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Title: Entertainment and concert to be given in Franklin Hall Sixth Street below Arch, on Saturday evening, October 31st, 1863. Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! Look at the talent: Harry Hutchins, the young comic singer and comedian. Martin Joyce, the great clog dancer. Mast. E. Sumner, the champion drummer. H. Lamar, favorite balladist. Hugh O'Neil, the great flutist. J. Miller, in his great song and dance. E. Martin, the wonderful gymnast. J. Lloyd, J. Sykes, and others. Programme for this evening. ... Shaving a substitute! ... To conclude with the negro farce of The carte de visite mania! ... Tickets, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Entertainment commences at 8 Polite ushers in attendance
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Franklin Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Franklin 1863 (25)5761.F.102b (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: Temperance Hall: Trenton. One night only Saturday evening, Aug. 20th, 1864 Largest troupe in the world: two great companies combined! The original S.S. Sanford from his opera houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg--together with the inimitable Dick Parker! of Parker's Opera House, Alexandria, Va. This great combination most positively limit their engagement here to but one night. Each and every member of the combination is a brilliant star appearing in a programme, rich, rare and inimitable!! ... Sanford's great burlesque, The exempts! ... After which, Parker's laughable afterpiece, The village belle ... To conclude with How are you, greenbacks! by the entire company, Mark the price of admission: 30 cents to all parts of the house Children, with parents, 15 cents. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: The two companies include: J. Carl, John Crosher, Frank Diamond, Hughey Dougherty (a.k.a. Young America), Fulton Myers, Dick Parker, Harry Rainor, H.J. Raynor, S.S. Sanford, 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 Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sanford (26)5761.F.41a (McAllister)

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

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

Title: Bijou Music Hall No. 607 Arch St, next door to the theatre Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels ... Malicious trespasses! ... Run for life ... African Roscius! ... Sky-light adventures! ... Grand inpalement feat ... Mons. O. Phi Clide, the great Hercules! ... To conclude with The Mullygrubs! ... Grand matinee every Saturday, at half-past 2 o'clock for ladies and children. Admission.--Parquet, 10c. Orchestra, 15c. Private boxes, $2. Single seats 50c
Description: Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address; dated playbills are for programs from Nov. 1863 to March 1864., Performers include: Billy Boyd, Carrie Carson, Harry Enochs, Harry Harrington, Helene Smith, Tom Vance, Dave Williams, Ida Williams, Sammy Williams, and Billy Wright., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 25.1 x 11.4 cm., 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 or 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1863 (26)5761.F.128b (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 here of the favorite comic singer Billy Holmes! Denny Gallagher in new acts. Billy Boyd, in his great imitations. Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels. ... Miss Dora Dawson the celebrated double-voiced singer, will appear on Wednesday, Oct. 28th. 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: Oct. 28 fell on a Wednesday and 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: Ellen Colene, Harry Enochs, Master Howard, Martin Joyce, C. McMillan, and Mary Newton., 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.139b (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 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)

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)

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 Three new stars will make their first appearance this evening, and will continue during the week: Miss Victoria Howard, Billy Wright & Sammy Williams Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels. ... To conclude with the exhilirating negro frace of The black shoemaker. ... Monday eve'g. Nov. 24, re-appearance Mr Tom Vance. Friday evening, Nov. 20, benefit Billy Holmes. 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: Nov. 20 fell on a Friday in 1863; Nov. 24 in fact fell on a Tuesday; Henry B. Enochs is listed in the Philadelphia directory for 1864 with a music hall at this address., Other performers include: Billy Boyd, Harry Harrington, Billy Holmes, Lida Levans, Adelaide Miller, 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: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1863 (26)5761.F.139a (McAllister)

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)

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 Continued success of the great star company, and the comic vocalist, Tom Vance. Billy Wright in his impalement feat. Boyd in his comicalities. Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels. ... The school (by particular request.) ... The African Roscius ... Grand impalement act, ... Castinet duet: ... Medical student! ... Intrusive niggers! ... To conclude with the alarming Ethiopian eccentricity The two lodgers ... Will soon appear the Western favorite and vocalist, Miss Julia Dawson, and the charming songstress, Miss Nellie Taylor. 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: 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., Other performers include: Harry Harrington, Adelaide Miller, Dave Williams, Ida Williams, and Sammy 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: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1863 (26)5761.F.129a (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: 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, 1853 [sic]. 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: Jan. 4 fell on a Monday in 1864; 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.141a (McAllister)

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)

Title: Fattie Stewart's Melodeon 609 Chestnut St Lessee and manager, J.C. Stewart Leader of orchestra, J. Robinson Veni! Vidi! Vici! And we still live! Occular demonstration is the surest proof that our performances are plus ultra. New stars. New acts and burlesques!! Engagement of Johnny Mitchell, ... Billy Chambers, ... Miss Rosa Chambers. Mast. Tommy, Sammy Williams, ... Together with all the old favorites--J.E. Gilligan, Kathleen Covington, Prof. Robinson, H.W. Speigle, Signor Watselman, Leon Berger, and the ever-popular Fattie Stewart! Programme extraordinary! ... Babes in the wood ... All for ducats, ... Downfall of Africa, ... The whole to conclude with a new plantation scene in which the whole company will appear. Grand complimentary benefit to Fattie Stewart for which 99 performers have kindly volunteers, on Thursday, Oct. 20. Admission, ten cents Doors open at 7 1/2 o'clock. To commence at 8. Wines, liquors, beer and cigars, constantly kept at the bar, and served by polite and attentive waiters. Any overcharge or not returning right change by waiter, patrons will please report at the bar
Description: Oct. 20 fell on a Thursday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Fattie Stewart's Melodeon
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.39b (McAllister)

Title: Fattie Stewart's Melodeon 609 Chestnut St Lessee and manager, J.C. Stewart Leader of orchestra, J. Robinson Success crowns our efforts! There is a tide in the affairs of men, when, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Such is Stewart's motto Crowded houses & delighted audiences repay his exertions to cater for the public taste. 10 stars of magnitude, 10 make their appearance every night this week. Read the names. Miss Florence Edmond, Kathleen Covington, Miss Emma Harrington, Jim Flake, Andy Williams, J.E. Gilligan, Prof. Robson, W.H. Speigle, Signor Watselman, & the people's great favorite, Fattie Stewart! Programme. ... O-tell-o! or More vengeance. ... The black doctor! ... Talent on a bust ... The whole to conclude with the laughable opera, Lucretia boards-here! in which the whole strength of the company appears. Admission, ten cents Doors open at 7 1/2 o'clock. To commence at 8. Wines, liquors, beer and cigars, constantly kept at the bar, and served by polite and attentive waiters. Any overcharge or not returning right change by waiter, patrons will please report at the bar
Description: A performance for the benefit of J.C. "Fattie" Stewart was advertised for his Melodeon Oct. 20, 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Fattie Stewart's Melodeon
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.39a (McAllister)

Title: Stewart's New Apollo Concert Hall Fattie Stewart, proprietor Fred Alexander, stage manager Prof. Knouth, leader of orchestra Read the names. M'lle Mazora Arnoldi, Miss Carrie Leon, Miss Ella Wilson, Miss Sallie Collins, Miss Kate Covington, Miss Henrietta, Miss Lizzie Wells, Miss Emma Sager, Miss Clara Devere, F. Alexander, Dan. W. Collins, J.T. Mason, Santa Anna, Mr Brooks, F. Myers, Master Tommy, Mr Smyth, the Francis Brothers Fattie Stewart! Programme for this evening ... School in an uproar ... The evening's entertainments to conclude with Lucretia boards-here or, Scenes from the opera. On Thursday evening, December 29th, re-appearance of J.T. Mason Prices of admission. Parquet, 15 cts. Orchestra seats, 25 " Private boxes, $5 00 Seat in do. 50 cts Doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8
Description: Dec. 29 fell on a Thursday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Fattie Stewart's New Apollo Concert Hall
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.45a (McAllister)

Title: Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall! 609 Chestnut Street, and 608, 610 and 612 Jayne Street, (entrance on Chestnut Street.) J.C. Stewart, sole proprietor Fred Shaw, stage manager Prof. Knoth, musical director Read the names!! First week of Fred Shaw the American extemporaneous comic vocalist. Miss Carrie Leon, Miss Kate Covington, Miss Cassie, Leonard, Miss Ella Wilson, Miss Sallie Collins, M'lle Henrietta, Miss Ida May, Miss Augusta Francis, the Francis Brothers Mr D.W. Collins, Mr J.T. Mason, Mr Frank Howard, Mr W.F. Mullin, Mr Brooks, Master Tommy, the wonderful Santa Anna, and Fattie Stewart! the prince of Ethiopian comedians and comic delineators. ... Row at the Academy of Music ... The whole to conclude with a scene fron The 3 fast men! ... Prices of admission. Parquet, 15 cts Orchestra seats, 25 " Private boxes, $5 00 Seat in do. 50 cts Doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Several of these performers appeared at J.C. "Fattie" Stewart's other music halls in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Fattie Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.45b (McAllister)

Title: Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall! 609 Chestnut Street, and 608, 610 and 612 Jayne Street, (entrance on Chestnut Street.) J.C. Stewart, sole proprietor Fred Shaw, stage manager Prof. Knoth, musical director First week of the favorite danseuse and vocalist, Miss Lizzie Ellsworth Brilliant success of Miss Carrie Leon, Miss Sallie Collins, Miss Kate Brooks, Miss Susie Forrester, M'lle Henrietta, Miss Cassie Howard, Miss A. Francis, Miss Ida May, Miss V. Leonard, in conjuntion with the great Apollo Star Co. Triumphant success of the great female minstrel scene, from "Three fast men." ... School in an uproar! ... Grecian statues! ... The whole to conclude with the Irish interlude, entitled O'Flanigan at the fair ... Prices of admission. Parquet, 15 cts Orchestra seats, 25 " Private boxes, $5 00 Seat in do. 50 cts Doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Several of these performers appeared at J.C. "Fattie" Stewart's other music halls in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Fattie Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.46a (McAllister)

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

Title: It is better to laugh than be sighing First grand concert by the Independence Assembly to be given at Girard Hall, S.W. cor. Sixth St. and Girard Avenue, on Friday ev'ng, March 20, 1863 on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels are engaged and will appear. ... Comic act--Post Office Sam! ... Comic act--Surprise party ... The performances will conclude with the laughable Ethiopian sketch, written by Andy Williams, entitled The musician! ... Admission, 25 cents. Doors open at half-past 6. Performance to commence at quarter of 8 Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance
Description: Performers include: Professor Buchner, Johnny Edwards, W. Hallowell, H. Hillman, Joe Hoock, Wm. Jefferson, Harry Lamar, M. Lapierre, Jim Leathem, E. Martin, Old Joe Miller, William Miller, Billy Morton, C. Smith, S. Stinson, G. Tromley, and Andy Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5761.F.51b (McAllister)

Title: Laugh and be merry Grand concert to be given by the Humane Association, at Washington Hall, south-west corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Thursday evening, April 23d, 1863, on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels! will appear in their versatile programme. ... 16,000 years ago: or, The long lost brothers ... Lay low for Furgy! ... The performances will conclude with the laughable pantomime, entitled The village tailor ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7; to commence at half-past 7 o'clock. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Front seats reserved for ladies
Description: Performers include: J. Boube, W. Fraes, Herr Heinrick, Joe Hoock, Harry Lamar, Jim Leathem, Ed. Martin, Old Joe Miller, D. Montley, John Neace, F. Orland, C. Smith, S. Stanley, G. Tromley, and Andy Williams., 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: Philadelphia Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5761.F.61a (McAllister)

Title: To make you laugh is our delight! Grand concert to be given at Washington Hall, south-west corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Wednesday evening, May 20, 1863, for the benefit of Billy Martin of the Philadelphia Minstrels, on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels and a host of volunteers will appear. ... Also, the popular Harmonia Orchestra will play a host of musical selections. Programme. ... Prestidigitation by the great William Miller. ... The performance will conclude with an Ethiopian sketch, by Andy Williams, entitled The black tailors ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Curtain rises at quarter before 8. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Front seats reserved for ladies
Description: Performers include: James Hyde, Harry Lamar, M. Lapierre, Jim Leathem, D. Marion, Ed. Martin, Joe Miller, William Miller, C. Northem, J. Reilly, Wm. Ross, Geo. W. Schriver, P.Y. Selby, R.F. Simpson, and Andy Williams., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.6 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5871.F.73a (McAllister)

Title: Grand concert to be given by the Monitor Assembly at Franklin Hall Sixth Street, below Arch. On Wednesday evening, Oct. 7, '63 on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels will appear in their versatile programme. ... Manager in trouble. ... Lay low for rebels ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the laughable Ethiopian sketch, entitled The baffled contraband! ... Ending with a grand holiday jubilee, sustained by the entire company, Admission, 25 cents Children's tickets, 15 cts. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance. A police force will be in attendance to preserve order. The Philadelphia Minstrels can be engaged, by applying at Shoemaker's Drug Store, south-west corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue
Description: Performers include: T. Graham, Tony Keefe, Harry Lamar, Jim Leathem, Johnny Manderson, Ed. Martin, Old Joe Miller, F. Ross, C. Smith, and G. Tromley., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5761.F.102a (McAllister)

Title: Still triumphant! Onward they come Engagement, for a limited period, of Mad'lle Ariel! who will appear every night in her celebrated Grecian statues. ... Also, engagement of Billy Burr, the great original Ethiopian comedian. Also, first appearance of Billy Rose, the popular comic vocalist and Ethiopian comedian--together with the regular star company. Programme for this everning. ... Weaver's Minstrels. ... Black alderman. ... Bosom friends! ... To conclude with, by request, the side-splitting extravaganza, entitled Parker's saloon ... Admission, 15 cents An efficient police is engaged to preserve strict order. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8
Description: John Weaver was active as a minstrel performer and manager in at least 1863 and 1864., Other performers include: Master Charlie, Mlle. Ella, C. Howard, Mlle. Viola, J.B. Whitman, and Andy Williams., Odd Fellows' Hall of Wilmington, Del. was at Third and Kings Sts., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Theatre and Music Hall (Wilmington, Del.)
Date: [1863 or 1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Wilm Theatre 1863 (28)5761.F.4a (McAllister)

Title: City Hall, Burlington Second & positively last night this Friday evening, Feb. 26, 1864 Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! To obtain good seats, come early! Tickets can be had at the hall from 10 to 12, A.M. 3 splendid burlesques this evening! Opera, farce, burlesque and comedy this evening. ... The busted note: ... The stupid servant! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation scene, Jack on the green! by the entire company. Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description: The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Morris' Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.130 (McAllister)

Title: City Hall, Bordentown For one night only, positively This Saturday evening, Feb. 27, 1864 Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in that city) are now en route for the West, and will perform in this city on the above night. The far-famed, world-renowned, original and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! 19 established artists, from their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Five comedians, four balladists, seven musicians and three dancers. The only complete company organized--organized with great care for this season, 1864. ... Scenes from my boyhood ... Giving the sign, ... The veteran, ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, Black assurance: ... Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description: The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., "Rules of the hall.--Persons are requested not to beat time with their feet, as it is unpleasant to the audience and interrupts the performance. Front and centre seats reserved for ladies and gentlemen accompanying them. Colored people admitted only to seats assigned them. Gentlemen are requested to take off their hats during the performance hours. Whistling is positively forbidden in the hall. Owing to the extreme length of the programme, no repetition of the pieces can be given. Boys not admitted to the gallery.", Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.7 x 20.0 cm., Illustration signed: J.W. Morse N.Y., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Morris' Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.131a (McAllister)

Title: Washington Hall One night only, positively, Monday evening, Feburary 29, 1864 Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! To obtain good seats, come early! Tickets can be had at the hall from 10 to 12, A.M. 3 splendid burlesques this evening! Opera, farce, burlesque and comedy this evening. ... The busted note: ... The stupid servant! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation scene, Jack on the green! by the entire company. Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description: The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Morris' Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.132a (McAllister)

Title: Library Hall! Three nights only, positively, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 1st, 2d & 3d, 1864 Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in that city) are now en route for the West, and will perform in this city on the above nights. This company give an entire change of performance every night. The far-famed, world-renowned, original and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! 19 established artists, from their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Five comedians, four balladists, seven musicians and three dancers. The only complete company organized--organized with great care for this season, 1864. ... Scenes from my boyhood ... Giving the sign, ... The veteran, ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, Black assurance: ... Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description: The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., "Rules of the hall.--Persons are requested not to beat time with their feet, as it is unpleasant to the audience and interrupts the performance. Front and centre seats reserved for ladies and gentlemen accompanying them. Colored people admitted only to seats assigned them. Gentlemen are requested to take off their hats during the performance hours. Whistling is positively forbidden in the hall. Owing to the extreme length of the programme, no repetition of the pieces can be given. Boys not admitted to the gallery.", Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 20.0 cm., Illustration signed: J.W. Morse N.Y., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Morris' Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.133a (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: 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: Ho! For Hoffman & Smith's Virginia Troupe of Serenaders! The most competent actors that have ever appeared, will perform at Langstroth's Hall, Germantown, on Wednesday eve'ng, Feb. 1st, 1865 Programme. Part first. Full band, with laughable jokes and comic sayings! Part second. Billy Rose, the great comic Ethiopian delineator. Miss Emma Miller, in her great song and dance. Johnny Clifford the great song and dance man. ... The barber, ... To conclude with The happy walk-around! by the entire company. Price of admission, 25 cents Doors open at half past 6 o'clock. Commence at half-past 7
Description: Other performers include: Harry Phillipps, Jimmy Riley, Johnny Smith, William Ward, and Pete Williams., Illustration signed: Strong., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hoffman & Smith's Virginia Troupe of Serenaders
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Hoffman (26)5761.F.98a (McAllister)

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

Title: "We study to please." First appearance of the Frank Moran Minstrels! at the Masonic Hall Manayunk, on Monday evening, April 6, '62 ... Handy Andy, ... He would be a speaker ... The contraband trip, ... The discharged volunteer, ... The jaw bone festival, ... The Third Street brokers ... The three graces ... Cruelty to Shonny ... The whole to conclude with the plantation scene, entitled The contrabands' jubilee by the company. Tickets, 15 cents. Children, 10 cents Doors open at 7 o'colck. To commence at quarter before 8
Description: The performers include: J. Boyd, P. Doyle, Mr. Griscom, D. Kelly, H. McLaughlin, George Mowers, C. Murray, D. Murray, Thomas Murray, Johnny Sheehan, and Joe Skeehan., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Readex Sept 2017 update: duplicate records in supplement; second 510 added.
Creator: Frank Moran Minstrels
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Frank (25)5761.F.18 (McAllister)

Title: City Hall Positively 1 night only Monday evening, April 18 Harris & Smith's Minstrel Troupe and Brass Band! 18 star performers, the most perfect minstrel organization now traveling, consisting of the following powerful array of talent, never before concentrated in a similar entertainment ... Comic quartet! ... What is that? ... Les Miserables! ... Codfish musketeer! ... Essence of Ole Virginny ... The whole to conclude with Dan Emmet's latest walk-a-round, How are you greenbacks! by the entire company. Admission, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 50 cents Doors open at 7. Performance to commence at 8. Balcony serenade every evening, previous to the opening of the doors, by the brass band attached to the troupe, led by Prof. Hosfeldt
Description: April 18 fell on a Monday in 1866., The performers include: M. Bryan, F. Campbell, J.W. Charles, George Edwards, Eugene Gorman, Dick McGowan, Joseph Norrie, Charles Stevens, Billy West, and Frank Winslow., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Creator: Harris & Smith's Minstrel Troupe
Date: [1866?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1866 Harris (28)5761.F.1a (McAllister)

Title: Duer & Fox's Minstrels will give a grand concert, under a canvas at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of a number of distinguished artists. Novelties and new attractions! Fun, music, frolic and mirth, to drive care away and cheer the drooping heart. Determination to please and amuse. Every member a prominent star in is own line of business. The ladies are particularly invited to witness the entertainment of great nonpareil minstrel company. ... Duer & Fox's Minstrels' programme will consist of new songs, dances, acts, glees, choruses, ballads, burlesque lectures, funny sayings and doings, &c., &c. The evening's entertainment will conclude with a grand jubilee! Characters by the company. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Concert commences at 8 Come early. N.B.--No postponement on account of weather. Front seats reserved for ladies. P.S.--The management respectfully announce to their patrons that the services of this troupe can be engaged on reasonable terms for parties, serenades, &c., by applying in person or note to
Description: The performers include: F. Baker, J.H. Duer, W.B. Fox, Emma Miller, Alex Ross, and Fayette Welch., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Duer & Fox's Minstrels
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Duer (28)5761.F.18a (McAllister)

Title: For positively one night only Town Hall, Bordentown! on Thursday evening, July 2d, 1863 The far-famed and old established Sanford's Opera Troupe, from his opera houses, Philad'a and Harrisburg The best troupe in the world. Two companies condensed into one. Sanford, the pioneer of minstrelsy will appear in his special acts. Mr. Sanford will have the honor of presenting the best troupe of artists that has ever been concentrated into one body, embracing operatic talent, tragic merit, comic ability, delineations of men, manners and customs, and the special acts, as given with unbounded applause! for the past fourteen years, to the elite of the world. ... Deaf as a post ... "Them" Irishmen, ... To conclude with the sketch, entitled Uncle Tom's Cabin ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats invariably reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8 o'clock
Description: The company includes: Mr. Batchelor, Tom W. Brown, E. De Haven, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, J.R. Myers, S.S. Sanford, E.J. Turner, J. Williams, and Mr. Wilson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.5 x 16.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Sanford (25)5761.F.86a (McAllister)

Title: Temperance Hall, Trenton Grand gala night! in commemoration of the glorious 4th 4th of July 1776 Sanford's Opera Troupe! will appear on Friday evening, July 3d, 1863, and Saturday afternoon and evening, July 4th presenting the entire troupe in an entire new programme, same as to be given at Barnum's Museum, July 6th, where Sanford is engaged at an enormous expense, for the summer season. Mark the attraction: Uncle Tom's cabin ... The hall.--A spacious gallery will be erected by Mr. Sanford, giving accommodations superior than heretofore, thus reserving the entire front seats for ladies and families. ... Deaf as a post ... "Them" Irishmen, ... Uncle Tom's cabin ... Donnybrook fair, ... The musician fooled
Description: The company includes: Mr. Batchelor, Tom W. Brown, E. De Haven, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, J.R. Myers, S.S. Sanford, E.J. Turner, J. Williams, and Mr. Wilson., Library Company copy may not be complete: there are no admission prices and no imprint at foot; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Sanford (25)5761.F.86b (McAllister)

Title: Town Hall for one night only. Sanford's Opera Troupe This far-famed Philadelphia institution will appear at the above hall, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 25th, 1864, the whole under the immediate direction of Samuel S. Sanford! proprietor and manager, (of Sanford's Opera Houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.) The company: as presented on this occasion, is far superior to any ever offered to the public, giving more novelties than heretofore, among which are The exempts--Les miserables--The ghost! and other rare and attractive acts, as only done by Sanford's Troupe. ... Admission to all parts of the hall, 30 cents Children, twenty-five cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, Frank Diamond, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), J.B. Whitman, and J. Williams., "Notice--Change of base.--Mr. Sanford raspectfully [sic] informs the public that he has leased the Olympic Theatre, Race Street, Philadelphia, which is now undergoing complete renovation, and will be open on Monday evening, November 14th, under the title of Sanford's New Opera House. Mark the locality, Race St., bet. 2d & 3d", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sanford (26)5761.F.44a (McAllister)

Title: Masonic Hall, Easton for two nights only. Sanford's Opera Troupe This far-famed Philadelphia institution will appear at the above hall, on Wednesday & Thursday evenings, Oct. 26 and 27, 1864 the whole under the immediate direction of Samuel S. Sanford! proprietor and manager, (of Sanford's Opera Houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.) The company: as presented on this occasion, is far superior to any ever offered to the public, giving more novelties than heretofore, among which are The exempts--Les miserables--The ghost! and other rare and attractive acts, as only done by Sanford's Troupe. ... Admission to all parts of the hall, 30 cents Children, twenty-five cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, Frank Diamond, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), J.B. Whitman, and J. Williams., "Notice--Change of base.--Mr. Sanford raspectfully [sic] informs the public that he has leased the Olympic Theatre, Race Street, Philadelphia, which is now undergoing complete renovation, and will be open on Monday evening, November 14th, under the title of Sanford's New Opera House. Mark the locality, Race St., bet. 2d & 3d", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sanford (26)5761.F.44b (McAllister)

Title: Temperance Hall, Trenton for two nights only. Sanford's Opera Troupe This far-famed Philadelphia institution will appear at the above hall, on Friday and Saturday evenings, Oct. 28th and 29th, 1864 the whole under the immediate direction of Samuel S. Sanford! proprietor and manager, (of Sanford's Opera Houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.) The company: as presented on this occasion, is far superior to any ever offered to the public, giving more novelties than heretofore, among which are The exempts--Les miserables--The ghost! and other rare and attractive acts, as only done by Sanford's Troupe. ... Admission to all parts of the hall, 30 cents Children, twenty-five cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, Frank Diamond, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), J.B. Whitman, and J. Williams., "Notice--Change of base.--Mr. Sanford raspectfully [sic] informs the public that he has leased the Olympic Theatre, Race Street, Philadelphia, which is now undergoing complete renovation, and will be open on Monday evening, November 14th, under the title of Sanford's New Opera House. Mark the locality, Race St., bet. 2d & 3d", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sanford (26)5761.F.49a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford for one night only. Sanford's Opera Troupe This far-famed Philadelphia institution will appear at the above hall, on Thursday evening, Nov'r 10th, 1864, the whole under the immediate direction of Samuel S. Sanford! proprietor and manager, (of Sanford's Opera Houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.) The company: as presented on this occasion, is far superior to any ever offered to the public, giving more novelties than heretofore, among which are The exempts--Les miserables--The ghost! and other rare and attractive acts, as only done by Sanford's Troupe. ... Admission to all parts of the hall, 30 cents Children, twenty-five cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, Frank Diamond, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), J.B. Whitman, and J. Williams., "Notice--Change of base.--Mr. Sanford respectfully informs the public that he has leased the Olympic Theatre, Race Street, Philadelphia, which is now undergoing complete renovation, and will be open on Monday evening, November 14th, under the title of Sanford's New Opera House. Mark the locality, Race St., bet. 2d & 3d", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sanford (26)5761.F.51a (McAllister)

Title: Institute Hall, Wilmington for one night only. Sanford's Opera Troupe This far-famed Philadelphia institution will appear at the above hall, on Saturday evening, Nov'r 12th, 1864, the whole under the immediate direction of Samuel S. Sanford! proprietor and manager, (of Sanford's Opera Houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.) The company: as presented on this occasion, is far superior to any ever offered to the public, giving more novelties than heretofore, among which are The exempts--Les miserables--The ghost! and other rare and attractive acts, as only done by Sanford's Troupe. ... Admission to all parts of the hall, 50 cents Children, with their parents, 25 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, Frank Diamond, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), Larry Tooley, J.B. Whitman, and J. Williams., "Notice--Change of base.--Mr. Sanford respectfully informs the public that he has leased the Olympic Theatre, Race Street, Philadelphia, which is now undergoing complete renovation, and will be open on Monday evening, November 14th, under the title of Sanford's New Opera House. Mark the locality, Race St., bet. 2d & 3d", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sanford (26)5761.F.52a (McAllister)

Title: Here to-night! Sanford's Opera Troupe This far-famed Philadelphia institution will appear this evening, the whole under the immediate direction of Samuel S. Sanford! proprietor and manager, (of Sanford's Opera Houses, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.) The company: as presented on this occasion, is far superior to any ever offered to the public, giving more novelties than heretofore--among which are The exempts--Les miserables--The ghost! and other rare and attractive acts, as only done by Sanford's Troupe. ... Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8
Description: The company includes: F. Basquin, Frank Diamond, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, F.W. Stempel (a.k.a. Master Willie), Larry Tooley, J.B. Whitman, and J. Williams., "Notice--Change of base.--Mr. Sanford respectfully informs the public that he has leased the Olympic Theatre, Race Street, Philadelphia, which is now undergoing complete renovation, and will be open on Monday evening, November 14th, under the title of Sanford's New Opera House. Mark the locality, Race St., bet. 2d & 3d"--Sanford's New Opera House opened Nov. 14, 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Sanford (27)5761.F.118b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford and troupe, one night more with a great change Sanford in his great acts. The troupe in variety The quartet in new solos, glees, duets & choruses Sanford in his great delineation of Uncle Tom ... Sanford's version of Uncle Tom is a true picture of slavery! The press and the profession pronounce Sanford as the head and front of minstrelsy, and the best delineator of Ethiopian character extant! For this occasion a great bill will be given. Inquire of the character of the entertainment: the verdict: all pleased. The report: the best in the world. The evidence: the house was crowded Admission, 25 cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. the performances to commence at 8
Description: The company includes: Mr. Batchelor, E. Haven, Fulton Myers, J.R. Myers, S.S. Sanford, E.J. Turner, and J. Williams., Illustration signed: Spiegle & Johnson Phila., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.4 x 20.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Readex Aug. 2017 update: fixed field language code supplied.
Creator: Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Sanford (27)5761.F.117 (McAllister)

Title: Concert Hall Chestnut Street, above Twelfth. Positively for two weeks only commencing Monday evening, Feb'y 8th, 1864 An entire change of programme every other evening. The best band in the world, and undisputed champions of minstrelsy ... The far-famed, world-renowned, original, and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks concert troupe! From their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Six balladists, six comedians, six musicians, and three celebrated and unrivaled dancers: the only complete company at present organized. We court criticism and defy competition. ... The two musicians, ... Morris' burlesque old folks' concert, ... The whole to conclude with an entire new extravaganza, performed only by this company, entitled Life on the Mississippi! by the entire company. Admission twenty-five cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 7 3/4. Gentlemanly ushers in attendance. ... Free balcony serenade every night, in front of the hall, by Morris' Brass Band!
Description: The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, G.F. Doll, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, Charles Melville, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., "Rules of the hall.--Persons are requested not to beat time with their feet, as it is unpleasant to the audience and interrupts the performance. Front and centre seats reserved for ladies, and gentlemen accompanying them. Colored people admitted only to seats assigned them. Gentlemen are requested to take off their hats during the performance hours. Whistling is positively forbidden in the hall. Owing to the extreme length of the programme, no repetition of the pieces can be given. Boys not admitted to the gallery.", Illustration signed: J.W. Morse N.Y., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.6 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Morris' Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (8)5761.F.29b (McAllister)

Title: City Hall, Burlington For two nights only, positively Thursday and Friday evenings, Feb. 25 and 26 Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in that city) are now en route for the West, and will perform in this city on the above nights. This company give an entire change of performance every night. The far-famed, world-renowned, original and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! 19 established artists, from their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Five comedians, four balladists, seven musicians and three dancers. The only complete company organized--organized with great care for this season, 1864. ... Scenes from my boyhood ... Giving the sign ... The veteran, ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, Black assurance: ... Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description: The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., "Rules of the hall.--Persons are requested not to beat time with their feet, as it is unpleasant to the audience and interrupts the performance. Front and centre seats reserved for ladies and gentlemen accompanying them. Colored people admitted only to seats assigned them. Gentlemen are requested to take off their hats during the performance hours. Whistling is positively forbidden in the hall. Owing to the extreme length of the programme, no repetition of the pieces can be given. Boys not admitted to the gallery.", Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 x 19.9 cm., Illustration signed: J.W. Morse N.Y., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Morris' Minstrels
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.129 (McAllister)

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