Announcement by William B. Harrison of his departure from Barnum's

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9 January 2026

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

02 May 1863

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LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)
Participants:  William B. [comic singer] Harrison

Citations

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Advertisement: New York Herald, 02 May 1863, 7.

"W.B. Harrison, Lecturer, Comic Vocalist, Impromptu Poet and Delineator of Eccentric Characters (recently exhibitor of Lavinia Warren, Minnie Warren, Gen. Tom Thumb and Commodore Nutt), having resigned his situation at Barnum’s museum, is desirous of engaging a steady, responsible young man, who can play the guitar or melodeon, sing ballads, and assist him in his humorous monologue entertainments during the summer and fall.  If suitable, the situation will be permanent.  Address W.B. Harrison, care of Dick and Fitzgerald, 18 Ann st., N.Y.”


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Announcement: New York Clipper, 09 May 1863, 31.
“W.B. Harrison, Impromptu poet, lecturer, humorous vocalist, and delineator . . . respectfully informs his numerous friends that he has withdrawn his services from P.T. Barnum.”