Early Dukes in front of the Famous Door New Orleans, 1949

An Early photo of Betty Owens.

A Dukes of Dixieland Publicity photo circa 1949.

An early PR shot of Frank Assunto.

Dukes of Dixieland PR shot from the early 50's.

The Dukes of Dixieland take the Capitol Rotunda by storm.

Betty Owens Assunto PR shot from the 50's.

The famous pose of Freddie, Papa Jac, and Frank Assunto.

Frank Assunto presenting Freddie's trombone to the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

Frank and the Dukes of Dixieland front line, early 1970's.

Frank with Lionel Hampton, Phil Zito, and Ellis Marsallis 1973.

Frank early 1970's.

Frank early 1970's.

Frank early 1970's.

Betty Assunto performing at the benefit for her sister-in-law Joan Bartet Assunto, Frank Assunto's widow.