Ed Dix Collection

Ed Dix (center) sits at a Mardi-Gras themed table covered with beads with Jeff Simon (left) and Ron Rocio (right). All turned to look at the camera.

Ed Dix (right) wearing a tux poses for a photo with an unidentified white woman in a black and white polka dot dress, and two unidentified white men, one in a tuxedo as well. Unidentified event.

Ed Dix's grandson wearing a basketball uniform and crouching on one knee next to a basketball.

Photo of a detached fireplace with a basket of logs next to it and a grey cat stand behind it. A snow covered deck is seen through the many windows.

Five unidentified white people (four men and one woman) seated in the front row of an empty theater. An unidentified white man is standing leaning on the rails at the end of the row.

Front and back showing the inscription of the Bob Brookmeyer wedding photo.

A granddaughter of Ed Dix in a pink dress standing by a window. A basket of toys is nearby and a cat is curled up on a chair in the background.

Ed Dix's granddaughter seated at a table finishing a bowl of ice cream. She's wearing a t-shirt that reads "Challenger Sports" above an image.

A granddaughter of Ed Dix lying on a wedge-shaped pillow on the floor in front of a bed. A woman is partially seen sitting next to her at the left of the photo.

Graduation procession in the Swinney Recreation Center at UMKC. Photo taken from the audience and several members of it can be seen.

Ed Dix's grandson and granddaughter standing on either side of a small snowman they've built. A house is behind them. Both are facing the camera.

Ed Dix's granddaughter in a pink faerie costume with wings standing in front of a lit Christmas tree with opened presents behind her. Her mother Susan is also seen near the tree.

School photo of Ed Dix's granddaughter. She's wearing a sleeveless shirt and facing the camera.

Ed Dix's grandson hugging a seated person who is largely obscured in the photo. Bookshelves are seen along the wall behind them.

A jazz band comprised of at least three unidentified older white men on stage outside in a parking lot playing for a Mary Meyers (U.S. Congress) election rally. A building is behind them with a sign...

Four unidentified African American men perform on a lighted stage at night. Includes pianist, guitarist, bassist, and vocalist.

Four unidentified African American men perform on a lighted stage at night. Includes pianist, guitarist, bassist, and vocalist.

Bob Brookmeyer (possibly) playing trombone with three other white male musicians. The drummer's face is hidden behind a cymbal and Brookmeyer's face is hidden by his trombone.

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.

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.

Mary Dix sleeping in bed wearing a Halloween-themed sweater. A newspaper is on her and a black and white cat is asleep next to her and she has one hand on its back. Magazines and a remote are also on...

Mary Dix (left) seated with two other women, likely family members, in front of a coffee table at Christmas. A Christmas present is seen in the lower right of the photo.

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...

Mary Dix (likely) holding a ribbon on her head as she unwraps a Christmas gift while seated on a sofa. Next to her is her daughter Susan and granddaughter. A poinsettia is seen in the lower left of...

Ed Dix in the background watching as his daughter Susan helps her daughter open a small Christmas gift.