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The image is a page from a program for a concert held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The concert took place on Monday evening, May 11, at 8:15 p.m. The performers were George Humphrey on the viola and E. Power Biggs on the organ.

The program included the following pieces:

1. Johann Sebastian Bach:

   • Prelude and Fugue in B minor
   • Aria in A minor
   • Sheep may safely graze
   • Fantasy and Fugue in G minor (for Organ)

2. Leo Sowerby:

   • "Poem" for Viola and Organ (first concert performance)

3. George Frederick Handel:

   • Sonata in B flat for Viola and Organ
     • Adagio - Allegro
     • Largo - Allegro
       (Arranged from the Sonata in F for Violin by George Humphrey)

Additional information notes that the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is lent to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. The organ was presented in a recital on May 10 by E. Power Biggs and George Humphrey.

There is also a section titled "Calendar Notes" which mentions that this concert is the second in the Spring series of concerts at the Germanic Museum. The program was free and open to the public.

The page includes a small strip of paper with handwritten notes, possibly indicating the schedule of the performers. The handwritten note at the bottom left corner reads "Recorded Gazette May 8, 1942."

The image shows a page from a concert program for a performance at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert is scheduled for Monday, May 11, at 8:15 p.m.

The program details include the following musical works and performers:

1. Prelude and Fugue in B minor by Johann Sebastian Bach.
2. Aria in A minor.
3. Sheep may safely graze (a piece likely associated with Bach's music).
4. Fantasy and Fugue in G minor (for organ).
5. "Poem" for Viola and Organ by Leo Sowerby.
6. Sonata in B flat for Viola and Organ by George Frederick Handel, with movements:
   • Adagio - Allegro
   • Largo - Allegro (arranged from the Sonata in F for Violin by George Humphrey).

The note at the bottom acknowledges the Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison, which was lent to the Germanic Museum by the Ansonia-Skinner Organ Company. It also thanks E. Power Biggs and George Humphrey for their participation.

Additionally, there is a small handwritten note and calendar entry in the lower left corner of the page, which mentions the concert is part of a series and includes a brief program overview. The calendar notes highlight that this concert is free and open to the public. The notes also mention it is the second in the Spring series of concerts at the Germanic Museum.

The image depicts a concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, detailing an event that took place on Monday evening, May 11, at 8:15 p.m. The program features performances by George Humphrey on viola and E. Power Biggs on organ. The musical selections include:

1. "Prelude and Fugue in B minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach
2. "Aria in A minor"
3. "Sheep may safely graze"
4. "Fantasy and Fugue in G minor" (for Organ) by Johann Sebastian Bach
5. "Poem" for Viola and Organ by Leo Sowerby
6. "Sonata in B flat for Viola and Organ" by George Frederick Handel, arranged by George Humphrey, including movements:
   • Adagio – Allegro
   • Largo – Allegro

The program also notes that the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and lent by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. Acknowledgments are given to E. Power Biggs and George Humphrey for their performances. Additionally, a note indicates that the concert is the second in the spring series and is free to the public.

There are some handwritten notes and a small newspaper clipping pasted on the program, which partially lists the program again and mentions the Harvard Musical Association.

The image shows a concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert features George Humphrey on viola and E. Power Biggs on organ. The event is scheduled for Monday evening, May 11, at 8:15 p.m.

Program:

1. Johann Sebastian Bach

   • Prelude and Fugue in B minor
   • Aria in A minor
   • "Sheep may safely graze"
   • Fantasy and Fugue in G minor (For Organ)

2. Leo Sowerby

   • "Poem" for Viola and Organ

3. George Frideric Handel

   • Sonata in B flat for Viola and Organ
     • Adagio — Allegro
     • Largo — Allegro
   • (The last movement arranged from the Sonata in F for Violin by Humphrey)

Additional Information:

• The Baroque organ used was donated by C. Donald Harrison and is on loan to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
• A note of acknowledgment is given to Mr. E. Power Biggs and Mr. George Humphrey for the concert.

Calendar Notes:

There is a section titled "Calendar Notes" summarizing the event:

• It mentions this is the second in a series of Spring concerts at the Germanic Museum.
• The concert features E. Power Biggs on organ and George Humphrey on viola.
• The program will include works by Bach, Sowerby, and Handel.
• The concert is open to the public and free of charge.

The document is signed by Howard C. Petersen and dated May 9, 1942. The notes also list the complete program and mention that the event is part of a series.

The image depicts a page from a document related to a concert held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. Here are the key details:

Concert Information:

• Title: CONCERT
• Performers:
  • George Humphrey, Viola
  • E. Power Biggs, Organ
• Date and Time: Monday Evening, May 11, at 8:15 p.m.

Program:

1. Prelude and Fugue in B minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
2. Aria in A minor
3. Sheep may safely graze
4. Fantasy and Fugue in G minor (for Organ) by Johann Sebastian Bach
5. "Poem" for Viola and Organ by Leo Sowerby
6. Sonata in B flat for Viola and Organ by George Frederick Handel (arranged from the Sonata in F for Violin by George Humphrey)
   • Movements: Adagio - Allegro, Largo - Allegro

Additional Notes:

• The Baroque organ used was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is leased to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
• Acknowledgments are given to Mr. E. Power Biggs and Mr. George Humphrey by the Museum.

Calendar Notes:

• The concert is part of a series of concerts at the Germanic Museum.
• The second in the Spring series of concerts is scheduled for May 11, at 8:15 p.m.
• The concert features George Humphrey on viola and E. Power Biggs on organ, presenting a program for organ and viola.
• The concert is free and open to the public.

Newspaper Clipping:

• There is a small clipping from the Harvard Gazette dated May 21, 1942, that provides a brief note about the concert and performers, including George Humphrey and E. Power Biggs.

The page also contains some handwritten notes and annotations, likely for reference or additional information.

The image shows a page from a book, specifically a concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert is titled "CONCERT" and features two performers: George Humphrey on viola and E. Power Biggs on organ. The concert took place on Monday evening, May 11, at 8:15 p.m.

The program consists of the following pieces:

1. Prelude and Fugue in B minor by Johann Sebastian Bach.
2. Aria in A minor by Johann Sebastian Bach.
3. Sheep may safely graze by Johann Sebastian Bach (for organ).
4. Fantasy and Fugue in G minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (for organ).
5. "Poem" for Viola and Organ by Leo Sowerby.
6. Sonata in B flat for Viola and Organ by George Frederick Handel, arranged by George Humphrey.
   • The sonata includes two movements: Adagio - Allegro and Largo - Allegro.

The page also includes a note about the Baroque organ, stating it was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is located in the Germanic Museum. Gratitude is expressed to Mr. E. Power Biggs and Mr. George Humphrey for their contributions.

Additionally, there is a separate section titled "CALENDAR NOTES," detailing the concert's place and time, the performers, and a brief description of the program. The note mentions that the concert is part of the Spring series and will feature works for organ and viola, with the concert being free and open to the public.

Lastly, there is a handwritten note in the lower part of the page indicating the Harvard Gazette date, May 31, 1944. There are also some clipped newspaper articles or notes about the concert, detailing the performances and the musicians.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page with three pieces of paper pasted onto it, related to a concert at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

1. The largest piece at the top center is a program for a concert titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY CONCERT," featuring George Humphrey on viola and E. Power Biggs on organ. The concert is scheduled for Monday evening, May 11, at 8:15 p.m. The program includes:

• Prelude and Fugue in B minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
• Aria in A minor
• Sheep May Safely Graze
• Fantasy and Fugue in G minor (for organ)
• "Poem" for Viola and Organ by Leo Sowerby
• Sonata in B flat for Viola and Organ by George Frederick Handel, with movements Adagio and Largo – Allegro. It is noted that this arrangement is from the Sonata in F for Violin by George Humphrey.

There is also a note mentioning the baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and lent by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company, with acknowledgments to Mr. E. Power Biggs and Mr. George Humphrey.

2. The lower left piece, titled "CALENDAR NOTES," provides additional context for the concert at the Germanic Museum, identifying it as the second in the spring series, mentioning the Boston Symphony Orchestra's involvement, and repeating the program details. It is marked with a handwritten note indicating it was from the Harvard Gazette on May 9, 1942.

3. The piece on the right is a clipped newspaper or publication article that discusses George Humphrey, mentioning he is a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and highlighting his playing in the concert with E. Power Biggs on the organ. It also references works by Bach, Leo Sowerby, and Handel from the program. The text is diagonally pasted.

Overall, the page commemorates a specific concert held in 1942 featuring classical music performed by prominent musicians at Harvard's Germanic Museum.

The image shows a printed concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert featured George Humphrey on the viola and E. Power Biggs on the organ, and it took place on Monday evening, May 11, at 8:15 p.m. The program includes pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Leo Sowerby, and George Frederick Handel. There's also a note acknowledging the baroque organ used for the performance, designed by G. Donald Harrison and lent to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.

At the bottom of the page, there is a newspaper clipping titled "CALENDAR NOTES" that describes the upcoming concert as the second in the spring series of concerts at the Germanic Museum, highlighting the performance by E. Power Biggs and George Humphrey of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It mentions that the program will consist of pieces for organ and viola and that the concert is free and open to the public.

There's also a handwritten note saying "Harvard Gazette, May 9, 1942," likely indicating the source and date of the newspaper clipping. Another handwritten mark "466" can be seen at the top left of the concert program. The program and the clipping appear to be pasted into a scrapbook or collection binder, with the pages showing some signs of aging and wear.

The image shows a concert program and related notes from an event held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert featured George Humphrey on viola and E. Power Biggs on organ, and took place on Monday evening, May 11, at 8:15 p.m. The program included musical pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Leo Sowerby, and George Frederick Handel.

The specific pieces listed in the program are:

• Prelude and Fugue in B minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
• Aria in A minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
• Sheep may safely graze by Johann Sebastian Bach
• Fantasy and Fugue in G minor (for Organ) by Johann Sebastian Bach
• "Poem" for Viola and Organ by Leo Sowerby
• Sonata in B flat for Viola and Organ by George Frederick Handel, arranged from the Sonata in F for Violin by George Humphrey

There is a note indicating the baroque organ used in the concert was designed by G. Donald Harrison and lent to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. There is also a mention of thanks to both performers, E. Power Biggs and George Humphrey, for their contributions.

Additionally, there is a section titled "Calendar Notes" highlighting this event as part of the spring concert series at the Germanic Museum, with acknowledgment of the free and open concert featuring first editions and the premiere of "Poem" for Viola and Organ by Leo Sowerby.

At the bottom left corner, there is a note stating, "Harvard Gazette May 9, 1942," likely referencing the publication date for the calendar notes.

Lastly, a typewritten commentary providing more context about George Humphrey's involvement is pasted on the right-hand side of the page, noting his first performance of the Leo Sowerby composition for Viola and Organ, alongside E. Power Biggs.

The image shows the interior of a concert program booklet from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The booklet is open to a page detailing a concert scheduled for Monday Evening, May 11, at 8:15 p.m. The concert features performances by George Humphrey (Violin) and E. Power Biggs (Organ).

Program Details:

• Prelude and Fugue in B minor – Johann Sebastian Bach
• Aria in A minor
• Sheep may safely graze
• Fantasy and Fugue in G minor (For Organ)
• "Poem" for Violas and Organ – Leo Sowerby
• Sonata in B flat for Viola and Organ – George Frederick Handel
  • Adagio – Allegro
  • Largo – Allegro
  • (Arranged from the Sonata in F for Violin by George Humphrey)

Additional Information:

• The Baroque organ used for the concert was designed by G. Donald Harrison and lent to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
• The program includes a note of gratitude to Mr. E. Power Biggs and Mr. George Humphrey for their contributions.

Calendar Notes Section:

• The concert is part of the Spring series of concerts at the Germanic Museum, scheduled for Monday evenings.
• The next concert in the series, on May 18, will feature the Boston Symphony Orchestra, with Humphrey and Biggs presenting a program for organ and viola.
• The concert is free and open to the public.

Handwritten Annotations:

• There are handwritten notes on the page, including:
  • "HLB" in blue ink near the top left.
  • "Harvard Gazette May 9, 1942" at the bottom, indicating the date the program was published or referenced.
  • Additional handwritten text in the bottom right corner appears to be a note or annotation, though it is partially obscured.

The overall design of the booklet is simple and formal, typical of concert programs from the mid-20th century, with clean typography and a focus on clarity and elegance. The inclusion of both printed and handwritten elements suggests it may have been used for archival or personal reference purposes.