PLEASE.....Has anyone a link for me to see Leadbelly's signature? The Library of Congress folklife division thinks it is authentic but cannot verify. Here is my story.........

I collect records as a hobby for over 30 years now and
no, I do not sell records. About 9 months ago I pulled
out Leadbelly's "Rock Island Line" to show a friend.
The record is in pretty bad shape but I love it and it
plays well enough for anyone to enjoy the music. While
I was handling it, the spine split and out fell papers
I knew were in there. A postcard for information on
Folkways records, a liner note booklet that belongs to
different record, Folkways #4 "If I had A Hammer".
What I did not know was there was ALSO this flyer
advertising ticket sales to a Hootenanny at the Turner
arena in Washington D.C. Announcing the Birth of
Entertainment Unlimited The promoters of this, Their
FIRST show. Turning it over I saw the signatures of
Leadbelly AND Pete Seeger. I put it back in the record
and didn't touch it for another 6 months.
One day 3 months ago I decided to pull it out and do a
little researching on the theater ( I live about 15
miles from the address) went online and was...well
almost stumped trying to find ANY information. I
Googled my way through the net searching historical
societies (they never wrote back) Blues and Folk music
organizations , collectible , ephemera and autograph
clubs. Finally I wrote to the 10 largest autograph
dealers online. One wrote back suggesting I write to
the Library of Congress Folklife music department. I
did and they wrote me back the next day!!!

I was invited to do my research there and I am still
seaching at the library when I can visit the archives.
I found Notations on the Hootenanny in BOTH the Star
paper columns ("After Dark" march 18th, 1948) and the
Post "On The Isle" on March 12th, 1948. I have held in
my hands letters written by leadbelly and NOT ONE IS
SIGNED!!!!!! The one piece I have seen is searchable
online but signed "Ledbetter" although when you do
find it while searching a MAJOR autograph dealer, You
CANNOT read the signature. My guess is you would have
to be holding it in your hands to read it.The flyer is
in as mint condition at 56 years old and counting as
can EVER be expected for such a rare Piece of
Americana musical history! I have NOT repeat NOT seen
or heard of a full Huddie Ledbetter signature
anywhere!! EVER!!!

Although I am a novice at this type of research the
handwriting matches the signature. Please write me
with any questions, thoughts or information on value,
rarity and where I could view an authentic Leadbelly
signature.you may have on this piece.

Thank you,

Anthony


P.S. Here are links to view Both sides of my item.
http://us.f1f.yahoofs.com/bc/2ce00b35/bc/2003pics/hootenannyB.jpg?bft35jBBs6RJBvhz

http://us.f1f.yahoofs.com/bc/2ce00b35/bc/2003pics/hootenannyA.jpg?bft35jBBkclIehJG

Thank you,

Anthony