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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping is an advertisement for a concert series by E. Power Biggs, an organist, during the 1937-1938 season. The advertisement is part of the Bernard R. Laberge Concert Series.

Key details from the clipping include:

• The headline "E. POWER BIGGS" in large, bold letters.
• A photograph of E. Power Biggs seated at an organ.
• Text indicating that the concert series will feature "THE COMPLETE ORGAN WORKS OF J. S. BACH [12 RECITALS]" at various locations including the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, and Cambridge.
• The concert schedule is spread over several months: November, December, March, and April.
• It mentions that this is the "THIRD TRANSCONTINENTAL TOUR" and is scheduled for January 1938.
• The concert management is by Bernard R. Laberge, Inc., located at 2 West 46th St., New York.

Below the clipping, there is a handwritten note that appears to say "American Organist Oct. 1937," possibly indicating the source or date of the clipping. The page itself has some discoloration and wear, suggesting it is quite old.

The image displays an old, possibly vintage, newspaper clipping carefully pasted into a book or album. The clipping is an advertisement or announcement for a series of organ recitals by E. Power Biggs as part of the Bernard R. Laberge Concert Series for the season 1937-1938. The details provided include:

• The complete organ works of J.S. Bach, featuring 12 recitals.
• Location: The Germanic Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge.
• Dates: November, December, March, and April (specific dates not mentioned).
• An upcoming third transcontinental tour in January 1938.

The clipping features a photograph of E. Power Biggs, an organist, seated at an organ. There is also some handwriting visible near the bottom, which reads like a date: "November 20, 1937." The handwriting and the condition of the paper lend a sense of historical context to the document. The surrounding pages of the book or album appear to be made of parchment or parchment-like material, and there is some additional text visible on the left side, which might be related to the clipping or from the book itself.

The image is of a concert program from the Bernard R. LaBerge Concert Series, specifically for the 1937-1938 season. The main feature of the program is a series of performances by E. Power Biggs, an organist.

Key details include:

• E. Power Biggs performed the complete organ works of J.S. Bach over 12 recitals.
• The concerts were held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge.
• The series took place from November through April, with a notable Third Transcontinental Tour in January 1938.
• The management of the concert series was handled by Bernard R. LaBerge, Inc., located at 2 West 46th Street, New York.

Additionally, there is an autograph on the program dated Dec. 1937, signed by "Armando Belardi." The edges of the program are slightly worn, indicating it has been preserved in a book or binder for many years.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from a 1937-1938 concert series. The clipping is for a performance by E. Power Biggs, who is featured as the organist performing the complete organ works of J.S. Bach. The concert series is titled "Bernard R. Laberge Concert Series."

Key details include:

• The concert series runs from November 1937 to April 1938.
• E. Power Biggs is performing 12 recitals of J.S. Bach's organ works.
• The recitals are held at The Germanic Museum, Harvard University in Cambridge.
• There is also mention of a Third Transcontinental Tour in January 1938.

The concert management is handled by Bernard R. Laberge, Inc., located at 2 West 46th Street, New York.

The clipping has been signed by someone named "Antoinette Oliphant" with the date "Dec. 1937" written below the signature. The clipping appears to be pasted into a scrapbook or album, with some areas of the surrounding pages visible, indicating it is part of a larger collection.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album with a newspaper clipping and some handwritten notes.

The newspaper clipping is from the Bernard R. Laberge Concert Series for the 1937-1938 season. It features an advertisement for E. Power Biggs, an organist. The ad promotes a series of recitals where Biggs will perform the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach (12 recitals). The recitals are scheduled at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, and Cambridge, spanning from November to April. Additionally, it mentions Biggs' Third Transcontinental Tour in January 1938. The concert management is handled by Bernard R. Laberge, Inc., located at 2 West 46th Street, New York.

Below the main ad, there is a smaller note mentioning the copyright of the image and the newspaper. The date of the handwritten note is November 20, 1937, and it includes the name "Amerine" followed by "O. O. Johnson." The handwriting appears to be in cursive and is positioned in the bottom right corner of the clipping.

The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Bernard R. Laberge Concert Series for the 1937-1938 season. The clipping focuses on a concert featuring E. Power Biggs.

Key details include:

1. Title and Prominent Text:

   • "E. Power Biggs" is prominently displayed in large, bold letters.
   • The subtitle mentions "THE COMPLETE ORGAN WORKS OF J.S. BACH (12 RECITALS)."

2. Event Details:

   • The concert was scheduled at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • Dates for performances were from November to April, with specific mentions of November, December, March, and April.
   • The concert was part of the "Third Transcontinental Tour" scheduled for January 1938.

3. Organizer:

   • The concert management was handled by Bernard R. Laberge, Inc., located at 2 West 46th Street, New York.

4. Visual Elements:

   • There is a photograph of E. Power Biggs playing an organ.
   • The clipping is part of a larger book or album, as indicated by the surrounding pages and bookbinding visible in the image.

5. Annotations:

   • There are handwritten notes on the clipping, with the signature "Amerylene O. Gunter" dated November 20, 1937.

The clipping appears to be part of a historical collection, likely related to music and classical performances from the mid-20th century.

The image is a photograph of a printed concert advertisement or announcement, pasted onto a page of a scrapbook or album. The advertisement is for a concert series under the "Bernard R. Laberge Concert Series" for the season 1937-1938.

The main text in bold reads:
"E. POWER BIGGS"

Below that, it announces:
"THE COMPLETE ORGAN WORKS OF J. S. BACH (12 RECITALS)
THE GERMANIC MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY—CAMBRIDGE
NOVEMBER—DECEMBER—MARCH—APRIL"

It also mentions a "THIRD TRANSCONTINENTAL TOUR—JANUARY, 1938."

There is a black-and-white photograph of a man (presumably E. Power Biggs) playing an organ on the right side of the announcement.

At the bottom, there is some small print about The American Organist publication and concert management details for Bernard R. Laberge, Inc., located at 2 West 46th St., New York.

The scrapbook/book page has some discoloration or tape marks above and below the announcement, and handwritten faint text is partially visible beneath the pasted advertisement.

This image features a page from what appears to be a publication or program related to the Bernard R. Laberge Concert Series for the season of 1937-1938. It highlights E. Power Biggs and advertises "The Complete Organ Works of J.S. Bach (12 Recitals)" taking place at "The Germanic Museum—Harvard University—Cambridge" during November, December, March, and April. There’s a mention of the "Third Transcontinental Tour—January, 1938", indicating a series of performances across various locations. Concert management is listed as "Bernard R. Laberge, Inc., 2 West 46th St., New York."

Below the main text, there is some handwriting that seems to be autographs or notes related to the event, and the page is mounted in a scrapbook or binder, as suggested by discoloration where adhesive might have been applied and the binding visible on the right edge.

This image contains a page from a scrapbook or an album. Attached to the page is a concert advertisement for E. Power Biggs, a renowned organist. The advertisement is for the Bernard R. Laberge Concert Series for the 1937-1938 season. It highlights that E. Power Biggs will perform the complete organ works of J.S. Bach in 12 recitals at venues including the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge. The series spans the months of November, December, March, and April. Additionally, the advertisement mentions a third transcontinental tour in January 1938, with concert management handled by Bernard R. Laberge, Inc., located at 2 West 46th St., New York. There are remnants of adhesive tape on the page, suggesting the advertisement was pasted into the book. Handwritten text appears below the advertisement.

The image shows an open book, likely a program or booklet, featuring a concert advertisement. The central portion of the page displays a printed advertisement for a musical performance. The text at the top reads:

"BERNARD R. LABERGE CONCERT SERIES • SEASON 1937 - 1938"

Below this, in large, bold letters, the name "E. POWER BIGGS" is prominently displayed. To the right of the name, there is a black-and-white photograph of a man playing a piano, suggesting a performance or recital setting.

Further down, the advertisement details the event:

• "THE COMPLETE ORGAN WORKS OF J. S. BACH (12 RECITALS)"
• "THE GERMANIC MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY—CAMBRIDGE NOVEMBER—DECEMBER—MARCH—APRIL"
• "THIRD TRANSCONTINENTAL TOUR—JANUARY, 1938"
• "CONCERT MANAGEMENT BERNARD R. LABERGE, INC., 2 WEST 46TH ST., NEW YORK"

The advertisement is neatly printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, indicating it is from the mid-20th century. The surrounding pages of the book show handwritten notes and markings, including a signature and the date "1937" written in cursive at the bottom right of the page. The left margin of the book contains printed text, likely from the book's content, which appears to be a catalog or program listing for other events or performances. The overall aesthetic suggests this is a historical document, possibly from an archive or collection of concert programs.