Subject: Performing arts

This is a program from a performance at Able's Opera House in Easton, Pennsylvania, on January 7, 1887. The main performance was 'Jephthah and His Daughter.' The program also includes numerous advertisements for local businesses. Isaac Goldberg (or Goldsmith) is listed on the program.

Undated advertisement for the Mishler Theatre in Altoona, Pennsylvania, featuring an image of a woman on stage in barrels. The advertisement also mentions Murray and Mack.

An invitation to a dramatic episode titled "Esther, the Queen," produced by the Mickve Israel Literary Association. The event was to be held at the Hall of the Columbia Club, 1405 Oxford Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 18, 1908. The invitation includes ticket number 533.

A two-page handwritten letter dated October 28, 1946, from Albert Flingcbbavn? to Erwin Piscator. Flingcbbavn? requests acceptance to Piscator's school of drama at the New School for Social Research. The letter mentions Piscator's career beginning in Palestine and his directorship of the school's theater.

A two-page handwritten letter dated October 28, 1946, from Albert Flingcbbavn? to Erwin Piscator. The letter concerns acceptance to Piscator's school of drama at the New School for Social Research. Piscator is identified as a noted director and director of the school's theater. The letter mentions Piscator's career beginning in Palestine.

Advertising broadside for the Olympic Theatre in New York City, for the week ending February 7, 1873. Published by the Olympic Theatre.

An unrecorded theater broadside advertising the first performance in the US of *The New Jewish Operetta Company*, under the management of Sigmund Mogulesko and Moishe Finkel. The performances took place on October 16th, 18th, and 19th, 1886, at the Terrace Garden, Lexington Avenue Opera House in New York. The broadside, measuring 14 1/4" x 7 1/2", is printed in black on yellow stock and features text in both Yiddish and English. The operetta, set in Russia, was titled *The Coquetish Ladies*. Mogulesko was a prominent actor, singer, and composer, while Finkel was a leading figure in early Yiddish theater. This broadside offers a glimpse into the early development of Yiddish theater in the United States.

Set of three trade cards advertising the play "My Partner" during its fourth year. Each card features a full-length portrait of an actor with a quote. Only one card lists the business manager. The reverse of each card contains a full advertisement, with variations among the three. A New York Herald quote is included on at least one card. The cards are undated, but associated metadata suggests a date around 1879.

Trade card advertising three plays at the State Theater, circa 1885. The reverse side features an advertisement. The front of the card depicts a woman's face against a black background. Cast names are featured in the advertisement.

This trade card advertises G. L. Glazier's Literary Coterie, a traveling group. The card states the Coterie is on its way to California, stopping in principle cities along the way. It seeks intelligent young ladies to join the group. The card promises to pay expenses and a liberal commission. It emphasizes opportunities for culture and travel, though a limited number of positions are available. The card is printed in black ink on white card stock and has a simple layout, with the text centered and aligned to the left.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys singing and playing a violin. They are dressed in suits and are positioned in front of a large, ornate window with a view of the city. The illustration is in a colorful, stylized art style with bold lines and vibrant colors.

This trade card advertises the Great Comic Opera Company performing at the Grand Opera House. [The card is identified as being connected to the H.R. Jacobs Thalia Theatre which operated for one year, from 1889-1890. The Thalia Theatre was previously known as the Bowery Theatre, a famous New York theatre that opened in 1826 as the New York Theatre. It burned down in 1828 and was rebuilt as the Bowery Theatre. Over the years, the theatre burned down several times and changed hands several times. In 1879 it became the Thalia Theatre. In 1889-1890 it was subleased to H.R. Jacobs, a Jewish company of actors that performed in Yiddish, as the Thalia previously put on plays in German.] The card depicts a large tulip with a green stem and leaves. The top of the card features the company name, the location of the performance, and the manager's name in bold font. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the play 'My Partner' featuring Joe Saunders. The front of the card shows a full-length illustration of Joe Saunders standing with a cane in one hand and a hat in the other. The back of the card contains a full advertisement with quotes from newspapers, including a quote from the NY Herald.

This trade card advertises Young America Clothing House, located at 232 Main Street in Winsted, Connecticut. The front of the card shows a man playing bells on stage, possibly during a performance. The image is reminiscent of a minstrel show, with the man wearing a tuxedo and holding a set of bells. The back of the card features a full advertisement, indicating that the store sells clothing for men, boys, and children.

This trade card advertises the Wilbur Opera Company's performance at Jacobs & Proctor's Academy of Music in New York City. The front of the card depicts a hand holding flowers, announcing the opera company's commencement on May 4th. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Jacobs & Proctor's Academy of Music, stating admission is 10 cents. The card's design and illustration style suggest it is from the late 19th century. [The H.R. Jacobs Thalia Theatre, which operated from 1889-1890, was formerly known as the Bowery Theatre, a renowned venue that hosted famous guests such as Charles Dickens, Walt Whitman, and several U.S. Presidents. In 1889-1890, it was subleased to H.R. Jacobs, a Jewish theatre company that performed in Yiddish.]

This trade card advertises Jacobs & Proctor's Star Museum Company at the Griswold Opera House. The front of the card (Image 1) announces a "Shakespearean Week Commencing January 19." The back of the card (Image 2) is a full advertisement for Jacobs & Proctor's Star Museum Co., stating the admission price as "10 & 20 Cents." [The H.R. Jacobs Thalia Theatre, which operated from 1889-1890, was formerly known as the Bowery Theatre, a famed New York theater that opened in 1826. It hosted numerous prominent figures, including Charles Dickens, Walt Whitman, and several U.S. presidents. In 1889-1890, it was subleased to H.R. Jacobs, a Jewish acting company that performed in Yiddish.]

Circa 1885 trade card advertising Max Fehrmann's performance in the Hebrew play "Uncle Isaac." The card features an illustration of a child smelling a flower with text mentioning McVicker's Theatre and describing Fehrmann as a "Great German-American Dialect Actor."

A trade card advertising the Danicheffs' performance at the Union Square Theatre in New York City, circa 1885. The card features the name of the theatre, the date of the performance (April 17th), and an image of a child on a burro (possibly related to the performance). The card is part of a larger collection of ephemera related to 19th-century American commerce.

This trade card advertises the Union Square Theatre and a performance by The Danicheffs. The front of the card depicts a girl riding a donkey. The image is likely illustrative of a scene or character from their act. The back of the card features an advertisement for the performance. The text on the back reads, "THE GREAT UNION THEATRE NEW YORK SUCCESS...THE DANICHEFFS" AT; THE OPERA HOUSE. The style of illustration and the overall presentation of the card suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic.

Trade card advertising Zoe Meleke and her trained canaries. The reverse side features a full advertisement for Gen'l Tom Thumb and his entire troupe at Low's Opera House on November 20. The card is associated with the H.R. Jacobs Thalia Theatre, which operated for one year (1889-1890) and was previously known as the Bowery Theatre. The Bowery Theatre, opened in 1826, was a renowned theater with notable audience members including Charles Dickens, Walt Whitman, and several U.S. Presidents. Circa 1885.