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A grand promenade concert will be given by Emanuel Lodge, No. 30, A.Y.M: on Friday evening, May 1st, 1863 at Franklin Hall, Sixth Street, below Arch. For the benefit of the lodge
1. A grand promenade concert will be given by Emanuel Lodge, No. 30, A.Y.M: on Friday evening, May 1st, 1863 at Franklin Hall, Sixth Street, below Arch. For the benefit of the lodge

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    African American Freemasons; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Concerts; Entertainment Events; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Societies, Etc
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An appeal to Friends and others on behalf of the destitute Freedmen of the South. Dear Friends
2. An appeal to Friends and others on behalf of the destitute Freedmen of the South. Dear Friends

Friends' Association of Philadelphia and Its Vicinity, for the Relief of Colored Freedmen

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    Broadsides; Charities; Civil War; Civil War, 1861 1865; Civilian Relief; Freedmen; Friends' Association Of Philadelphia And Its Vicinity, For The Relief Of Colored Freedmen; History; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; United States
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Appeal to Friends and others of behalf of the destitute freedmen of the south
3. Appeal to Friends and others of behalf of the destitute freedmen of the south

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    African Americans; Charities; Freedmen; Missions; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Society Of Friends
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Appeal to members of the Society of Friends and others on behalf of the destitute freedmen of the south
4. Appeal to members of the Society of Friends and others on behalf of the destitute freedmen of the south

Friends' Association of Philadelphia and Its Vicinity, for the Relief of Colored Freedmen

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    African Americans; Charities; Church Work With Freedmen; Freedmen; Missions; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Society Of Friends
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Arthur Donaldson has established a school back of no.88, North Front Street, Philadelphia, for the tuition of children of colour of both sexes, in reading, writing, and arithmetic
5. Arthur Donaldson has established a school back of no.88, North Front Street, Philadelphia, for the tuition of children of colour of both sexes, in reading, writing, and arithmetic

Donaldson, Arthur

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    African American Elementary Schools; African Americans; Education; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Society Of Friends
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Assembly Buildings Positively last week of the combined exhibitions!: Your chances lessen, daily, of witnessing the horrors of war! and ruthless bloodshed!! Monday eve'g, Sept. 9, and every evening during the week stereopticon of the Southern Rebellion together with the Russian war, ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Colored people 25 cts. Doors open at half-past 7. Performances commence at 8. The exhibition commences with the Rebellion. Grand day performance, Saturday afternoon for the especial accommodation of families and children, who cannot visit in the evening. On this occasion the house will be thoroughly darkened, and the exhibition given with the same effect as at night
6. Assembly Buildings Positively last week of the combined exhibitions!: Your chances lessen, daily, of witnessing the horrors of war! and ruthless bloodshed!! Monday eve'g, Sept. 9, and every evening during the week stereopticon of the Southern Rebellion together with the Russian war, ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Colored people 25 cts. Doors open at half-past 7. Performances commence at 8. The exhibition commences with the Rebellion. Grand day performance, Saturday afternoon for the especial accommodation of families and children, who cannot visit in the evening. On this occasion the house will be thoroughly darkened, and the exhibition given with the same effect as at night

Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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    Broadsides; Civil War; Civil War, 1861 1865; Crimean War, 1853 1856; Discrimination; Discrimination In Public Accommodations; Entertainment Events; Exhibitions; History; Lantern Slides; Panoramas; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Russia; United States
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At a meeting of the Executive Board of Friends Association for the Aid and Elevation of the Freedmen, 1st mo. 13th, 1864
7. At a meeting of the Executive Board of Friends Association for the Aid and Elevation of the Freedmen, 1st mo. 13th, 1864

Friends' Association of Philadelphia for the Aid and Elevation of the Freedmen

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    African Americans; Charities; Church Work With African Americans; Church Work With Freedmen; Education; Freedmen; Friends' Association Of Philadelphia For The Aid And Elevation Of The Freedmen; Missions; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Society Of Friends
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At a sub-committee for managing the donation fund for relief of Friends in America
8. At a sub-committee for managing the donation fund for relief of Friends in America

London Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends)

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    African Americans; Education; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Society Of Friends
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At a sub-committee for managing the donation-fund for the relief of Friends in America.
9. At a sub-committee for managing the donation-fund for the relief of Friends in America.

London Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends)

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    African Americans; Education; History; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Society Of Friends
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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
10. 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

Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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    Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Malicious Trespass; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Strong Men; White, Charles, 1821 1891
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Black paper for Black studies
11. Black paper for Black studies

Porter, Curtiss E

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    African Americans; Education; Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh; Study And Teaching
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Black paper for Black studies
12. Black paper for Black studies

Porter, Curtiss E

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    African Americans; Education; Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh; Study And Teaching
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Blue, gold & Black. 2002
13. Blue, gold & Black. 2002

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    African American Alumni And Alumnae; African American College Students; African American Students; African Americans; Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh; Universities; University Of Pittsburgh
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Blue, gold & Black. 2004
14. Blue, gold & Black. 2004

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    African American Alumni And Alumnae; African American College Students; African American Students; African Americans; Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh; Universities; University Of Pittsburgh
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Blue, gold & Black. 2010
15. Blue, gold & Black. 2010

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    African American Alumni And Alumnae; African American College Students; African American Students; African Americans; Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh; Universities; University Of Pittsburgh
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Brandt's Hall!: Manager, S.C. Dubois Mr. Dubois, the manager, gives notice that every exertion will be made by him to preserve the strictest order and ensure the comfort of all those who wish to pass a pleasant evening in the hall. The citizens of Harrisburg and vicinity are notified, that Mr. Dubois has taken great pains to present this great American drama of The octoroon! in a style worthy of their patronage. ... On Monday evening, May 16th, 1864, will be presented the great American drama of The octoroon! or, Life in Louisiana! ... Note.--The management wish to impress on the minds of the audience that this play is considered the truest picture ever drawn of Southern life, and in order to appreciate it properly, the strictest attention is necessary. Reserved seats, 50 cents Particular notice.--Those desirous of securing seats, which will be retained during the evening, can do so by applying at the hall during the morning. Seats, not reserved, 25 cents Doors open at half-past seven o'clock. Performance at eight
16. Brandt's Hall!: Manager, S.C. Dubois Mr. Dubois, the manager, gives notice that every exertion will be made by him to preserve the strictest order and ensure the comfort of all those who wish to pass a pleasant evening in the hall. The citizens of Harrisburg and vicinity are notified, that Mr. Dubois has taken great pains to present this great American drama of The octoroon! in a style worthy of their patronage. ... On Monday evening, May 16th, 1864, will be presented the great American drama of The octoroon! or, Life in Louisiana! ... Note.--The management wish to impress on the minds of the audience that this play is considered the truest picture ever drawn of Southern life, and in order to appreciate it properly, the strictest attention is necessary. Reserved seats, 50 cents Particular notice.--Those desirous of securing seats, which will be retained during the evening, can do so by applying at the hall during the morning. Seats, not reserved, 25 cents Doors open at half-past seven o'clock. Performance at eight

Dramatic Combination

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    Boucicault, Dion, 1820 1890; Broadsides; Drama; Entertainment Events; Harrisburg; Louisiana; Octoroon; Pennsylvania; Playbills; Racially Mixed People; Slaver; Slavery; Theater
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Canterbury Music Hall! North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets: Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! In the production of which they will eclipse all previous efforts. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... For further particulars see programmes of the day
17. Canterbury Music Hall! North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets: Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! In the production of which they will eclipse all previous efforts. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... For further particulars see programmes of the day

Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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    Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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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
18. 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

Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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    Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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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
19. 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

Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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    Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Malicious Trespass; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; White, Charles, 1821 1891; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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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
20. 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

Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Keywords:

    Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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