Fonds consists of material accumulated and kept by Ross Dixon relating to his entrepreneurial interests, career, and personal life, and to the philanthropic activities of Ross and Doris Dixon. The material documents some aspects of his personal interests and childhood, his early career, and his career in industrial relations at Uniroyal Canada (formerly the Dominion Rubber Company).

A significant portion of the fonds relates to the businesses he formed outside of his professional career, the Westmount Construction Company and Westmont Enterprises Limited, for the period from the late 1940s to the early 1970s. These records document trends in suburban home-building and design during that time and include a large number of architectural drawings.

The fonds is not comprehensive, lacking documentation relating to the formation and administration of the Westmount Construction Company and Westmont Enterprises Limited and containing only a small amount of material relating the other area of his entrepreneurial activities, investment and financial services.

Fonds includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, advertising material, architectural drawings, legal documents, photographs, accounting records, reports, handwritten notes, certificates, speeches, company publications, minutes, financial statements, ephemera, and other material.

Series consists of material, much of it personal or biographical, accumulated and kept by Ross Dixon and documenting his activities and interests outside of his career and businesses. Includes material relating to Dixon's time as a student at Hillfield School (later Hillfield Strathallan College), his involvement in the Toronto Skating Club and planning skating carnivals, his wedding to Doris McRae Whiting, their cottage at Paradise Lake, his role in the Belmont Business Association, his political interests, honours he received, etc.

Series includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, agreements, photographs, biographies, certificates, honourary degrees, personal documents, agendas and minutes, a scrapbook, and other material.

File consists of material relating to property in Walkerton, Ontario, owned by Dixon. He purchased property from Alberta Scott in 1969 and sold property to Decho Properties Ltd. in 1970; he also sold to Robert Foreman in 1972. File includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, deeds, agreements, tax notices and assessments, notices and by-laws for the Corporation of the Town of Walkerton, handwritten notes, etc. File also includes plans of subdivisions in Walkerton (duplicates are present).

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. [?].

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.

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.

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.

File consists of promotional material from Hillfield Strathallan College (formerly Hillcrest Private School) in Hamilton, Ontario.

File consists of material relating to the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club and Dixon's role on the board as well as in planning events. Includes correspondence, planning documents (including typed and handwritten notes), lists of members, mintues, newspaper clippings, and an agreement. Some documents relate to the Toronto Skating Club.

File consists of newspaper clippings and brochures relating to the financial situation of the City of Kitchener and the City of Waterloo in the early 1980s. File also includes handwritten notes from a later date.

File consists of a letter to Dixon from the Kitchener-Waterloo Housing & Urban Development Association.

File consists of several copies of a letter sent to the Diector of Administration & Planning, Township of Wellesley, from Ross Dixon and other concerned residents of Paradise Lake, regarding a proposal for developments for the Environmental Learning Centre at Camp KiWay, Paradise Lake. File also includes a brochure about the developments.

File consists of miscellaneous correspondence, most of which is personal. Includes some faxed correspondence.

File consists of material relating to the Belmont Business Association, a zone change in the City of Kitchener, and the issue of parking in the Belmont neighbourhood. Includes memoranda and correspondence to members of the Association and to the mayor, handwritten and typed notes, surveys and their results, lists of businesses in the Belmont area, a list of aldermen for the City of Kitchener, an issue the Belmont News newsletter, information on the zoning categories in the City, etc.

File consists of documents kept by Dixon. Includes a report card from Hillcrest Private School, his certificates of medial examination and unfitness for enrolment in the military, and a statement regarding the registration of his birth.

File consists of documents kept by Dixon. Includes ephemera, handwritten notes, a newspaper clipping, speeches, correspondence, etc.

File consists of a typed poem written for Ross Dixon by Mildred Brown.

File consists of one portrait of Ross Dixon and one portrait of Doris Dixon, done in pastel by K. Costas.

File consists of material relating to events held by the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club and Dixon's role in planning several of the events, as well as his role on the Board of Directors of the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club. Includes newspaper clippings, programmes for various skating events, correspondence, minutes, planning documents, handwritten notes, etc.

File consists of drawings and paintings by Dixon when he was a student at Hillcrest Private School in Hamilton, Ontario.

File consists of a biography of Ross Dixon by Susan Brown, Shad valley UNB.

File consists of material relating to the Mayor's Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors and its Salute to Seniors awards. Dixon was an honouree. Includes a letter, the program from the award ceremony, a pin, a certificate, a ribbon, and a photograph of Dixon with Mayor Carl Zehr. Program is annotated by Dixon: "Note!! Keep this document!!"

File consists of scrapbook kept by Ross Dixon. Includes newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and ephemera. Many of the newspaper clippings relate to Dixon's involvement in figure skating.

File consists of a share certificate for the Toronto Winter Club in the name of Ross V. Dixon.

File consists of a letter from the mayor of Kitchener to Dixon regarding his contribution to the Belmont Improvement Area, Board of Management Committee, and a lease between the City of Kitchener and the Board.

File consists of material relating primarily to the wedding of Ross Dixon and Doris Whiting. Includes newspaper clippings, ephemera, a marriage certificate, photocopies of the marriage register, photographs (two wedding photographs; one portrait of Doris), and the original metal plates used for printing the invitations. Clippings also relate to other weddings and events.

File consists of material relating to the convocation at Wilfrid Laurier University on June 7, 2002, at which Ross and Doris Dixon received honorary degrees. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, print-outs from the World Wide Web, typed and handwritten versions of the speech given by Ross Dixon at the ceremony, a biography of Dixon, ephemera, etc.

File consists of the honorary degrees from Wilfrid Laurier University granted to Ross Dixon and Doris Dixon. Degrees are mounted in gold-covered portfolios and include the citation presented with the degree.

File consists of a drawing probably cut out from a magazine or card. Contains a winter scene by a brook.

File consists of material relating primarily to a zoning by-law in the City of Kitchener permitting home businesses and the actions of citizens opposed to the change. Includes newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, correspondence (some photocopied), reports, leaflets, a copy of the by-law, and other photocopied materials.

File consists of material relating to the Belmont Business Association, a zone change in the City of Kitchener, and the issue of parking in the Belmont neighbourhood. Includes correspondence, reports, handwritten and typed notes, meeting agendas, various types of notices, survey data, etc. File also includes photographs documenting the parking situation.

File consists of biographical material relating to Dixon. Includes biographies, newspaper clippings, memoranda and correspondence, lists of organizational and committee memberships, portraits and photographs (some group photographs) of Dixon taken at various events and presentations, conference proceedings, a news release, and other material. One photo by Industrial Accident Prevention Association.

File consists of press clippings (some photocopies) about Ross Dixon.

File consists of newspaper and newsletter clippings relating to Ross Dixon, his career, his activities, and his philanthropy. Some are photocopies.

File consists of an advertisement from the National Citizens' Coalition clipped from the newspaper.

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.

Series consists of photographs, including portraits and snapshots, accumulated and kept by Ross Dixon. Includes photographs of Ross and Doris Dixon, relatives of the Dixons, Ross as a child, and houses in the Westmount neighbourhood; and photographs taken at events such as an award ceremony, a Uniroyal conference, and other company events; as well as other subjects.

File consists of a photograph of a the home of Ross Dixon's family at 157 Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton.

File consists of a photograph of Ross Dixon's home at 157 Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton.

File consists of photographs of young people receiving awards sponsored by Ross and Doris Dixon. Includes group photographs, some [all?] of which are Junior Achievement Awards recipients, and photographs of Dr. Steven Brown (nephew of Dixon) with award recipients.

File consists of a photograph of pilot D. Fred Beemer standing in front of an airplane. Handwritten annotation partially visible on verso: " . . . died Nov. 4th."

File consists of a photograph of figure skaters on the ice standing and sitting around a table, as part of Cafe de la Glace, at the Toronto Skating Club Carnival, 1937.

File consists of a portrait of Doris Dixon.

File consists of a snapshot of Doris Dixon.

File consists of four portraits and one snapshot Ross Dixon as a child.

File consists of a snapshot of Ross Dixon standing outside among trees.

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.

File consists of a photograph of Ross and Doris Dixon with Wilfrid Laurier University president Dr. Bob Rosehart.

File consists of a portrait of Ross Dixon held by his mother.

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.

File consists of a portrait of Ross Dixon at age 8 months. Handwritten annotation on verso: "8 months, Hamilton."

File consists of portraits (including some proofs) of Ross Dixon. Some portraits are mounted.

File consists of three snapshots of Ross Dixon waterskiing.

File consists of a photograph of Ross Dixon and Linda Kieswetter.

File consists of an aerial photograph of the Dominion Rubber Company buildings and tower on Breithaupt Street in Kitchener.

File consists of three portraits of Errol Leona Grosch.

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."

File consists of five photographs of five different houses in the Westmount neighbourhood.

File consists of photographs of houses in the Westmount neighbourhood.

File consists of a photograph of figure skater Vivi-Anne Hultén.

File consists of a photograph of seven men (including Dixon), some holding awards, taken at an event of the Industrial Accident Prevention Association in Quebec.

File consists of a photograph depicts a group of managers and employees standing around two men exchanging a key, probably at Uniroyal.

File consists of a photograph of a group of men in uniform standing in a field.

File consists of a photograph of four people in canoes in Muskoka.

File consists of a photograph of a [military?] parade with spectators along a main street of an unidentified city.

File consists of photographs of Dixon, including portraits and group photographs. Includes photographs of Dixon at various work-related and company events. File also includes several newspaper clippings. Duplicates may be present.

File consists of a group portrait taken at Christmas; Ross and Doris Dixon are included in the group.

File consists of three portraits of unidentified men. One man is in uniform.
Photograph by [Troth?], Port Hope, Ont.

File consists of a portrait of an unidentified woman.

File consists of a wedding portrait of an unidentified woman, possibly Ross Dixon's mother.

File consists of a photograph of men and women seated around tables at a conference of Industrial Relations Managers of Uniroyal Inc. in New York. Dixon is present in the photograph.
Photographer: Standard (New York).

File consists of a portrait of Arthur Whalley.

File consists of photographs of Ross Dixon and Doris Dixon taken at a Wilfrid Laurier University convocation ceremony [possibly in 2002 when they received honorary degrees] as well as photographs taken at other events held by the university, including a Laurier Society dinner. Includes one photocopy of a photograph.

File consists of photographs of the Board of Governors of Wilfrid Laurier University. Identified on verso: John Aird as Chancellor, John Weir as President, and John Moffet as Chairman.

Series consists of videocassettes relating to Ross Dixon and Ross Dixon Financial Services.

File consists of a videocassette containing television advertising for Ross Dixon Financial Services.

File consists of a videocassette.

Series consists of material documenting Ross Dixon's search for employment and his career up until the time he began working at the Dominion Rubber Company, and includes material from his time at Toronto Radio & Sports, Research Enterprises Limited, Otaco Limited, and other companies.

Series also includes material documenting his professional activities and associations from throughout his career, such as his involvement with the Industrial Accident Prevention Association, the Grand Valley Personnel Association, the Canadian Public Relations Society, and the Canadian Manufacturers' Association.

Series includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, forms, manuals, brochures, certificates, financial statements, agendas, handwritten notes, resumes, ephemera, and other material.

File consists of a paper compiled by G.A. Newman, Assistant Director, Export Division, Department of Trade and Commerce, Ottawa.

File consists of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes relating to various household appliances and other items, probably in relation to sales.

File consists of material relating to Dixon's search for employment from 1944-1947. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence regarding various opportunities, magazine and newspaper clippings (including help wanted ads and business ideas), a version of a resume, and handwritten notes (including a list of "job contacts").

File consists of brochures for vending machines.

File consists of business cards for Dixon from various positions throughout his career. Includes cards for Otaco Limited (Minnitoys Division), Toronto Radio & Sports, Westmont Enterprises Ltd., Dominion Rubber Company, Uniroyal, Ross Dixon Investments Inc., Ross Dixon & Associates, and Ross Dixon Financial Services. Duplicates are present. File also includes three business cards of other people.

File consists of material relating to the National Industrial Relations Committee of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, of which Dixon was a member. Includes corresponence and memoranda to committee members, reports on conferences and meetings, newsletters and photocopied newspaper clippings, membership lists, submissions by the CMA to various commissions and politicians regarding bills and programs affecting labour and industrial relations, and several meeting agendas.

File consists of material relating to the Canada Health & Accident Assurance Company. Includes blank policies and insurance application forms.

File consists of material relating to the Canada Health & Accident Assurance Corporation (Waterloo, Ontario). Dixon was hired as executive assistant to the president of the company in 1952. Includes memoranda, job descriptions for various positions, organizational charts and staff lists, handwritten notes, overtime policies, manuals, posters, the financial statements for 1951, newsletters, etc.

File consists of material related to the Canadian Kellogg Co., Engineers and Contractors, and their work for the Polymer Corporation Ltd. Includes correspondence (mainly carbon copies) and memoranda. Ross Dixon briefly held a position for the company as an office manager.

File consists of a certificate of membership in the society for Ross Dixon.

File consists of miscellaneous newspaper clippings.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

File consists of newspaper clippings, brochures, fliers, and a sketch relating to gift ideas (personal and corporate).

File consists of a certificate of membership in the association for Ross Dixon.

File consists of two letters to Dixon from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association.

File consists of a certificate presented to Ross Dixon in recognition of service as President, 1959.

File consists of a faxed copy of one page of a newsletter of the Industrial Accident Prevention Association announcing the appointment of Dixon as president. File also includes a name tag for Dixon.