Goverment policy, Laskin speech, etc.
- SCA220-GA207-3-99
- File
- [19--]
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.
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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 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.
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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
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 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.
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The economy : productivity, inflation.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the economy and productivity. Includes newspaper clippings and newsletters from various organizations.
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 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
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
Conference Board : Canadian Business Outlook.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a newsletter from the Conference Board in Canada and a newspaper clipping regarding economics and politics in Ontario.
Dixon, Ross
Communications : profits, plant publications, etc.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of issues of company publications. Includes 5 issues of Uniroyal Management, 1 issue of Uniroyal Management Review, 1 issue of Uniroyal World, 41 issues of Plain Talks, 3 issues of Uniroyal News, 1 issue of Uniroyal Liaison, 1 issue of Chemnews, 1 issue of The Dominion, 5 issues of The Merchanteer, a clipping, and a letter from Dixon to members of the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (I.A.P.A.).
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of newspaper clippings regarding Dixon's roles and activities at Uniroyal.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of newspaper clippings and a pamphlet regarding employee benefits in general and for salared employees at Uniroyal.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to automation in the rubber industry. Includes a photoreproduction of an article on automation, typed extracts of an article, a memorandum and a letter to Dixon.
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Applications for employment addressed to R.V. Dixon.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of correspondence with and regarding the American Motors Corporation, accumulated by Dixon as Director of Industrial Relations.
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Advertisements and folders I produced.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of publicity material relating to the centennial of Dominion Rubber. Includes a brochure featuring the Footwear Division, Merchants Rubber Factory (multiple copies), a program for a long service dinner, a song sheet, and two folders.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of twenty-six rubber stamps used by Dixon in his various businesses as well as personally. Includes stamps used for Westmount Construction Co., Westmont Enterprises Ltd., Ross Dixon Invesments Inc., Jasco Sales, Industrial Construction Company, and Ross Dixon & Associates.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of securities charts for April 1966, for the mining and oil section and the industrial section of the Toronto and Montreal Stock Exchanges. Issued by Fraser Research Ltd.
Dixon, Ross
Coalition press releases, clippings.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of an advertisement from the National Citizens' Coalition clipped from the newspaper.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to workplace safety. Includes newspaper clippings about safety at Merchants Rubber, Merchants Rubber newsletters, safety manuals (including one from Research Enterprises Limited), typed safety rules, and a typed speech given by Dixon at an Industrial Accident Prevention Association event.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of typed and handwritten resumes created by Dixon.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material from the Quebec Industrial Relations Institute. Includes a letter, a memorandum to members, and the auditor's report for Institute for 1976.
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Presentation of Melvin Pine & Co., Inc., for Ross Dixon.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a presentation containing information about Melvin Pine & Co. Inc. and its activities as export managers for manufacutring companies. Includes typed information and handwritten notes.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the Grand Valley Human Resources Professionals Association, formerly the K-W Personnel Association, of which Dixon served as president (1952). Includes correspondence, flyers, a membership directory, chapter by-laws, and one set of mintues from the Conestoga College of Applied Arts & Technology Personnel Program Advisory Committee, of which Dixon was a member.
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Otaco Limited : warning slips.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a warning slip in triplicate.
Dixon, Ross
Otaco Limited : security guard.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the hiring of a security guard. Includes correspondence with the Department of Munitions and Supply (Ottawa) about security and an accident that occurred at Otaco, as well as a typed list of aspects of security and protection at the company.
Dixon, Ross
Otaco Limited : resignations, releases (see also exit interview).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of blank copies of release forms and employee termination notices and the employee release procedures for Otaco.
Dixon, Ross
Otaco Limited : plant manuals, plant rules : copies.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the development of a plant manual and plant rules for Otaco Ltd. in Orillia, Ontario. Includes a manual from another company, a pamphlet from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association, the wage policy for Research Enterprises Limited, typed drafts of the manual for Otaco, galley proofs and a mock-up for the manual, and handwritten notes.
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Ross Dixon final evening : tribute to Ross Dixon.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a videocassette.
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1996 Ross Dixon television advertising.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a videocassette containing television advertising for Ross Dixon Financial Services.
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Wilfrid Laurier University : Board of Governors.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
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.
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Wilfrid Laurier University : awards and activities.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
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.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a portrait of Arthur Whalley.
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Uniroyal Inc. industrial relations managers.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
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).
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a wedding portrait of an unidentified woman, possibly Ross Dixon's mother.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a portrait of an unidentified woman.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of three portraits of unidentified men. One man is in uniform.
Photograph by [Troth?], Port Hope, Ont.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a group portrait taken at Christmas; Ross and Doris Dixon are included in the group.
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Otaco Limited : personnel functions.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to the fuctions and operations of a personnel department. Includes papers and guidelines about personnel departments generally as well as the department at Otaco.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of newspaper and newsletter clippings relating to Ross Dixon, his career, his activities, and his philanthropy. Some are photocopies.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
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.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of a [military?] parade with spectators along a main street of an unidentified city.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of four people in canoes in Muskoka.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of a group of men in uniform standing in a field.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph depicts a group of managers and employees standing around two men exchanging a key, probably at Uniroyal.
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Industrial Accident Prevention Association awards.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
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.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of figure skater Vivi-Anne Hultén.
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Houses in Westmount (file 2 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of photographs of houses in the Westmount neighbourhood.
Dixon, Ross
Houses in Westmount (file 1 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of five photographs of five different houses in the Westmount neighbourhood.
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."
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Otaco Limited : new employee reference form.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of copies of employee reference forms from other companies.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of three portraits of Errol Leona Grosch.
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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.
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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 three snapshots of Ross Dixon waterskiing.
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 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 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 a portrait of Ross Dixon held by his mother.
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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.
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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
Otaco Limited : leave of absence form, message from absent employee.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of blank copies of forms for messages from absent employees and requests for leave of absence. File also includes a memorandum from Dixon.
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 four portraits and one snapshot Ross Dixon as a child.
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
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
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.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
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."
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
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.
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157 Aberdeen Ave., Hamilton (file 2 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of Ross Dixon's home at 157 Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton.
Dixon, Ross
157 Aberdeen Ave., Hamilton (file 1 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a photograph of a the home of Ross Dixon's family at 157 Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton.
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Wilfrid Laurier University : certificate.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate for Ross and Doris Dixon in recognition of lifetime support to the university and membership in the Legacy Society.
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Otaco Limited : exit interviews.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of blank copies of forms for exit interviews and reports of personnel separations and exit interviews.
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Wilfrid Laurier University awards (file 2 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to Ross and Doris Dixon's philanthropy toward Wilfrid Laurier University. Includes correspondence (some faxes), endowment funds reports, promotional material from the University, newspaper clippings, etc.File also includes photographs of award recipients.
Dixon, Ross
Wilfrid Laurier University awards (file 1 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to Ross and Doris Dixon's philanthropy toward Wilfrid Laurier University. Includes correspondence (some faxes), endowment funds reports, promotional material from the University, newspaper clippings, etc.File also includes photographs of award recipients.
Dixon, Ross
Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association : certificate.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate recognizing Ross and Doris Dixon as honourary alumni of Wilfrid Laurier University.
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University of Waterloo : The 1957 Society.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate from the University of Waterloo honouring Ross and Doris Dixon in The 1957 Society for their financial contributions to the university.
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University of Waterloo : Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate for Ross and Doris Dixon in recognition of their generosity and acknolwedgement as special friends of the faculty.
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University of Waterloo : correspondence, bursaries, development fund, etc.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to Ross and Doris Dixon's philanthropy toward the University of Waterloo and various scholarships, bursaries, and funds they established or to which they contributed. Includes correspondence (some faxes), promotional material from the University of Waterloo Office of Development, copies of cheques, etc.
Dixon, Ross
University of Waterloo awards (file 2 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to Ross and Doris Dixon's philanthropy toward the University of Waterloo and in particular, the Ross and Doris Dixon Award in Applied Health Science, the Ross and Doris Dixon Student Athlete Award, and the Waterloo Region Entrance Scholarship.
Includes correspondence (some faxes), statements of contributions, draft terms of reference for awards, copies of students' applications, award agreements, the University's endowment policy and endowment funds reports, promotional material from the University, etc.
Dixon, Ross
University of Waterloo awards (file 1 of 2).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to Ross and Doris Dixon's philanthropy toward the University of Waterloo and in particular, the Ross and Doris Dixon Award in Applied Health Science, the Ross and Doris Dixon Student Athlete Award, and the Waterloo Region Entrance Scholarship.
Includes correspondence (some faxes), statements of contributions, draft terms of reference for awards, copies of students' applications, award agreements, the University's endowment policy and endowment funds reports, promotional material from the University, etc.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate for Ross Dixon & Associates from the United Way in recognition of support. File also includes a reprinted painting by Norman Rockwell.
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St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation : certificate.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of certificates presented to Ross Dixon and Doris Dixon in recognition of support.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of correspondence and other material relating to Ross and Doris Dixon's philanthropy toward the McMaster University.
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Letters of thanks from scholarship recipients (file 3 of 3).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to Ross and Doris Dixon's philanthropy toward Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Waterloo, Hillfield Strathallan College, and other organizations, and in particular contains thank-you letters and cards from award and scholarship recipients. Includes correspondence, cards, and promotional material from the schools and other organizations. File also includes some unrelated personal correspondence.
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Otaco Limited : employment contract.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a blank copies of an employment contract.
Dixon, Ross
Letters of thanks from scholarship recipients (file 2 of 3).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of thank-you cards and letters for Ross and Doris Dixon from award and scholarship recipients at the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and other schools and organizations.
Dixon, Ross
Letters of thanks from scholarship recipients (file 2 of 3).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of thank-you cards and letters for Ross and Doris Dixon from award and scholarship recipients at the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and other schools and organizations.
Dixon, Ross
Letters of thanks from scholarship recipients (file 1 of 3).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of thank-you cards and letters for Ross and Doris Dixon from award and scholarship recipients at the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and other organizations.
Dixon, Ross
Letters of thanks from scholarship recipients (file 1 of 3).
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of thank-you cards and letters for Ross and Doris Dixon from award and scholarship recipients at the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and other organizations.
Dixon, Ross
Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo : certificate and medal.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate and medal presented to Ross Dixon for his election as a Mel Osborne Fellow of the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada.
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Junior Achievement of the Waterloo Region : certificate.
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of a certificate for outstanding volunteer presented to Ross Dixon by MPP Elizabeth Witmer.
Dixon, Ross
Part of Ross Dixon fonds.
File consists of material relating to Dixon's involvment with the Board of Governers of Juniour Achievement of the Waterloo Region and his financial support of the organization. Includes correspondence (some copies, some faxes), minutes of Board of Governors' meetings, copies of cheques, and newspaper clippings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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