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Henry Aldridge, Rupert Otto, and Newton Bates with the Barton Organ at Michigan Theater, February 1979 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

Henry Aldridge, Rupert Otto, and Newton Bates with the Barton Organ at Michigan Theater, February 1979 image

Year:
1979

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 11, 1979
Caption:
Over a half-century old, the mighty Barton pipe organ in the Michigan Theatre is one of only two such instruments played regularly in the U.S. Not [sic] its future is uncertain and that saddens the likes of Hanry [sic] Aldridge, Below left, Rupert Otto, center, and Newton Bates who have lovingly played at its console since they helped restore it in 1971.

Henry Aldridge and Newton Bates Pose with Barton Organ at Michigan Theater, January 1993 Photographer: Kyndell Thompson

Henry Aldridge and Newton Bates Pose with Barton Organ at Michigan Theater, January 1993 image

Year:
1993

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 31, 1993
Caption:
Henry Aldridge, left, and Newton Bates have been playing the organ at the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., for 20 years without pay.