[Dixielandjazz] from Fred Ollison - Louis' almost first All Stars

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Gentlemen:
I am still looking for a picture of the complete group. Thanks especially  to 
Bill's summary and everyone else that answered my email.  I  recently 
purchased the 7 autographs of this group, signed on the matting of  a photo 
supposedly taken on Dec 11, 1948 at the Chicago Blue Note.  In  the presentation folder 
is a b/w 4X6 original picture taken by Richards &  Hassen (?).  The photo was 
taken from the  crowd standing in front of the bandstand.  It has all  7 
members of the band visible.
However, Jack's TB bell partially obscures Louis, and Barney's face is  
hidden standing behind the mike.  Great picture otherwise.  Probably  unpublished.  
I have never seen it before.  If there is another  picture available, like 
the more well known 6 All Stars with Cozy, where  everyone is 100% visible, I 
would substitute it before framing. Any more  comments would be welcomed.  
Thanks to  everyone.