"so any 9 speed der. and a friction shifter will do it...or bar end shifters"

Yes, and you can even use any derailleur that has enough travel, doesn't have to be nine speed. For example, I have run a nine speed cassette with a Campy NR derailleur & SunTour bar end shifters. Also a Shimano 10 speed cassette + Campy 9 spd Veloce derailleur + Sun Tour SL down tube shifters. (edit: Oops, 1st pic of the dark blue bike is with an 8 speed Miche casette, I'm adding another)