Herr Tatzell, pianist
Description: Three illustrations signed: Boerum., Printed on yellow paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Metropolis Varieties (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Metro 1863 (27)5761.F.85 (McAllister)

Title: 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 Thursday evening, February 18th, 1864 a grand complimentary benefit to Miss Ada Tesman! On which occasion, a host of volunteers! will appear, amongst whom will be found the best talent in the profession: Lizzie Frances, and Kate Frances, the beautiful dancers. Nellie Howard, the great female jig dancer. Geo. Sheldon and Ed. Murray and a host of others--together with the great star company attached to this model concert hall of Philadelphia. 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 For further particulars, see house programmes the night of performance. 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: Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., 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 (25)5761.F.124a (McAllister)

Title: Canterbury Music Hall North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets. Open every night Robert Gardiner, proprietor ... Excelsior company. The following array of talent will appear every evening in their respective roles: First appearance of Miss Annie Birch, the beautiful and fascinating danseuse, ... Miss Annie Rush, the charming cantatrice, ... Miss Mary Warren, the ever pleasing vocalist. ... Free balcony serenade by the Canterbury Brass Band, led by the great Joe Nosher. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels! ... The whole to conclude with the laughable and side-splitting afterpiece, called The U.S. Mail! or, The carrier in trouble. ... Patrons and strangers visiting the Canterbury, will find it the quietest and best conducted music hall in the city
Description: On a March 1862 playbill, the proprietors were listed as Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner; by January 1863, the proprietors were listed as Robert Gardiner and Harry Enochs., Other members of the company include: William Batchelor, Dick Berthelon, Tom Brookfield, Johnny Forbes, Master Martin, and George M. Miles., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.17a (McAllister)

Title: Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble Success upon success New faces! New acts!! Ear-stunning shouts of applause! Every one pleased!!! Second week of the greatest living comic singer of the age and Philadelphia favorite, Billy Holmes Re-appearance of the old favorite, Bob Harrison. First Appearance of the charming vocalist and danseuse, Miss Mary Warren ... Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Scenes at McClees. ... Malicious trespassing ... Sports on the neck ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Managers' troubles! Characters by the company Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. Commence at 8 Admission, 10 and 20 cts. Private boxes, $3. Single seats, 50 cents. Look out for old Dick Berthelon's benefit next Thursday evening, Dec. 1, 1864, when a great bill will be offered
Description: Other members of the company include: Dick Berthelon, Tillie Bishop, James Cotter, Ed. Preble, and Billy West., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1864 (27)5761.F.18b (McAllister)

Title: Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble Triumphant still!! Continued success of the great comic singer and Philadelphia favorite, Billy Holmes The charming danseuse and vocalist, Miss Mary Warren ... and a host of volunteers, on the occasion of Old Dick Berthelon's benefit. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Mischievous boy, Billy! ... Countryman's visit. ... Elopement in high life ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Canterbury ball room ... Doors open at 6 o'clock. Commence at 8 Admission, 10 and 20 cts. Private boxes, $3. Single seats, 50 cents. Remember Billy Holmes' benefit, Dec. 6th. The greatest bill ever offered. Don't fail to come
Description: Dick Berthelon's benefit was advertised for Dec. 1, 1864., Other members of the company include: Tillie Bishop, Tom Brookfield, Louis Pettit, Ed. Preble, Frank Solomon, and Billy West., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1864 (27)5761.F.18a (McAllister)

Title: Chestnut Street Lyceum! (Late Jones' Hotel,) 620 Chestnut St., between Sixth and Seventh. Manager Robert Edwards Director of amusements Frank Whittaker Notice--In catering for the amusement of the public, the manager deems it prudent to alter the prices of admission. The following will be hereafter the fixed prices. Parquet, 15 cents. Gallery, 10 cents. Private boxes, 50 cents New attractions for this, Monday, night, May 5th. Novelties varying nightly The Chestnut Street Lyceum the best ventilated place of amusement in the city. First night of the engagement of Miss Helena Smith, ... Geo. R. De Louis & his infant prodigy First night of parlor amusements! Second night of Miss Ida Wells ... Miss Julia Edwards ... Prices of admission reduced to 10 and 15 cts Programme. ... Aerial flights, or Sky-light adventures ... Pompey's blunders: ... The perplexed tutor. ... To conclude with Richard ye 3 times ... Admission. Parquet, 15 cents. Gallery 10 cents. Private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Officer of the house, Conrad Esher
Description: May 5 fell on a Monday in 1862., Other performers include: Jake Budd, C.J. Foster, George Galloway, Billy Holmes, Miss Malino, and Adelaide Miller., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 20.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Chestnut Street Lyceum (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Chestnut 1862 (27)5761.F.20a (McAllister)

Title: Lyceum Hall Grand concert in aid of the Sanitary Relief Fund by the Misses Duranci! on Monday and Tuesday evenings, May 16th and 17th Change of programme Tuesday eve'ng Miss E. Duranci, Miss Naomi Duranci, Miss Fredonia Duranci. ... Tickets of admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 oclock. Concert to commence at 8
Description: May 16 fell on a Monday in 1864., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.19 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Duranci, E.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Duranci (27)5761.F.72b (McAllister)

Title: City Hall! Grand concert in aid of the Sanitary Relief Fund by the Misses Duranci on Thursday and Friday evenings, May 12th and 13th Change of programme Friday evening Miss E. Duranci, Miss Naomi Duranci, Miss Fredonia Duranci. Prof. Theo. Boettger, pianist ... Tickets of admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 oclock. Concert to commence at 8
Description: May 12 fell on a Thursday in 1864., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.9 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Duranci, E.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Duranci (27)5761.F.26a (McAllister)

Title: The Hutchinson Family! "Tribe of Asa," will give a benefit concert for the sick & wounded soldiers under the care of the Penn Relief Association, at the Spring Garden Institute, corner Broad and Spring Garden Streets, on Friday evening, Jan. 30, 1863, when they will sing their new songs of home, patriotism, Union and freedom! With some of their standard productions, which have received the cordial approbation of the musical public of the entire North, East and West; ... Admission, 25 cents Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Doors open at 7. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of Asa, consisted of Asa B. Hutchinson, his wife Elizabeth Chace Hutchinson, and their children Abby Hutchinson (later Anderson), Frederick Chace Hutchinson, and Oliver Dennett Hutchinson., Printed on rose-colored paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Hutch (25)5761.F.41b (McAllister)

Title: Kennett Square! Friday evening, June 3d, 1864 One more concert, by request and for the same glorious patriotic object, the aid of the Sanitary Commission, with change of programme, and the sanguine expectation of the presence of some speakers from the Yearly Meeting at Longwood, who will be invited to take part in the exercises of the evening. The Hutchinson Family, old folks and young folks, from their late Southern successful tour to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, will give one of their grand concerts! In this place, and will sing their songs of freedom & fraternity Gems from Longfellow, Bryant, Saxe, Hon. Mrs. Norton, and others, and various compositions of their own, rendered in their inimitable style. ... Admission, 25 cents Tickets can be had, during the day, of Benjamin P. Kirks, at Pennock's office. Doors open at 7. Concert to commence at 8 History of the family, containing popular songs, for sale. Price 10 cents. Photographs of members and groups of the family can be had at the hall, and during the meeting at Longwood
Description: The Hutchinson Family, Tribe of John, consisted of John W. Hutchinson and his children Henry John Hutchinson and Viola Gertrude Hutchinson (later Campbell)., Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press from Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hutchinson Family (Singers)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Hutch (26)5761.F.28b (McAllister)

Title: Catalogue of theatrical and public celebrities
Description: Trade catalog containing pages with rows of numbered vignette-size reproduced portrait photographs of female , male, and child entertainers. Includes bust-length, half-length, and full-length portraiture, with one sitter often depicted in several differently posed portraits. Sitters, predominantly women, are usually attired in costume and occasionally are posed as couples, or in character and with props and ornate backdrops. Costumes and props include hats and head pieces; tights and shorts; nautical, peasant, medieval and roman garb; umbrellas, fans and valises; chairs and hammocks; guns and swords; and instruments and animals. Unique costumes and poses include Jeannie Winston as a devil with wings; Kate Forsyth depicted as a sculpted bust; and Lizzie Harold sprawled on a floor., Sitters include French operatic soprano Marie Roze (1846-1926); American entertainer Lotta [Crabtree] (1847-1924); American actress Annie Pixley (1858-1893); comic actors Charles E. Holland and Ben Maginley (d. 1888); actress and theater manager Mrs. John Drew (i.e., Louisa Lane Drew); French magician Prof. Hermann, i.e., Alexander Hermann(1843-1896), author and actress Lillian Chester; and characters from "Pinafore.", Accompanied by pocket-size, printed catalog with preface promoting Gilbert & Bacon's large stock of portrait views of the "most artistic and prominent in their profession" in the sizes "Cabinets" and "Panels." Includes lists of sitters for 1692 "Cabinets" and 115 "Panels.", Front endpaper inscribed: George P. Campbell, Continental Hotel, August 1880. Campbell, probably a Gilbert & Bacon agent, resided at the hotel in the 1880s., Cloth binding, stamped "Scrap" on front cover and "Patented March 1876" on back cover., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gilbert & Bacon, the portrait studio established by Philadelphia photographers Charles M. Gilbert (b. ca. 1848) and William F. Bacon (ca. 1843-1900), operated ca. 1874-ca. 1929. The firm specialized in celebrity portraiture and photographed actors, baseball players, and members of high society. Following the death of Bacon in 1900, the firm continued in business under the management of Gilbert and Bacon's son Frank T. into the early 20th century.
Creator: Gilbert & Bacon
Date: [ca. 1880]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.8681.1 & 2]

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 William Heck, business agent Andrew Enochs, ticket agent William Early, officer ... Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... The school ... Grand impalement feat! ... Castinet duet ... Troubadours! ... Crow family! ... To conclude with the roaring farce of Box & Cox! Miss Nellie Taylor, Philadelphia's favorite vocalist, is engaged, and will positively make her first appearance Monday, January 4th, 1864. In preparation, a comic pantomime, entitled Paul & Julia; or, Troubles in a kitchen for the Christmas holidays. 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: Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., 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 (26)5761.F.140b (McAllister)

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, Wm. Early ... Immense success of the rival vocalists, Miss Nellie Taylor! and Miss Ada Tesman! Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Take-it-and-leave, man! ... The school, ... Bellows solo, with imitations! ... Two in a bed, or, Mrs. Skronshammer's adventures ... Comic trio! ... To conclude with the laughable extravaganza of the Aquatic sportsman! ... Thursday evening, January 28th, benefit of Tom Vance. 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: Jan. 28 fell on a Thursday in 1864; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Other performers include: Billy Boyd, Carrie Carson, Harry Enochs, Helene Smith, 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 (26)5761.F.124b (McAllister)

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 Dora Dawson, the celebrated double-voiced singer. First week of Miss Lida Levans, the celebrated jig dancer--and first week of the great comic singer, Billy Holmes. Denny Gallagher in new acts! Billy Boyd in his great imitations! Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels. ... Miss Adelaide Miller the favorite danseuse, is engaged, and will appear on Monday, November 2. A grand matinee every Saturday at 2 o'clock for ladies and children. Admission, Parquet, 15 cents Orchestra chairs, 25 cents Private boxes, $3.00 Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance commence quarter-before 8
Description: Nov. 2 fell on a Monday in 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, Harry Enochs, Denny Gallagher, Master Howard, Martin Joyce, 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.127a (McAllister)

Title: The Bijou Music Hall, No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre Harry Enochs, sole lessee C. McMillan, acting and stage manager ... Third week of the engagement of Billy Holmes, the favorite comic singer. Second week of Dave Williams, the greatest banjo player living. Continued success of Billy Boyd, Denny Gallagher, Harry Harrington Lida Levans, Ellen Colene, Adelaide Miller together with the entire star company. Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels. ... Intrusive darkey! ... Ole Bull in a tight place ... The height of impudence! ... The whole to conclude with The nigger door-keeper ... 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: Billy Holmes first appeared in the Bijou Music Hall in Oct. 1863; 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., 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.137b (McAllister)

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