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Ross Dixon fonds.
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University of Waterloo awards (file 1 of 2).

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 2 of 2).

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

Valuation : Belmont buildings, Whitney : 1972-1973.

File consists of material relating to the valuation and sale of 673-675 Belmont Avenue in Kitchener. Includes handwritten notes, and typed (computer print-out) notes and information, correspondence, and photocopied documents.

Dixon, Ross

Visual Materials

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

Dixon, Ross

Wallpaper.

File consists of a specification sheet and a sample of wallpaper.

Dixon, Ross

Wedding.

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.

Dixon, Ross

Westmont Enterprises Limited

  • SCA220-GA207-6
  • Series
  • 1955-2001, predominant [196-]-[197-]
  • Part of Ross Dixon fonds.

Series consists of material accumulated by Ross Dixon relating to the activities of Westmont Enterprises Limited, a holding company that Ross Dixon formed ca. 1953 for the Westmount Construction Company and other subsidiary companies as well as rental properties. One of these subidiary companies was Jasco, a manufacturer of aluminum windows and doors in Baden, Ontario.

Series consists mainly of material relating to the advertising and sale of real estate in Kitchener and Waterloo, as well as the surrounding region; and real estate and rental properties mainly in the Belmont neighbourhood. Series includes correspondence, deeds and mortgages, agreements, photographs, architectural drawings, handwritten notes, invoices, and other material.

Dixon, Ross

Westmont Enterprises property transactions : 1. Orchard Heights, 2. Weber estate.

File consists of material relating to property transactions of Westmont Enterprises Limited, and in particular, property from the E.O. Weber estate. Includes offers to purchase, agreements of purchase and sale, correspondence, handwritten notes, a deed, an appointment for hearing from the Ontario Municipal Board, a drawing on tracing paper, entitled "Orchard Heights," of a crescent with lots, etc.

Dixon, Ross

Westmount Construction Company

Series consists of files kept by Ross Dixon relating to the operation of the Westmount Construction Company. He formed this company ca. 1952 to build houses in the newly-developing Westmount area of Kitchener-Waterloo, hiring foremen and carpenters and contracting out the basic construction work. Doris Dixon became involved in the accounting work and other administrative aspects of the company.

The material in these files relates mainly to home-building, including construction methods and materials and exterior and interior design features. Also present are files relating to the administration and operation of the company and aspects of specific construction jobs, as well as advertising for homes built by the company.

Series includes brochures, flyers, catalogues, pricelists, advertisements, newspaper and magazine clippings, circulars, bulletins, forms and charts (including estimates, cost analysis, etc.), agreements, handwritten notes, correspondence, sketches, architectural drawings, and other material.

Dixon, Ross

Wilfrid Laurier University : awards and activities.

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

Wilfrid Laurier University : convocation, 2002.

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.

Dixon, Ross

Wilfrid Laurier University : honourary degrees.

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.

Dixon, Ross

Wilfrid Laurier University awards (file 1 of 2).

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 2 of 2).

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

Windows.

File consists of an advertisement for doors.

Dixon, Ross

Windows : Dashwood.

File consists of brochures and price lists advertising windows from Dashwood Planing Mills Ltd.

Dixon, Ross

Windows : Nicholson.

File consists of brochures and catalogues for doors, windows, trim and mouldings from A.S. Nicholson & Son, Ltd.

Dixon, Ross

Windows, awnings, thermopane.

File consists of brochures, leaflets, fliers, and price lists for windows, doors, and door frames, as well as lockers, desk cubicles, and other metal partiton products.

Dixon, Ross

Winter scene.

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

Dixon, Ross

Working at Dominion.

File consists of a handbook for employees of the Dominion Rubber Company Limited.

Dixon, Ross

Zone change : City of Kitchener, 1994.

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.

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