Ed Dix Collection

Description
Tenor saxophonist, bandleader, and financial planner, Ed Dix was born in Kansas City on May 5, 1929. This collection provides an invaluable perspective on the life and work of Bob Brookmeyer as recorded through his friendship with Dix.
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LaBudde Special Collections
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Young girl and mother

Susan Dix Ramsdell (likely) with her daughter at Christmas time. The girl is wearing on a pair of green leotards and Susan is holding out a green dress to be put on her.
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File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-175.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix and Arch Martin performing

Ed Dix (left) plays sax next to Arch Martin. Unidentified venue.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-176.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Related photos 177-219

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File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-177.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Related photos 220-230

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-220.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Bob Brookmeyer's home

Photo of the Brookmeyer home in winter with snow on the grounds and roof. Unidentified person is seen standing on the porch.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-001.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Bob Brookmeyer's home

Photo of the Brookmeyer home in winter with snow on the grounds and roof. View shows a deck with boxes stored under it as well as doors to a two-car garage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-002.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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David Dix cooking

David Dix cooking in front of a gas stove. Boxes of matches, potatoes, eggs, pots are seen as well as an open cupboard above. David has his back to the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-003.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Motorboat at a dock

Motorboat at a dock on a lake. There's a small American flag at the end of the boat. Photo taken from behind and to the side of the boat.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-004.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Rowboat at a dock

Rowboat at a dock on a lake. Branches are sticking up out of the water to the right. Photo taken from behind and to the side of the boat.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-005.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Cabin at a lake

The outside of a cabin on a lake with a dock. A bridge in the background.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-006.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Bob Brookmeyer writing music

Bob Brookmeyer seated at a table writing down music. Bottles of ink, a sugar bowl, and a box of napkins are on the table as well. He's wearing a jacket and a tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-007.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Bob Brookmeyer reading a magazine on the floor

Bob Brookmeyer lying on the floor of a cabin between two cots and reading a magazine. He's surrounded by empty Pabst Blue Ribbon and Schlitz beer bottles.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-008.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Bob Brookmeyer sleeping in a cot

Bob Brookmeyer sleeping on a cot in a cabin by a lake. The lake can be seen through the window next to the cot.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-009.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed and David Dix eating

Ed Dix (possibly) (left) and son David (right) seated at a table eating and drinking in a cabin by a lake. Ed is shirtless and both have their feet up.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-010.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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David Dix soaking his feet

David Dix seated on the edge of a bed, wrapped in a blanket, and soaking his feet in water. Taken at a lakeside cabin.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-011.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275