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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Mary Dix holding a drink

Mary Dix (likely) wearing an apron and leaning against a counter while holding a drink in one hand. A kitchen may be seen beyond her.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-059.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed and Mary Dix in the car

Ed and Mary Dix (likely) in a convertible (possibly a Packard Eight convertible) with the top down and looking over at the camera. A sign for a hotel can be seen behind them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-060.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Boat on a lake

A boat docked outside of a two story recreation building on a lake.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-071.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix and others by a Greyhound bus

A group of men (all white) pose for a picture outside of a Greyhound bus with a dog. Ed Dix seen in first standing row, third from the inside in glasses and a brown jacket. Bob Brookmeyer is likely the man behind Dix making a face.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-072.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix playing saxophone

The Eddie Dix Orchestra performing on stage with Ed Dix standing playing tenor saxophone at the right. An unidentified white woman in a white dress is seated to the left.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-073.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix from the side

Side profile of Ed Dix wearing a suit and tie. Floral curtains on the window beside him.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-074.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix in a car

Ed Dix in a convertible with the top down. He's looking down at the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-067.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Mary Dix with two others

Mary Dix (right) seated with drink in hand on a couch with an unidentified white man and woman. She's leaning on the man, who also has a drink, who is leaning his head on the unidentified woman who is leafing through a magazine.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-068.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Mary Dix sunning herself

Mary Dix (likely) sunning herself outside on a dock by the water wearing a two piece swimsuit. A boat visible in background along with a two story recreation building. She's smiling at the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-057.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Mary Dix sunning herself

Mary Dix (likely) sunning herself outside lying down on a dock by the water wearing a two piece swimsuit. She's squinting from the sun.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-058.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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United charter plane at the gate

A United charter plane parked at the gate. Snow is still on the tarmac in places.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-063.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix in suit and sunglasses

Ed Dix wearing a suit and sunglasses posing for a photo while standing outside an unidentified building.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-064.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Two men on a dock

Two unidentified white men in jackets standing on a dock at a distance from each other. A boat is seen at the end of the dock.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-061.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Sign for Hotel McCredie Springs

Sign for the Hotel McCredie Springs by a tree line with a piles of stones at its base. McCredie hot springs are in Oregon.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-062.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Publicity photo of Kay Swingle

Publicity photo of jazz musician Kay Swingle.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-084.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275