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.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 2, 1973
Caption:
David J. Lau of the Ann Arbor chapter of the Motor City Organ Society looks down the horn pipes of the Barton organ in the Michigan Theater.

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.