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, Susan Dix Ramsdell, and her daughter

Holiday photo of Mary Dix (left), Susan Dix Ramsdell (right) with her daughter on her lap. Susan is wearing a Christmas themed sweater. The girl has one finger in her mouth. The table has been set for a meal.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-115.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix and Bob Brookmeyer portrait

Bob Brookmeyer (left) and Ed Dix (right) pose for a photo in front of a giant heart decoration. Both are in suits and are looking ahead at the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-106.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix makes a face on his birthday

Ed Dix seated in front of a birthday cake while sticking his tongue out and to the side. The cake has two lit candles shaped as a 5 and 0 and another lit candle is on the table to the right of the photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-107.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix in a group photo

Ed Dix (back, right) in a group photo with five unidentified white men standing in the back row and four unidentified white women seated in front. They're all wearing name tags and a sign behind them reads "Gladstone."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-118.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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John Elliot and a woman

John Elliot and an unidentified white woman (but likely his wife, Betty) pose arm in arm for a photo. Elliot is wearing a name tag from UMKC.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-119.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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School photo of a boy

School photo of a boy that is likely Ed Dix's grandson. He's wearing a white shirt with blue text that reads "Coach Byron Terrie's" in the part shown in the photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-112.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix at the ski slope

A white man (likely Ed Dix) in a red winter coat, gloves, hat, and sunglasses stands next to a rack of skis. Other skiers can be seen behind him in the distance.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-113.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Young girl with wooden flute

Ed Dix's granddaughter seated with a carved wooden flute (possibly) to her mouth. Beside her are a stuffed dalmatian and matching toy purse, both tie-ins from the film "101 Dalmatians."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-110.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Boy with his soccer uniform

A boy, likely Ed Dix's grandson, posing for a photo in his soccer uniform with one foot resting on the ball and his hands on his hips.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-111.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix with his granddaughter

Ed Dix seated at a desk with his granddaughter looking at a computer that's out of the shot. A printer and a window are behind them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-116.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix with his grandson

Ed Dix seated at a desk with his grandson looking at a computer that's out of the shot. A printer and a window are behind them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-117.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Ed Dix playing saxophone

Ed Dix playing tenor sax in a tuxedo on stage. Another, unidentified, person is only partially seen at the lower right of the photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-108.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Unidentified bearded man

Headshot of an unidentified bearded white man against a wall and looking at the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-109.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Three women near a golf cart

Three unidentified older white women pose arm in arm in a driveway with a golf cart loaded with golf clubs nearby. A house and car are seen behind them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-120.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275
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Mary Dix plays a keyboard for her granddaughter

Mary Dix seated and playing an electric keyboard for her granddaughter who is standing next to her wearing a pink fairy outfit with wings. Opened presents are in front of them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dix_photo-124.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0275