- SCA220-GA207-6-529
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- [19--]
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph and a handwritten description of a house for sale in the Forest Hill area of Kitchener.
Dixon, Ross
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Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph and a handwritten description of a house for sale in the Forest Hill area of Kitchener.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph and handwritten description of a house for sale in the Forest Hill area of Kitchener.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph and handwritten description of a house for sale in the East Ward area of Kitchener.
Dixon, Ross
House for sale : Cornell Street.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of a house for sale on Cornell Street [in Cambridge?]. Verso of the backing for the photograph contains a description of another house for sale in the Bridgeport area of Waterloo.
Dixon, Ross
House for sale : Brubacher St.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of a house for sale on Brubacher Street [in Kitchener?]. Verso of the backing for the photograph contains a description of another house for sale in the Victoria Park area of Kitchener.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate of membership for the Westmount Construction Co. from the Kitchener-Waterloo House Builders Association, and a certificate of membership for the Kitchener-Waterloo House Builders Association from the National House Builders' Association.
Dixon, Ross
House : 92 Noecker Street, Waterloo.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of the house at 92 Noecker Street in Waterloo.
Dixon, Ross
Hospice of Waterloo Region : plaque.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a plaque in appreciation for the Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation from the Circle of Care Campaign.
Dixon, Ross
Hillfield Strathallan College, Hamilton : my jr. alma mater, 1921-1929.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to opportunities for donations to Hillfield Strathallan College in Hamilton and Dixon's support of the school. Includes correspondence, publicity materials for giving campaigns and the school's centennial in 2001, a biography of Dixon, and a report.
Dixon, Ross
Hillfield Strathallan College : promotional material.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of promotional material from Hillfield Strathallan College (formerly Hillcrest Private School) in Hamilton, Ontario.
Dixon, Ross
Hewmac acquisition co-amendments.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the acquisition of Hewmac Financial Corporation Ltd. by Canadian First Financial Corporation Ltd. (of which Ross Dixon Financial Services was a subsidiary), the removal of private company restrictions from Ross Dixon Inc., the amalgamation of Ross Dixon Inc. and Ross Dixon Franchisee Holdings Limited, and other other business relating to these companies. Includes memoranda, correspondence, notices of meetings, shareholder resolutions, newspaper clippings, a summary of agreement, a presentation, a report, a news release, etc.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures and leaflets advertising home heating systems, hot water heaters, air conditioning, etc.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures, leaflets, catalogues, and price lists advertising hardware for doors, cabinets and other areas of the home.
Dixon, Ross
Habitat for Humanity, Waterloo Region : plaque.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a plaque in appreciation to Ross and Doris Dixon for their sponsorship of a house.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the relationship of Dixon and Westmont Enterprises with businessman G.V. Hicks. Hicks was a business partner of Dixon for a time and the arrangement and the circumstances of Hick's departure led to a court case. File includes correspondence, typed and handwritten notes, a draft agreement, a job application form, a copy of Dixon's deposition, and a copy of comments on Hicks' statement of claim.
Dixon, Ross
Guaranteed investment certificate application.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of several blank copies of an application form for Ross Dixon & Associates.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a pamphlet describing the group insurance for salaried employees at Dominion Rubber.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a portrait of Judge Henry Grosch. Handwritten annotation on verso: "Judge Henry Grosch, brother-in-law Greta Dixon, sister Iris passed away Nov. 10th 1912."
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of three portraits of Errol Leona Grosch.
Dixon, Ross
Grand Valley Personnel Association.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate of membership in the association for Ross Dixon.
Dixon, Ross
Government policies : Quebec PQ.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of newspaper clippings (some photocopied) relating to the Parti Quebecois and the separatist movement in Quebec.
Dixon, Ross
Government ministers speeches.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to speeches by government ministers and in particular comments about the free market system in Canada by Prime Minister Trudeau. Includes newspaper clippings, an address by Hon. John Munro (Minister of Labour), and a photocopy of a reply to the Prime Minister's remarks by the Labour-Management Relations Committee of Uniroyal (Dominion Rubber).
Dixon, Ross
Government. : newspaper clippings, government expenses, data.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to economics in Canada. Includes newspaper clippings and photocopied pages of data relating to the GDP, Consumer Price Index, employment, etc.
Dixon, Ross
Goverment policy, Laskin speech, etc.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of newspaper clippings relating to federal and provincial government policy and typed excerpts from a speech by Bora Laskin.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the Golden Jubilee celebration of Dominion Rubber, and specifically the activities in Kitchener. Includes memoranda, guest lists for receptions and luncheons, etc. Material received by D. McAsey (Head Office).
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a brochure, leaflet, and buying guide advertising glass and glass blocks.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material, most of which was probably collected by Greta (Gilbert) Dixon, Ross Dixon's mother, relating to members of her family. Includes newspaper clippings about family members, photographs, and ephemera.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of newspaper clippings, brochures, fliers, and a sketch relating to gift ideas (personal and corporate).
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of the loose pages belonging to a general accounting journal.
Dixon, Ross
General charities (file 2 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the philanthropy and charitable giving of Ross and Doris Dixon to various organizations and institutions, including local hospitals, galleries and symphonies, and food banks and other charities and foundations. Includes correspondence (mainly thank-you letters and donation appeals), promotional material from the organizations, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes by Dixon relating to his charitable givings, receipts, etc.
Dixon, Ross
General charities (file 1 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the philanthropy and charitable giving of Ross and Doris Dixon to various organizations and institutions, including local hospitals, galleries and symphonies, and food banks and other charities and foundations. Includes correspondence (mainly thank-you letters and donation appeals), promotional material from the organizations, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes by Dixon relating to his charitable givings, receipts, etc.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures, leaflets, and catalogues advertising garage doors and garage door openers. File also includes handwritten notes and correspondence.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures, leaflets, and price lists advertising garage door openers. File also includes handwritten notes and correspondence.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of forms relating to all aspsects of the work of the Westmount Construction Company. Most forms are blank but some are partially completed.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of blank forms required by the Industrial Relations Department relating to all aspects of employment at Dominion Rubber. File also includes a Dominion Rubber employee manual.
Dixon, Ross
Footwear & General Products Division. : annual supervisory conference.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of conference programs for the 1955 and 1956 annual supervisory conferences of the Footwear & General Products Division of the Dominion Rubber Company.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures, leaflets, and clippings from magazines advertising flooring.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a template for a list of fixtures to be included in an house constructed by the Westmount Construction Co.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures and catalogues relating to fireplaces and accessories.
Dixon, Ross
Final inspections : Westmount.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to final inspections of houses built by the Westmount Construction Co. Includes inspection report forms and service lists (some blank), memoranda and correspondence, and a plan of the lot distrubution on land purchased by the company in the Maple Heights subdivision in Waterloo.
Dixon, Ross
Federal Business Development Bank.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a brochure and the 1975 annual report of the Industrial Development Bank (succeeded by Federal Business Development Bank).
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material kept by Dixon, mainly from the 1930s and 1940s, representing his work-related experience and activities during that time period, including material from: Toronto Radio & Sports, Research Enterprises Ltd., Otaco Ltd. and Minnitoys, and the Dominion Rubber Co. Includes brochures and catalogues; company newsletters and recreational programs; correspondence, memoranda, and publicity materials relating to a victory loan campaign; and other material.
Dixon, Ross
Estimates & actuals : D.M. Dixon.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of cost anaylsis charts by job of the Westmount Construction Co. showing the estimated and actual costs of jobs. Handwritten notes are also present.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a template for forms relating to enquiries from customers of the Westmount Construction Co.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to employee relations, public relations, and management. Includes photocopied magazine and newspaper articles, newsletters from various associations and companies, draft copies of notes by Dixon (e.g. how to improve wage employee relations), memoranda, an agenda and minutes for a Labour Management Relations Committee meeting of the Kitchener Chamber of Commerce, and other material.
Dixon, Ross
Electrical : fans, fixtures, chimes.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures, leaflets, and catalogues advertising lighting, fans, door chimes, thermostats, and other electrical fixtures.
Dixon, Ross
Electrical : fans, chimes, etc.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures, leaflets, catalogues and price lists advertising home ventilation systems, including fans and heaters, as well as door chimes and lighting. File also includes correspondence.
Dixon, Ross
Eight suite apartment building.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of plans drawn by R.D. for the Westmount Construction Co. for a building in Lindsay, Ontario.
Dixon, Ross
Eight suite apartment building.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of plans for the building in Lindsay, Ontario, by the Westmount Construction Co. Drawn by R.D.
Dixon, Ross
Eight suite apartment building.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of plans for a building by Barmi Construction Ltd. (Preston, Ont.)
Dixon, Ross
Eight suite apartment building.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of plans for the building in Lindsay, Ontario, by the Westmount Construction Co. Drawn by R.D.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of plans for the Edbrook and Edwood model model houses by N.O. Hipel Ltd. (Preston, Ontario).
Dixon, Ross
Echoes that remain : the amazing story of the school that did.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a book published by Hillfield Strathalln College, formerly Hillcrest Private School, in Hamilton, Ontario, about the school's history. Information about Dixon can be found on pages 39-40.
Dixon, Ross
Duplex for sale : William St., Waterloo.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of a duplex for sale on William Street in Waterloo. Verso of the backing for the photograph contains a description of another property for sale.
Dixon, Ross
Duplex for sale : Victoria Park.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of a duplex for sale in the Victoria Park area of Kitchener. Verso of the backing for the photograph contains a description of a house for sale in the Parkdale division of Waterloo.
Dixon, Ross
Duplex apartements, 1965-1966.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of advertisements relating to duplex and other types of apartments, row houses, and homes in Canada and the United States. Includes brochures and advertisements clipped from magazines.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of three pencil drawings of houses by Frank Adams, del., for the Westmount Construction Co.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures, leaflets, and catalogues advertising doors, including folding doors and garage doors. File also includes an architectural drawing of a door.
Dixon, Ross
Doors : front, sliding, folding, [cover?].
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures, leaflets, catalogues and price lists advertising doors.
Dixon, Ross
Door openings by Pividor Limited.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures and price lists advertising doors from Pividor Limited.
Dixon, Ross
Dominion Rubber Company : aerial.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of an aerial photograph of the Dominion Rubber Company buildings and tower on Breithaupt Street in Kitchener.
Dixon, Ross
Dominion Rubber Co. Ltd. tire sales & service building.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of plans for the building by the Industrial Construction Co.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures and a price list advertising skylights. File also includes correspondence.
Dixon, Ross
Dixon, Ross with Linda Kieswetter.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of Ross Dixon and Linda Kieswetter.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a portrait of Ross Dixon held by his mother.
Dixon, Ross
Dixon, Ross and Doris, at Westmount Golf and Country Club.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a snapshot of Ross and Doris Dixon at the Westmount Golf & Country Club, and a snapshot of the gardens at the Club.
Dixon, Ross
Dixon, Ross and Doris with Dr. Bob Rosehart.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of Ross and Doris Dixon with Wilfrid Laurier University president Dr. Bob Rosehart.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of three snapshots of Ross Dixon waterskiing.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a snapshot of Ross Dixon standing outside among trees.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of portraits of Ross Dixon (duplicates are present) and photographs taken at a conference of the Industrial Accident Prevention Association in Quebec. File also includes press clippings announcing appointments and nominations of Dixon.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of four portraits and one snapshot Ross Dixon as a child.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a portrait of Ross Dixon at age 8 months. Handwritten annotation on verso: "8 months, Hamilton."
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of portraits (including some proofs) of Ross Dixon. Some portraits are mounted.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a snapshot of Doris Dixon.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a portrait of Doris Dixon.
Dixon, Ross
Disbursements, November, 1984 - June 30, 1986.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of accounting journal pages recording disbursements for Ross Dixon Investments Inc.
Dixon, Ross
Disbursements, July 1, 1986 - June 30, 1987.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of accounting journal pages recording disbursements for Ross Dixon Investments Inc.
Dixon, Ross
Disbursements, January 1, 1989 - July 30, 1989.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of accounting journal pages recording disbursements for Ross Dixon Financial Services.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of documents relating to land transactions by Westmont Enterprises Limited. Includes deeds, mortgages, and leases. Several deeds result from transactions with Maple Heights Limited.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of several different blank deeds (with dower, without dower, joint tenancy, house lease). File also includes a cancelled deed between the Westmount Construction Co. and John William McCallum of Kitchener.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures, booklets, and advertisements clipped from magazines relating to home decor and furnishings.
Dixon, Ross
Dalco : cash disbursement vouchers.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to Dalco Crests & Novelties Ltd., formerly the William E. Dale Company, in which Dixon had an interest. Includes correspondence, accounting journal pages, handwritten notes and calculations, invoices and receipts, sample crests and a flocking template, etc.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of blank copies of a time sheet for Westmount Construction Co. employees.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of brochures and magazine clippings relating to cupboards and other methods of storage, as well as other aspects of home layout, decor and furnishing.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of photocopied readings for a course about sales called "Smooth Selling" offered by George N. Kahn Co. Inc. (New York, NY).
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate for Ross Dixon & Associates on its achievement as one of the top five independent insurance agents in Canada.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to an addition built to the Dixon cottage at Paradise Lake. Includes architectural drawings (duplicates and photocopies present), handwritten notes, lists of materials, invoices, agreements, brochures for materials, a building permit, a sketch, and other documents relating to the construction of the addition.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the calculation of costs for the construction of houses (by job number) on a square-foot basis. Includes handwritten notes, calculations, and charts; as well as some advertisements clipped from newspapers and magazines.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a template for a summary of cost analysis for building a house.
Dixon, Ross
Correspondence with politicians.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of correspondence between Dixon and politicians regarding matters of concern for Dixon, and in particular the financial situation of the province and nation. Includes a letter from Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and a letter to Premier William Davis, among others. File also includes handwritten notes and typed copies of a speech to the Premiers of the provinces by Y.V.T. [?].
Dixon, Ross
Correspondence regarding patents for flocking process.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to Dixon's attempts to patent in Canada a machine or process for rayon flocking, used in the application of a design to fabric such as crests on sports clothing. Includes letters to Dixon from his cousin Muriel [last name unknown], his partner in this process, and copies of US and Canada patents.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating primarily to employment opportunities and changes for Dixon from 1944 to 1947, including a position at Civitas (Canada) Ltd. Includes incoming and outgoing business and personal correspondence, handwritten notes, an agreement, and mintues of a Board of Directors meeting for Canada Playthings Manufacturers Inc. (of which Dixon was a member).
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of incoming and outcoing correspondence of Dixon from 1939 to 1945, some personal and some business-related. Most correspondence appears to be with business acquaintances. Includes a series of letters between Dixon from his position at Toronto Radio & Sports and C.Q.M.S. Gordon Gilbert (1st Midland Regiment, Port Hope) regarding orders for crests and shirts. File also includes one issue of a Research Entreprises Ltd. company newsletter ("Point of View") and a photocopied newspaper clipping about the company.
Dixon, Ross
Correspondence : Statistics Canada.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence with Statistics Canada regarding the rent component of the Consumer Price Index and building materials and wage rates of construction workers.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of correspondence and memoranda from Selwyn H. Sangster, president of Standard Management and Appraisals Co. Limited. Some correspondence relates to Dixon's position as Mortgage Officer with the company.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence and photocopied newspaper clippings. Items relate to the construction of an arts centre in Kitchener, actions of the Hon. John Turner (MP), and replies to invitations.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a letter from Dixon to Bill [last name not included] regarding the incorporation of Westmont Enterprises Limited.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a small amount of miscellaneous incoming and outgoing correspondence of Dixon. File also includes an index to Dixon's personal files and other material.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the corporate name change of Dominion Rubber to Uniroyal (1966) Ltd. and from U.S. Rubber to Uniroyal. Includes a marketing consultant case study of the name change, corporate publications and news releases, typed copies of speeches and comments by management, and a public relations proposal by Dixon regarding the name change.
Dixon, Ross