MSS 597 David F. Dixon Papers - Minisis

MSS 597David F. Dixon Papers1907-2009Extent: 2,564 itemsScope and content: The David F. Dixon Papers include correspondence, photographs, newsclippings, albums, scrapbooks, business records, artifacts, and ephemera related to David F.Dixon’s personal and professional career. Materials document such subjects as: the Dixonfamily, the New Orleans Saints, the Louisiana Superdome, the United States Football League,America's Football Teams and the Fan Ownership Football League, World ChampionshipTennis, Dixon & Dixon antique business, other business activities, Catholic Church activities,awards and honors, political activities, Tulane University activities, and other miscellaneoussubjects.Biographical note: David Frank Dixon (1923-2010) was the son of David Frank Dixon (1893-1938) and Margaret Stuart Sanderson. He grew up in New Orleans, attended Tulane University,and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He married Mary Shea ofMemphis, and had three sons: Frank, Stuart, and Shea. Dave Dixon promoted and founded avariety of professional sporting activities, and had important involvement in the New OrleansSaints, the Louisiana Superdome, the United States Football League, World ChampionshipTennis, America’s Football Teams, and the Fan Ownership Football League. Dave and MaryDixon owned Dixon & Dixon of Royal antique business. He ran for Congress in 1976, and wasactively involved in the Catholic Church and Tulane University athletics. He was recognizedwith numerous awards and honors, including the Times-Picayune Loving Cup in 1989.Cite as:Arrangement:Languages:David F. Dixon Papers, MSS 597, Williams Research Center, The HistoricNew Orleans Collection.Arranged in 13 series, as follows: I. Personal and Family Papers (folders1-473); II. Professional Football and the New Orleans Saints (folders 474-740); III. Louisiana Superdome (folders 741-1064); IV. United StatesFootball League (folders 1065-1167); V. America's Football Teams andFan Ownership Football (folders 1168-1244); VI. World ChampionshipTennis (folders 1245-1256); VII. Dixon & Dixon of Royal (folders 1257-1295); VIII. Other Business Papers (folders 1296-1335); IX. CatholicChurch Activities (folders 1336-1371); X. Awards and Honors (folders1372-1534); XI. Political Activities (folders 1535-1560); XII. TulaneUniversity (folders 1561-1600); XIII. Miscellaneous Papers (folders 1601-1628). Each series and sub-series is arranged in chronological orderexcept for materials with an original order. See series and sub-seriesarrangement notes.English.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 2Restrictions:How to Order:Researchers may be limited to consulting one or two items at a time, perthe discretion of the Reading Room staff. Reproduction of originaldocuments, when permitted, must be performed by the Williams ResearchCenter staff. Some audiovisual materials may require special equipmentfor access to their contents. Copyright to some material in this collectionmay be held by persons or organizations other than The Historic NewOrleans Collection.Please provide the reference staff with the manuscript call number andfolder number.Accession number: 2009.0157, 2009.0157.1-.41Subjects: Dixon, David F., 1923-2010.Dixon, Mary Coyle, b. 1929.Rozelle, Alvin Ray, 1926-1996.Hunt, Lamar, 1932-2006.McKeithen, John J., 1918-1999.Curtis, Nathaniel C., Jr., 1917-1997.Boggs, Hale, 1914-1972.Long, Russell Billiu, 1918-2003.Hannan, Philip Matthew, b. 1913.Schiro, Victor Hugo, 1904-1992.Jones, Joseph Merrick, 1902-1963.Monsted, Robert Mogens, 1913-2005.Benson, Thomas M., Jr., b. 1927.Copelin, Sherman Nathaniel, Jr., b. 1943.Latter, Shepard Mayer, 1917-1973.New Orleans Pro Football Club, Inc.New Orleans Saints (Football team)United States Football League (USFL).Fan Ownership Football League (FOFL).Louisiana Superdome Commission.National Football League (NFL).American Football League (AFL).Dixon & Dixon of Royal.Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans, La.)Sports -- Southern states.Football -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.Football -- Louisiana -- History.Stadiums -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.Tennis -- History.Business enterprises -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.Catholics -- Louisiana.Political campaigns -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.College sports -- Louisiana.Family and personal papers.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 3FOLDER LISTSERIES I: Personal Papers (1907-2009)FOLDERS: 1-473EXTENT: 992 items.SCOPE:The series includes personal papers about Dave Dixon and his family. Papersinclude materials about Dixon’s childhood, education, service in the MarineCorps, marriage to Mary Shea, children, and grandchildren.SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. General Papers--chronological orderB. St., Superdome & Scan. Folder--original order (chronological)C. Scrap Book--original order (page order)D. 75th Birthday Binder 1--original order (roughly alphabetical by author, A-G)E. 75th Birthday Binder 2--original order (roughly alphabetical by author, H-Y)F. Biography Binder--original order (page order)G. Wedding Photos ’49 Album--original order (page order)H. 50th Anniversary Photo Album--original order (page order)I. “A Time to Remember” Album--original order (page order)J. Dixon Family Photograph Album--original order (page order)Series I, Sub-Series A: General PapersFolder 1 [1907] Book cover from The Antiphon to the Stars. The frontbook cover bears the title The Antiphon to the Stars byWalter Kemper Bocock. There are 7 blank pages and apage with an illustration of Walter Kemper Bocock. Bookfragment. 1 item.Folder 2 1925 Mar. 8 Copy of letter from Frank to “My dearest Mother.” Frank[David Frank Dixon, 1893-1938], in New Orleans, writesto his mother [in Centerville, Amite County, Mississippi]pointing out an article about himself in the Times-Picayune reporting his promotion to vice president in theGeneral Box Company. He also mentions planning a visitand his children David and Eleanor. ALS (copy), 4 pp., 1item.Folder 3 [ca. 1926-1930] Copy of photograph of Dave Dixon and Eleanor Dixon.The copy of a photograph shows Dave Dixon and EleanorDixon as young children. A photograph from the sameframe was behind the Dixon picture, and shows a portraitof a bearded man seated in a chair. A faint notation on theback appears to read, “Thomas Groom.” P, 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 4Folder 4 [ca. 1930] Photograph of Dave Dixon as a boy. The photographshows Dave Dixon as a young boy. (Oversize print onfoam board.) P, 1 item.Folder 5 1937-1938 Jimmie Hanemann Tire Service, Inc., Credit Card. TheJimmie Hanemann Tire Service, Inc., Credit Card is issuedto Mr. D. F. Dixon. TDS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 6 1937 Oct. 16 Letter from S. A. Weissenburger to Frank Dixon, withattachments. S. A. Weissenburger, of the NationalPetroleum News in Cleveland, Ohio, writes to FrankDixon, of the Great Southern Box Company in NewOrleans, regarding the newspaper’s coverage of Warren C.Platt’s involvement in a trial involving the oil industry.Attachments are a business reply postcard for updating themailing list, and a reprint of articles by Warren C. Plattfrom the October 6 and 13 issues of the NationalPetroleum News. TLS, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 7 1938 July 25 “D. Frank Dixon, Business, Civic Leader, Is Dead.” Thefront-page obituary “D. Frank Dixon, Business, CivicLeader, Is Dead,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune,provides information about the life, career, and family ofDavid Frank Dixon. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 8 [ca. 1938] Photograph of Dave Dixon in Georgia Military Academyuniform. The photograph shows Dave Dixon in hisGeorgia Military Academy uniform. (Oversize print onfoam board.) P, 1 item.Folder 9 1939-1998 “Letters from Mother,” with envelope. The envelope,postmarked 1998 March 9, contained a note reading,“David--For your archives,” from Margaret Ann [Lindsey?]. The papers are letters regarding the administration offinancial trusts for Stuart Clay’s children by her firstmarriage--Dave Dixon and Eleanor Dixon. Two lettersare from “Stuart” [Margaret Stuart Sanderson (Dixon)Clay, or Mrs. Louis House Clay] to Myron Turfitt. Oneletter is from Myron Turfitt to Mrs. Stuart Clay. Oneletter is from Arthur A. Moreno, of Lemle, Moreno &Lemle, to Myron Turfitt. LS, 14 pp., 5 items.Folder 10 1941 June 27 Letter from H. Cross [?] to L. H. Clay. H. Cross [?] of theFord Motor Company Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Michigan,writes to L. H. Clay of the Ford Motor Company in NewOrleans, regarding Dave Dixon living in a fraternity house

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 5in Ann Arbor with his former schoolmate Don O’Neil.The letter also has some handwritten notations on theback. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 11 [ca. 1942] Photograph of Dave Dixon in Marine Corps uniform,hand-colored. The hand-colored photograph shows DaveDixon in his Marine Corps dress blue uniform. Thephotograph is signed “Austin,” and has a label on the backwith the address, “Mrs. Louis House Clay, 6506 OaklandDrive, New Orleans, LA. 70118.” P, 1 item.Folder 12 [ca. 1942] Photographs of Dave Dixon in Marine Corps uniform.The photographs show Dave Dixon in his Marine Corpsdress blue uniform. One photograph shows Dixonsmiling, the other shows a more serious look. (See relateditems in Folders 13 and 107.) P, 2 items.Folder 13 [ca. 1942] Marine “Expert Rifleman” badge. The Marine uniformbadge reads “Expert Rifleman,” and has two crossed riflesand a wreath. It belonged to Dave Dixon. (See alsophotographs of Dave Dixon in United States Marine CorpsUniform, Folders 11-12.) Acc. No. 2009.0157.4. Pin. 1item.Folder 14 [1942-1944] Copy of letter from Dave Dixon to “Dearest Mom.” DaveDixon writes to “Dearest Mom” mentioning ration books,Christmas presents, and an airline ticket. He describesactivities of his training as a Marine aviation cadet and hisquarters at the Hollywood Beach Hotel [Hollywood,Florida], and asks his mother to send all of his golfequipment to him because the Navy has use of theHollywood Country Club and Golf Club. ALS (2photocopies), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 15 1947 Photograph, “David Dixon, Age 24, 1947.” Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon in a suit and tie. It wasoriginally in a matte frame marked “Le Ro Studio, NewOrleans.” The name, age, and date were noted on the backof the matte frame. P, 1 item.Folder 16 [1947] Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph shows DaveDixon in a suit and tie, and is similar to the photograph inFolder 15, but not exactly the same image. P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 6Folder 17 1947 Chain with three fobs from United States GolfAssociation events. The chain holds three fobs fromUnited States Golf Association events: the WesternAmateur Championship, the Amateur Championship, andan award for low scorer in the Amateur ChampionshipSectional Qualifying Rounds. Acc. No. 2009.0157.5. 1item.Folder 18 1947 Sept. 9 [?] “Dixon, Coyle Win.” The clipping “Dixon, Coyle Win,”from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports theactivities of Dave Dixon and Jack Coyle in the nationalamateur golf tournament in Pebble Beach, California.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 19 1948 Dave Dixon drawing by G. F. Perchan. The pencil sketchdrawing shows Dave Dixon. It is dated and signed “G. F.Perchan” [?]. Drawing, 1 item.Folder 20 1948 Sept. 28 Letter from Dave Dixon to “My dearest Mother.” DaveDixon, at the Hotel Noble in Jonesboro, Arkansas, writesto his mother in New Orleans thanking her for herpreparations for his party. A notation from Dave Dixon’smother mentions the date and number of people at theparty. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 21 [1949 June 11] Dave and Mary Dixon wedding photograph. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon and Mary Shea Dixon attheir wedding. (Oversize print on foam board.) P, 1 item.Folder 22 1956 United States Golf Association Open Golf Championshipplayer pin. The pin displays the word “Player” and thelogo of the United States Golf Association. Acc. No.2009.0157.6. Pin. 1 item.Folder 23 [1957 Mar. 20] Photograph of Dave Dixon and a man in front of golfscoreboard. The photograph shows Dave Dixon and aman in front of a golf scoreboard. A notation on the backreads, “To Harold Lee, Compliments Lucille Milldebraun[Lucile Mittelbronn].” (See related items in Folders 24-26.) P, 1 item.Folder 24 [1957 Mar. 20] Photograph of Dave Dixon and his sons in front of golfscoreboard. The photograph shows Dave Dixon and hissons in front of a golf scoreboard. (See related items inFolders 23, 25-26.) P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 7Folder 25 [1957 Mar. 20] Photograph of Dave Dixon and his sons in front of golfscoreboard. The photograph shows Dave Dixon and hissons in front of a golf scoreboard. (Oversize print on foamboard. See related items in Folders 23-24, 26.) P, 1 item.Folder 26 1957 Mar. 21 “Dixon Fires Two-Under-Par 69 for Medal Honors inNOCC.” The clipping “Dixon Fires Two-Under-Par 69for Medal Honors in NOCC,” from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune, has a photograph and caption of DaveDixon with his sons in front of a golf scoreboard, and anarticle by Lucile Mittelbronn reporting Dixon’s activitiesin the New Orleans Country Club invitation tournament.(See related items in Folders 23-25.) Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 27 [1957 ?] Photograph of Dave Dixon with golf bag. The photographshows Dave Dixon with a bag of golf clubs. A notation onthe back reads “Dave Dixon.” P, 1 item.Folder 28 [ca. 1960] Women playing golf motion picture film. The motionpicture film shows various women playing golf. The filmappears to be a Dixon family home movie and appears toshow Mary Dixon and other women golfers. [The dateestimation is based on the body styles of automobilesvisible near the end of the film.] 16 mm. Black andwhite. Estimated running time 2 minutes. 1 item.Folder 29 [1961] Sept. 12 Letter from Dave Dixon to “Dearest Mother.” DaveDixon writes to his mother discussing his family’s arrivalin Paris and their travels in Europe. He mentions the highrents caused by the “Berlin crisis” [apparently referring tothe construction of the Berlin Wall, begun 1961 August13]. ALS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 30 1966 June 4 Telegram from “Bat Man” to Dave Dixon. The telegramto Dave Dixon expressed hopes for many more birthdays,and concludes, “Happy birthday Dad. Bat Man.” TD, 1p., 1 item.Folder 31 1966 Dec. 26 Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph shows DaveDixon wearing an overcoat over a shirt and tie. The backis stamped with the date and photograph creditinformation for the New Orleans Times-Picayune. P, 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 8Folder 32 1967 Dave Dixon’s Month-At-A-Glance calendar, with papersfrom inside calendar. The Month-At-A-Glance calendarcontains handwritten notes for Dave Dixon’s variousappointments and events throughout 1967. Papers frominside the calendar are a Delta Airlines ticket from NewOrleans to Chicago (May 11) and a Chicago hotel receipt(May 11). D, 35 pp., 1 item.Folder 33 1967 May 12 Photograph of Dave Dixon and William E. Johnson. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon and William E. Johnson,Assistant Superintendent of the State Department ofEducation, speaking with each other at the DistributiveEducation Dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel. Photographiccredits and event information for the Times-Picayune aremarked on the back. P, 1 item.Folder 34 1967 May [18 ?] “Need Another Dave Dixon.” The clipping, “NeedAnother Dave Dixon,” from an unidentified New Orleansnewspaper, presents writer Nat Belloni’s opinions aboutNew Orleans needing another Dave Dixon to promoteprofessional football events such as the Super Bowl.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 35 [1968 July-Aug.] “Sunday’s Activities Throughout the T-P.” The clipping,from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, showsphotographs from an open-house event for the dedicationof the newspaper’s new building. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 36 1968 July 5 Note from Monk Simons to Mary Dixon with newsclipping and envelope. Monk Simons writes to MaryDixon sending her a Times-Picayune clipping about herwork for the WYES-TV Auction. Includes envelope.ANS, clipping, and envelope, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 37 1971 Sept. 30 Mary S. Dixon Commission on the Status of Womenmembership certificate. The certificate, signed byGovernor John J. McKeithen, indicates Mary S. Dixon’sappointment as a member in the Louisiana Commission onthe Status of Women. DS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 38 [ca. 1973] Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph is a studioportrait of Dave Dixon dressed in a suit and tie. (Seerelated material in Folder 39.) P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 9Folder 39 1973 Aug. Merci, WYES-TV Program Journal. The issue of Merci,the WYES-TV Program Journal, contains a variety ofinformation about the television station and itsprogramming schedule. The article “New TrusteesElected to WYES-TV Board” (p. 2-3) includesinformation about Dave Dixon. (The photograph of Dixonon p. 3 matches the item in Folder 38.) Booklet, 24 pp., 1item.Folder 40 1975 June 13-15 Stanford University Commencement invitations for Mr.and Mrs. David F. Dixon. The Stanford UniversityCommencement materials include an invitation to areception, an invitation to the commencement exercises, aprogram of the weekend events, a photograph order form,and an envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. David F.Dixon. D, 10 pp., 5 items.Folder 41 1975 July 20 Dixie news magazine with “Dave Dixon: ‘ProphetWithout Profit.’ ” The issue of Dixie news magazine,from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, features thearticle, “Dave Dixon: ‘Prophet Without Profit,’ ”presenting a biographical sketch of Dixon’s careeractivities. (2 copies.) Serial, 20 pp., 1 item.Folder 42 1975 [Dec. 24] “Dear Santa” note from Shea [Dixon]. The note, writtenon the blank side of Christmas wrapping paper, isaddressed to “Dear Santa,” and provides information aboutthe status of milk, cookies, and Fritos. An apparently laternotation reads, “Shea--Xmas ’75.” AN, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 43 1976 Jan. 29 Birthday card from Shea Dixon to “Dear Mom,” withenvelope. Shea Dixon, in San Francisco, writes to hismother, Mary Dixon, in New Orleans, wishing her a happybirthday. Includes envelope. N, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 44 1976 June 12 Stanford University Class Day ’76 program. The programbooklet provides information about Class Day ’76activities at Stanford University. (2 copies.) Booklet, 4pp., 1 item.Folder 45 1976 June 13 Commencement at Stanford University program. Theprogram booklet provides information about the 85thannual Commencement at Stanford University. Booklet,87 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 10Folder 46 1976 July 23 “Dave Dixon” in Rotary Club of New Orleans Bolo. TheBolo newsletter of the Rotary Club of New Orleansfeatures an announcement titled “Dave Dixon,” aboutDixon’s upcoming speaking event for the club. Booklet, 4pp., 1 item.Folder 47 1976 Nov. 23 “The Odyssey Ball.” The photocopy of “The OdysseyBall” clipping, from the Vivant section of the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, reports a fundraising event forthe New Orleans Museum of Art and includes aphotograph showing Mary Dixon. (See related item inFolder 58.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 48 1977 and 1978 “Dixon, nerves exit” and “From the Golf Shop.” Theclipping “Dixon, nerves exit,” from an unidentifiednewspaper, reports Dave Dixon’s performance in the NewOrleans Golf Association tournament in 1977. Theclipping “From the Golf Shop,” from a New OrleansCountry Club newsletter, congratulates Dave Dixon onwinning the New Orleans (City) Seniors Championship.Clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 49 1979 Feb. Mary Dixon 50th birthday cards. The various cards wishMary Dixon a happy 50th birthday. Cards are from: Katieand Bill (Mr. and Mrs. William Leslie Roberts); Meredith;Sybil and Clay; Buddy and Marilyn; Frank, Stuart, andDave; Julian and Eleanor; Shea and Anne Marie; Ellenand Larry; Meredith Gibson Ray; and Mary Anna. N, 10items.Folder 50 [1983 June 8] “Hooked On Stress.” The article “Hooked On Stress,”from USA Today, describes people who are addicted tostress. Clipping (with photocopy), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 51 1983 June 11 “Pops & Progenies.” The article “Pops & Progenies,”from New Orleans Gambit, features a photograph andcaption about Dave Dixon and his sons Frank and Shea.The caption mentions their professional businessactivities. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 52 [1984] “Dave Dixon: We Need You.” The article “Dave Dixon:We Need You,” from an unidentified New Orleansnewspaper, describes Dixon’s success at promoting andcreating the New Orleans Saints, the LouisianaSuperdome, and the New Orleans Breakers USFL team,and suggests that he should next work on promoting major

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 11league baseball in New Orleans. The clipping hashighlighted passages and a partially illegible notation.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 53 1987 Jan. 25 “Looking Forward: Dave Dixon.” The article “LookingForward: Dave Dixon,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, quotes Dixon’s ideas on poverty in NewOrleans and the management of the Superdome. Clipping,1 p., 1 item.Folder 54 1987 May 32 Circle of Friends magazine. The 32 Circle of Friendsmagazine, associated with WLAE-TV in New Orleans,features a cover story about Dave and Mary Dixon andtheir leadership of the Antiques and Art Auction benefitevent. (2 copies.) Serial, 19 pp., 1 item.Folder 55 1987 Nov. 24 Envelope addressed from Ben Brill, Jr., to Dave Dixon,marked “Photograph, Do Not Bend.” The envelope isaddressed from Ben Brill, Jr., in New Orleans, to DaveDixon, in New Orleans, and is marked “Photograph, DoNot Bend.” (No other items are present with theenvelope.) Envelope, 1 item.Folder 56 [1990] Photograph of Dave Dixon and his sons at Frank andJennifer’s wedding. The photograph shows Dave Dixonand his sons Frank, Stuart, and Shea in the sacristy of theNational Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in NewOrleans. (See related items from Frank Dixon’s wedding.)P, 1 item.Folder 57 1990 Nov. Photograph of Dave Dixon and his mother. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon and a lady who appears tobe his mother, Stuart (Dixon) Clay. [The 1990 Novemberdate suggests a reprint of the photograph, since Stuart Claydied in 1987.] P, 1 item.Folder 58 1990 Nov. 10 25th Anniversary Odyssey Ball program, with newsclipping from 1976 Nov. 23. The program bookletprovides information about the 25th Anniversary OdysseyBall benefitting the New Orleans Museum of Art.Included with the program is a news clipping (andphotocopy) dated 1976 Nov. 23 showing Mary Dixon atthe Odyssey Ball. (See related item in Folder 47.)Booklet and clipping, 16 pp. and 1 p., 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 12Folder 59 1991 Aug. 29 Dixon family genealogy packet. The packet of paperscontains genealogical information about the family ofDavid Frank Dixon (1863-1928) and his wife MargaretPoole Dixon (1866-1946). Includes envelope. D, 32 pp.,1 item.Folder 60 1991 Nov. 11 “Dave Dixon Goodbye” video tape reel. Video tape reelmarked 12 KSLA (Shreveport). 1-inch format. 2 items.Folder 61 1995 June New Orleans Magazine. The issue of New OrleansMagazine includes the article “New Orleans Magazine’s1995 Iberville Awards given for distinguishedachievement in the urban revival of Downtown NewOrleans.” The article includes a profile of Dave Dixon (p.83). Serial, 152 pp., 1 item.Folder 62 1995 Nov. 24 ABC 20/20 videocassette. Videocassette marked “ABC20/20” from The Brennan Institute, Newport Beach,California. VHS format. 1 item.Folder 63 1997 June “Dave Dixon.” The clipping from St. Charles Avenuemagazine titled “Dave Dixon” is a brief biographicalsketch with a photograph of Dixon and his family. (2copies.) Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 64 1997 Dec. 14 “R.S.V.P. Partying shots.” The article “R.S.V.P. Partyingshots,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, includes aphotograph of Dave Dixon, Mary Dixon, Jennifer Dixon,and Frank Dixon at a party for author Tina S. Flaherty.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 65 1999 Oct. 7 “Dixon carries on family tradition.” The article “Dixoncarries on family tradition,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports Frank Dixon’s win in the New OrleansCountry Club golf championship. The article mentionsthat Frank’s parents, Dave and Mary Dixon, had each wonprevious golf championships at the New Orleans CountryClub. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 66 1999 Dec. New Orleans Magazine. The issue of New OrleansMagazine includes the article “Ten grand New Orleaniansof the Century,” which includes a profile of Dave Dixon(p. 43). (2 copies.) Serial, 128 pp., 1 item.Folder 67 1999 Dec. “Dave Dixon.” The clipping “Dave Dixon,” from NewOrleans Magazine, profiles Dixon as part of the article

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 13“Ten grand New Orleanians of the Century.” (See relateditem in Folder 66.) (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 68 2000 Feb.-Mar. Schedule of preparations for Endymion parade. Thephotocopy of handwritten notes appears to be a scheduleof preparations for Dave Dixon’s participation as a grandduke in the Endymion carnival parade. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 69 2000 Feb. 4 Card from “The Grand Duke” to “The Grand Duchess.”“The Grand Duke” [Dave Dixon] expressescongratulations to “The Grand Duchess” [Mary Dixon].The card apparently refers to Dave Dixon and Mary Dixonriding in the Endymion carnival parade as honorary grandduke and grand duchess of the event. (There is also apossible secondary reference to Dave Dixon’slongstanding nickname, “The Duke.”) D, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 70 2000 Feb. 23 Mardi Gras 2000 booklet. The booklet Mardi Gras 2000,published by the New Orleans Times-Picayune, providesschedules, parade routes, and other information aboutCarnival events in New Orleans. Booklet, 62 pp., 1 item.Folder 71 2000 Mar. 2 Card from Sr. Catherine Drawe, O.P., to Dave Dixon, withnews clipping, “Dome’s birthday bashes begin.” Sr.Catherine Drawe, O.P., expresses congratulations to DaveDixon for his being honored by the Endymion carnivalorganization. She warns him not to let them call him“David the Duke,” risking possible confusion withcontroversial politician David Duke. The enclosedclipping, “Dome’s birthday bashes begin,” from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, discusses the Endymion carnivalevent as the first of several events celebrating the 25thanniversary of the Louisiana Superdome. D, 2 pp. and 1p., 2 items.Folder 72 2000 Mar. 4 New Orleans City Council Proclamation. The NewOrleans City Council Proclamation recognizes DaveDixon, Grand Duke of the Krewe of Endymion, as anhonorary citizen of New Orleans. Signed by the sevenmembers of the City Council. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 73 [2000 Mar. 4] Photograph of Mary Dixon and Dave Dixon riding oncarnival float in Endymion parade. The photograph showsMary Dixon and Dave Dixon riding on a carnival float inthe Krewe of Endymion parade. P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 14Folder 74 [2000 Mar. 4] Photograph of Mary Dixon and Dave Dixon riding oncarnival float in Endymion parade. The photograph showsMary Dixon and Dave Dixon riding on a carnival float inthe Krewe of Endymion parade. P, 1 item.Folder 75 2000 [Mar. 4] Endymion parade doubloons. The green and purpledoubloons from the Krewe of Endymion carnival paradeshow the image for the 2000 theme, “At Home in theDome.” Acc. No. 2009.0157.29. Souvenir, 2 items.Folder 76 2000 Mar. 4 Endymion Extravaganza admission tickets for Mr. andMrs. Dave Dixon. The admission tickets indicate seatassignments for Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dixon at theEndymion Extravaganza. D, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 77 2000 Mar. 4 Endymion Extravaganza invitation, Captain’s Tableadmission cards, notes, and envelope. The papers fromthe Endymion Extravaganza are an invitation, twoadmission cards for Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dixon to theCaptain’s Table, a card with notes about Umbrella Studio,an index card with handwritten notes and some telephonenumbers, and an envelope. D, 8 pp., 6 items.Folder 78 2000 Mar. 4 “Endymion 2000” typescript. The “Endymion 2000”typescript appears to be a script for an announcer to readas the Endymion parade enters the Superdome. Thetypescript includes notes about lighting and microphonecues, and provides information about the floats andmarching units in the parade. TD, 46 pp., 1 item.Folder 79 2000 Mar. 4 Endymion Extravaganza tickets. The admission ticketsindicate seat numbers at the “Head Table” at theEndymion Extravaganza. D, 2 pp. each, 2 items.Folder 80 2000 Mar. 5 “All That Glitters.” The article “All That Glitters,” fromthe New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the activities ofthe Krewe of Endymion carnival parade. (2 copies.)Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 81 2000 Mar. 5 “Thousands visit Endymion ‘At Home in the Dome.’ ”The article “Thousands visit Endymion ‘At Home in theDome,’ ” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reportsthe activities of the Krewe of Endymion carnival paradeand their Endymion Extravaganza in the Superdome. (2copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 15Folder 82 2000 Apr. 16 “Gentlewomen and scholars.” The article “Gentlewomenand scholars,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune,reports the Fulbright Enrichment party hosted by DaveDixon at Dixon & Dixon Antiques. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 83 2001 David F. Dixon envelope with cards and news clippings.The envelope is labeled “David F. Dixon.” Cardsincluded are: a Father’s Day card (2001 June) signed byJennifer, Frank, David, and Madeleine; a Father’s Daycard (2001 June) signed by Stuart; and a 52nd weddinganniversary card (2001 June 11) signed by Mary andStuart. A note from Mary Anna Miranne refers to “theseoldies but goodies” (the reference is not certain). Newsclippings from the New Orleans Times-Picayune are:“Well-centered caper and a reel adventure” (1995 Oct.26), reporting Mary and Dave Dixon’s involvement in abenefit party for the Archdiocese of New Orleans’Spirituality Center (2 copies); and “Saintly fund-raisersreunite for revelry” (1996 May 4), reporting Mary Dixon’sparticipation in a reunion event for the Military andHospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem. D, 1-3 pp.each, 7 items.Folder 84 2001 Dave Dixon biographical sketch notes. The typed noteswith handwritten editing marks provide a biographicalsketch of Dave Dixon. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 85 2001 Feb. 24 Endymion Extravaganza invitation, admission tickets, andenvelope. The materials relating to the EndymionExtravaganza are an invitation, 2 admission tickets marked“Head Table,” 2 admission cards for Dave Dixon andMary Dixon for the “Captain’s Table,” and an envelope.D, 1-3 pp. each, 6 items.Folder 86 2001 June New Orleans Magazine. The 35th anniversary issue ofNew Orleans Magazine includes the article, “Gettin’ theirkicks in ’66: What locals were doing in our birthday year.”The article mentions Dave Dixon’s activities in 1966 (p.62). Serial, 168 pp., 1 item.Folder 87 2001 June New Orleans Magazine. The 35th anniversary issue ofNew Orleans Magazine includes two flagged articles. Thearticle, “Gettin’ their kicks in ’66: What locals were doingin our birthday year,” mentions Dave Dixon’s activities in1966 (p. 62). The second flagged article is “Dean’s List:

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 16Five Ways for New Orleans to prepare for the next 35years” (pp. 64-67). Serial, 168 pp., 1 item.Folder 88 2001 June 4 Calendar labeled “Happy Birthday Papa.” The computerprintedcalendar for 2001 June is decorated with junglescenery and a dinosaur, and has June 4 [Dave Dixon’sbirthday] marked with the message, “Happy BirthdayPapa.” (See also related item in Folder 472.) D, 1 p., 1item.Folder 89 2002 Jan. Kingfish magazine. The issue of New Orleans Kingfishmagazine features the Kingfish of the Month article,“Dave Dixon,” (pp. 32-33) profiling Dixon’s ability tocome up with good ideas and convince people to get themdone. Serial, 56 pp., 1 item.Folder 90 2002 Jan. 16 Note from Warren J. Brunner to Dave Dixon, withclipping “Dave Dixon” from New Orleans Kingfishmagazine. Warren J. Brunner writes to Dave Dixonexpressing congratulations for Dixon’s recognition in theenclosed clipping. The clipping is the article “DaveDixon,” from New Orleans Kingfish magazine, profilingDixon’s ability to come up with good ideas and convincepeople to get them done. ANS and clipping, 1 p. and 2pp., 1 item.Folder 91 2002 Dec. 3 Eleanor Elizabeth Dixon McPhillips obituaries. The twoobituaries, one from the New Orleans Times-Picayune andone from an unidentified newspaper, provide biographicalinformation about Eleanor Elizabeth Dixon McPhillips[Dave Dixon’s sister]. Clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 92 [ca. 2003 June] Poem about Dave Dixon. The 36-line poem describes thelife and career of Dave Dixon. References to Dixon’s80th birthday and his 54th wedding anniversary suggestthe 2003 June date. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 93 [2003 June 4] Dave Dixon 80th birthday Saints football. The whitefootball is decorated with a New Orleans Saints logo, andinscribed to Dave Dixon for his 80th birthday. It is signedby Mickey Loomis (General Manager), Arnold D. Fielkow(Executive Vice President), and another person whosesignature is illegible. Acc. No. 2009.0157.30. Football, 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 17Folder 94 [2003 June 4] Dave Dixon 80th birthday cards and photographs. Thecollection of cards and photographs are from a foldermarked, “DFD 80th” and “DF & MS.” Cards are fromJean and Ken (June 11); and from Frank, Mary, David,and Madeleine. A photocopy of a clipping shows a 2001editorial cartoon from the Atlanta Constitution aboutPresident Bush and Russian President Putin. Aphotograph (3 copies) shows an electronic sign outside theSuperdome reading, “Happy 80th Birthday Dave Dixon,Father of the Superdome.” D, 1 p. each, 4 items.Folder 95 2004 June 3 Letter from David G. Kline to Dave Dixon. David G.Kline, M.D., of the LSU Health Sciences Center in NewOrleans, writes to Dave Dixon mentioning Dixon’s talkabout the Saints and the Super Bowl, and thanking him forrepresenting New Orleans and Louisiana. TLS, 1 p., 1item.Folder 96 2005 Jan. 10 Buddy Diliberto obituary. The obituary from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune provides biographicalinformation about sports journalist Buddy Diliberto.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 97 2005 Feb. 1 “A Novel Idea.” The article “A Novel Idea,” from theNew Orleans Times-Picayune, discusses Dave Dixon’sforthcoming biography. (2 copies.) Clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 98 2007 Card from Mary and Stuart to Mom and Dad, withenvelope. The card about having a successful marriage isfrom Mary and Stuart to “Mom and Dad.” Includesenvelope. D, 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 99 2007 June Father’s Day card and envelope. The Father’s Day card isfrom Mary and Stuart to “Dad.” Includes envelope. D, 2pp., 2 items.Folder 100 2008 Aug. 4 Letter from Dave Dixon to Susan Larson, with envelope.Dave Dixon writes to Susan Larson, Book Review Editorof the New Orleans Times-Picayune, asking to set up aninterview for a review of his book, The Saints, theSuperdome, and the Scandal. Includes envelope. ALS(photocopy), 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 101 [n.d.] Photograph of Mr. & Mrs. David F. Dixon and family.The photograph shows David F. Dixon (1863-1928),

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 18Margaret Robbins Poole Dixon (1866-1946), and theirchildren Lamar, Julia, Henry Clay, and David Frank(1893-1938). P, 1 item.Folder 102 [n.d.] Photograph of Margaret Poole Dixon. The photographshows Margaret Poole Dixon. P, 1 item.Folder 103 [n.d.] Photograph of a baby in a gown. The photograph showsan unidentified baby in a gown. P, 1 item.Folder 104 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon as a young boy. Thephotograph, cut into an oval shape, shows Dave Dixon asa young boy. P, 1 item.Folder 105 [n.d.] Photographs on scrap book page fragment. The twophotographs are on opposite sides of a black pagefragment from a scrap book. One photograph shows aman and a small boy dressed in winter coats. The otherphotograph shows a woman wearing a hat sitting in asunny outdoor area that is possibly a beach. P, 1 item.Folder 106 [n.d.] Photograph of a boy, a woman, and a girl. Thephotograph shows a boy, a woman, and a girl in a yardnear a house. (They may possibly be Dave Dixon, StuartDixon, and Eleanor Dixon.) P, 1 item.Folder 107 [n.d.] Painting of Dave Dixon in Marine Corps uniform by Ness.The painting (12 in. x 9 in.) shows Dave Dixon in hisMarine Corps uniform. The artist’s signature is “Ness.”(The painting appears to be based on a photograph inFolder 12.) Painting, 1 item.Folder 108 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon and Buddy Majors on golfcourse. The photograph shows Dave Dixon and BuddyMajors posing for the picture on a golf course.Photograph credits and New Orleans States newspapermarkings are on the back. P, 1 item.Folder 109 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon and three men on a golf coursein St. Louis. The photograph shows a posed group ofDave Dixon and three other men on a golf course. Theyare wearing hats marked, “Wing Slinger, Old Warson C.C.” Photo credits on the back are from Arteaga Photos inSt. Louis, Missouri. P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 19Folder 110 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon and others in a restaurant. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon, Mary Dixon [?], and fourmen seated at a round table in a restaurant. P, 1 item.Folder 111 [n.d.] Copy of photograph of painting of Dave Dixon. Thepicture shows a painting of Dave Dixon dressed in a darksuit seated in a red chair. (See also related item in Folder467.) D, 1 item.Folder 112 [n.d.] Dave Dixon family photographs. The six photographsshow various combinations of Dave Dixon and hisgrandchildren. P, 6 items.Folder 113 [n.d.] David F. Dixon biographical notes copies. The papers arevarious versions of taped together text and a photographand copies of those papers containing biographical notesheaded “David F. Dixon.” D, 1 p. each, 6 items.Folder 114 [n.d.] Handwritten notes. The handwritten notes feature aquotation reading, “A man’s reach must exceed his graspor what’s a heaven for?” AD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 115 [n.d.] Card to mother from Frank and Stuart. One card fromFrank reads, “Happy birthday to the best mother anyonecould have.” The other card, from Stuart, reads, “To thegreatest in the land, man. To Mom.” AD, 1 p. each, 2items.Folder 116 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon’s mother. The photograph is astudio portrait of Dave Dixon’s mother, Stuart DixonClay. P, 1 item.Folder 117 [n.d.] “My Little Boy” paper with photographs, with Declarationof Independence excerpt. The two items were in the sameframe. One paper is titled, “My Little Boy,” and has ahandwritten poem with three photographs of one of DaveDixon’s sons. The other paper, which was behind the firstin the frame, is a handwritten excerpt from the Declarationof Independence. D, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 118 [n.d.] Photograph of Mary Dixon and Dave Dixon. Thephotograph shows Mary Dixon and Dave Dixon standingnear a building visible in the background. P, 1 item.Folder 119 [n.d.] Photographs of Dave Dixon and family. The fourphotographs show various group pictures of Dave Dixon

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 20and his family (on obviously different occasions, but in asimilar group pose). Three photographs show Dave andMary Dixon, their sons, their daughters-in-law, and theirgrandchildren. One photograph shows Dave Dixon, histhree sons, two grandsons, and another unidentified man.P, 4 items.Folder 120 [n.d.] Copy of letter from Gordon Burnett McFarland, Jr., to“Dear Stuart.” Gordon Burnett McFarland, Jr., writes toStuart [Dixon Clay] discussing his friendship with her.ALS (photocopy), 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 121 [n.d.] “James A. Sanderson in his later years” artwork by RockyStovall. The drawing titled “James A. Sanderson in hislater years” shows Sanderson dressed in a suit and tie.The artist’s signature is Rocky Stovall. (Sanderson isDave Dixon’s maternal grandfather.) Drawing, 1 item.Folder 122 [n.d.] Father’s Day card to Dave Dixon, with envelope. TheFather’s Day card to Dave Dixon is signed by Frank, Shea,and Stuart. Includes envelope. D, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 123 [n.d.] “From one patched Heart” note from Dave Dixon. Thenote of thanks shows artwork and a caption beginning,“From one patched Heart.” The note is addressed to“Dear Sheldon,” and is signed by Dave Dixon. NS(photocopy), 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 124 [n.d.] Photographs of cemetery tomb with flowers. The twophotographs show a cemetery tomb surrounded by flowerarrangements. (There is no name inscription on the tomb.)The photography credit on the back is from L. L. MartinCommercial Photographic Service in New Orleans. P, 2items.Folder 125 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon and three men with golf clubsin front of brick building. The photograph shows DaveDixon and three other men posing for the picture in frontof a brick building. P, 1 item.Folder 126 [n.d.] Photograph of young child sitting on bench, hand-colored.The hand-colored photograph shows a young child sittingon a bench. (The photograph appears to be a studioportrait.) P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 21Folder 127 [n.d.] Photograph of unidentified man. The photograph showsan unidentified man. (The style of clothing possiblysuggests a 19th century date.) P, 1 item.Folder 128 [n.d.] Copies of unidentified photographs. One photographshows a boy sitting on some steps with a dog. The otherphotograph shows a man with round eyeglasses dressed ina light-colored suit and tie. P (photocopy), 2 items.Folder 129 [n.d.] Copy of photograph of Mary Dixon wearing black andgold “71” sports jersey. The copy of a photograph showsMary Dixon wearing a black and gold sports jersey withthe number “71.” She is standing next to a bird cage withplants in the background. P (copy), 1 item.Folder 130 [n.d.] Thumbnail photographs of young children, with envelope.The 35 thumbnail-size photographs show various youngchildren. The envelope has a return address for Mary S.Dixon. [Note: The photographs were loose inside theenvelope. There is an adhesive on the back of thephotographs that caused them to stick together in randomgroups. The photographs are housed with a paper backingto cover the adhesive, and are placed inside photographicslide sleeves for convenient viewing. The arrangement inthe sleeves is random and does not imply any originalorder.] P, 35 items.Folder 131 [n.d.] “Noel” card from the William Bidwell family. Thephotograph card shows the William Bidwell family next toa car decorated as a St. Louis Cardinals football helmet.The group is on the field inside Busch Memorial Stadium.Text at the bottom reads, “Noel, the William Bidwellfamily.” D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 132 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave and Mary Dixon and another coupleat a formal party. The photograph shows Dave Dixon andanother man, both dressed in tuxedos, standing behindMary Dixon and another lady seated at a table. A crowdof people dancing is visible in the background. P, 1 item.Folder 133 [n.d.] Envelope marked “Negatives.” The large (9 inch x 12inch) envelope is marked “Negatives,” and also has anotation in the corner reading, “0276.” (No other materialis present with the envelope.) Envelope, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 22Folder 134 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon and family. The photographshows Dave and Mary Dixon, their three sons, threedaughters-in-law, and four grandchildren. Decorationsvisible in the picture suggest a Christmas season event. P,1 item.Folder 135 [n.d.] Copies of photographs of Sai Baba, with Spirit of ChangeMagazine envelope. Two pages show copies of 19photographs of a man identified as Sai Baba of India. Onepage has an address for Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, India,written on the back. The envelope from Spirit of ChangeMagazine is addressed to Betty J. Wall of Woods Hole,Massachusetts. D and envelope, 2 pp., 3 items.Folder 136 [n.d.] Picture labeled, “Super Dome, To Pa Pa, From David.”The picture is a computer-printed image of the LouisianaSuperdome lit up at night. The caption reads, “SuperDome, To Pa Pa, From David.” D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 137 [n.d.] New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1815 map print. The mapprint is labeled as showing New Orleans, Louisiana, in1815. The map was rolled in a cardboard tube with amailing label addressed from Curtis and Davis Architects,in New Orleans, to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Dixon, in NewOrleans. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 138 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon, Mary Shea Dixon, Louis H.Clay [?], Stuart Dixon Clay [?], Lynda Lee Mead Shea,and John J. Shea, Jr. The photograph shows a grouppicture of Dave Dixon, Mary Shea Dixon, Louis H. Clay[?], Stuart Dixon Clay [?], Lynda Lee Mead Shea, andJohn J. Shea, Jr. The back is stamped with a credit forLeon Trice Photography of New Orleans. P, 1 item.Folder 139 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph shows DaveDixon standing up at a podium speaking. A partiallyvisible sign on the podium ends with the letters, “--lmonico” [possibly a Delmonico restaurant]. P, 1 item.Folder 140 [n.d.] Child’s drawing of the Superdome. The drawing of theLouisiana Superdome appears to be a child’s artwork, andthe label reads, “From David to Pa Pa.” Drawing, 1 p., 1item.Folder 141 [n.d.] “N. O. 50 Years WWL” videocassette. The videocassetteis labeled, “N. O. 50 Years WWL.” VHS format. 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 23Folder 142 [n.d.] “Dave Dixon, 5 cuts” audio tape reel. The audio tape reelis labeled, “Dave Dixon, 5 cuts.” ¼-inch tape. 1 item.Folder 143 [n.d.] Photograph of unidentified infant in crib. The photographshows an unidentified infant wearing light blue clothesholding on to the railing of a crib. P, 1 item.Folder 144 [n.d.] Christmas card with pictures of David and Madeleine.The Christmas card shows photographs and brief notesabout David and Madeleine [Dixon; Dave Dixon’sgrandchildren]. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 145 [n.d.] Child’s drawing of a man’s face. The drawing, apparentlya child’s artwork, shows the face of a man wearingeyeglasses. An incomplete drawing is on the back.Drawing, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 146 [n.d.] Photocopy of news clipping, “Tips for a sharp memory.”The clipping, from an unidentified source, is titled “Tipsfor a sharp memory.” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 147 [n.d.] Dave and Mary Dixon photograph. The photographshows Dave and Mary Dixon. (Oversize on foam board.)P, 1 item.Folder 148 [n.d.] Dave Dixon and young child photograph. The photographshows Dave Dixon and a young child. (Oversize on foamboard.) P, 1 item.Folder 149 [n.d.] Dave Dixon asleep in a chair photograph. The photographshows Dave Dixon asleep in a chair. (Oversize on foamboard.) P, 1 item.Folder 150 [n.d.] Young child photograph. The photograph shows a youngchild. (Oversize on foam board.) P, 1 item.Folder 151 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph. The photograph shows theDave Dixon family. (Oversize on foam board.) P, 1 item.Series I, Sub-Series B: Papers from folder marked “St., Superdome & Scan.”Folder 152 2006 Nov. 5 “1967: V-P campaign denied.” The copy of a clipping,from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, features thearticle, “1967: V-P campaign denied,” recalling LouisianaGovernor John McKeithen’s denial that he was seeking

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 24the Democratic Party nomination for Vice President.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 153 2007 July 11 Letter from Mary S. Dixon to Ashton Phelps, withattachments. Mary S. Dixon writes to Ashton Phelps,publisher of the Times-Picayune, asking about permissionto publish Times-Picayune photographs in Dave Dixon’sbiography. The attachments are notes and lists ofphotographs. TL, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 154 [2007] Photograph sheets with notes. The papers include pageswith multiple small prints of photograph imagesassociated with Dave Dixon and the publication of hisbiography, The Saints, the Superdome, and the Scandal.Captions and pages of notes identify some images. Somepages of notes appear to be about permission to republishphotographs with copyrights owned by the New OrleansTimes-Picayune. D, 29 pp., 1 item.Folder 155 [2007] “David F. Dixon Bio Index.” The packet of papers islabeled “David F. Dixon Bio Index,” and appears to be theindex for Dixon’s biography, The Saints, the Superdome,and the Scandal. (2 copies.) TD, 9 pp., 1 item.Series I, Sub-Series C: Scrap BookFolder 156 1935-1987 Scrap Book. The light blue cover is titled Scrap Book. Aphotocopy shows the appearance of the cover (reducedimage size). The Scrap Book originally contained severalloose items, and a few items attached in the book.Materials originally in the Scrap Book are rehoused inFolders 157-190. Scrap book, 1 item.Folder 157 1935-1937 Scrap book pages with news clippings and copies. Thenews clippings include a picture of Dave Dixon at age 13on a golf course, and the article, “Fortier Golf TeamRetains Local Crown.” (Includes photocopies.) D, 1 item.Folder 158 [ca. 1935-1946] “Ole Miss Planning New Dormitories.” The article, “OldMiss Planning New Dormitories,” from an unidentifiednewspaper, reports activities at the University ofMississippi. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 159 [after 1936] “Salmen, City Champ, Bows To Rainwater.” The article,“Salmen, City Champ, Bows To Rainwater,” from theNew Orleans States, reports the performances of Dave

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 25Dixon and other golfers in the NOGA city championshiptournament. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 160 [ca. 1937] News clipping about Mrs. D. F. Dixon’s and DaveDixon’s golf skills. The clipping, from an unidentifiedNew Orleans newspaper, mentions the golf skills of Mrs.D. F. Dixon and her son Dave Dixon. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 161 [ca. 1937] Varsity letter “F.” The varsity letter “F,” with a light bluecolor, appears to be an award from Alcée Fortier HighSchool in New Orleans. Varsity letter, 1 item.Folder 162 [after 1937] “Dave Dixon, Age 15.” The news clipping, from anunidentified newspaper, features profiles of young golfplayers, including the profile beginning, “Dave Dixon,Age 15.” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 163 1938 Apr. 3 “What Golfer Doesn’t Know This Fellow?” The clipping,“What Golfer Doesn’t Know This Fellow?”, from the NewOrleans Sunday Item-Tribune, is a photograph and captionabout Innes Millar, a golf pro from Scotland teaching golfin New Orleans. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 164 1938 Summer Camp Highland Lake award. The award is a pin with awhite ribbon. A label displayed in the pin reads, “CutterRace, Dixon, 1938.” The ribbon has text reading, “CampHighland Lake, 3rd Place, Senior.” Award, 1 item.Folder 165 1938 Aug. 23 Copy of Stratford Club resolution in memory of D. F.Dixon. The document is identified as a true copy of aresolution passed by the Board of Governors of theStratford Club to honor the club’s late treasurer, D. F.Dixon. TDS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 166 1938 Sept. 30 Letter from J. C. Woodward to Mrs. D. F. Dixon. ColonelJ. C. Woodward, President of Georgia Military Academy,writes to Mrs. D. F. Dixon about a trophy awarded to herson David as the outstanding golfer at Camp HighlandLake the past summer. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 167 1938 Oct. 2 Clipping photograph of Jane Read, Frances Collens, andEleanor Dixon. The clipping, from the Times-PicayuneNew Orleans States, is a photograph with a captionidentifying Jane Read, Frances Collens, and EleanorDixon. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 26Folder 168 1939 Apr. 6 “Golf.” The article, “Golf,” from the Georgia MilitaryAcademy newspaper, reports the performances of DaveDixon and Dave Rumph in leading the school’s golf team.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 169 1939 June 14 “Deas Wins, Cambias Loses in Junior Tourney; ChampTrounces Ecuyer, 6 and 5.” The article, “Deas Wins,Cambias Loses in Junior Tourney; Champ TrouncesEcuyer, 6 and 5,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune,reports results in the annual city junior golf tournament atthe Audubon Golf Club. The article mentions a matchbetween Dave Dixon and Marc Lazaro, Jr. A photographwith the article also shows Dixon. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 170 1941 May 25 “Ex-Walker Cupper Choice To Repeat At Lakewood.”The article, “Ex-Walker Cupper Choice To Repeat AtLakewood,” from the New Orleans Sunday Item-Tribune,reports the competition in the city golf tournament. Thearticle mentions special interest in the improving play ofDave Dixon. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 171 1941 May 25 “Tee Pot Shots.” The article “Tee Pot Shots,” from theNew Orleans Sunday Item-Tribune, presents ScoopKennedy’s predictions about local golf events, includingpredicting that Dave Dixon will be one of the three lowestscorers at the open trials at the Country Club. Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 172 1943 Feb. 27 Envelope from Dave Dixon to Mrs. Louis H. Clay. Theenvelope is addressed from “A/C D. F. Dixon, U.S.N.Aerial Navigation School, Hollywood Beach Hotel, #66,Hollywood, Fla.,” to his mother, “Mrs. Louis H. Clay,1707 Palmer Ave., New Orleans, La.” The envelope has aU.S. Navy postmark. Envelope, 1 item.Folder 173 1943 June 24 Telegram from Dave Dixon to Mrs. Louis Clay. Lt.Dixon, USMCR [Dave Dixon] writes by telegram to hismother, Mrs. Louis Clay, indicating he has not receivedhis orders and his arrival time is uncertain. TL, 1 p., 1item.Folder 174 1947 Oct. 4 “Louisiana Could Field Fine Six-Man Golf Team.” Thearticle, “Louisiana Could Field Fine Six-Man Golf Team,”from an unidentified New Orleans newspaper, expressesopinions about the quality of local amateur golfers and

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 27details Dave Dixon’s recent accomplishments. Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 175 [ca. 1951-1960] Dixonplank advertisement. The clipping is anadvertisement for the Dixonplank showroom of DixonPlywood Corporation. The advertisement includes aphotograph of Dave Dixon. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 176 1956 Mar. 24 “Medalist Mangum Ousts Dixon in NOCC Invit[ational].”The article, “Medalist Mangum Ousts Dixon in NOCCInvit[ational],” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune,reports golfer Jim Mangum’s victory over Dave Dixon inthe New Orleans Country Club Invitational tournament.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 177 1956 June 7 “Dixon Takes City Tourney Medalist Honors with 3-Under 67.” The article, “Dixon Takes City TourneyMedalist Honors with 3-Under 67,” from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune, reports Dave Dixon’s golf achievement.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 178 [ca. 1957] “Sunkist Country Club Sets Second Annual Tourney;Dixon Defending Champ.” The article, “Sunkist CountryClub Sets Second Annual Tourney; Dixon DefendingChamp,” from an unidentified newspaper, reports anupcoming golf tournament and Dave Dixon’s play asdefending champion. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 179 after 1962 June 18 “City Park Clears for AFL.” The article, “City ParkClears for AFL,” from a New Orleans newspaper, reportsthe decision of the City Park Board to approve the use ofCity Park Stadium for Dave Dixon’s promotion ofAmerican Football League games. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 180 1962 June 20 “Will Vote for N.O.’s AFL Admission--Hunt.” Thearticle, “Will Vote for N.O.’s AFL Admission--Hunt,”from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports AmericanFootball League founder Lamar Hunt’s indication that hewould vote at the upcoming league meeting for a franchiseto be established in New Orleans. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 181 1962 June 29 “The Answer Was Elementary!” The article, “TheAnswer Was Elementary!” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, discusses reasons why the American FootballLeague voted not to add an expansion team for the 1963season. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 28Folder 182 1962 June 29 “The Franchise--Where It Stands.” The article, “TheFranchise--Where It Stands,” from the New OrleansStates-Item, discusses the status of efforts to get aprofessional football franchise in New Orleans after theunexpected vote of the American Football League to deferconsideration of expanding the league. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 183 [ca. 1962 Aug.] “City Officials Sports-Minded.” The article, “CityOfficials Sports-Minded,” from a New Orleans newspaper,reports activities of Mayor Vic Schiro and Councilman-at-Large James E. Fitzmorris, Jr., to promote sports in NewOrleans, especially professional football. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 184 [ca. 1964-1967] “Stadium” article fragment. The article fragmentheadlined, “Stadium,” is a continuation of an article begunon a previous page. Mention of [Louisiana House ofRepresentatives] Speaker Vail Deloney and [GovernorJohn J.] McKeithen suggests the article is about politicalissues. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 185 [after 1964 Aug. 8] “Cards Triumph.” The article, “Cards Triumph,” from anunidentified newspaper, reports the victory of the St. LouisCardinals over the Green Bay Packers in a NationalFootball League exhibition game in New Orleans [played1964 Aug. 8]. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 186 [1964 Aug. 31] “Pete Rozelle May Be Here.” The article, “Pete RozelleMay Be Here,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune,reports that National Football League Commissioner PeteRozelle may come to New Orleans for the exhibition gamebetween the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys onSeptember 5. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 187 1985 Nov. 1 “Investiture is elegant event for Orleanians.” The article,“Investiture is elegant event for Orleanians,” from theNew Orleans Times-Picayune/States-Item, reports theinvestiture of new members of the Southern Lieutenancyof the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre ofJerusalem. A photograph with the article shows Mary andDave Dixon. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 188 1986 Jan. 9 “Party hosts are those who give and those who receive.”The article, “Party hosts are those who give and those who

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 29receive,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune/States-Item, reports a benefit party for the Century Club ofOzanam Inn. A photograph with the article shows Maryand Dave Dixon. (See also Folder 1344.) Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 189 1986 March 22 “Hitting the high notes at Loyola dedication.” The article,“Hitting the high notes at Loyola dedication,” from theNew Orleans Times-Picayune/States-Item, reports thededication ceremonies of Loyola University’sCommunications and Music Building. The articlementions benefactors, including Dave Dixon. Aphotograph with the article shows Mary and Dave Dixon.(2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 190 1987 Apr. 28 “TV stations’ focus in on fun, fund-raising.” The article,“TV stations’ focus in on fun, fund-raising,” from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, reports both the WYES-TVShowboat Auction and the WLAE-TV Antiques and ArtAuction. The article mentions Mary Dixon as thechairman of the WLAE-TV auction, and Dave Dixon as aprevious chairman. A photograph with the article showsMary Dixon. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Series I, Sub-Series D: Dave Dixon 75th Birthday Binder Number 1Folder 191 [1998 June 4] Dave Dixon 75th Birthday Binder Number 1. The darkblue ring binder contains various cards, notes, and letterscongratulating Dave Dixon on his 75th birthday (1998June 4, although dates of individual items vary). Thecontents of the binder are rehoused in Folders 192-262.The materials have an original order that is roughlyalphabetical order by author. Binder Number 1 coversnames A-G. (See Dave Dixon 75th Birthday BinderNumber 2 for names H-Y.) Binder, 1 item.Folder 192 1998 June 4 Letter from “Your loving family” to “Dear Dad.” TL, 1p., 1 item.Folder 193 1998 June 4 Letter from Stuart Dixon to M. Stuart Dixon and Mary E.Cronin. Stuart Dixon writes to M. Stuart Dixon and MaryE. Cronin asking them to write to Dave Dixon for his 75thbirthday. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 194 1998 June 4 State of Louisiana Governor’s Award. Governor M. J.“Mike” Foster, Jr., recognizes Dave Dixon’s contributions

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 30to Louisiana. (Reduced photocopy in binder; see alsooriginal document in oversize.) D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 195 1998 June 4 House Resolution No. 55. The Louisiana House ofRepresentatives, in House Resolution No. 55, commendsand congratulates Dave Dixon on his 75th birthday.(Photocopy in binder.) DS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 196 1998 May “What I Remember about David Dixon,” by Edmund &Bitza Brown, with picture. TLS with envelope, 1 p., 3items.Folder 197 1998 June 3 Letter from Sharren H. Burns to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 198 1998 June 4 Letter from William J. Byron, S.J., to Dave Dixon. TLSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 199 1998 June 17 Card from Alan and Amy Campbell to Dave Dixon. DSwith envelope, 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 200 1998 May 15 Letter from Lynne Cantrell to Dave Dixon. TL withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 201 1998 May 31 Letter from James C. Carter, S.J., to Dave Dixon. TLSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 202 [1998] Note and cards from Elise and Ed Connolly to DaveDixon. DS, 5 pp., 3 items.Folder 203 “1996” [1998] May 28 Letter from Eddie Connick to Stuart Dixon. TLS, 1 p., 1item.Folder 204 1998 May 19 Letter from William J. “Billy” Connick to Dave Dixon.ALS with envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 205 1998 May 30 Letter from Mary Allen Corder to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 206 1998 May 16 Note from N. B. Cook to Dave Dixon. ANS withenvelope, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 207 1998 May 20 Note from George A. Coors to Dave Dixon. ANS, 2 pp., 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 31Folder 208 [1998] Note from Marilee Crutcher to Dave Dixon. ANS withenvelope, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 209 1998 May 15 Letter from Thomas E. Cumiskey, O.P., to Dave Dixon.TLS with envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 210 1998 June 4 Card from Frances C. Curtis to Dave Dixon. D withenvelope, 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 211 1998 June 4 Letter from Jennifer [Dixon] to Dave Dixon. ALS, 1 p., 1item.Folder 212 1998 June 2 Note from Con Demmas to Dave Dixon. TN (with faxcover sheet), 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 213 1998 June 4 Comments by David (5) and Madeleine (3) about their“Paw Paw” [Dave Dixon]. AD (dictation), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 214 [1998] Hand-drawn card from David to “Pa-Pa” [Dave Dixon].AD, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 215 1998 June 4 Madeleine’s artwork to Paw Paw [Dave Dixon]. Drawing,2 pp., 1 item.Folder 216 1994 Feb. 2 Photographs of Dave Dixon and family members with golfclubs. P, 5 items.Folder 217 1998 June 4 Cards from Stuart and Mary Dixon to Dave Dixon. DSwith envelopes, 11 pp., 10 items.Folder 218 [1998 June 4] Birthday card with 31 signatures. DS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 219 [1998 June 4] Poem to “Papa” [Dave Dixon] from Elexa and Zachary[Dixon]. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 220 [1998 June 4] Letter from Shea, Rachel, Elexa, and Zach [Dixon] to“Dear Papa” [Dave Dixon]. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 221 1998 May 12 Note from Carolyn and Gordon Dahl to Dave Dixon. TNSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 222 1998 Apr. 28 Letter from Ed Daniels to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 223 1998 Apr. 23 Note from Mary Davis and Arthur Q. [Davis] to DaveDixon. TNS with envelope, 1 p., 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 32Folder 224 1998 May 24 Letter from William Davis to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 225 1998 May Letter from Fran and Enoch Dawkins to Dave Dixon, withcard. ALS and DS with envelope, 3 pp., 3 items.Folder 226 1998 June 11 Letter from Anthony M. DiLeo to Dave Dixon. TLS, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 227 1998 June 4 Letter from Buddy Diliberto to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 228 1998 Apr. 11 Note from E. Jean Duke. ANS with envelope, 1 p., 2items.Folder 229 1998 May 19 Letter from J. Walter Duncan, Jr., to Dave Dixon. TLSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 230 1998 May 22 Letter from Lawrence Eustis to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 231 1998 Apr. 4 Letter from Edwin W. Edwards to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 232 1998 May 26 Poem from Coral Ellis to Dave Dixon. ADS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 233 [1998 June 4] Note from Charles Farris, Jr., to Dave Dixon. ANS, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 234 1998 May 27 Poem from Jane and C. Allen Favrot to Dave Dixon. TDSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 235 1998 May 28 Note from Sybil and David Blair Favrot to Dave Dixon.ANS with envelope, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 236 1998 May 15 Letter from Thomas B. Favrot to Dave Dixon. ALS, 2 pp.,1 item.Folder 237 1998 June 11 Letter from John B. Faust and Alan and Amy Campbell toDave Dixon. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 238 1998 June 2 Note from Tara Ana Finley to Dave Dixon. ANS, 3 pp., 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 33Folder 239 1998 May 6 Letter from Ray Finn, O.P., to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 240 1998 May 6 Letter from Jane and Robert F___ [?] to Dave Dixon.ALS with envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 241 1998 May 16 Note from Joan Fleetwood to Dave Dixon. TNS, 1 p., 1item.Folder 242 1998 June 1 Letter from Geneva Garner to Dave Dixon. ALS, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 243 1998 Apr. 29 Letter from Ralph M. Garrard to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 244 1998 May 27 Note from Ed Garvey to Dave Dixon. TNS with envelope,1 p., 2 items.Folder 245 1998 May 11 Letter from H. Charles Gaudin to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 246 1998 June 4 Letter from Mildred L. Glover to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 247 1998 May 28 Card from James M. Gould to Dave Dixon. DS withenvelope, 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 248 1998 May 28 Letter from J. Randolph Gregson to Dave Dixon. TLSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 249 [1998 June 4] Note from [?] Guga, with news clipping, “Pioneers of thepro game.” TNS and clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 250 1998 Apr. 28 Letter from George Guckenberger III to Dave Dixon, withbusiness card. TLS with envelope, 2 pp., 3 items.Folder 251 1998 June 29 Letter from William J. Guste, Jr., to Dave Dixon. TLS, 1p., 1 item.Folder 252 1998 June 3 Printed e-mail from Ellen (“ETLeB”) to Dave Dixon. TD,1 p., 1 item.Folder 253 1998 June 19 Printed e-mail from Ann Wilhelm to Stuart Dixon. TD, 1p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 34Folder 254 1998 June 3 Printed e-mail from Caroline Allingham Smith to StuartDixon. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 255 1998 June 3 Printed e-mail from Lawrence LeBlond to Dave Dixon.TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 256 1998 June 4 Printed e-mail from Ellen Thompson to Dave Dixon. TD,1 p., 1 item.Folder 257 1998 May 29 Printed e-mail from Marie and Billy (“WAWRJ”) to StuartDixon. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 258 1998 Dec. 14 Letter from Frank D. McElwee to Dave Dixon. ALS, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 259 [1999] Note from Edie to Dave Dixon, with news clipping,“Dixon’s vision bolstered N.O.” ANS and clipping, 1 p.each, 2 items.Folder 260 1999 June 28 Note from Dale Brown to Dave Dixon, with copies ofnews clipping, “Group faces media on eve of induction toHall of Fame.” ANS and clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 261 [1999] Partial news clipping, “Dixon’s vision benefitted N.O.”Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 262 [1999 June 11] 50th wedding anniversary cards from “Moon & Vera”[Moon and Verna Landrieu ?], “Peter & Deedy,” and“Raymond” to Dave and Mary Dixon. D, 1-2 pp. each, 3items.Series I, Sub-Series E: Dave Dixon 75th Birthday Binder Number 2Folder 263 [1998 June 4] Dave Dixon 75th Birthday Binder Number 2. The darkblue ring binder contains various cards, notes, and letterscongratulating Dave Dixon on his 75th birthday (1998June 4, although dates of individual items vary). Thecontents of the binder are rehoused in Folders 264-344.The materials have an original order that is roughlyalphabetical order by author. Binder Number 2 coversnames H-Y. (See Dave Dixon 75th Birthday BinderNumber 1 for names A-G.) Binder, 1 item.Folder 264 [1998 June 4] “David F. Dixon, Founder, United States FootballLeague.” The paper shows a drawing of Dave Dixonholding a USFL football on the front, with a biographical

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 35sketch titled, “David F. Dixon, Founder, United StatesFootball League,” on the back. TD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 265 1998 Jan. 1 “A Man For All Reasons” poem by Frances Curtis. Thepoem titled, “A Man For All Reasons,” by Frances Curtis,describes Dave Dixon. AD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 266 1998 June 11 Letter from Anthony M. DiLeo to Dave Dixon. TLS, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 267 1998 May 13 Card from Mary D. Hanemann to Dave Dixon. DS withenvelope, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 268 1998 Apr. 28 Letter from Philip M. Hannan to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 269 1998 Apr. 29 Note from Joanie and Maurice J. “Bubby” Hartson III toDave Dixon. ANS with envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 270 1998 May 27 Note from Jim Henderson to Dave Dixon. TNS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 271 1998 June 9 Card from Mrs. Jimmy Heymann to Dave Dixon. D, 4pp., 1 item.Folder 272 1998 Apr. 28 Note from Johnnie Heymann to Dave Dixon. ANS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 273 1998 May 15 Letter from Mary Hindermann to Dave Dixon. ALS, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 274 1998 May 14 Letter from Angela [Hill] to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 275 1998 May 10 Note from Beverly F. Himel and “Bottie” to Dave Dixon.ANS with envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 276 1998 May 15 Note from Kenneth H. Hofmann to Dave Dixon. TNSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 277 1998 May 18 Note from Carolyn Howard to Dave Dixon. ANS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 278 1998 Apr. 24 Note from Stuart Hudson to Dave Dixon. ANS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 36Folder 279 1998 Apr. 30 Note from Mary, Neal, Shea, and Kate Johnson to DaveDixon. ANS with envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 280 1998 May 17 Letter from Harold B. Judell to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 281 1998 June 4 Letter from Herb Kohl to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 282 1998 May 20 Letter from Alden J. “Doc” LaBorde to Dave Dixon. ALSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 283 1998 May 16 Letter from John L. “Alifonso” Landen to Dave Dixon.ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 284 1998 House Resolution No. 55 by Mitch Landrieu. TD, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 285 1998 May 26 Letter from Moon Landrieu to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 286 [1998 June 4] Letter from Adele Leas to Dave Dixon. ALS, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 287 1998 June 5 Letter from Shea Leatherman to Dave Dixon. TLS, 1 p., 1item.Folder 288 1998 June 5 Printed e-mail from “Will Potato Shoe Big Boy” to “UncleDave” [Dixon]. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 289 1998 May 21 Letter from John B. Levert, Jr., to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 290 1998 May 20 Letter from Dean Lindsey to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 291 [1998 June 4] Note from Margaret Ann Turfitt Lindsey to Dave Dixon.TNS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 292 1998 May 26 Letter from Joseph J. Mansfield to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 293 1998 May 30 Letter from Jeanne and Gus Manthey to Dave Dixon. TLSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 37Folder 294 1998 June 22 Letter from Sister M. Lillian McCormack, S.S.N.D., toDave Dixon. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 295 1998 May 19 Letter from Neal W. McDermott, O.P., to Dave Dixon.TLS with envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 296 1998 May Note from Leo Miller to Dave Dixon, with copy ofphotograph of Louis Sushan, Dave Dixon, Jack DeFee,and Leo Miller playing golf (ca. 1957-1958). TNS withphotograph, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 297“1978” [1998] June 4 Letter from El [Eleanor Dixon McPhillips] to Dave Dixon.ALS with envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 298 1998 May 24 Letter from Julian L. McPhillips, Jr., to Dave Dixon.ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 299 1998 May 20 Letter from Ellis Mintz to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 300 [1998 June 4] Letter from Mary Anna [Miranne ?] to Dave Dixon, withcards. ALS with cards and envelope, 5 pp., 4 items.Folder 301 1998 June 9 Letter from Connie Mora to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 302 1998 May 20 Letter from Betty Moran to Dave Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 303 1998 June Card from Dottie Ecuyer Moore to Dave Dixon. ADSwith envelope, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 304 [1998 June 4] Poetry notes from Jane Nalty to Dave Dixon, with cardfrom Jane and Paul Nalty to Dave Dixon. AN and DS, 2pp. each, 2 items.Folder 305 1998 May 22 Letter from Morris W. Newman to Dave Dixon. ALSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 306 1998 May 21 Note from Sunny Norman (Mrs. Peter Roussel Norman) toDave Dixon. ANS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 307 1998 May 29 Letter from Frank Norman to Stuart Dixon. ALS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 38Folder 308 [1998 June 4] Card from Mary K. and Greg O’Brien to Dave Dixon.ADS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 309 [1998 June 4] Card from Ochsner Health Plan to [Dave Dixon]. D, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 310 1998 June 4 Note from Peggy and Howard Peabody to Dave Dixon.ANS with envelope, 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 311 1998 June 12 Letter from Dorothy and Arnold Patterson to Dave Dixon.ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 312 [1998 June 4] Note from Dorothy Patterson to Stuart Dixon, with notefrom Dorothy and Arnold Patterson to Dave Dixon, withcard and photographs. Dorothy Patterson writes to StuartDixon sending additional materials for Dave Dixon. Theadditional materials include a birthday card, a note, twophotographs of artwork showing exterior views of theSuperdome, and four photographs of Superdome Boardmeetings held in the New Orleans City Council chamber.(One photograph of a Board meeting shows in thebackground an artist’s conception of the interior of theSuperdome with the projection screens hanging in thecenter of the building. See this artwork in Folder 821.)ANS and DS and P, 1-2 pp. each, 9 items.Folder 313 1998 June 4 Letter from Laura Peebles to Dave Dixon. TLS, 1 p., 1item.Folder 314 1998 June 4 Note from Jim and Jo Perrin to Dave Dixon. ANS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 315 1998 June 1 Note from the New Orleans Jewish Community Center toDave Dixon regarding a donation in Dixon’s honor by Dr.and Mrs. J. William Rosenthal. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 316 1998 June 10 Note from Nathalie Read to Dave Dixon. ADS withenvelope, 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 317 1998 June 5 Note from Milton Retif to Dave Dixon. ADS, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 318 1998 June 1 Letter from Katie R. [Catherine Shea R.] to Dave Dixon.ALS with envelope, 2 pp., 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 39Folder 319 [1998 June 4] Card from Catherine R. to “Uncle David” [Dixon]. DS, 3pp., 1 item.Folder 320 1998 June 8 Letter from Bill Rosenthal to Dave Dixon, with letter fromJ. William Rosenthal to Stuart Dixon. TLS, 1 p. each, 2items.Folder 321 1998 June Letter from Marilyn Schuster Rusovich to Dave Dixon.ALS with envelope, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 322 [1998 June 4] Note from Yvonne, Thomas, Jonathan, and HelenSainsbury to Dave Dixon. TNS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 323 1998 June 19 Letter from Francis B. Schulte to Dave Dixon. TLS, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 324 1998 June 4 Letter from Albert and Elizabeth Saputo to Dave Dixon.ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 325 1998 June 4 Letter from John J. Shea to Dave Dixon. TLS (fax), 1 p.,1 item.Folder 326 1998 May 31 Letter from Martin F. Shea to Dave Dixon. TLS (fax), 1p., 1 item.Folder 327 1998 June 1 Letter from Lee and Hach Shea to Dave Dixon, with notefrom Lee Shea to Stuart Dixon. ALS (fax), 1 p. each, 2items.Folder 328 1998 June 3 Letter from Martin F. Shea, Jr., to Dave Dixon. TLS(fax), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 329 1998 June 2 Letter from Michael Clay Smith to Dave Dixon. ALSwith envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 330 1998 June 10 Letter from Albert M. Stall to Dave Dixon. TLS, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 331 1998 June 4 Letter from Frank and Paulette Stewart to Dave Dixon.TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 332 1998 May 11 Note from Ron Swoboda to Dave Dixon. TNS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 333 1998 June 2 Card from [?] to Dave Dixon. DS with envelope, 2 pp., 2items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 40Folder 334 [1998 June 4] Note from Albert Terkuhle to Stuart Dixon, with a copy of1967 December 3 letter from “A. Muthareaux” [DaveDixon] to Mel Leavit. ANS and TL with envelope, 1 p.each, 2 items.Folder 335 [1998 June 4] Card from Lisa, May, Ann, Lisa Jeanne, and MartinThompson to Dave Dixon. D, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 336 1998 June 8 Letter from Linda and Mike Thompson to Dave Dixon,with note from Mike Thompson to Stuart Dixon. ALS andANS with envelope fragment, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 337 [1998 June 4] Card from Tommy and Debbie Thompson, with TexasLottery ticket. D, 3 pp. and 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 338 1998 June 29 Card from Toddy to Dave Dixon. ADS with envelope, 3pp., 2 items.Folder 339 1998 June 8 Cards from Teen and George to Dave Dixon. D withenvelope, 3 pp. and 2 pp., 3 items.Folder 340 1998 May 18 Letter from Mervin L. Trail to Dave Dixon. TLS withenvelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 341 1998 June 14 Note from Margie and Sandy Villere to Dave Dixon.ANS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 342 1998 June Letter from Emily and Tony V. to the Dave Dixon family,with note from Tony V. to Stuart Dixon. ALS and ANS, 1p. each, 2 items.Folder 343 1998 May 16 Letter from Mildred Huie Wilcox to Dave Dixon, withphotographs of Mildred Huie Wilcox with Tony Randalland Jim Nabors. TLS and P, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 344 1998 June 5 Letter from Charlie and Sandy Young to the Dave Dixonfamily. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Series I, Sub-Series F: Dave Dixon Biography BinderFolder 345 1998 June 5 Dave Dixon Biography Book Proposal Information binder[Part 1]. The ring binder has a black cover with a labelreading, “Dave Dixon Biography Book ProposalInformation, June 5, 1998, Overview, Timeline,Exhibitions, Saints, Superdome, USFL Web site, Fan’s

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 41Comments.” The front page inside the binder reads,“David F. Dixon Biography, Proposal Information,Written by Paul E. Atkinson, Researched, Edited by PaulN. Atkinson.” Papers include copies of news clippingsand other articles relating to the career activities of DaveDixon. Section headings of the papers are: [Part 1]Exhibition Football Leads to the Saints; The SuperdomeOpens Aug. 3, 1975; Dixon Creates the USFL; A BriefHistory of the USFL; and [Part 2] The USFL Lives on theInternet: A Sampling of the Site and Fan’s Comments.(See also Part 2 in Folder 346.) D, 37 pp., 1 item.Folder 346 1998 June 5 Dave Dixon Biography Book Proposal Information binder[Part 1]. The ring binder has a black cover with a labelreading, “Dave Dixon Biography Book ProposalInformation, June 5, 1998, Overview, Timeline,Exhibitions, Saints, Superdome, USFL Web site, Fan’sComments.” The front page inside the binder reads,“David F. Dixon Biography, Proposal Information,Written by Paul E. Atkinson, Researched, Edited by PaulN. Atkinson.” Papers include copies of news clippingsand other articles relating to the career activities of DaveDixon. Section headings of the papers are: [Part 1]Exhibition Football Leads to the Saints; The SuperdomeOpens Aug. 3, 1975; Dixon Creates the USFL; A BriefHistory of the USFL; and [Part 2] The USFL Lives on theInternet: A Sampling of the Site and Fan’s Comments.(See also Part 1 in Folder 345.) D, 34 pp., 1 item.Series I, Sub-Series G: Wedding Photos 49 AlbumFolder 347 [1999 June 11?] “Wedding Photos 49” album. The ring binder album has awhite cover with inserted copies of wedding photographsfrom the 1949 June 11 marriage of Dave Dixon and MaryShea. The binder contains copies of photographs, aninvitation, and other papers relating to the marriage andthe Dixon family. [The materials have been removed fromthe binder for archival storage. The modern computerprintedreproduction of most of the photographs suggeststhe album relates to the 50th wedding anniversary event in1999. Some items are original materials from 1949.] 22items.Series I, Sub-Series H: 50th Anniversary Photograph Album

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 42Folder 348 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album. The album has adark red cover decorated with gold, and a label reading,“50th Anniversary,” apparently referring to the celebrationof the 50th wedding anniversary of Dave Dixon and MaryShea Dixon, 1999 June 11. The album containsphotographs of various members of the Dixon family andother people at a ceremony inside St. Anthony of PaduaChurch in New Orleans. Photographs also show variousother Dixon family events from ca. 1980 to 2004. Thephotographs and dates of events are not obviouslyidentified. Some album pages near the back are empty,with additional photographs on the last few album pages.Photographs are rehoused in groups by page layout inFolders 349-395, with photocopies of the original layoutsto document the original context. 1 item.Folder 349 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album p. 1. Thephotographs show a statue of St. Anthony of Padua andthe Dave Dixon family inside St. Anthony of PaduaChurch in New Orleans. P, 2 items.Folder 350 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 2-3. Thephotographs show dining table place settings and two ofDave and Mary Dixon’s grandchildren. P, 4 items.Folder 351 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 4-5. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon, two of theirgrandchildren, and two women. P, 4 items.Folder 352 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 6-7. Thephotographs show Mary Dixon and various party guests.P, 4 items.Folder 353 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 8-9. Thephotographs show various party guests, Mary Dixon withher granddaughter, and Dave and Mary Dixon. P, 4 items.Folder 354 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 10-11. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon’s grandchildrenand various party guests. P, 4 items.Folder 355 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 12-13. Thephotographs show various party guests, and Dave Dixonand his grandchildren with a cake. P, 4 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 43Folder 356 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 14-15. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon and theirgrandchildren with a cake. P, 4 items.Folder 357 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 16-17. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon and theirgrandchildren. P, 4 items.Folder 358 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 18-19. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon’s sons andgrandsons. P, 4 items.Folder 359 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 20-21. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon and a Massinside St. Anthony of Padua Church. P, 4 items.Folder 360 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 22-23. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon and a priestduring Mass inside St. Anthony of Padua Church. P, 4items.Folder 361 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 24-25. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon, Dixon familymembers, and priests inside St. Anthony of Padua Church.P, 4 items.Folder 362 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 26-27. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon, Dixon familymembers, and priests inside St. Anthony of Padua Church.P, 4 items.Folder 363 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 28-29. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon and priests inDominican habits inside St. Anthony of Padua Church. P,4 items.Folder 364 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 30-31. Thephotographs show Dixon family members and otherpeople inside St. Anthony of Padua Church. P, 4 items.Folder 365 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 32-33. Thephotographs show Mary Dixon, another woman, and aDominican priest inside St. Anthony of Padua Church, andMary Dixon and various other people near a dining tablewith a large flower arrangement. P, 4 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 44Folder 366 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 34-35. Thephotographs show various party guests. P, 4 items.Folder 367 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 36-37. Thephotographs show various party guests. P, 4 items.Folder 368 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 38-39. Thephotographs show various members of the Dixon family.P, 4 items.Folder 369 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 40-41. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon and theirgrandchildren with a cake with candles. P, 4 items.Folder 370 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 42-43. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon with theirgrandchildren with a cake with candles. P, 4 items.Folder 371 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 44-45. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon and theirgrandchildren. P, 5 items.Folder 372 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 46-47. Thephotographs show flower arrangements and table settings.P, 4 items.Folder 373 [1999 June 11] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 48-49. Thephotographs show the Dixon family inside St. Anthony ofPadua Church, and various pictures of the Dixon’sgrandson. P, 6 items.Folder 374 [1999] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 50-51. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon with theirgrandchildren. P, 7 items.Folder 375 [1999] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 52-53. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon’s grandchildren.P, 8 items.Folder 376 [2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 54-55. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon and theirgrandchildren, including pictures of Madeleine Dixon’s6th birthday party. P, 6 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 45Folder 377 [2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 56-57. Thephotographs show Madeleine Dixon’s 6th birthday party.P, 7 items.Folder 378 [2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 58-59. Thephotographs show various members of the Dixon familyand other people at a dinner party. P, 7 items.Folder 379 [2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 60-61. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon’s grandsonDavid’s 8th birthday party with Wolverine cake [X-Mencomic book character]. P, 8 items.Folder 380 [2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 62-63. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon’s grandsonDavid playing basketball and soccer. P, 8 items.Folder 381 [2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 64-65. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon’s grandsonDavid playing soccer, and grandchildren participating inan Easter egg hunt. P, 6 items.Folder 382 [2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 66-67. Thephotographs show various members of the Dixon family.P, 7 items.Folder 383 [ca. 2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 68-69. Thephotographs show a party with a performance by a singinggroup, and various other events with members of theDixon family. P, 6 items.Folder 384 [ca. 1999-2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 70-71. Thephotographs show Rev. Christopher Nalty and otherpeople, and Dave and Mary Dixon’s grandchildren P, 6items.Folder 385 [ca. 2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 72-73. Thephotographs show Frank and Jennifer Dixon and theirchildren. P, 7 items.Folder 386 [ca. 1998] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 74-75. Thephotographs show Dave Dixon and his grandchildren. P,6 items.Folder 387 [ca. 1999 ?] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 76-77. Thephotographs show people and events associated with the

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 46Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, andthe Dixon family posing in hardhats with Superdomegroundbreaking shovels. P, 4 items.Folder 388 [ca. 1982-2004] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 78-79. Thephotographs show Dave Dixon dressed for the Endymioncarnival parade, Rev. Christopher Nalty [blessing MaryDixon?], and various Dixon family Christmas photographcards. P, 5 items.Folder 389 [ca. 1980-2000] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 80-81. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon, their sons, theirdaughters-in-law, and their grandchildren. P, 4 items.Folder 390 [n.d.] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 82-83. Blankpages, 0 items.Folder 391 [1999] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 84-85. Thephotograph card shows Dave Dixon and his grandsonDavid at Special Friends Day at Isidore Newman Schoolin New Orleans. P and card, 1 item.Folder 392 [n.d.] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 86-99. Blankpages, 0 items.Folder 393 [1998 June 27] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 100-101. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon and their sons atthe Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame ceremony. P, 2 items.Folder 394 [ca. 1999] “50th Anniversary” photograph album pp. 102-103. Thephotographs show various group pictures of the Dixonfamily. P and clipping, 5 items.Folder 395 [2001 and 2004] “50th Anniversary” photograph album p. 104. Thephotographs show Dave and Mary Dixon dressed for theEndymion carnival parade with their grandson David, andDave and Mary Dixon at Bunratty Castle in Ireland. P, 2items.Series I, Sub-Series I: “A Time to Remember” AlbumFolder 396 [ca. 1935-2008] “A Time to Remember” album. The album has a dark redcover decorated with gold, and a title page printed with theheading, “A Time to Remember.” The album containsphotographs, letters, invitations, news clippings, and eventprograms. Subjects include Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 47II, Equestrian Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre,Knighthood of St. Gregory the Great, Catholic Churchevents, Dixon family events, Mary Shea as a child andyoung woman, Frank Dixon, and various otherunidentified events. Items are rehoused in groups by pagelayout in Folders 397-437, with photocopies of theoriginal layouts to document the original context. 2 items.Folder 397 [1969 Mar. 8] Photograph of Pope Paul VI. The photograph, from “ATime to Remember” album, p. 3, shows Pope Paul VI andcrowds of people inside what appears to be St. Peter’sBasilica in the Vatican. The back is stamped with aphotograph credit from “Pontificia Fotografia Felici.” P, 1item.Folder 398 [1985 and 1987] Photographs of Pope John Paul II. The photographs, from“A Time to Remember” album, pp. 4-5, show Pope JohnPaul II with Mary Dixon and Dave Dixon inside the PopePaul VI Hall in the Vatican, and Pope John Paul II andDave Dixon inside St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. P,2 items.Folder 399 [1987 Sept. 12] Photographs of Pope John Paul II and Mary Dixon. Thephotographs, from “A Time to Remember” album, pp. 6-7,show Pope John Paul II giving Holy Communion to MaryDixon at the outdoor Mass on the campus of theUniversity of New Orleans. P, 2 items.Folder 400 [n.d.] Photographs. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp. 8-9, show Dave and Mary Dixonwith a group of people in a restaurant, and Dave and MaryDixon with a group of the Equestrian Order of the HolySepulchre. P, 4 items.Folder 401 1985 Photographs of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchretour group in Rome. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp. 10-11, show members of theEquestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre tour group onRome. P, 3 items.Folder 402 1985 Photographs of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchretour group in the Holy Land and Rome. The photographs,from “A Time to Remember” album, pp. 12-13, showDave and Mary Dixon with the tour group of theEquestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre at locations in theHoly Land and in Rome (showing Pope John Paul II and

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 48Mary Dixon in Pope Paul VI Hall in the Vatican). P, 3items.Folder 403 1989 Feb. 26 Conferral of Papal Honors event program. The eventprogram, from “A Time to Remember” album, pp. 14-15,provides information about the ceremony for the conferralof the papal honors of the Knighthood of St. Gregory theGreat, the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medals, and theBenemerenti Medals. D, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 404 [1960 ?] Apr. 7 and [1989 Feb. 26] Letter and event program page. The documents,from “A Time to Remember” album, pp. 16-17, are aletter from Mary [Dixon] to “Dearest Stu” [her mother-inlaw,Stuart Dixon Clay], and a page from the program forthe conferral of the Knighthood of St. Gregory. (Seerelated item in Folder 403.) ALS and D, 2 pp. each, 2items.Folder 405 [n.d.] Photographs of Mary Dixon and Dave Dixon. Thephotographs, from “A Time to Remember” album, pp. 18-19, show Mary Dixon in an outdoor location, and Maryand Dave Dixon dressed in formal attire. P, 2 items.Folder 406 [n.d.] Photographs of a dinner party. The photographs, from “ATime to Remember” album, pp. 20-21, show a group ofpeople at a formal dinner party that includes Mary Dixonand some clergymen. (See related items in Folders 407and 436.) P, 4 items.Folder 407 [n.d.] Photographs. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp., 22-23, show groups of people,including Mary Dixon, at a party. (See related items inFolders 406 and 436.) P, 4 items.Folder 408 [n.d.] Photographs. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp., 24-25, show Mary Dixon at aparty with a group of ladies, Mary Dixon and a clergyman,and Mary and Dave Dixon with Archbishop Philip M.Hannan. P, 3 items.Folder 409 [ca. 1989-1990] Photographs. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp. 26-27, show: Mary Dixon with ayoung child; Mary Dixon riding on top of an elephant;Mary Dixon’s 60th birthday dinner at the Mandarin Hotelin Hong Kong (1989); Mary Dixon at a dinner party (seerelated items in Folders 406 and 407); and Mary Dixon

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 49with her brother John J. Shea, Jr., and three women[possibly her sisters?] at Martin Thompson’s wedding(1990 June). P, 5 items.Folder 410[ca. 1930s and 1972] Letter from Jeanne to Mary, and photograph of Mary Sheaas a child. The items, from “A Time to Remember”album, pp., 28-28, are a letter from Jeanne to Maryreferring to various members of the Shea family (includinga reference to Catharine Saxon), and a photograph of MaryShea as a young child, with an inscription reading “ToCatharine from Mary Shea.” ALS and P, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 411 1942 Photographs of Mary Shea. The photographs, from “ATime to Remember” album, pp. 30-31, show Mary Shea inan outdoor location next to a tree. The photographs aremarked “Proof, Mollett--Chicago, 1942.” (See relateditems in Folder 412.) P, 3 items.Folder 412 1942 Photographs of Mary Shea. The photographs, from “ATime to Remember” album, pp. 32-33, show Mary Shea inan outdoor location next to a tree. The photographs aremarked “Proof, Mollett--Chicago, 1942.” (See relateditems in Folder 411.) P, 2 items.Folder 413 [n.d.] Photographs. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp. 34-35, show: Mary Dixon, one ofher sons (with his arm in a sling), and a dog; and DaveDixon and other family members. P, 2 items.Folder 414 [n.d.] Blank pages. Pages 36-37 of “A Time to Remember”album are blank. 0 items.Folder 415 1986 June “Who Says a Good Man Is Hard to Find?” The clipping,“Who Says a Good Man Is Hard to Find? Meet 10 of theTown’s Best… ,” from New Orleans Magazine, from “ATime to Remember” album, pp. 38-39, shows a groupphotograph that includes Frank Dixon. Clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 416 1988-1989 Photographs of Raucus Caucus, Mary Dixon and WinkMartindale, and the Blue Rose Ball. The photographs,from “A Time to Remember” album, pp. 40-41, showMary and Dave Dixon holding a sign reading, “Irma &Herb Barness Raucus Caucus Decision ’88,” Mary Dixonwith Wink Martindale (inscribed by Martindale), and

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 50Dave and Mary Dixon with Shea Dixon and [his wife ?] atthe Blue Rose Ball. P, 3 items.Folder 417 1977-1986 Clipping and photographs. The clipping and photographsare from “A Time to Remember” album, pp. 42-43. Theclipping is a portion of the article, “Who Says a Good ManIs Hard to Find?” from New Orleans Magazine, andprofiles Frank Dixon. (See related item in Folder 415.)The photographs show Mary Dixon and a young man [oneof her sons?] on a golf course, and Mary Dixon with aman dressed in a Santa Clause costume. Clipping and P, 1p., 3 items.Folder 418 [1990] and 1994 St. Martin award papers and photographs of carnival partyand wedding. The papers and photographs are from “ATime to Remember” album, pp. 44-45. The papers are aclipping, “St. Martin award,” and a card with a note fromAmbassador Raymond Flynn to Mary and Dave Dixon.The photographs show Mary and Dave Dixon at a carnivalparty, and Dave Dixon and his sons at Frank Dixon’swedding. (See related item in Folder 56.) Clipping, ANS,P, 4 items.Folder 419 1986 May 1 and 3 Loyola University Dixon Court Dedication program andphotographs. The program and photographs, from “ATime to Remember” album, pp., 46-47, are from theLoyola University Dixon Court Dedication. Thephotographs show Shea Dixon, Mary Dixon, Dave Dixon,and Rev. Val A. McInnis, O.P.; Mary Dixon with RonnieLamarque; and two pictures of Mary Dixon with Rev. ValA. McInnis, O.P. D and P, 8 pp., 5 items.Folder 420 1990 Rex photograph and card, and photograph with Rev. ValA. McInnis, O.P. The items, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp. 48-49, are a photograph of Daveand Mary Dixon greeting a man dressed in the carnivalcostume of Rex, a card from Rex (1990) to Mary andDave Dixon mentioning the photograph, and a photographshowing Mary Dixon and two other ladies with Rev. ValA. McInnis, O.P. Card and P, 1 p., 3 items.Folder 421 1986-ca. 1997 Photographs and papers. The photographs and papers,from “A Time to Remember” album, pp. 50-51, are: aphotograph showing Dave and Mary Dixon with theirthree sons and Rachel (see related item in Folder 448); aphotograph showing Mary Dixon with Bishop Gregory

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 51Aymond; the 1987 May issue of 32 Circle of Friendsmagazine; a photograph showing the past chairmen of theOdyssey Ball posing in front of the stairs inside the NewOrleans Museum of Art; and a letter from E. John Bullardto Mary Dixon providing information about the OdysseyBall photograph. P, serial, TLS, 5 items.Folder 422[n.d.] and 1987-1988 Photographs. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp., 52-53, show: Dave and MaryDixon; Mary Dixon with ski instructor Bob Cutling andhis wife; and Mary Dixon. P, 3 items.Folder 423 1968-1985 Photographs. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp. 54-55, show: Dave and MaryDixon with the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem (1985November); Mary Dixon in Rome (1985 November);Dave and Mary Dixon at the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame(1984); T. B. Favrot, Mary Dixon, and Phil Zannove(1968); and Mary Dixon with the Team Play Championsat the New Orleans Country Club (1973). P, 5 items.Folder 424 1949 and [n.d.] Photographs. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp., 56-57, show: Mary Dixon with[John J. McKeithen ?] with the Louisiana Capitol buildingin the background; Mary Dixon, Ernest N. “Dutch”Morial, and Dave Dixon; Mary and Dave Dixon at theCotton Carnival (1949). P, 3 items.Folder 425 [n.d.] Photographs of Mary Dixon with a judge and a Dixonfamily group picture. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp. 58-59, show Mary Dixon with aman in judicial robes, and a portrait showing DaveDixon’s family with some other young people sitting in anoutdoor location. P, 2 items.Folder 426 1970 Photograph of Mary [Dixon] and Alice Milton playinggolf. The photograph, from “A Time to Remember”album, pp. 60-61, shows Mary [Dixon] and Alice Miltonplaying in the golf finals at the New Orleans CountryClub. P, 1 item.Folder 427 [n.d.] Photographs. The photographs, from “A Time toRemember” album, pp. 62-63, show: a young girl; a youngboy with a toy dog; an unidentified man and womanoutside a house; Mary Dixon [possibly inside the antiqueshop]; Dave Dixon talking with two women. P, 5 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 52Folder 428 [n.d.] Photograph of Mary Shea Dixon and her mother [?]. Thephotograph, from “A Time to Remember” album, pp. 64-65, shows Mary Shea Dixon and a lady who appears to beher mother. (See related items in Folder 433.) P, 1 item.Folder 429 [n.d.] Blank pages. Pages 66-101 of “A Time to Remember”album are blank. 0 items.Folder 430 1966 May Photographs of golfers at Women’s Southern tournament.The photographs, from “A Time to Remember” album, pp.102-103, show golfers at the Women’s Southerntournament at the New Orleans Country Club. Onephotograph shows [Judy Ellen] shaking hands withanother woman, and the other photographs shows JudyEllen on the golf course. (See related item in Folder 431.)P, 2 items.Folder 431 1966 May Photograph of golfers at Women’s Southern tournament.The photograph, from “A Time to Remember” album, p.104, shows three women golfers at the Women’s Southerntournament at the New Orleans Country Club. (Seerelated items in Folder 430.) P, 1 item.Folder 432 1989 Aug. Clipping from Gold Journal. The clipping from GolfJournal, from “A Time to Remember” album loose items,has articles about the Walker Cup tournament. Clipping, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 433 [n.d.] Photograph of Mary Shea Dixon and her mother [?]. Thephotograph, from “A Time to Remember” album looseitems, shows Mary Shea Dixon and a lady who appears tobe her mother. (See related item in Folder 428.) P, 2items.Folder 434 2008 Dec. 27 Photographs of Dixon family members. The computerprintedphotographs show various unidentified membersof the Dixon family (possibly some of Dave Dixon’sgrandchildren) at what appears to be a Christmas seasonparty, and a photograph of two men playing golf. P, 5items.Folder 435 [n.d.] Note from John J. Shea. The note from John J. Shea, from“A Time to Remember” album loose items, mentions apicture of “Mother and maternal grandparents, c. 1910.”N, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 53Folder 436 1986 Nov. 28 “Actress lends a hand to local fund raisers.” The clipping,“Actress lends a hand to local fund raisers,” from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, from “A Time to Remember”album loose items, reports actress Loretta Young’sactivities at benefits for the Southern Dominican Provinceof St. Martin de Porres. The article includes a photographof Mary and Dave Dixon. (See related items in Folders406-407.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 437 [ca. 1986-1988] Mary Dixon Order of St. Louis certificate. The certificate,from “A Time to Remember” album loose items,documents the conferral of the Order of St. Louis uponMary Dixon. DS, 1 p., 1 item.Series I, Sub-Series J: Dixon Family Photograph AlbumFolder 438 [ca. 1927-2001] Dixon family photograph album. The album has a darkgreen cover decorated with gold. The album containsreproductions of photographs of various members of theDixon family. Loose papers inside the album have a listwhich appears to identify many of the photographs in thealbum. Other loose photographs inserted in the albuminclude reproductions and original prints, with subjectsincluding a Dixon family Civil War soldier, the DavidFranklin and Maggie Poole Dixon family, and otherpictures of Dave Dixon and his family and relatives.Items are rehoused in Folders 439-473. 1 item.Folder 439 [ca. 2001] Photograph list. The document, from the Dixon familyphotograph album, lists 30 photographs (most of them inthe album). The entries for each photograph provide year,description, location, and other notes. [The two pages ofthe list line up side-by-side to form one list spread acrossthe pages. The descriptions for items in Folders 440-454are from this list.] TD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 440 1950 Dixon family photograph album, p. 1. The photograph’sdescription reads: “Papa, Mrs. Shea, Frank, Catharine Jr.”--“Belvedere” [Belvedere Street in Memphis, the Shea’shome address]--“Frank’s 1st Xmas.” P, 1 item.Folder 441 1959 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 2-3. Bothphotographs are described as: “Frank, Shea & Stuart”--“Living room”--“Staircase.” P, 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 54Folder 442 1960 and 1962 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 4-5. The firstphotograph is described as: “Frank, Shea & Stuart”--“Ruthie’s fireplace.” The second photograph is describedas: “Mom, Frank, Shea & Stuart”--“Zell-Am-See.” P, 2items.Folder 443 1962 and 1968 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 6-7. The firstphotograph is described as: “Frank, Shea & Stuart”--“Living room.” The second photograph is described as:“Mom, Frank, Shea & Stuart, Dad, Duke”--“Livingroom.” P, 2 items.Folder 444 1969 and 1970 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 8-9. Bothphotographs are described as: “Mom, Frank, Shea &Stuart, Dad”--“Living room outside wall”--“My vest.” P,2 items.Folder 445 1970 and “1975”[1971] Dixon family photograph album, pp. 10-11. The firstphotograph is describes as: “1970 Boys.” The secondphotograph is described as: “Mom, Frank, Shea & Stuart,Dad”--“Dome groundbreaking.” P, 2 items.Folder 446 1978 and 1981 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 12-13. The firstthree photographs are Dixon family Christmas pictures.The fourth photograph is described as: “Mom, Frank, Shea& Stuart, Dad”--“Back yard”--“red sweaters.” P, 4 items.Folder 447 1983 and 1984 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 14-15. The firstphotograph (two prints) shows the Dixon family in frontof a Christmas tree holding various United States FootballLeague items. The second photograph (a photograph cardand a separate print) is described as: “Mom, Frank, Shea& Stuart, Dad”--“Cathedral”--“Freeze.” P, 4 items.Folder 448 1985 and 1986 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 16-17. The firstphotograph is described as: “Mom, Frank, Shea, Rachel,Stuart, Dad”--“Front porch.” The second photograph (aphotograph Christmas card and a separate print) shows thesame group (see related item in Folder 421). P, 3 items.Folder 449 1988 and 1989 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 18-19. The firstphotograph is described as: “Shea, Rachel, Elexa, Stuart,Mary C., Frank, D & M”--“Living room”--“yellowanimal.” The second photograph is described as: “Shea,

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 55Rachel, Elexa, Zach, Stuart, Mary C., Frank, D & M”--“Living room”--“pink sweater.” P, 2 items.Folder 450 1990 and 1991 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 20-21. The firstphotograph is described as: “Shea, Rachel, Elexa, Stuart,Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, D & M”--“Frank & Jennifer’swedding.” The second photograph is described as: “Shea,Rachel, Elexa, Zach, Stuart, Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, D &M”--“El & Julian’s 50th”--“Saints shirts.” P, 2 items.Folder 451 1992 and 1993 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 22-23. The firstphotograph is described as: “Shea, Rachel, Elexa, Zach,Stuart, Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, David E., D & M.”--“Living room”--“red suit David E.” The secondphotograph is described as: “Shea, Rachel, Elexa, Zach,Stuart, Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, David E., D & M”--“Living room”--“Zach’s frown.” P, 2 items.Folder 452 1994 and 1995 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 24-25. The firstphotograph is described as: “Shea, Rachel, Elexa, Zach,Stuart, Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, David E., Madeleine, D& M”--“Living room”--“Madeleine’s red dress.” Thesecond photograph is described as: “Shea, Rachel, Elexa,Zach, Stuart, Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, David E.,Madeleine, D & M”--“Living room”--“David E. curlyhair.” P, 2 items.Folder 453 1996 and 1998 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 26-27. The firstphotograph is described as: “Shea, Rachel, Elexa, Zach,Stuart, Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, David E., Madeleine, D& M”--“Living room”--“Jennifer red jacket.” The secondphotograph is described as: “Shea, Rachel, Elexa, Zach,Stuart, Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, David E., Madeleine, D& M”--“Living room”--“2 MSD’s red dresses.” P, 2items.Folder 454 1999 and 2000 Dixon family photograph album, pp. 28-29. The firstphotograph is described as: “Shea, Rachel, Elexa, Zach,Stuart, Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, David E., Madeleine, D& M”--“St. Anthony 50th Mass.” The second photographis described as: “Stuart, Mary C., Frank, Jennifer, DavidE., Madeleine, D & M”--“Living room”--“MSD & DavidE. plaid.” P, 2 items.Folder 455 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, pp. 30-31. Onephotograph shows Dave Dixon and his family making the

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 56“V” sign; the other photograph shows Dave and MaryDixon with their grandchildren [possibly Elexa andZach?]. P, 2 items.Folder 456 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, pp. 32-33. Onephotographs shows Mary Dixon wearing a black and goldsports jersey with the number “71.” The other photograph(3 prints) shows an unidentified elderly lady sitting in achair. P, 4 items.Folder 457 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, pp. 34-35. The firstdocument is labeled, “Opportune the future,” and showsdollar signs and a picture of Mary Dixon wearing a blackand gold sports jersey with the number “71.” Two otherprints of Mary Dixon in the “71” jersey are also included.A photograph shows a young boy playing in a baseballgame. Another document shows a picture of a young boyplaying baseball, with the printed caption, “Baseball AllStar.” D and P, 1 p. each, 5 items.Folder 458 [ca. 2000] Dixon family photograph album, p. 36. The photographinvitation shows two young girls and has textsuperimposed providing information about a birthdayparty for Madeleine and Rachel. P, 1 item.Folder 459 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph copies (3 prints) show a man in a Civil Warmilitary uniform. One print is captioned, “Civil WarSoldier--Dixon Family.” P, 3 items.Folder 460 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph copy shows a man, woman, and four children.A caption reads, “David Franklin & Maggie Poole Dixonfamily.” [David Franklin Dixon (1863-1928) is the fatherof David Frank Dixon (1893-1938; one of the children inthe photograph) and the grandfather of David Frank Dixon(1923-2010).] P, 1 item.Folder 461 [ca. 1927-1933] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon on a small horse. A noteon the back reads, “David Dixon on the side of the Hock’s[?] horse on Plum St.” P, 1 item.Folder 462 [ca. 1930] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph shows what appears to be Dave Dixon and his

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 57sister Eleanor Dixon wearing bathing suits near a body ofwater. P, 1 item.Folder 463 [ca. 1930] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. The copy ofa photograph appears to show Dave Dixon and his sisterEleanor Dixon as young children. P (photocopy), 1 item.Folder 464 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, loose items. The threephotographs show various images of Stuart Sanderson(Dixon) Clay [Dave Dixon’s mother]. P, 3 items.Folder 465 [1941] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon in the procession of hissister Eleanor’s wedding. A note on the back provides theidentifying description. P, 1 item.Folder 466 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph shows three ladies sitting on a golf courseholding clubs. They appear to be Mary Shea Dixon,Eleanor Dixon McPhillips, and Stuart (Dixon) Clay.(They do not appear to be dressed for actually playinggolf.) P, 1 item.Folder 467 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph shows a painting of Dave Dixon dressed in adark suit seated in a red chair. (See also related item inFolder 111.) P, 1 item.Folder 468 [ca. 1955] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph shows Dave and Mary Dixon, [Louis H.Clay?], Stuart (Dixon) Clay, Eleanor Dixon McPhillips,and a young child. P, 1 item.Folder 469 1968 Jan. Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon seated in a chair with MaryDixon standing behind the chair leaning over toward him.P, 1 item.Folder 470 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon and [one of his sons?]sitting on grass with a building in the background. P, 1item.Folder 471 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon, Eleanor DixonMcPhillips, and Rev. Julian McPhillips [?]. P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 58Folder 472 2001 June Dixon family photograph album, loose item. Thecomputer-printed calendar for 2001 June is decorated withjungle scenery and a dinosaur, and has June 4 [DaveDixon’s birthday] marked with the message, “HappyBirthday Papa.” (See also related item in Folder 88.) D, 1p., 1 item.Folder 473 [n.d.] Dixon family photograph album, loose item. The papersshow three similar prints of a logo for Dixon & Dixon ofRoyal, Dave and Mary Dixon’s antique store. D, 1 p.each, 3 items.SERIES II: Professional Football and the New Orleans Saints (1938-2005)FOLDERS 474-740EXTENT: 370 items.SCOPE: This series includes materials relating to professional football in general, DaveDixon’s efforts to promote professional football in New Orleans, the New OrleansPro Football Club, the establishment of the New Orleans Saints franchise in theNational Football League, and other materials about the Saints.SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. General Papers--chronological orderB. Dixon--Saints Folder--original order (chronological)C. Pro Football Scrapbook 1--original order (page order, labeled 1964 Feb.-Sept.)D. Pro Football Scrapbook 2--original order (page order, labeled 1964 Sept.-1965 Jan.)E. Pro Football Scrapbook 3--original order (page order, labeled 1965 Aug.-1966 Jan.)F. Hall of Fame Folder--original order (chronological)G. Saints/Tom Benson Folder--original order (chronological)H. Arnold Fielkow Folder--original order (chronological)Series II, Sub-Series A: General PapersFolder 474 1938 Aerial photograph of New Orleans. The aerial photographshows a wide view of New Orleans and the surroundinggeography. P, 1 item.Folder 475 [1962] New Orleans’ Saints 1963 pencils. The promotionalpencils used with season ticket pledge forms during 1962football exhibition games advertise the franchise expectedin New Orleans in 1963. The text on the pencils reads,“New Orleans’ Saints, 1963.” Pencils are colored green,silver, or yellow. (See related item in Folder 627.) Acc.No. 2009.0157.7. Pencil, 15 items.Folder 476 [1962] Detroit Lions football. The football has a light tan colorand is stamped with a Detroit Lions logo and

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 59reproductions of signatures of players and team staff of the1962 season. [The 1962 date is based on comparison ofvarious players’ tenures with the team, which only matchthe 1962 season.] Acc. No. 2009.0157.8. Football, 1item.Folder 477 1962 New Orleans: The Ideal Southeastern City in theAmerican Football League. The booklet titled, NewOrleans: The Ideal Southeastern City in the AmericanFootball League, presents reasons why the AmericanFootball League should establish a franchise in NewOrleans to play in the 1963 season. Section headings inthe booklet are: The Football History of New Orleans;New Orleans . . . Its Assets and Potential; MonthlyAverage Temperatures; A Football Climate: The WeatherReport; The Stadium Situation; A Showcase for SouthernPlayers; Racial Situation; Press, Television, Radio; “StateFan Pool Still Untapped” by Cro Duplantier; and,Summary. A handwritten notation on the front coverreads, “Dixon,” and handwritten notes appear throughoutthe booklet. (See related items for a National FootballLeague brochure in Folders 620, 621, and 628.) Booklet,14 pp., 1 item.Folder 478 1962 July 16 Telegram from Lamar Hunt to Dave Dixon. Lamar Hunt,of the American Football League Expansion Committee,writes by telegram to Dave Dixon indicating that Dixonneeds to obtain a written stadium agreement beforebeginning other preparations. TL (telegram), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 479 1963 May 4 Brochure: “A Pro Football Franchise Needs Everyone’sHelp.” The brochure titled, “A Pro Football FranchiseNeeds Everyone’s Help,” presents the text of a sportseditorial broadcast by WDSU-TV and WDSU-Radio [inNew Orleans]. The brochure provides information aboutvarious cities with professional sports franchises and theeconomic benefits, and suggest that New Orleans shouldcompete to get a professional football franchise. (2copies.) D, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 480 1963 Aug. 17 Baltimore Colts at Cleveland Browns football highlightsmotion picture film, with notes. The motion picture filmshows highlights of a preseason game of the NationalFootball League between the Baltimore Colts and theCleveland Browns. The film canister is labeled “Footballfilm. Save at switchboard. Will pick up by Dave Dixon.”

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 60Notes with the film indicate the six plays shown plus ashot of the crowd and scoreboard, and an announcementfor the next Colts game. Players mentioned in the notesinclude: John Unitas, Jimmy Orr, Dick Bielski, JimNinowski, Ordell Braase, Jim Colvin, Frank Ryan, andGino Marchetti. The film ends with a view of ascoreboard sign (explained in the accompanying notes)announcing the upcoming game between the ChicagoBears and the Baltimore Colts to be played in NewOrleans on September “8” (a handwritten notation on thenotes page reads “Error, Sept. 7”). 16 mm. Black andwhite. Estimated running time 1.5 minutes. 2 items.Folder 481 [1963 Aug. 17] Baltimore Colts at Cleveland Browns football highlightsmotion picture film. The motion picture film showshighlights of a preseason game of the National FootballLeague between the Baltimore Colts and the ClevelandBrowns. Tape attached to the film reads “JAX Sports--Tues. Pre 63 Colts.” The film shows the same set of sixplays and other shots as the film in Folder 480. 16 mm.Black and white. Estimated running time 1.5 minutes. 1item.Folder 482 1963 Aug. 24 Baltimore Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers football highlightsmotion picture film, with notes. The motion picture filmshows highlights of a preseason game of the NationalFootball League between the Baltimore Colts and thePittsburgh Steelers. The film canister is labeled “Colts vs.Steelers 8/24/63.” Notes with the film indicate the sixplays shown. Players mentioned in the notes include:Lamar McHan, Jimmy Orr, Johnny Unitas, RaymondBerry, Gary Cuozzo, and Tom Matte. 16 mm. Black andwhite. Estimated running time 1.5 minutes. 2 items.Folder 483 1963 Aug. 24 Baltimore Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers football highlightsmotion picture film, with notes. The motion picture filmshows highlights of a preseason game of the NationalFootball League between the Baltimore Colts and thePittsburgh Steelers. The film canister is labeled “Football.Mr. Dixon will call for this film.” Notes with the filmindicate the six plays shown. Players mentioned in thenotes include: Lamar McHan, Jimmy Orr, Johnny Unitas,Raymond Berry, Gary Cuozzo, and Tom Matte. This filmshows the same set of highlights as the film in Folder 482.16 mm. Black and white. Estimated running time 1.5minutes. 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 61Folder 484 1963 Oct. 23 Letter from Arthur Anderson & Co. to Dave Dixon, withreport. R. L. Vittingl, of Arthur Anderson & Co., writes toDave Dixon, President of New Orleans Football Club,Inc., presenting a financial report on money owed to theparties involved in the two football games played atTulane Stadium 1963 September 7. The report providesinformation about net receipts, taxes, promotionalexpenses, rental fee for Tulane Stadium, and money due tothe Treasury of the National Football League, the DetroitLions, the Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago Bears, and theBaltimore Colts. TLS and D, 1 p. and 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 485 1964 “Thanks Mr. Football Fan!” ticket reservation form. Theticket reservation form, titled “Thanks Mr. Football Fan!”,allows previous ticket-purchasers to reserve prioritytickets for the American Football League All Star game tobe played in New Orleans 1965 January. (2 copies.) D, 3pp., 1 item.Folder 486 1964 Aug. 11 Resolution of Appreciation and Congratulations to DaveDixon from Chamber of Commerce. The resolution by theboard of directors of the Chamber of Commerce of theNew Orleans Area expresses appreciation andcongratulations to Dave Dixon and the New OrleansProfessional Football Club for successful promotion ofexhibition games in the city. TDS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 487 1964 [Sept. 12] Houston Oilers at San Diego Chargers football highlightsmotion picture film, with notes. The motion picture filmshows highlights of a game of the American FootballLeague between the Houston Oilers and the San DiegoChargers. The film box has a label from Bob BaileyProductions in Houston, Texas. Notes with the filmindicate the ten plays shown. Players mentioned in thenotes include: Sid Blanks, [George] Blanda, WillieFrazier, [Charlie] Hennigan, Bob McLeod, and BobJackson. 16 mm. Black and white. Estimated runningtime 2 minutes. 2 items.Folder 488 1964 [Sept. 27] Houston Oilers at Denver Broncos football highlightsmotion picture film, with notes. The motion picture filmshows highlights of a game of the American FootballLeague between the Houston Oilers and the DenverBroncos. Notes with the film indicate the 12 plays shown.[The notes refer to the Denver team as the “Raiders,” but

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 62all of the other information consistently indicates the teamis the Denver Broncos.] Players mentioned in the notesinclude: [George] Blanda, Sid Blanks, Austin Gonsoulin,Willard Dewveall, Jacky Lee, Hewitt Dixon, Don Floyd,Charlie Tolar, Charlie Hennigan, Dobie Craig, JohnnyBaker, and Sonny Bishop. 16 mm. Black and white.Estimated running time 2 minutes. 2 items.Folder 489 1964 Oct. 21 Photograph of Dave Dixon and New Orleans PoliceSuperintendent Joseph Giarrusso. The photograph showsDave Dixon sitting at a desk with New Orleans PoliceSuperintendent Joseph Giarrusso. Photograph credits forthe Times-Picayune Publishing Company appear on theback. A news clipping caption on the back indicates thepicture shows Dixon and Giarrusso talking about the 1965January 16 American Football League All Star game,which will be a benefit event raising money for the NewOrleans Police Department. P, 1 item.Folder 490 [ca. 1965] “AFL Owners Hear Report by Attorney: New OrleansListed as Expansion Site.” The article, “AFL OwnersHear Report by Attorney: New Orleans Listed asExpansion Site,” from an unidentified newspaper, reportsnegotiations for the merger between the AmericanFootball League and the National Football League, andreports that the AFL is considering New Orleans as apossible expansion franchise location. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 491 [ca. 1965] “San Francisco’s Brodie Given Big Offer from Adams’Oilers.” The article, “San Francisco’s Brodie Given BigOffer from Adams’ Oilers,” from a New Orleansnewspaper, reports negotiations by K. S. Bud Adams,owner of the American Football League’s Houston Oilers,to recruit John Brodie away from the rival NationalFootball League’s San Francisco 49ers. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 492 [ca. 1965] “Writers Expect NFL-AFL Peace.” The article, “WritersExpect NFL-AFL Peace,” from a New Orleans newspaper,reports that sports writers expect an end to the competitionbetween the National Football League and the AmericanFootball League to recruit top players. The articlementions hints of the two leagues merging. Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 63Folder 493 1965 Jan. 1 American Football League All-Star Game advertisementwith handwritten notes. The full-page advertisement,from the New Orleans States-Item, provides informationabout the American Football League All-Star Game to beplayed at Tulane Stadium 1965 January 16. Handwrittennotes headed, “Add” and “Delete” appear to indicaterevisions to the player roster printed in the advertisement.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 494 1965 July 1 “What Dixon Needs Most” with photocopies andhandwritten notes, and “AFL Extends 1966 ExpansionFeelers to New Orleans.” The article, “What Dixon NeedsMost,” presents humorous advice to Dave Dixon abouthaving an office with changing decorations depending onwhether Dixon is meeting with the National FootballLeague, the American Football League, or some otherleague. Photocopies of the article are included; one copyalso has handwritten notes. The article, “AFL Extends1966 Expansion Feelers to New Orleans,” from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, reports Dave Dixon’s meetingwith officials of the American Football League to consideran expansion franchise in New Orleans for the 1966season. Clipping, 1 p. each, 4 items.Folder 495 1965 Aug. 15 Sports Section of the Times-Picayune. The Sports Sectionof the New Orleans Times-Picayune includes severalarticles about the National Football League exhibitiongame between the Baltimore Colts and the St. LouisCardinals played 1965 August 14 at Tulane Stadium inNew Orleans. The articles mention Dave Dixon’spromotion of the game, and a record-setting attendance of75,229. (Refer to Dave Dixon oral history interview forinformation about Dixon announcing a made-upattendance number rather than the rough estimate of75,000.) [The Times-Picayune Maison Blancheadvertising section is also included with the SportsSection.] Clipping, 18 pp., 1 item.Folder 496 1965 Aug. 22 “District 4-AAA, 5-AAA 1965 Football Schedules AreReleased.” The article, “District 4-AAA, 5-AAA 1965Football Schedules Are Released,” from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune, reports the football schedules for 16 NewOrleans area high schools. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 497 1966-1968 “Clippings 1967” envelope with news clippings and otherpapers. The envelope labeled “Clippings 1967” contains

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 64eight items: (1) 1966 Nov. 1 telegram from Sis and Allento Dave Dixon expressing congratulations; (2) 1966 Nov.1 telegram from Bobby and Evelyn to Dave Dixonexpressing congratulations; (3) 1967 July 6 clipping,“Dome Meeting Planned Today,” reporting a meeting ofarchitects for the domed stadium; (4) 1967 July 27clipping, “Dome is going downtown,” reporting reasonsfor the domed stadium to be located in downtown NewOrleans; (5) 1968 Mar. 12 clipping, “Dixon, DonelonDome Liaisons,” reporting Dave Dixon and Thomas F.Donelon’s collaboration with Gulf South ResearchInstitute to develop an architectural program for thedomed stadium; (6) 1968 Mar. 26 clipping, “ProspectiveSports Users of Stadium Will Sound Off,” reporting ameeting of possible tenants of the domed stadium todiscuss stadium size and sports to be accommodated in thedesign; (7) 1968 Sept. 6 clipping of photograph andcaption of Dave Dixon showing the final design for thedomed stadium’s interior; and (8) an undated card fromMr. and Mrs. Moise Waldhorn Dennery with notes on it.Clipping, D, and envelope, 1 p. each, 9 items.Folder 498 [ca. 1966] “People,” with handwritten note. The clipping, “People,”presents various brief articles about sports figures. Ahandwritten note addressed to “Dave” mentions promotingthe Superdome and a franchise, and wishes, “Good luckon your trip to Washington.” The note is signed“Sweeny” [?]. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 499 [1966] Copy of news clipping about Paul Brown and Cincinnati’sbid for a National Football League franchise. The partialcopy of a news clipping, from an unidentified newspaper,reports Paul Brown and Cincinnati’s bid for a NationalFootball League franchise. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 500 1966 “NFL Football--the opposition.” The article, “NFLFootball--the opposition,” from the New Orleans ClarionHerald, presents writer Hap Glaudi’s opinions aboutopposition to proposals that the National Football Leaguemight establish New Orleans as a permanent location fortheir league championship game. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 501 after 1966 Jan. 26 Letter from Shepard M. Latter to Dave Dixon with newsclipping, and notes of Dixon’s reply to Latter. Shepard M.Latter writes to Dave Dixon sending him a clipping from aHouston newspaper. The clipping, “Man And His

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 65Dream,” describes Dave Dixon’s efforts to get aprofessional football franchise for New Orleans. Theletter has Dixon’s handwritten notes for his reply to Latter,thanking him for the article. TLS and clipping(photocopy), 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 502 1966 Jan. 31 “Swami Says: Money Tops Promises in Franchise Bids.”The copy of the article, “Swami Says: Money TopsPromises in Franchise Bids,” from an unidentifiednewspaper, discusses various cities competing for theNational Football League’s 16th franchise, and suggeststhat New Orleans may have the best chance because ofproven attendance at exhibition games and plans for adomed stadium. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 503 1966 Mar. 5 “Chicago Shakes Off Old Label of Second City.” Thearticle, “Chicago Shakes Off Old Label of Second City,”from the Chicago Tribune, describes business and civicdevelopments in Chicago. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 504 [ca. 1966 Apr.] Business card with note from Walter B. Hoover to DaveDixon, with statement from Chamber of Commerce of theNew Orleans Area. Walter B. Hoover, Director of PublicRelations for the Chamber of Commerce of the NewOrleans Area, writes to Dave Dixon sending him copies ofthe Chamber’s statement complimenting TulaneUniversity for agreeing to make its stadium available forprofessional football in order to help support plans forbuilding a domed stadium. (2 copies of the statement). D,1 p. and 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 505 1966 [Apr.-May] “Werblin Thinks Of Selling Jets.” The article, “WerblinThinks Of Selling Jets,” from an unidentified newspaper,reports that Sonny Werblin is considering selling the NewYork Jets as a protest against the American FootballLeague’s efforts to make a peaceful end to its rivalry withthe National Football League. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 506 [1966 Apr.-July] News clipping about the National Football League and theAmerican Football League. The incomplete article, from aNew Orleans newspaper, reports the conflict andcompetition between the National Football League and theAmerican Football League, and the various cities,including New Orleans, competing to get the NationalFootball League’s 16th franchise. Clipping, 1 p. (2pieces), 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 66Folder 507 1966 Apr. 17 “Eagles, Colts to Play Here August 13.” The article,“Eagles, Colts to Play Here August 13,” from a NewOrleans newspaper, announces a National Football Leaguepreseason game to be played in Tulane Stadium. Clipping(photocopy), 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 508 1966 [ca. Apr. 22] “Network Money Brings New Riches but Also BeginsChanging Games.” The article, “Network Money BringsNew Riches but Also Begins Changing Games,” from theWall Street Journal, reports the financial aspects oftelevision broadcasting rights and advertising costs forsports events, but also notes changes to the procedures andrules of some sports to accommodate televisionbroadcasts. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 5091966 Apr. 29-May 13 Telefax messages, telegram, and letter regarding theimportance of a National Football League franchise forNew Orleans. The telefax messages and telegram, alladdressed to Governor John McKeithen, express supportfor efforts to get a National Football League franchise forNew Orleans and to build a domed stadium. Telefaxmessages (grouped with a label reading, “Mr. JosephChildress,” on stationery from C. L. Nairne) are addressedto McKeithen from: Clayton L. Nairne, Al Evans, JosephA. Childress, R. J. Licciardi, Jack Emerson, TomSchulingkamp, Albert J. Perez, R. E. Schoonmaker, PaulG. Charbonnet, Jr., Dan W. Lewis, and Henry J. Medley,Jr. A telefax message (with a label reading, “Mr. DaveDixon,” on stationery from C. L. Nairne) is addressed toMcKeithen from Clayton L. Nairne. The telegramaddressed to McKeithen is from Harry M. England,President of the Greater New Orleans Tourist andConvention Commission. A copy of a letter from SenatorRussell B. Long to National Football LeagueCommissioner Pete Rozelle presents reasons why NewOrleans would be a good location for a franchise. D, 1-2pp. each, 16 items.Folder 510 [1966 Apr. 30] “Glaudi--2nd week” typescript with handwritten notes.The typescript headed, “Glaudi--2nd week,” appears to bea script with handwritten notes and revisions used by DaveDixon for a television appearance to present arguments infavor of building a new stadium in New Orleans. Thescript refers to New Orleans sports writer Hap Glaudi as

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 67an opponent of the proposed stadium. (See related item inFolder 511.) TD, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 511 [1966 May 7] “Glaudi typescript. The typescript headed, “Glaudi,” witha notation reading “3rd week,” appears to be a script withhandwritten notes and revisions used by Dave Dixon for atelevision appearance to present arguments in favor ofbuilding a new stadium in New Orleans. The script refersto New Orleans sports writer Hap Glaudi as an opponentof the proposed stadium. (See related item in Folder 510.)TD, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 512[ca. 1966 May 12-17] “Sports Of The Times.” The article, “Sports Of TheTimes,” from an unidentified newspaper, reports theinterest of John W. Mecom, Sr., and John W. Mecom, Jr.,in obtaining ownership of the 16th National FootballLeague franchise. Clipping, 1 p. (2 pieces), 1 item.Folder 513 1966 May 18 “NFL Hears New Orleans’ Bid,” and related articles. Thearticle, “NFL Hears New Orleans’ Bid,” and relatedarticles from the New Orleans States-Item, report thepresentations by competing cities to the National FootballLeague owners meeting to obtain the league’s 16thfranchise. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 514 1966 May 18 “Rozelle--Not Owners--Will Decide.” The article,“Rozelle--Not Owners--Will Decide,” from the NewOrleans States-Item, comments on the various factorsinfluencing the decision of a location for the NationalFootball League’s 16th franchise, and argues that NFLCommissioner Pete Rozelle will really be the one to makethe decision. (The article is incomplete--a continuation onanother page is not present.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 515 1966 May 19 “New Orleans Bids for NFL Pact.” The article, “NewOrleans Bids for NFL Pact,” from the Baton RougeMorning Advocate, reports the presentations bydelegations from New Orleans and other cities to theNational Football League in an effort to be awarded theleague’s 16th franchise. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 516 1966 May 19 “Franchise Bids Bring Out Pros.” The article, “FranchiseBids Bring Out Pros,” from the Washington, D.C.,Evening Star, reports the presentations by delegationsfrom New Orleans and other cities to the National Football

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 68League in an effort to be awarded the league’s 16thfranchise. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 517 1966 May 19 “M’Keithen Strengthens NFL Bid.” The article,“M’Keithen Strengthens NFL Bid,” from the New OrleansStates-Item, reports the presentations by delegations fromNew Orleans and other cities to the National FootballLeague in an effort to be awarded the league’s 16thfranchise. The influence of Louisiana Governor JohnMcKeithen is specially noted. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 518 1966 May 19 “Houston Can Support Two ‘Good’ Teams--Hofheinz.”The article, “Houston Can Support Two ‘Good’ Teams--Hofheinz,” from the Houston Chronicle, reports commentsby Judge Roy Hofheinz, a member of Houston’sdelegation to the National Football League meeting.Hofheinz comments on the possibility of a NationalFootball League team in Houston, which already has theOilers team of the American Football League. Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 519 1966 May 19 “NFL Franchise Bidders OK Subsidy Plan.” The article,“NFL Franchise Bidders OK Subsidy Plan,” from theCincinnati Post & Times-Star, reports efforts to get the16th National Football League franchise awarded toCincinnati by paying visiting teams their portion of gamerevenue based on a larger stadium with higher attendance,since Cincinnati would not have a new stadium ready forthe 1967 season and would have to use a smaller stadiumas a temporary venue. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 520 1966 May 19 “ ‘Touché,’ Says Louisiana Governor.” The article, “‘Touché,’ Says Louisiana Governor,” from the CincinnatiPost & Times-Star, reports a press conference of delegates(including delegates from New Orleans and Cincinnati)seeking the award of the National Football League’s 16thfranchise. The article specially notes an admission byLouisiana Governor John McKeithen, to a reporter fromOhio, that the one school that draws better footballattendance than Louisiana State University is Ohio StateUniversity. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 521 1966 June “Houston Not in NFL Picture!” The article, “Houston Notin NFL Picture!” from a New Orleans newspaper,expresses the opinion that there are too many other sportsteams in Houston to be able to support another sports

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 69team, and that Houston is not really a competitor againstNew Orleans for the National Football League’s 16thfranchise. (The clipping appears to be an incompletearticle.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 522 1966 June 8 Note from M. L. Fishman to Dave Dixon, with clipping.M. L. Fishman writes to Dave Dixon sending him a newsclipping. The article, “Houston Paper Deal ApparentlyCalled Off,” from the Milwaukee Journal, reports thatmillionaire John W. Mecom’s apparently concluded dealto purchase the Houston Chronicle fell through, and thatownership of the newspaper remains with the HoustonEndowment. ALS and clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 523 [after 1966 June 8] “NFL Owners Blasted Rozelle Before Merger.” Thearticle, “NFL Owners Blasted Rozelle Before Merger,”from an unidentified newspaper, reports the displeasure ofNational Football League owners with Commissioner PeteRozelle for his handling of conflicts with the rivalAmerican Football League and the recently announcedagreement for the two leagues to merge. Clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 524 1966 June 9 “New Orleans Cinch to Get Franchise, Says Dixon,” andrelated articles. The article “New Orleans Cinch to GetFranchise, Says Dixon,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports comments by Dave Dixon in reaction tothe announcement of a merger between the NationalFootball League and the American Football League.Other articles on the same page also report the mergerannouncement and its implications for professionalfootball. (2 copies.) Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 525 1966 June 9 “New Orleans Now Alone In Race for Pro Franchise,” andrelated articles. The article, “New Orleans Now Alone InRace for Pro Franchise,” from the New Orleans States-Item, reports how the merger of the National FootballLeague and the American Football League leaves NewOrleans as the best candidate for the next NFL franchise,since Houston was the only other serious competition, butthe presence of the AFL Oilers in Houston excludes anNFL team there. Two other articles on the same clippingalso report the implications of the merger of the footballleagues. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 70Folder 526 1966 June 9 “Catholic League takes giant step backwards.” Theeditorial, “Catholic League takes giant step backwards,”from the Pittsburgh Weekly Sports, presents the opinionthat the decision to eliminate doubleheader andtripleheader basketball games is bad because the previousarrangement of having multiple games at one location hadgreatly improved press and television coverage of theevents. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 527 1966 June 10 “Memphis ‘Logical’ Choice for Pro Grid Team.” Thearticle, “Memphis ‘Logical’ Choice for Pro Grid Team,”from the Memphis Press-Scimitar, reports comments byDave Dixon that the merger of the National FootballLeague and the American Football League would makeMemphis a strong candidate for a professional footballfranchise. The article mentions Dixon being in Memphisto help his brother-in-law Martin F. Shea promote theAugust 6 exhibition game between the Chicago Bears andthe Philadelphia Eagles. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 528 1966 June 11 “Promoter Guages Memphis for Pros.” The article,“Promoter Guages Memphis for Pros,” from the MemphisPress-Scimitar, reports Dave Dixon’s comments that themerger of the National Football League and the AmericanFootball League, and the plan of expanding the mergedleague, would make Memphis a good candidate for aprofessional team. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 529 1966 June 11 “David Dixon Says Pro Football Hasn’t Hurt Colleges.”The article, “David Dixon Says Pro Football Hasn’t HurtColleges,” from the Memphis Commercial Appeal, reportscomments by Dixon saying that professional football doesnot conflict with or hurt college football. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 530 1966 June 16 “From the Crow’s Nest.” The article, “From the Crow’sNest,” from a New Orleans newspaper, speculates on thelikely arrangement of divisions within the single leaguecreated by the merger of the National Football League andthe American Football League. Clipping, 1 p. (2 pieces), 1item.Folder 531 1966 June 23 “Baseball For N.O.” The article, “Baseball For N.O.,”from the New Orleans States-Item, reports rumors ofmajor league baseball expanding, with New Orleans as a

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 71possible location, and comments on the costs anddifficulties of supporting a professional baseball team.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 532 1966 June 24 Letter from Bill to “Four-Putt.” Bill [?] writes to “DearFour-Putt” [Dave Dixon] mentioning sending a newsclipping from a Memphis paper. (The letter is onstationery from Southland Jewelers, Inc., in New Orleans.The mentioned clipping is not with the letter.) ALS, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 533 1966 June 30 Pittsburgh Weekly Sports. The issue of Pittsburgh WeeklySports has a mailing label addressed to Dave Dixon atNew Orleans Pro Football Club. The newspaper containsvarious sports articles, but especially reports the mergeragreement between the American Football League and theNational Football League. Newspaper, 8 pp., 1 item.Folder 534 1966 [after June] “Pro Grid Ducat Sales Booming.” The article, “Pro GridDucat Sales Booming,” from an unidentified newspaper,reports an increase in season ticket sales for both theNational Football League and the American FootballLeague following the announcement of the merger of theleagues. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 535 1966 July “Big Memphis Attractions Bring Us Lots of $s.” Thearticle, “Big Memphis Attractions Bring Us Lots of $s,”from a Memphis newspaper, reports the economic benefitsof high-profile entertainment attractions, including theupcoming exhibition games between the Chicago Bearsand the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Miami Dolphins andDenver Broncos. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 536 1966 July 1 “It Was Like Old Home Week.” The captionedphotograph, “It Was Like Old Home Week,” from theNew Orleans Times-Picayune, shows former Tulanefootball coach Andy Pilney, Dave Dixon, former Tulaneand current Minnesota Vikings player Tommy Mason, andformer Tulane assistant coach Ray Prats. Anotherattached photograph clipping shows John Mecom, Jr., andDave Dixon. Clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 537 [1966 July 18] “Will City Get Team or Bowl?” The article, “Will CityGet Team or Bowl?” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports comments by Lamar Hunt that NewOrleans is being considered as a possible neutral site for a

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 72championship game between the National Football Leagueand the American Football League, but that New Orleansmay not be a neutral site much longer. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 538 1966 July 24 “Packers Eye Memphis Football Exhibition AsProfessionals Sniff Hot Trail.” The article, “Packers EyeMemphis Football Exhibition As Professionals Sniff HotTrail,” from the Memphis Commercial Appeal, reportsDave Dixon’s involvement in promoting professionalfootball exhibition games in Memphis. (One clippingincludes only this article; the other clipping also includesan additional article, “Bears Can Really Hit A Lick--andAlso Be Hit One,” reporting the upcoming exhibitiongame in Memphis.) Clipping, 1-2 pp. each, 2 items.Folder 539 1966 July 28 “All-Stars Find Brawny Bears Aren’t ‘Supermen.’ ” Thearticle, “All-Stars Find Brawny Bears Aren’t ‘Supermen,’” from the Memphis Commercial Appeal, reports ascrimmage between a team of college all-stars and theChicago Bears as part of the Bears’ pre-season training.The article mentions the upcoming exhibition game inMemphis between the Bears and the Philadelphia Eagleson August 6. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 540 1966 July 29 “How Does Sayers Bear-el Through?” The article, “HowDoes Sayers Bear-el Through?” from the Memphis PressScimitar, reports the performance of Chicago Bears playerGale Sayers. The article mentions the upcomingexhibition game in Memphis between the Bears and thePhiladelphia Eagles on August 6. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 541 1966 July 29 “Halas Cracks Whip As Season Nears.” The article,“Halas Cracks Whip As Season Nears,” from theMemphis Commercial Appeal, reports the activities ofChicago Bears coach George Halas. The article mentionsthe upcoming exhibition game in Memphis between theBears and the Philadelphia Eagles on August 6. Clipping,1 p., 1 item.Folder 542 1966 July 30 “Eagles Due Bear-Sized Effort.” The article, “Eagles DueBear-Sized Effort,” from the Memphis CommercialAppeal, reports preparations by the Philadelphia Eagles fortheir exhibition game in Memphis against the ChicagoBears. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 73Folder 543 1966 July 31 “Falcons Name Captains” and other football articles. Thearticle, “Falcons Name Captains,” from the MemphisCommercial Appeal, reports activities of the AtlantaFalcons National Football League expansion team inpreparation for the team’s first ever preseason exhibitiongame. Other articles on the same page report activities ofthe Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 544 1966 Aug. 1 “Eagles Can Fly If They Ever Get Off The Ground.” Thearticle, “Eagles Can Fly If They Ever Get Off TheGround,” from the Memphis Commercial Appeal, reportsthe abilities of the Philadelphia Eagles as they prepare forpreseason exhibition games against the Atlanta Falconsand the Chicago Bears. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 545 1966 Aug. 2 “Middlecoff a Man Of Multi-Ventures.” The article,“Middlecoff a Man Of Multi-Ventures,” from theMemphis Press-Scimitar, reports the activities oftelevision golf commentator Cary Middlecoff. The articleis marked with a red sticker reading, “Thought this mightinterest you. Early Maxwell Associates.” On the samepage of the clipping is an advertisement for the exhibitiongame in Memphis between the Chicago Bears and thePhiladelphia Eagles. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 546 1966 Aug. 2 “Talonless Falcons Lose, But Eagles’ Feathers Fly.” Thearticle, “Talonless Falcons Lose, But Eagles’ FeathersFly,” from the Memphis Press-Scimitar, reports the resultsof the preseason exhibition game between the AtlantaFalcons and the Philadelphia Eagles, and mentions thenext exhibition game in Memphis between the Eagles andthe Chicago Bears. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 547 1966 Aug. 2 “Memphis-Bound Eagles Scared.” The article,“Memphis-Bound Eagles Scared,” from the MemphisCommercial Appeal, reports the close game between theAtlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles, and mentionsthe next exhibition game for the Eagles against theChicago Bears in Memphis. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 548 1966 Aug. 2 “Allons Pro!” advertisement. The full-pageadvertisement, from the New Orleans States-Item, reads,“Allons Pro! Let’s Go Pro!” and provides informationabout the upcoming National Football League exhibitiongames between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions,

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 74and the Baltimore Colts and Philadelphia Eagles. Theadvertisement is from New Orleans Pro Football Club,Inc., and names Dave Dixon as President of theorganization. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 549 1966 Aug. 3 “Bears’ Visit Dredges Up Old Memories.” The article,“Bears’ Visit Dredges Up Old Memories,” from theMemphis Press-Scimitar, mentions the upcomingexhibition game in Memphis between the Chicago Bearsand Philadelphia Eagles, and describes highlights of a1929 game between the Bears and the Memphis Tigers.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 550 1966 Aug. 3 “George Halas Plays It To The Hilt And The Eagles HaveTo Rebound.” The article, “George Halas Plays It To TheHilt And The Eagles Have To Rebound,” comments on thestyle of football played by the Chicago Bears, coached byGeorge Halas, and the efforts of the Philadelphia Eagles toimprove after barely winning against the Atlanta Falcons.The article refers to the upcoming exhibition game inMemphis between the Bears and Eagles. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 551 1966 Aug. 4 “Fledgling Eagles With All-Stars” and “A Third DynastyAhead for Bears.” The article, “Fledgling Eagles WithAll-Stars,” from the Memphis Commercial Appeal, reportsthe expected arrival of three draft choices for thePhiladelphia Eagles after their appearance in an All-Stargame in Chicago. The article, “A Third Dynasty Aheadfor Bears?” from the Memphis Press-Scimitar, commentson the possibilities of Chicago Bears coach George Halasestablishing another period of football dominance by theBears. Clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 552 1966 Aug. 4 Sports page with football articles. The sports page, fromthe New Orleans Clarion Herald, includes articles aboutthe Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions exhibition gamein New Orleans, the College All-Star game against theGreen Bay Packers in Chicago, new members of the SugarBowl committee, and an advertisement for AmericanFootball League games on local television. Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 553 1966 Aug. 6 “Allons Pro!” advertisement and related articles. Theadvertisement, from the New Orleans Louisiana Weekly,features the headline, “Allons Pro! Let’s Go Pro!” and

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 75provides information about professional footballexhibition games in New Orleans sponsored by DaveDixon’s New Orleans Pro Football Club, Inc. The pagealso includes the related articles, “Vikings-Lions Tilt--ATasty Pigskin Dish,” and “Pro Stars To See Grid Action InNFL Exhibition Game Here Saturday Night.” Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 554 before 1966 Aug. 6 Memphis Memorial Stadium press release. The pressrelease from Memphis Memorial Stadium announcesdetails of the arrival schedules and pre-game practices ofthe Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles prior totheir exhibition game on August 6. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 555 1966 Aug. 15 Sports Section. The Sports Section, from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune, contains articles and photographsreporting the results of the exhibition game between thePhiladelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Colts in TulaneStadium in New Orleans. Clipping, 8 pp., 1 item.Folder 556 1966 Nov. 1 “N.O. Goes Pro!” plaque. The framed metal plaque is areproduction of the front page of the New Orleans States-Item featuring the headline, “N.O. Goes Pro!” and thevarious articles reporting the announcement of theawarding of the 16th National Football League franchiseto New Orleans. Plaque, 1 item.Folder 557 1966 Nov. 17 Photograph of Dave Dixon at Chamber of Commercemeeting. The photograph shows Dave Dixon withBernard A. Koether, Sidney Steiner, and Nicholas J.Gagliano at a Chamber of Commerce meeting.Photograph credits and a pasted on caption from theStates-Item identify the event. The caption notes thatDixon received an award for his work in bringingprofessional football to New Orleans. P, 1 item.Folder 558 [ca. 1967 ?] Photograph of Dave Dixon in stands of Tulane Stadium.The photograph shows Dave Dixon, wearing an overcoat,sitting by himself in the stands of Tulane Stadium. Acc.No. 2009.0157.38. P, 1 item.Folder 559 1967 Aug. 24 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with newsclipping. Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixon sendinghim a news clipping. The clipping, “David Dixon To BeCanonized A Saint?” is an announcement for a seminar,

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 76sponsored by AZA high school fraternity, featuring Dixon.ANS and clipping, 1 p. each, 1 item.Folder 560 [1967 Sept. ?] Saints 1967 Home Schedule poster reprint. The poster,apparently a later reprint, shows the New Orleans Saints1967 Home Schedule and decorative artwork. The posterwas mailed to Dave Dixon from Quality Printing inJackson, Mississippi. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 561 1967 Dec. 11 “A tonic for a game with tired blood” plaque. The plaquedisplays a metal reproduction of the article, “A tonic for agame with tired blood,” from Sports Illustrated magazine,reporting Dave Dixon’s activities to promote a newprofessional tennis league. Plaque, 1 item.Folder 562 1968 “It’s Sports . . . It’s Money . . . It’s TV.” The article, “It’sSports . . . It’s Money . . . It’s TV,” from an unidentifiedmagazine, discusses the ways in which televisionbroadcasting affects sports events. Some passages areunderlined. Clipping, 9 pp., 1 item.Folder 563 1970 Mar. 12 “Switching Channels.” The article, “SwitchingChannels,” from the Wall Street Journal, reports televisionadvertisers objecting to high advertisement rates with thenetworks and switching to syndicating shows. Clipping, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 564 1972 Jan. 16 Super Bowl VI in Tulane Stadium aerial photograph. Theaerial photograph shows a view of Tulane Stadium in NewOrleans during Super Bowl VI between the DallasCowboys and the Miami Dolphins. P, 1 item.Folder 565 1975 Oct. 30 “Talk is cheap, action costs.” The article, “Talk is cheap,action costs,” from the New Orleans Clarion Herald,reports New Orleans Saints owner John Mecom firinghead coach John North in the middle of the season, andMecom’s comments about plans to hire a new head coachfor the next season. (The entire issue of the ClarionHerald is present in addition to the article.) Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 566 1976 Apr. 2 “Launching the Smith era.” The article, “Launching theSmith ear,” from the New Orleans States-Item, reportsactivities by Larry Smith, Tulane University’s new headfootball coach, to promote the team in collaboration withDave Dixon. A related article on the same page, “TU’s

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 77Yard asks to quit,” reports Tulane athletic director RixYard submitting his resignation because of hisdisagreement with Dixon’s involvement in Tulaneathletics. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 567 1976 May 23 “Six to Be Inducted into La. Hall of Fame.” The article,“Six to Be Inducted into La. Hall of Fame,” from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, reports the induction of sixathletes into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame: BillyCannon, John David Crow, Joe Brown, John Pennel,Sidney Bowman, and J. D. Mooney. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 568 1984 Voodoo doll. The voodoo doll has tags labeled “Ju Ju ofthe Vieux Carre, Today’s VooDoo Doll!” The doll isdecorated with various trinkets including an image of theLouisiana Superdome, a New Orleans Saints 1972schedule doubloon, a tennis racket, footballs, an image ofthe Times-Picayune masthead, and a metal drinking cup.The doll is held up on a display stand. Acc. No.2009.0157.19. Doll, 1 item.Folder 569 1985 Feb. 2 “Former hero: ‘It’s time to move on.’ ” The article,“Former hero: ‘It’s time to move on,’ ” from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, reports reactions to theannouncement of John Mecom’s plans to sell the NewOrleans Saints. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 570 1986 Aug. “The Saints Keep Marching In.” The article, “The SaintsKeep Marching In,” in New Orleans Magazine, describesthe 20-year history of the New Orleans Saints andexpected changes from new owner Tom Benson, newgeneral manager Jim Finks, and new head coach JimMora. (The entire issue of the magazine is present.)Clipping, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 571 1987-1989 National Football League team pins. The decorative pinsshow the logos or helmet patterns of 28 different teams ofthe National Football League. (There are two pins eachfor New Orleans, Detroit, and Chicago.) The pins aremanufactured by Peter David. Includes plastic displaybackings. Acc. No. 2009.0157.24. Pin, 33 items.Folder 572 1989 Nov. 15 “Congress looks at sports television.” The article,“Congress looks at sports television,” from USA Today,reports testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 78Antitrust, Monopolies and Business Rights about sportsevents shown on free television broadcasts versus cabletelevision. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 573 [ca. 1991] Saints Hall of Fame pins. The Saints Hall of Fame pinsshow a black and gold image of a football upright on apedestal decorated with a fleur-de-lis. Acc. No.2009.0157.27. Pin, 2 items.Folder 574 1991 Sept. 1 “Saints Silver Season.” The special section, “Saints SilverSeason,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, presentsreader survey results about various highlight moments inthe history of the New Orleans Saints. Clipping, 4 pp., 1item.Folder 575 1991 Sept. 1 “Dixon helped make ‘great day for N.O.’ ” The article,“Dixon helped make ‘great day for N.O.,’ ” from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, recalls the efforts of Dave Dixonto bring a professional football franchise to New Orleans.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 576 1991 Oct. 20 Saints vs. Buccaneers admission ticket. The ticket is foradmission to the Louisiana Superdome for the NewOrleans Saints versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers footballgame. D, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 577 1991 Nov. 24 Saints vs. Falcons admission ticket. The ticket is foradmission to the Louisiana Superdome for the NewOrleans Saints versus Atlanta Falcons football game. D, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 578 1992 Apr. 8 Letter from James E. Finks to Dave Dixon. James E.Finks, President and General Manager of the New OrleansSaints, writes to Dave Dixon mentioning something sentto Dixon because of his responsibility for bringingprofessional football to New Orleans. (The letter has beenremoved from a frame. The reference to the “Thought youmight like to have this” item is unknown. No other item ispresent with the letter.) TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 579 1992 Apr. 8 Copy of letter from James E. Finks to Dave Dixon. JamesE. Finks, President and General Manager of the NewOrleans Saints, writes to Dave Dixon mentioningsomething sent to Dixon because of his responsibility forbringing professional football to New Orleans. The copy,

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 79with ragged edges, duplicates the letter in Folder 578.TLS (copy), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 580 1992 Apr. 8 Copy of letter from James E. Finks to Dave Dixon. JamesE. Finks, President and General Manager of the NewOrleans Saints, writes to Dave Dixon mentioningsomething sent to Dixon because of his responsibility forbringing professional football to New Orleans. The copyduplicates the letter in Folder 578. TLS (copy), 1 p., 1item.Folder 581 1998 Jan. 25 “We’ll Never Know.” The article, “We’ll Never Know,”from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, discusses theunsuccessful attempt to get the American FootballLeague’s Dallas Texans to move to New Orleans in 1962.The article mentions the involvement of Dave Dixon.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 582 1999 July 25 “Saints Training Camp Preview.” The article, “SaintsTraining Camp Preview,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, provides schedules and information about thecoaches and players of the New Orleans Saints beginningtraining camp. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 583 [2003 Oct. 20] Photograph of Dave Dixon, Buddy Diliberto, and others.The photograph, taken at the WWL 870-AM Roast ofBuddy D, shows Dave Dixon, Buddy Diliberto, PeterFinney, and an unidentified woman. P, 1 item.Folder 584 [2003 Oct. 20] Photograph of Buddy Diliberto and New Orleans sportspersonalities. The photograph, taken at the WWL 870-AM Roast of “Buddy D”, shows various sportspersonalities and sports journalists from the New Orleansarea. The picture shows (from left to right): VinceMarinello, Dave Dixon, [Ron Swoboda ?], Bobby Hebert,Jim Mora, Buddy Diliberto, Jim Henderson, anunidentified man, Peter Finney, Kenny Wilkerson, andAlec Gifford. Includes envelope. P and envelope, 2items.Folder 585 2005 Nov. 11 “Ex-QB mounts drive to buy Saints.” The article, “Ex-QBmounts drive to buy Saints,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports interest by former quarterback TerryBradshaw to buy the New Orleans Saints in order to keepthe team in Louisiana. The article mentions reports that

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 80Saints owner Tom Benson might sell the team to ownersoutside of Louisiana. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 586 2006 July 10 Letter from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., to Dave Dixon. RalphC. Wilson, Jr., Chairman of the Buffalo Bills footballteam, writes to Dave Dixon responding to his letter anmentioning Dixon’s offer to send Wilson a book. Includesenvelope. TLS and envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 587 2006 Sept. 21 “Saints to draw all eyes to N.O.” The article, “Saints todraw all eyes to N.O.,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the high level of journalistic interest incovering the New Orleans Saints first game in therefurbished Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. Clipping,2 pp., 1 item.Folder 588 2006 Sept 25 Photograph of pre-game events outside the Superdome.The photograph shows a large crowd outside the LouisianaSuperdome prior to the first New Orleans Saints game inthe Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. A large bannerdisplays the slogan, “Our Home. Our Team. Be a Saint.”P, 1 item.Folder 589 2006 Oct. 31 “40 years ago, the Saints made the city a major sportstown.” The article, “40 years ago, the Saints made the citya major sports town,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, recalls the announcement of a National FootballLeague franchise to New Orleans in 1966, and commentson the effects that have followed. (2 copies.) Clipping, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 590 2007 “N.O. Goes Pro!” artwork. The square piece of stone isdecorated with an image reproducing the 1966 November1 “N.O. Goes Pro!” headline of the New Orleans States-Item newspaper. The back of the item has a label reading“Art by Monet 2007.” Acc. No. 2009.0157.31. Souvenir,1 item.Folder 591 2007 Mar. 16 “Saints marching to suite sellout.” The article, “Saintsmarching to suite sellout,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the possibility of a sellout of luxurysuites and season tickets for New Orleans Saints games inthe Louisiana Superdome. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 592 2008 The Touchdown Club of New Orleans plastic drinkingcups. The plastic drinking cups are decorated in black and

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 81gold colors with the name “The Touchdown Club of NewOrleans” and a picture of a New Orleans Saints footballhelmet, and labeled “40th Anniversary, 2008.” Acc. No.2009.0157.32. Cup, 2 items.Folder 593 2008 May 5-Sept. 5 New Orleans Saints, Tom Benson, Media Clips booklet.The New Orleans Saints Tom Benson Media Clips bookletprovides information through various news media reportsabout Saints owner Tom Benson’s purchase of NewOrleans television station WVUE, his business andcharitable activities, and his involvement in getting the2013 Super Bowl scheduled in New Orleans. (See alsoFolder 594.) Booklet, 44 pp., 1 item.Folder 594 2008 May 5-Sept. 5 New Orleans Saints, Tom Benson, Media Clips booklet.The New Orleans Saints Tom Benson Media Clips bookletprovides information through various news media reportsabout Saints owner Tom Benson’s purchase of NewOrleans television station WVUE, his business andcharitable activities, and his involvement in getting the2013 Super Bowl scheduled in New Orleans. (See alsoFolder 593.) Booklet, 44 pp., 1 item.Folder 595 2009 Saints/State Partnership DVD. The Saints/State DVD(digital video disc) provides an audiovisual presentationabout partnership activities between the New OrleansSaints and the state of Louisiana. Activities mentionedinclude the extension the Saints’ lease of the Superdome,and the Benson family’s investment in redevelopingbuildings near the Superdome. (2 copies.) DVD,approximate running time 10 minutes, 1 item.Folder 596 2009 Apr. 30 Folder and papers announcing Saints lease extension atSuperdome. The folder and papers provide informationabout the announcement of the New Orleans Saints’extension of their lease of the Louisiana Superdome. Thepapers include a press release from Governor BobbyJindal and Saints owner Tom Benson; a question-andanswerpaper from Saints Senior Vice President/ChiefFinancial Officer Dennis Lauscha; and a summary of theeconomic, civic, and Super Bowl impact of the deal.Includes folder containing packet of papers. (2 copies.)TD, 12 pp., 1 item.Folder 597 [n.d.] New Orleans Pro Football Club, Inc., envelope labeled “G.T. & McConnell.” The New Orleans Pro Football Club,

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 82Inc., envelope features a return address for the club andhas a handwritten notation reading, “G. T. & McConnell.”Envelope, 1 item.Folder 598 [n.d.] Saints Musical Lighters. The cigarette lighters aredecorated with the New Orleans Saints shield logo on oneside and the Sir Saint mascot holding the NFL shield logoon the other side. The lighters are equipped with a windupkey and a music box which plays “When the Saints GoMarching In.” Each lighter is in a cardboard boxdecorated with the Sir Saint mascot holding the NFLshield logo. Acc. Nos. 2009.0157.1-.2. Souvenir, 2 items.Folder 599 [n.d.] Rally’s Rally Towel. The towel is decorated with the logoof the Rally’s Hamburgers store and a black fleur-de-lislogo of the New Orleans Saints. Text reads, “Rally’sRally Towel, Go Saints Go!” Acc. No. 2009.0157.34.Towel, 1 item.Folder 600 [n.d.] Fleur-de-lis ornament. The gold-colored ornament is inthe shape of a fleur-de-lis, with a string loop at the top forhanging it. Acc. No. 2009.0157.35. Ornament, 1 item.Folder 601 [n.d.] Football marked “NFL Pro.” The football has ahandwritten marking reading, “NFL Pro” in red ink. Thesurface of the ball is worn and scratched. Remnants ofpainted white stripes on the ball suggest it was not an NFLball. The ball is stamped with the markings, “B & W, 500,Official,” but there is no other brand name visible. Thereis another marking in red ink that is not legible. Acc. No.2009.0157.36. Football, 1 item.Folder 602 [n.d.] Unidentified group photograph. The unidentified groupphotograph shows a group of 11 people in front of anoutside wall of a wooden building. Seated in the front roware a woman, a man, and another woman. Standing in theback row are eight young men. (The young man on the farright is possibly Dave Dixon.) (2 copies.) P, 1 item.Folder 603 [n.d.] Cropped Photograph of Dave Dixon. The croppedphotograph shows Dave Dixon sitting down wearing adark suit and tie. The photograph appears to beapproximately half of an 8 x 10” print. Editorial markingson the photograph itself and on the back indicate thepicture is intended for use with a newspaper sports article.P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 83Folder 604 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon at party with footballdecorations. The photograph shows Dave Dixon standingwith an unidentified man at what appears to be a party.Decorations visible in the background include a sign forthe Eureka Brass Band of New Orleans, a Kansas CityChiefs pennant, and a table decoration that resembles thelogo of the Houston Oilers. (See related item in Folder605.) P, 1 item.Folder 605 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon at party with footballdecorations. The photograph shows Dave Dixon standingwith an unidentified man at what appears to be a party.Decorations visible in the background include a sign forthe Eureka Brass Band of New Orleans, a Kansas CityChiefs pennant, and a table decoration that resembles thelogo of the Houston Oilers. (See related item in Folder604.) P, 1 item.Folder 606 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon and prep coaches. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon standing with a group offour other men. Editorial markings on both the front andback indicate the photograph is intended for use with asports article in the New Orleans States-Item. A notationon the back reads, “Prep coaches.” P, 1 item.Folder 607 [n.d.] Saints NFC Playoff ticket stub. The ticket stub is from aticket providing admission to the New Orleans Saints NFC[National Football Conference] Playoff game in theLouisiana Superdome. The ticket indicates “Time & dateTBA,” and does not name an opponent. D, 2 pp., 1 item.Series II, Sub-Series B: “Dixon--Saints” FolderFolder 608 1961 Mar. 1-1962 July 30 “Dixon--Saints” folder. The file folder marked“Dixon--Saints” contains various papers and lettersdocumenting Dave Dixon’s efforts to establish aprofessional football franchise in New Orleans. Papers arerehoused in Folders 609-680. Folder (photocopy), 1 item.Folder 609 1961 Mar. 1 Letter from Dave Dixon to John V. Mara. Dave Dixonwrites to John V. Mara, President of the New York Giants,discussing his interest in establishing a National FootballLeague franchise in New Orleans, and mentioning that hewould be interested in promoting a preseason exhibition

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 84game for the Giants in 1963 at Tulane Stadium. TL, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 610 [ca. 1961 Nov.] Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to Robert [Monsted].Dave Dixon, using his nickname “Le Duc,” writes toRobert [Monsted] about various family activities anddiscusses the situation with regard to Tulane Universityand the possibility of a professional football team in NewOrleans. Dixon discusses the issue of racially integratedseating in the stadium, the necessity of getting some signalof encouragement from Tulane President Joseph MerrickJones, and Dixon’s intention of meeting National FootballLeague Commissioner Pete Rozelle if Jones seems open tothe possibility of allowing professional football inTulane’s stadium. ALS, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 611 1961 Nov. 11 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to Robert [Monsted],with attachment. “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] writes to Robert[Monsted] discussing Dixon’s letter to be sent to NFLCommissioner Pete Rozelle. Dixon mentions his intentionto also send copies to Joseph Merrick Jones and Lester[Lautenschlager]. In the attached letter Dave Dixon writesto Pete Rozelle introducing himself and his interest inestablishing a professional football team in New Orleans.He discusses New Orleans’ historic interest in football, thesuitable weather, the existence of Tulane Stadium, and agood attitude about racial issues as reasons in favor of afranchise in New Orleans. ALS and TL, 2 pp. and 5 pp., 1item.Folder 612[after 1961 Nov. 14] Letter from Dave [Dixon] to Robert [Monsted], withenclosures. Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monsteddiscussing various topics, including matters relating to thenecessity of getting support from officials at TulaneUniversity in order to attract a National Football Leaguefranchise to New Orleans. Dixon mentions that peoplewith the right social connections are needed, and mentions“the Tulane people (Jones, Favrot, etc.),” and possibleconnections with Louis J. Messina, Mrs. Stern, and RalphDupas. The enclosures are three letters: (1) Letter fromDave Dixon to Joseph Merrick Jones (1961 Nov. 14), inwhich Dixon mentions enclosing his letter to Pete Rozelleso that Jones will be fully informed of the interest inattracting a professional football franchise to New Orleansand the need for Tulane’s cooperation. (2) Letter fromDave Dixon to Joseph Merrick Jones (1959 Aug. 5,

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 85enclosed with the letter of 1961 Nov. 14), in which Dixonintroduces himself to Jones and explains his interest infootball, the civic and financial benefits of professionalfootball, and Tulane’s benefits from leasing its stadium.Dixon mentions dealing with laws and social sensitivitiesabout racially integrated seating in the stadium, andindicates that there would be an unofficial policy ofsegregated seating, but that it would not be admittedpublicly. (3) Letter from Dave Dixon to Lester J.Lautenschlager (1961 Nov. 14), in which Dixon discusseshis interest in obtaining a professional football team inNew Orleans and the necessity of cooperation from TulaneUniversity to be able to lease Tulane Stadium. ALS andTL, 4 pp., 3 pp., 6 pp., 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 613 1961 Nov. 30 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to Robert [Monsted].“Le Duc” Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monstedindicating that he received a letter from NFLCommissioner Pete Rozelle inviting Dixon to meet him inNew York to discuss interest in obtaining a franchise.Dixon also discusses the financial arrangements thatwould provide the capital to obtain a franchise. ALS, 5pp., 1 item.Folder 614 [1961] Dec. 17 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to “Dear Bobby”[Robert Monsted]. “Le Duc” Dave Dixon writes to RobertMonsted mentioning a favorable reply from Charlie Rosenrepresenting Joseph Merrick Jones and Tulane University,and indicating his appointment to meet with Pete Rozellein New York on December 21. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 615 [after 1961 Dec. 21] Letter from “David El Duco” [Dave Dixon] to “DearColonel” [Robert Monsted]. “David El Duco” [DaveDixon] writes to “Colonel” [Robert Monsted] discussingpossible investors for purchasing a National FootballLeague franchise for New Orleans. Possible investorslisted are: Helis [William G. Helis, Jr.], Robert Monsted,Dave Dixon (“Le Duc”), Carl Anderson, Shep Latter,Roger Wilson, and Edward Poitevent. Dixon alsomentions his meeting with Pete Rozelle and speculates onteams that may be for sale and ready to move. ALS, 4 pp.,1 item.Folder 616 [ca. 1961 Dec.] “Attendance” notes. The small page of handwritten notesbegins with the heading “Attendance.” The notes appearto be calculations of investment costs for starting a

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 86professional football team, and possible revenue based onattendance and broadcast rights. The notes are written onthe back of a Statement form from Jefferson Cold Storage,Inc., in New Orleans. [Jefferson Cold Storage, Inc., isRobert Monsted’s business office.] AN, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 617 1961 Dec. 6 Letter from Louis G. Riecke to Pete Rozelle, with notes.Louis G. Riecke [of the Orleans Parish School Board]writes to National Football League Commissioner PeteRozelle expressing support for a franchise in NewOrleans, and explaining that the racial situation in NewOrleans and controversies over integration of the publicschools are not really problematic. A handwritten notationon the letter, addressed to “Colonel” [Robert Monsted],indicates this letter would appear in the brochure onschool board stationery. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 618 1961 Dec. 22 Meeting with Pete Rozelle notes. The Meeting with PeteRozelle notes summarize information Dave Dixonreceived in his meeting with Pete Rozelle. Sectionheadings of the notes are: Cost of Franchise, CapitalRequirements, Game receipts, Ticket price scales, T.V. &Radio, Typical Expenses, Stadium Leasing Arrangements,League Views On Management, Mechanics of Admission,and Miscellaneous Notes. AN, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 619 1961 Dec. 24 Letter from Dave [Dixon] to Pete [Rozelle]. Dave Dixonwrites to Pete Rozelle explaining why he thinks the St.Louis Cardinals might be ready to be sold and move toanother location. A notation addressed to “Bobby”[Robert Monsted] explains the context of the letter as afollow-up to Dixon’s meeting with Rozelle. ALS, 4 pp., 1item.Folder 620 1961 Dec. 29 Letter from Dave Dixon to Pete Rozelle, with attachment.Dave Dixon writes to Pete Rozelle sending him a roughdraft of the text of the brochure to be presented to theNational Football League in 1962 April, and asking forRozelle’s comments. The attachment is a summary ofpopulation statistics, financial status, and racial situationin the New Orleans metropolitan area. A notationaddressed to “Bobby” [Robert Monsted] indicates Dixonthinks Rozelle supports the idea of a New Orleansfranchise. (See Folder 621 for the draft text for thebrochure. See also a similar American Football Leaguebrochure in Folder 477.) TL, 3 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 87Folder 621 [1961 Dec. 29] Draft layout and text for brochure. The draft layout andtext for the brochure provides information to be presentedto the National Football League meeting in 1962 April.The brochure provides information in support ofestablishing a professional football franchise in NewOrleans. Handwritten notes indicate layout, editorialcorrections, and additional information to be included inthe final brochure. Section headings are: Introduction andGeneral Presentation; A Football Climate; Tulane-SugarBowl Stadium; New Orleans as a Great Football City;New Orleans and Its Facilities; Personal Integrity andFinancial Responsibility; Southern Players; Expansion ofthe National Football League; Racial Situation; MilitaryDraft, Reserves, National Guard; Press, Television, andRadio; Hotels and Restaurants; and Summary. (SeeFolder 620 for related item. See also a similar AmericanFootball League brochure in Folder 477.) TD, 21 pp., 1item.Folder 622 [ca. 1962] Squad Analysis--Dallas Texans. The Squad Analysis--Dallas Texans provides a list of football positions withplayer names, statistics, and comments for the DallasTexans team of the American Football League. TD, 2 pp.,1 item.Folder 623 [ca. 1962] “Factors Against City Park” and “For City Park” notes.The notes are lists headed, “Factors Against City Park”and “For City Park.” The notes provide information aboutthe possible use of City Park Stadium for a professionalfootball team. Some notes contrast the possibilities at CityPark Stadium versus Tulane Stadium. AD, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 624 [ca. 1962] Buffalo Bills Detailed Expenses. The Buffalo BillsDetailed Expenses document provides itemized lists ofexpenses for the Buffalo Bills team of the AmericanFootball League in the 1960 and 1961 seasons, withprojections for expenses and income for a New OrleansProfessional Football team operating in the AmericanFootball League in the 1963 season. TD, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 625 [ca. 1962] Projected Expenses of Dallas Texans for 1962 &Comparative Study of Proposed New Orleans Franchise.The Projected Expenses of Dallas Texans for 1962 &Comparative Study of Proposed New Orleans Franchisedocument provides itemized financial information about

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 88expenses and income for American Football Leagueteams. TD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 626 [ca. 1962] “Approach #1” document. The document headed,“Approach #1,” which also has sections labeled“Approach #2” and “Approach #3,” provides informationabout the advantages and disadvantages of variouslogistical plans to arrange a move of Lamar Hunt’s DallasTexans team of the American Football League to NewOrleans for the 1963 season. The document mentions thatthe team name would be changed to New Orleans Saints.TD, 7 pp., 1 item.Folder 627 [ca. 1962] “New Orleans Saints--1963” document. The “NewOrleans Saints--1963” document is a projection ofexpenses and income relating to the possibility ofpurchasing the Oakland Raiders team of the AmericanFootball League and operating as the New Orleans Saintsin the 1963 season. (The document mentions 1962 AFLpreseason games in New Orleans and 1963 season ticketpledges. See also Folder 475 for the pencils used with theseason ticket pledges.) Acc. No. 2009.0157.39. TD, 5pp., 1 item.Folder 628 1962 Jan. 1 Letter from Dave [Dixon] to “Bobby” [Robert Monsted].Dave Dixon writes to “Bobby” [Robert Monsted] sendinga rough draft of the brochure to be presented to theNational Football League owners and asking forMonsted’s comments and his assistance with the groupthat will be preparing the final printed version. (The draftmentioned in the letter is not present with the letter. SeeFolder 621 for the brochure draft. See also a similarAmerican Football League brochure in Folder 477.) ALS,1 p., 1 item.Folder 629 1962 Jan. 2 Letter from Dave Dixon to Joseph M. Jones. Dave Dixonwrites to Joseph M. Jones informing him of his meetingwith Pete Rozelle, the possibility that a National FootballLeague team might be sold and moved to New Orleans,and the possible timeframe involved in arranging a leaseof Tulane Stadium. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 630 [1962] Jan. 6 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to Robert [Monsted].“Le Duc” Dave Dixon writes to Robert [Monsted]discussing the progress of plans to obtain a professionalfootball franchise for New Orleans. Dixon indicates that

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 89pursuing a National Football League franchise should bethe priority, but that an American Football Leaguefranchise would not be a bad deal under certaincircumstances. Dixon mentions one of the AFLcircumstances being the adoption of his winter and springseason schedule idea, which he describes. ALS, 6 pp., 1item.Folder 631 [1962] Jan. 8 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to Robert [Monsted].“Le Duc” Dave Dixon writes to Robert [Monsted]discussing possible investors in Dixon’s plans to obtain aprofessional football franchise for New Orleans andpeople who might not be investors but who are aware ofDixon’s plans. Names mentioned include: [William G.]Helis, Jr., Shep Latter, Carl Anderson, Jr., Cro Duplantier,Charles Rosen, George Farnsworth, Joseph Merrick Jones,Lester Lautenschlager, Richard Wise, Ernest C. [Ernest A.Carrere, Jr.], Joe David III, Nick Gordon, ShelleySchuster, and Louis Clay. Dixon also outlines hispreference for the arrangement of the board of directorsand the officers, and discusses Monsted’s level ofinvolvement in the plans. ALS, 8 pp., 1 item.Folder 632“1961” [1962] Jan. 9 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to “Dear Colonel”[Robert Monsted]. “Le Duc” Dave Dixon writes to“Colonel” [Robert Monsted] reporting the reply hereceived from Pete Rozelle regarding Dixon’s letters of1961 December 24 and 29, and discussing plans of how tobuild up the necessary investment funds and how tobecome better known to the National Football Leagueteam owners. ALS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 633 1962 Jan. 10 Letter from “Duke” [Dave Dixon] to “My dear Colonel”[Robert Monsted]. Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monsteddiscussing the necessity of successfully arranging the useof Tulane Stadium for a professional football team. Dixonalso discusses keeping plans confidential among theagreed upon group of investors, and discusses how DickWise is partially involved in plans. (Dixon mentionsenclosing notes from his meeting with Pete Rozelle; seeFolder 618 for the notes.) ALS, 9 pp., 1 item.Folder 634 1962 Jan. 11 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to Robert [Monsted].Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monsted discussing theimpending lawsuit of the American Football Leagueagainst the National Football League, and considering

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 90whether a judgment against the NFL could force afranchise to move, making the acquisition of the franchisepossible for New Orleans. ALS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 635 [1962] Jan. 13 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to Robert [Monsted].Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monsted mentioning that BillHelis has not yet arrived, and discussing how Dixonintends to maintain correspondence with Pete Rozelle.Dixon also mentions his intention to write to EdwardPoitevent. ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 636 1962 Jan. 13 Letter from Dave [Dixon] to Edward [Poitevent]. DaveDixon writes to Edward Poitevent inviting him to be partof the group promoting professional football in NewOrleans. Dixon describes the background to the currentsituation and discusses matters relating to TulaneUniversity, the racial situation, contact with NationalFootball League Commissioner Pete Rozelle, the “tightgroup” of investors, and the general approach topromoting professional football. Dixon also asksPoitevent if he can find out about what the AmericanFootball League is seeking in its lawsuit against theNational Football League. ALS, 12 pp., 1 item.Folder 637 1962 Jan. 16 Letter from “The Duke” [Dave Dixon] to “My dearestColonel” [Robert Monsted]. Dave Dixon writes to RobertMonsted reporting the positive outcome of his meetingwith Helis [William G. Helis, Jr.]. ALS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 638 1962 Jan. 16 Letter from Dave Dixon to William G. Helis [Jr.]. DaveDixon writes to William G. Helis [Jr.] confirming theresults of their meeting the previous day and summarizingDixon’s activities relating to professional football in NewOrleans. The letter has sections headed, “TulaneStadium,” “The Group,” “The Franchise,” and“Summary.” TL, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 639 1962 Jan. 16 Letter from F. Edward Hebert to Pete Rozelle. LouisianaCongressman F. Edward Hebert writes to NationalFootball League Commissioner Pete Rozelle discussinghow suitable New Orleans would be for an NFL franchise,and indicating that the present military buildup should nothave a negative effect on the player supply forprofessional football. A handwritten note on the backfrom “Duke” [Dave Dixon] to “Colonel” [RobertMonsted] indicates the letter will be included in the

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 91brochure, and asks for advice on approaching Boggs[Louisiana Congressman Hale Boggs]. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 640 1962 Jan. 18 Letter from Dave Dixon to Joseph M. Jones, with note toRobert [Monsted]. Dave Dixon writes to Joseph M. Jones[of the Board of Administrators of Tulane University]informing him of the recent developments regarding thegroup of investors interested in promoting professionalfootball and the contact with National Football LeagueCommissioner Pete Rozelle. In an additional note on theletter, addressed from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to “Moncher Robert” [Robert Monsted], Dixon asks Monsted toshow the copy of the letter to Edward [Poitevent] anddiscusses his strategy of correspondence and telephonecalls with Jones, Rozelle, and American Football LeagueCommissioner Joe Foss. Dixon also discusses a strategyfor Monsted to tell Rozelle about the group’s confidencein Dixon’s leadership and Dixon’s admiration for Rozelle.TL, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 641 1962 Jan. 18 Letter from Dave Dixon to Pete Rozelle, with note toRobert [Monsted]. Dave Dixon writes to Pete Rozelleintroducing Robert Monsted as a member of the grouppromoting professional football in New Orleans, andasking Rozelle to contact Monsted for any matters thatrequire immediate attention. In a handwritten note toMonsted, Dixon expresses his complete confidence inMonsted and his right to act as a full partner in the group.TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 642 1962 Jan. 18 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to Robert [Monsted].Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monsted reporting theoutcome of his talk with Pete Rozelle. Dixon discussesthe situation with the American Football League’s lawsuitagainst the National Football League, the possibilities ofobtaining an NFL franchise, and the possibilities of abackup plan for obtaining an AFL franchise. TL, 3 pp., 1item.Folder 643 1962 Jan. 19 Letter from Dave Dixon to F. Edward Hebert. DaveDixon writes to Louisiana Congressman F. Edward Hebertthanking him for his letter to be included in the brochureabout New Orleans to be presented to the NationalFootball League owners. Dixon also discusses thepossibility of bringing political pressure against the NFL ifthe owners are opposed to admitting new teams, and

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 92mentions the American Football League’s anti-trustlawsuit against the NFL. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 644 1962 Jan. 19 Letter from Dave Dixon to Hale Boggs. Dave Dixonwrites to Louisiana Congressman Hale Boggs informinghim of the recent developments regarding promotingprofessional football in New Orleans. Dixon discusses thepossibility of bringing political pressure against theNational Football League if the owners are opposed toadmitting new teams, and mentions the American FootballLeague’s anti-trust lawsuit against the NFL. Ahandwritten note addressed to Robert [Monsted] asks himto show the letter to Edward [Poitevent] and asking forcomments. TL, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 645 1962 Jan. 19 Letter from Dave Dixon to Pete Rozelle. Dave Dixonwrites to Pete Rozelle discussing the National FootballLeague’s inability to make definite plans until the lawsuitby the American Football League is concluded, andmentions the NFL’s obligation, due to anti-trust laws, toadmit new franchises that are qualified. Dixon reiterateshis group’s interest to prove itself to the NFL at theupcoming April meeting and present its case for afranchise in New Orleans. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 646 1962 Jan. 25 “Telephone Conversations With Commissioner Foss andK. S. Adams, Jr.” notes. [Dave Dixon] summarizes theinterest of his group to continue to pursue a NationalFootball League franchise as a preferred plan, but also tocontact the American Football League as a backup plan.The notes summarize a telephone call to AFLCommissioner Joe Foss, and a more extensive telephonecall to AFL President K. S. Adams, Jr. Dixon summarizesthe situation of the Oakland Raiders and the possibilitythat they could be available for a move to New Orleans. Apage headed, “Additional Item of ConsiderableSignificance,” has a summary of the significance of aSports Illustrated news item mentioning that if the AFLceased operations then the NFL would probably move theSt. Louis franchise to New Orleans.” TD, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 647 1962 Jan. 27 Letter from Dave Dixon to Pete Rozelle. Dave Dixonwrites to Pete Rozelle asking him about a news report inSports Illustrated suggesting that the NFL could move theSt. Louis franchise to New Orleans. Dixon also proposesthat New Orleans could host some exhibition games, and

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 93asks Rozelle for comments on the draft of the brochure.TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 648 1962 Jan. 27 Letter from Dave Dixon to Pete Rozelle, with note to[Robert] Monsted. The letter is a copy of the same letterin Folder 647. In the note to Robert Monsted, Dave Dixonmentions that it is not necessary for Helis to do anythingmore about investors at the present time, but that the groupcould discuss the possibility of Helis bringing in some ofhis people at a later date. AN, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 649 1962 Jan. 28 Letter from Dave Dixon to William G. Helis, Jr. DaveDixon writes to William G. Helis, Jr., discussing hisinvolvement in the group of investors seeking aprofessional football franchise for New Orleans, andmentioning Helis’ suggestion of Cliff Favrot and EdgarMonroe as possible investors. Dixon outlines the plan ofthe group’s activities. In a handwritten note to Robert[Monsted], Dixon asks if Monsted has seen Rozelle. TL,2 pp., 1 item.Folder 650 1962 Jan. 29 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to “Dear Colonel”[Robert Monsted]. Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monstedreplying to several points of his letter of January 24.Points mentioned include the AFL as a backup plan, aletter from Monsted to Pete Rozelle instead of thecancelled trip to New York, a request for informationabout the AFL’s lawsuit against the NFL, and a commentthat Dixon did not know that racially segregated seatingwas still the law. Dixon also comments on skiing inAustria and his family’s previous stay in Paris, and addsfinal comments about the AFL and the progress of thebrochure for the NFL owners meeting. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 651 1962 Jan. 30 Letter from Dave Dixon to Pete Rozelle. Dave Dixonwrites to Pete Rozelle mentioning that Robert Monstedand Edward Poitevent might be in New York in the nearfuture and would visit him. In a handwritten note to“Colonel” [Robert Monsted], Dixon asks him to show theletter to Edward Poitevent. In another note Dixoncomments on the possibility that Pete Rozelle is arrangingnews leaks about the St. Louis Cardinals franchise toSports Illustrated, and speculates on the motive. TL, 1 p.,1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 94Folder 652 [1962 Feb.] Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to “Dear Bobby”[Robert Monsted]. Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monsteddescribing his stay in Baltimore [the location of the trialfor the American Football League’s anti-trust lawsuitagainst the National Football League] and his unexpectedmeeting with Pete Rozelle. Dixon also mentions aproductive meeting with Joe Jones. ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 653 1962 Feb. Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to “Dear Colonel”[Robert Monsted]. Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monstedreporting events of his attendance at the trial of the AFL’santi-trust lawsuit against the NFL. Dixon mentionsmeeting [George] Halas, Sr., and discusses Pete Rozelle’sinterest in Houston. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 654 1962 Feb. 1 and 5 Letter from Pete Rozelle to Dave Dixon, and attachedletter from Dave Dixon to Pete Rozelle. Pete Rozellewrites to Dave Dixon (Feb. 1) replying to Dixon’s earlierletters and indicating that the preseason schedule for the1962 season is nearly completed, but that he will suggestNew Orleans as a location for any teams that are stillmaking arrangements. Rozelle states that he does notknow of any franchise that will be for sale, and that he willbe attending the trial in Baltimore beginning February 19and possibly lasting two or three months. In the attachedletter from Dixon to Rozelle (Feb. 5), Dixon indicates hewill be in New York on February 15 and would like tovisit Rozelle there, provides his New Orleans address forpossible contact by NFL owners, offers to be available forpreparations for the April owners meeting (consideringthat Rozelle will be busy with the trial before then), andreiterates that interest in New Orleans for professionalfootball is “tremendous.” TL, 1 p. each, 1 item.Folder 655 1962 Feb. 3 Letter from “David the Duke” [Dave Dixon] to “DearColonel & Edward” [Robert Monsted and EdwardPoitevent], with enclosures. Dave Dixon writes to RobertMonsted and Edward Poitevent mentioning a letterreceived from Joseph Merrick Jones and correspondencewith Pete Rozelle, and enclosing copies of six letters. Thesix enclosures are: (1) Copy of letter from Joseph M.Jones to Dave Dixon (1962 Jan. 30) indicating that theBoard of Administrators of Tulane University wants tomeet with Dixon to fully examine the proposal to leaseTulane Stadium for professional football use; (2) Letterfrom Dave Dixon to Joseph M. Jones thanking him for his

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 95letter of January 30 and reiterating the benefits to Tulanefrom the deal under consideration; (3) Letter from DaveDixon to Pete Rozelle (1962 Feb. 3) referring to thefavorable expression of interest in Jones’s letter of January30 and referring to a copy of a letter to Dixon from amember of his group; (4) Copy of letter from a member ofDixon’s group to Dave Dixon (Jan. 23, with theidentifying names left blank) indicating the group’soverwhelming preference for an NFL franchise, butoutlining the group’s strong attractive power to the AFL,and indicating that that factor should be made known toPete Rozelle; (5) Copy of letter from Dave Dixon to amember of his group (Feb. 3, with the identifying namesleft blank) replying to the letter of January 23 andencouraging the group not to be pessimistic about theNFL, but acknowledging that Pete Rozelle should be madeaware of the AFL’s interest in New Orleans; and, (6)Letter from Dave Dixon to K. S. Adams, Jr., informingAdams [President of the American Football League] of thefavorable letter from Joseph M. Jones regarding TulaneStadium and of the interest of Dixon’s group with theNational Football League. TL (with enclosures), 1 p. (8pp. total), 1 item.Folder 656 1962 Feb. 3 Letter from Dave Dixon to Edward Poitevent. DaveDixon writes to Edward Poitevent describing his view ofhis tactics in negotiating with Pete Rozelle and the NFL,and indicating that his approach is to politely but firmlyback the NFL into a corner to force them to admit NewOrleans to the league or to admit that they are a privategroup that does not accept qualified applicants. Dixonasks Poitevent to begin examining the details of the NFL’slegal exemptions from anti-trust legislation in case thenegotiations reach the point of using legal force. TL, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 657 1962 Feb. 4 “Suggested Revisions to National Football LeagueBrochure” document. The document headed “SuggestedRevisions to National Football League Brochure”indicates suggestions by Dave Dixon for changes to bemade in the section called Introduction and GeneralPresentation, and some other changes. The document alsoincludes a note from “El Duco” [Dave Dixon] to“Colonel” [Robert Monsted] and Mr. Nomellinisuggesting that it might be beneficial for Dixon to returnfrom Europe early in order to be more closely involved in

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 96negotiations with the NFL owners at their meeting inApril, and also to possibly sit in on the trial of the AFL’slawsuit against the NFL. TD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 658 1962 Feb. 4 Letter from Dave Dixon to Pete Rozelle. Dave Dixonwrites to Pete Rozelle indicating that he is returning to theUnited States immediately and will be available to prepareinformation for Rozelle to fully present the application ofthe New Orleans group at the NFL owners meeting inApril. Dixon also mentions possible arrangementsregarding television contracts that would improve theNFL’s situation rather than dilute it. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 659 1962 Feb. 6 Letter from Edward Poitevent to Dave Dixon, withenclosure. Edward Poitevent writes to Dave Dixonpresenting a “comprehensive” consideration of legal issuesrelating to obtaining a professional football franchise inNew Orleans. The letter’s section headings are: TulaneStadium (with subsections Tulane Stadium Lease, andZoning Situation), Segregation Problems, NFL-AFL Suit,and General. The enclosure is a letter from Robert H.Williams, Jr., an attorney in Baltimore, to EdwardPoitevent describing clerk of court records for the AFLlawsuit against the NFL. TLS, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 660 1962 Feb. 7 Letter from “Le Duc” [Dave Dixon] to “Dear Colonel”[Robert Monsted]. Dave Dixon writes to Robert Monstedproviding information about his travel to New York andhis hopes of visiting Pete Rozelle. He mentions his plansto visit Louisiana Congressman Hale Boggs, and thepossibility of staying in Baltimore to observe the AFL-NFL trial. He outlines his plans to push forward onobtaining an NFL franchise, and to bring political pressureto bear if necessary. He also discusses his backup planand justification for considering the possible success of anAFL franchise. ALS, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 661 1962 Feb. 19 Letter from [Dave Dixon] to Pete Rozelle. Dave Dixonwrites to Pete Rozelle indicating that his group is ready tobegin immediately any negotiations for an existing NFLfranchise that would be for sale, and that his group stillintends to apply for an expansion franchise and presenttheir interests at the owners meeting. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 662 1962 Mar. 2 Letter from Dave Dixon to William V. Bidwell. DaveDixon writes to William V. Bidwell [an owner of the St.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 97Louis Cardinals franchise] discussing the possibilities ofscheduling a preseason game in New Orleans in TulaneStadium in the 1963 season, and the possibility of meetingin St. Louis to discuss it further. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 663 1962 Mar. 2 Letter from Dave Dixon to Pete Rozelle. Dave Dixonwrites to Pete Rozelle thanking him for introductions toseveral league owners, and discussing possibilities forpreseason games to be scheduled at Tulane Stadium, andreiterating the New Orleans group’s plans to make apresentation at the owners meeting in May. TL, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 664 1962 Mar. 6 Letter from Dave Dixon to George Halas. Dave Dixonwrites to George Halas, President of the Chicago Bears,thanking him for the welcome he received while inBaltimore, reiterating his group’s interest in obtaining anNFL franchise, and suggesting that the Bears mightschedule a preseason game in New Orleans in the 1962 or1963 seasons. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 665 1962 Mar. 6 Letter from Dave Dixon to George Halas, Jr. Dave Dixonwrites to George Halas, Jr., of the Chicago Bears,discussing the possibilities of scheduling a preseasongame in New Orleans for the 1962 or 1963 seasons. TL, 1p., 1 item.Folder 666 1962 Mar. 6 Letter from Dave Dixon to Arthur J. Rooney. Dave Dixonwrites to Arthur J. Rooney, President of the PittsburghSteelers, thanking him for the welcome he received whilein Baltimore, reiterating his group’s interest in obtainingan NFL franchise, and suggesting that the Steelers mightschedule a preseason game in New Orleans in the 1962 or1963 seasons. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 667 1962 Mar. 6 Letter from Dave Dixon to Daniel Rooney. Dave Dixonwrites to Daniel Rooney, of the Pittsburgh Steelers,discussing the possibilities of scheduling a preseasongame in New Orleans for the 1962 or 1963 seasons. TL, 1p., 1 item.Folder 668 1962 Mar. 6 Letter from Dave Dixon to Ed Kiely. Dave Dixon writesto Ed Kiely, of the Pittsburgh Steelers, discussing thepossibilities of scheduling a preseason game in NewOrleans for the 1962 or 1963 seasons. TL, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 98Folder 669 1962 Mar. 6 Letter from Dave Dixon to Texas E. Schramm. DaveDixon writes to Texas E. Schramm, of the DallasCowboys, thanking him for the welcome he receivedwhile in Baltimore, reiterating his group’s interest inobtaining an NFL franchise, and suggesting that theCowboys might schedule a preseason game in NewOrleans in the 1962 or 1963 seasons. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 670 1962 Mar. 6 Letter from Dave Dixon to Bedford Wynne. Dave Dixonwrites to Bedford Wynne, of the Dallas Cowboys, invitinghim to lunch when he is on one of his trips to NewOrleans. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 671 1962 Mar. 8 Letter from Dave Dixon to Lester Lautenschlager. DaveDixon writes to Lester Lautenschlager, of TulaneUniversity, asking that the Board of Administrators givean informal expression of recognition to Dixon’s group’sproposal to lease Tulane Stadium for professional football.Dixon discusses the possibility that opportunists may tryto make a deal with Tulane taking advantage of Dixon’sgroundwork, and he requests that his group be given apreferred status for a reasonable amount of time. TL, 3pp., 1 item.Folder 672 1962 Mar. 10 Letter from Dave Dixon to Lester Lautenschlager. DaveDixon writes to Lester Lautenschlager, of TulaneUniversity, responding to a recent committee meetingdiscussing whether a professional football team wouldwant a practice facility, and whether professional footballon Sundays would hurt or help Tulane football onSaturdays. Dixon reiterates his group’s interest to helpTulane and their willingness to adjust any plans to suitTulane’s preferences. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 673 1962 Mar. 18 Letter from Dave Dixon to Lamar Hunt. Dave Dixonwrites to Lamar Hunt, of the American Football League,presenting a detailed plan for the AFL to play two seasonsper year, a Fall and a Winter season, and to have northernfranchises play in southern locations during the winterseason. TL, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 674 1962 Mar. 21 Letter from [Dave Dixon] to K. S. Adams, Jr. Dave Dixonwrites to K. S. Adams, Jr., of the American FootballLeague, presenting detailed plans for the AFL to play aFall and a Winter season. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 99Folder 675 1962 Mar. 22 Letter from Dave Dixon to Lester Lautenschlager. DaveDixon writes to Lester Lautenschlager, of TulaneUniversity, presenting detailed information aboutnegotiations for leasing Tulane Stadium for professionalfootball. Section headings are: Traffic and Parking,Experiences of the University of Pennsylvania andUniversity of Pittsburgh, Possible Effects On TulaneAttendance, General Terms of a Stadium LeasingAgreement, and A Definite Franchise Offer--TimeRequired. Dixon indicates that his group has received adefinite expansion franchise offer for a team to play in the1963 season. TL, 12 pp., 1 item.Folder 676 1962 Mar. 23 Letter from Dave Dixon to K. S. Adams, Jr. Dave Dixonwrites to K. S. “Bud” Adams, Jr., of the AmericanFootball League, presenting a counter-proposal for themethod of acquiring and drafting players for the two newexpansion teams to be established in New Orleans andAtlanta. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 677 1962 May 13 “Introduction” reports on professional football in NewOrleans. The reports headed, “Introduction,” providedetailed information about plans for an American FootballLeague expansion franchise to play in City Park Stadiumin New Orleans in the 1963 season. The two reports havesome identical contents but also some different contents.The reports mention that Tulane Stadium seemsunavailable at the present time. TD, 13 pp. and 19 pp., 2items.Folder 678 1962 June 11 Letter from Dave Dixon to Edward Poitevent. DaveDixon writes to Edward Poitevent presenting a detailedplan of how their group should organize itself financiallyfor ownership of an American Football League franchise.TL, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 679 1962 June 22 New Orleans Pro Football Team Financing Plan. TheNew Orleans Pro Football Team Financing Plan presentsdetails about the capital stock and number of shares to beissued for Dave Dixon and his group of investors. TD, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 680 1962 July 20 Letter from Dave Dixon headed “Extremely Confidential.”Dave Dixon writes a letter headed “ExtremelyConfidential” indicating that negotiations for an AmericanFootball League franchise in New Orleans are complete.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 100Dixon indicates that New Orleans will have a team in theAFL in the 1963 season, and that it will be either LamarHunt’s Dallas Texans team relocated to New Orleans, or itwill be an expansion team. Acc. No. 2009.0157.40. TL, 1p., 1 item.Series II, Sub-Series C: Professional Football Scrapbook Number 1Folder 681 1964 Feb.-Sept. Professional football scrapbook Number 1. The scrapbookhas a brown cover with a label reading, “Feb. 64-Sept.64.” News clippings about professional football arepasted in to the pages, with some loose items insertedbetween pages. Most clippings are from New Orleansnewspapers (Times-Picayune, States-Item, and ClarionHerald), but some clippings are from other newspapers.Oversize items are rehoused in groups following theoriginal order of the leaves, which is basicallychronological, but with some irregularities in thechronological order. Oversize groups are: Part 1--Leaves1-16 (Feb.-July 2); Part 2--Leaves 17-32 (July 3-Aug.10);Part 3--Leaves 33-48 (Aug. 6-15); and Part 4--Leaves 49-65 (Aug. 15-Sept. 10). Loose items are rehoused inFolders 682-686. Scrapbook with clippings, 65 leaves, 1item.Folder 682 [ca. 1964] Photograph of Dave Dixon with group of 12 other men.The photograph shows a group of 13 men, including DaveDixon. Four men are seated near the end of a rectangulartable, with the other men standing in a group behind them.The back of the photograph is marked as a Times-Picayune newspaper photograph. P, 1 item.Folder 683 [ca. 1964] Collection of “From the Bench” articles. The collection ofthree articles includes “Interview with Pete Rozelle,”“NFL’s ‘Book’ on New Orleans,” and “Balance BeforeExpansion.” The articles by Buddy Diliberto discussvarious issues related to the possibilities of getting aprofessional football franchise in New Orleans. Clipping,1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 684 1964 Aug. 8 Pro Football Illustrated newspaper. The issue of ProFootball Illustrated contains a variety of articles aboutprofessional football. Newspaper, 12 pp. plus 4-pageinsert, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 101Folder 685 [ca. 1964 Sept. 1] “Free Ride Coupon.” The “Free Ride Coupon” publishedin a New Orleans newspaper provides one fare on thespecified public transit lines near Tulane Stadium inconnection with the Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboysprofessional football game to be played 1964 Sept. 5. Thecoupon fares are paid for by New Orleans Pro FootballClub, Inc., as a promotional activity to alleviate the trafficand parking problems in the residential neighborhoodssurrounding the stadium. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 686 1964 Sept. 10 “Looking ’Em Over.” The article “Looking ’Em Over”reports the attendance at the recent professional footballexhibition games at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans anddiscusses the implications of such events for the attemptsto establish a professional football franchise in the city.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Series II, Sub-Series D: Professional Football Scrapbook Number 2Folder 6871964 Sept.-1965 Mar. Professional football scrapbook Number 2. The scrapbookhas a black cover with a label reading, “Sept. 64-Jan. 65,”although some items are from outside of that date range.News clippings about professional football (and a fewother topics relating to New Orleans) are pasted in to thepages, with some loose items inserted between pages.Most clippings are from New Orleans newspapers (Times-Picayune, States-Item, and Clarion Herald), but someclippings are from other newspapers. Oversized items arerehoused in groups following the original page order,which is basically chronological but has someirregularities. Part 1: 1964 Sept. 9-30; Part 2: 1964 Oct. 5-30; Part 3: 1964 Nov. 2-Dec. 1; Part 4: 1964 Dec. 1-31;and Part 5: 1965 Jan. 4-Mar. 18. Loose items from thescrapbook are rehoused as indicated for Folders 688-713.Scrapbook with clippings, 146 pp., 1 item.Folder 688 1964 Dec. 16 “All-Star Backfield.” The news clipping “All-StarBackfield” from the Biloxi-Gulfport Daily Herald reportson players of the American Football League scheduled toplay in the upcoming AFL All-Star game in New Orleans.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 689 1964 Dec. 30 Presidential Inaugural Ball invitation, with reply card andenvelopes. The invitation, addressed to Mr. and Mrs.David F. Dixon, is for the 1965 January 20 Inaugural Ballfor President Johnson in Washington, D.C. Includes

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 102invitation envelope, reply card, and reply envelope. Theinvitation envelope is marked with a handwritten notationon the back reading, “scrapbook.” Invitation, 4 pp., 4items.Folder 690 1965 Jan. 12 Note from Edmund [?] to Dave [Dixon], with newsclipping, “Authority Is Absent in AFL” from ShreveportTimes. Edmund [?] writes to Dave [Dixon] sending himthe clipping “Authority Is Absent in AFL” from theShreveport Times, reporting on the removal of the AFLAll-Star game from New Orleans due to alleged racialincidents. ANS and clipping, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 691 [ca. 1964 Dec.-1965 Jan.] “Newspaper clippings” envelope. The envelope,marked “Newspaper clippings,” has a return address for“New Orleans Sports and Cultural Activities Foundation,Inc., 1125 Hibernia Bank Building, New Orleans, La.,70112.” The envelope was loose inside the Professionalfootball scrapbook Number 2 (see Folder 687), andcontained news clippings rehoused in Folders 692-713.Envelope, 1 item.Folder 692 1964 Dec. 16 “A Golden Opportunity.” The news clipping “A GoldenOpportunity” reports on the upcoming American FootballLeague All-Star game in New Orleans. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 693[before 1965 Jan. 10] “All Star Game Great Attraction.” The article “All StarGame Great Attraction” reports on the AFL All-Star gamescheduled to take place January 16 in New Orleans, andthe plan for profits to benefit the New Orleans PoliceFoundation. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 694 [after 1965 Jan. 10] “Don’t Send a Hearse.” The article “Don’t Send aHearse” discusses the cancellation of the AFL All-Stargame in New Orleans due to alleged racial incidents.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 695 [after 1965 Jan. 10] “Reaction Not All Bad.” The article “Reaction Not AllBad” discusses the reaction after the cancellation of theAFL All-Star game in New Orleans due to alleged racialincidents. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 696 [after 1965 Jan. 10] “Warming Over AFL Uprising.” The article “WarmingOver AFL Uprising” discusses the cancellation of the AFLAll-Star game in New Orleans due to alleged racial

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 103incidents and the implications for the future possibility ofDave Dixon getting an AFL franchise in New Orleans.(Includes complete and incomplete article clippings.)Clipping, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 697 [after 1965 Jan. 10] “Mayor’s Statement.” The article “Mayor’s Statement”presents a statement by New Orleans Mayor Victor Schiroin response to the cancellation of the AFL All-Star gameover alleged racial incidents. (The clipping appears to beincomplete.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 698 [after 1965 Jan. 10] “City Must Look Forward, Not Back.” The editorial “CityMust Look Forward, Not Back” comments on thecancellation of the AFL All-Star game in New Orleansdue to alleged racial incidents and how the communityshould respond. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 699 [after 1965 Jan. 10] “Mix Tried to Avert Walkout.” The article “Mix Tried toAvert Walkout” reports AFL All-Star player Ron Mix’sefforts to try to persuade other players not to refuse to playin New Orleans because of alleged racial incidents.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 700 [after 1965 Jan. 10] “Deplores Action of Negro Ball Players.” The letter fromMrs. Richard Halberg to the editor headlined “DeploresAction of Negro Ball Players” criticizes the manner inwhich AFL players who alleged racial mistreatment inNew Orleans refused to play and caused the cancellationof the AFL All-Star game in New Orleans. Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 701 [after 1965 Jan. 10] “Aviation Board Has Taxi Ruling: Drivers Prohibitedfrom Refusing Negroes.” The article “Aviation Board HasTaxi Ruling: Drivers Prohibited from Refusing Negroes”reports a reaffirmation by the New Orleans AviationBoard of a previous policy against racial discrimination bytaxi drivers doing business at New Orleans InternationalAirport. The article reports that the policy was reiteratedin response to the allegations of racial discriminationassociated with football players in New Orleans for theAFL All-Star game. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 702 [after 1965 Jan. 10] “Advance Pushed 20,000.” The news clipping “AdvancePushed 20,000” reports what advanced ticket sales andexpected attendance had been for the cancelled AFL All-

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 104Star game in New Orleans. (The clipping appears to bepart of a longer article.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 703 [after 1965 Jan. 10] AFL All-Star incident article fragment. The small newsclipping is a fragment of an article. The fragment’s textreads, “However, some of the Negro players were visitorsat Al Hirt’s club and at Pete Fountain’s and wereintroduced to resounding applause.” The articleapparently refers to events prior to the cancellation of theAFL All-Star game in New Orleans due a player walkoutover alleged racial incidents. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 704 [after 1965 Jan. 10] AFL All-Star incident article fragment. The small newsclipping is a fragment of an article. The fragmentmentions a report of AFL players being taken by a taxidriver to a wrong location far from their requesteddestination at the Dew Drop Inn, and also mentions profitsfrom the All-Star game benefitting the New Orleans PoliceFoundation. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 705 [ca. 1965 Jan.] New Orleans States-Item masthead. The clipping showsthe title portion of the masthead of the New OrleansStates-Item newspaper. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 706 1965 Jan. 11 WDSU Editorial, “Football Players Walk Out,” withrelated news clipping, “Negro Walkout TermedRegrettable.” The WDSU television and radio editorialdiscusses the decision of “Negro” players not to play inthe American Football League All-Star game, and thesubsequent cancellation of the game, because of allegedracial incidents in New Orleans. The news clipping“Negro Walkout Termed Regrettable” reports on the sameincident. (The editorial paper and the clipping are bothmarked with an asterisk marking correspondinginformation, indicating the two items are related.) TD andclipping, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 707 [1965 Jan. 11] “The Easy Way Out.” The article “The Easy Way Out”reports the decision by football players to refuse to play inthe AFL All-Star game and leave New Orleans because ofalleged racial incidents, and criticizes the decision of a fewplayers as being bad for race relations, the league, andNew Orleans. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 708 [1965 Jan. 11 ?] “Cancellation of Game Community Loss--Dixon.” Thearticle “Cancellation of Game Community Loss--Dixon”

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 105presents a statement by Dave Dixon, the event sponsor,regarding the cancellation of the AFL All-Star game inNew Orleans due to a walkout by some players overalleged racial incidents in the city. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 709 1965 Jan. 12-13 Collected news clippings. The collected news clippingsare: “Keeping Posted” from the Syracuse, New York,Post-Standard; “Young Ideas” from the New York DailyNews; and “Mayor Assails Action by AFL” from [ThePost-Star ?]. The articles report and discuss the allegedracial incidents in New Orleans causing the removal of theAFL All-Star game from the city. Clipping, 3 pp. , 3items.Folder 710 [1965 Jan. 12 ?] “Alworth Cautious at Fete.” The article “AlworthCautious at Fete” reports the comments of AFL playerLance Alworth at the New Orleans Recreation DepartmentBanquet of Champions in the aftermath of the cancellationof the AFL All-Star game in New Orleans due toallegations of racial incidents. The article also mentionscomments of Dave Dixon, the sponsor of the cancelledgame. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 711 [1965 Jan. 12 ?] “Jackie Kemp--$100 Bargain.” The clippings areincomplete. The headline reads, “Jackie Kemp--$100Bargain.” A separate clipping with only a part of anarticle mentions a previous instance of Kemp mediating acontroversy involving teammate Cookie Gilchrist, andKemp’s wish that he could have had a chance to speakwith Gilchrist before Gilchrist participated in the playerwalkout that caused the cancellation of the AFL All-Stargame in New Orleans. Clipping, 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 712 [after 1965 Jan. 13] “Ticket Refunds.” The advertisement headed “TicketRefunds” provides information about refunds for ticketsalready sold for the cancelled AFL All-Star game that hadbeen scheduled in New Orleans. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 713 [1965 Jan. 14 ?] “Dixon Praised by Foundation.” The article “DixonPraised by Foundation” reports Dave Dixon, head of theNew Orleans Sports and Cultural Activities Foundation,Inc., receiving praise from the New Orleans PoliceFoundation, Inc., for his decision to contribute money tothe Police Foundation in spite of the cancellation of theAFL All-Star game in New Orleans. The article explainsthat profits from the ticket sales were to benefit the Police

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 106Foundation, and reports the arrangement that ticketholders could choose not to seek a refund, and the fullpurchase price from those tickets would be donated to thePolice Foundation. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Series II, Sub-Series E: Professional Football Scrapbook Number 3Folder 714 [1965-1966] Professional football scrapbook Number 3. The scrapbookhas a black cover with a label reading, “Aug. 65-Jan. 66,”although some items are from outside of that date range.News clippings about professional football and somerelated papers are pasted or taped in to the pages. A loosemagazine clipping was inserted inside the back cover.Most clippings are from New Orleans newspapers (Times-Picayune, States-Item, and Clarion Herald), but someclippings are from other newspapers. Oversized items arerehoused in groups according to original order of theleaves, which appears to be somewhat chronological, buthas some items out of chronological order. Part 1: Leaves1-13; Part 2: Leaves 14-26; and Part 3: Leaves 27-39. Theloose item from the scrapbook is rehoused in Folder 715.Scrapbook with clippings, 39 leaves, 1 item.Folder 715 1965 May 31 “The New National Football League (?).” The article“The New National Football League (?),” from SportsIllustrated magazine, discusses the possibilities of amerger between the National Football League and theAmerican Football League, forming a new league with aNational Conference and an American Conference. Thearticle indicates a possibility of a “New Orleans Pelicans”team in the Eastern Division of the American Conference.The article also mentions Dave Dixon’s efforts to get aprofessional franchise in New Orleans, and hisconsideration of a “winter” league playing from January toMay. (See related items in Folders 1065-1066.) Clipping,4 pp., 1 item.Series II, Sub-Series F: Hall of Fame FolderFolder 716 [1991-1997] Hall of Fame folder. The folder marked “Hall of Fame”contains materials related to the New Orleans Saints Hallof Fame. Items are rehoused in Folders 717-719. Folder,1 item.Folder 717 1991 July 11 Saints Hall of Fame Museum Fourth Annual InductionLuncheon program. The Saints Hall of Fame Museum

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 107Fourth Annual Induction Luncheon program providesinformation about the event, including Hall of Fameinductions for Tony Galbreath and Derland Moore, andthe presentation of the Fleur de Lis Award to Dave Dixon.(2 copies.) D, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 718 1997 Nov. 19 Fax from Thomas, of Sainsburys of Bournemouth, Ltd., toDave Dixon. Thomas, of Sainsburys of Bournemouth,Ltd., writes by fax to Dave Dixon discussing Dixon’s visitto England and other topics related to the antiquesbusiness. AD (fax), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 719 1997 Nov. 20 Photocopy of news clipping: “Dixon will join Wall ofFame in his creation.” The photocopy of the article,“Dixon will join Wall of Fame in his creation,” from theNew Orleans Times-Picayune, reports Dave Dixon’sinduction into the Louisiana Superdome’s Wall of Fame.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Series II, Sub-Series G: Saints/Tom Benson FolderFolder 720 1998-2005 Saints/Tom Benson folder. The folder marked“Saints/Tom Benson” contains various papers related toNew Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson. Materials arerehoused in Folders 721-731. Folder, 1 item.Folder 721 1998 July 6 Letter from Greg Suit to Dave Dixon. Greg Suit, SeniorVice president of Marketing and Administration for theNew Orleans Saints, writes to Dave Dixon responding tohis suggestion of a 1999 preseason game in theSuperdome between the Saints and the Indianapolis Coltsand a connected plan for a fundraising event for“Newman.” [Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is agraduate of Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.]Includes envelope. TLS, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 722 1999 July 13 “Doomed Domes of the ‘Old’ Diamonds.” The article,“Doomed Domes of the ‘Old’ Diamonds,” from the NewYork Times, reports a baseball stadium construction trendthat considers the earlier generation of domed stadiumsobsolete and undesirable. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 723 1999 Dec. 28 Letter from Dave Dixon to Tom Benson. Dave Dixonwrites to Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints,suggesting that Benson may be making a mistake indeciding to keep coaches Mike Ditka and Bill Kuharich.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 108Dixon presents his wife Mary’s idea that Benson shouldconsult [former Saints quarterback] Archie Manning aboutthe coaches. (Handwritten notes on the back of the letterdo not appear to relate to the content of the letter, and maybe miscellaneous notes about the Dixon antique businesson Royal Street.) TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 724 1999 Dec. 31 Note from Dale Brown to Dave [Dixon]. Dale Brown[former Louisiana State University basketball coach]writes to Dave Dixon congratulating him on the honor heis receiving. ANS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 725 2000 Jan. 5 Letter from Dave Dixon to Tom Benson. Dave Dixonwrites [by fax?] to Tom Benson, owner of the NewOrleans Saints, reporting a conversation he had withAshton Phelps [Ashton Phelps, Jr., publisher of the Times-Picayune] about whether Benson should keep Saintscoaches Mike Ditka and Bill Kuharich. Dixon relates thathe suggested Benson should hire Archie Manning [formerSaints quarterback] as Saints manager, and let Manninghire coaches. Dixon indicates that Phelps thought the ideawas great, expresses his own view that Benson should notkeep Ditka, and mentions that having Manning as managerwould be helpful in dealings with [Louisiana Governor]Mike Foster. ALS, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 726 2000 Jan. 11 Fax letter from Dave Dixon to Tom Benson. Dave Dixonwrites by fax to Tom Benson reiterating his suggestionthat Benson ought to hire Archie Manning as Saintspresident or general manager. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 727 2000 Feb. 5 Letter from Dave Dixon to Tom Benson. Dave Dixonwrites [by fax?] to Tom Benson saying that Benson madethe correct decision, and that it took admirable courage tolet go an old friend. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 728 2003 June 20 Letter from Dave Dixon to Arnold Fielkow. Dave Dixonwrites by fax to Arnold Fielkow, [Executive VicePresident] of the New Orleans Saints, proposing apromotional plan to give any college student freeadmission to Tulane University football games in order todevelop a local base of college graduate football fans whowould purchase Saints tickets. (Part of the letter ishandwritten, part is typed. See related item in Folder733.) LS, 8 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 109Folder 729 2004 Jan. 26 Letter from Dave Dixon to Tom Benson. Dave Dixonwrites to Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints,expressing skepticism about the quality of coach JimHaslett and general manager Mickey Loomis. Dixon alsoadvises Benson on how a public relations controversyinvolving Benson’s alleged complaint against WWL radiosports commentator Buddy Diliberto should have beenhandled. In a final section of the letter, marked“Handwritten for confidentiality,” Dixon suggests thatBenson should observe the coaching work of Nick Saban[head coach at Louisiana State University], and hire Sabanto replace Haslett if Haslett does not produce good resultsin the next season. LS, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 730 2004 Nov. 8 Letter from Dave Dixon to Tom Benson. Dave Dixonwrites [by fax?] to Tom Benson, owner of the NewOrleans Saints, advising him to hire Archie Manning[former Saints quarterback] as a special temporary advisorto save the Saints franchise from the difficulties it ishaving. ALS, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 731 2005 Oct. 24 “Benson bashing now an art form in New Orleans.” Thearticle “Benson bashing now an art form in New Orleans,”printed from the WWL-TV website, reports angrybacklash against Saints owner Tom Benson for hisstatements, made shortly after Hurricane Katrina, that hemight move the Saints out of New Orleans permanently.Clipping, 4 pp., 1 item.Series II, Sub-Series H: Arnold Fielkow FolderFolder 732 2003 June 20-23 Arnold Fielkow folder. The folder marked “ArnoldFielkow” contains letters from Dave Dixon to NewOrleans Saints Executive Vice President Arnold Fielkowand a few other people. Materials are rehoused in Folders733-740. Folder, 1 item.Folder 733 2003 June 20 Cover letter from Dave Dixon to Arnold Fielkow, withattachment. Dave Dixon writes by fax to Arnold Fielkow,, [Executive Vice President] of the New Orleans Saints,proposing a promotional plan to give any college studentfree admission to Tulane University football games inorder to develop a local base of college graduate footballfans who would purchase Saints tickets. Two copies ofthe typed draft proposal are included. (The cover letter is

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 110handwritten, the attached proposal is typed. See relateditem in Folder 728.) L, 6-7 pp. each, 2 items.Folder 734 2003 June 20 Letter from Dave Dixon to Tom Benson. Dave Dixonwrites by fax to Saints owner Tom Benson expressing hisopinion that the Saints, under Benson’s leadership, havemoved past a difficult period and are on the verge of greatsuccess. AL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 735 2003 June 21 Letter from Dave [Dixon] to Arnie [Fielkow]. DaveDixon writes [by fax?] to Arnie Fielkow discussing thepossibility that an effort by the Saints organization topromote Tulane football with a free admission deal couldbe embarrassing if Tulane plays poorly. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 736 2003 June 22 Letter from Dave Dixon to Arnie [Fielkow]. Dave Dixonwrites to Arnie Fielkow about a collaborative promotionalactivity for Tulane University football and the NewOrleans Saints. ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 737 2003 June 22 Letter from Dave Dixon to Rick Dickson. Dave Dixonwrites to Rick Dickson, Director of Athletics at TulaneUniversity, about a collaborative promotional activity forTulane University football and the New Orleans Saints.ALS, 8 pp., 1 item.Folder 738 2003 June 23 Letter from Arnold Fielkow to Dave Dixon. ArnoldFielkow, Executive Vice President of the New OrleansSaints, writes to Dave Dixon thanking him for hissuggested idea but declining to use it. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 739 2003 June 23 Letter from Dave Dixon to Arnold Fielkow. Dave Dixonwrites to Arnold Fielkow thanking him for his letter aboutthe Free Tickets for College Students proposal. (Theletter, apparently sent by fax, has an incomplete printoutof a New York Times article, “Man on Horseback,” on theback.) ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 740 2003 June 23 Letter from Dave Dixon to Arnie Fielkow. Dave Dixonwrites to Arnie Fielkow, in a letter marked “Update,” thathe apologizes for sending Fielkow the proposal about freeTulane tickets for local college students, but still believesthat the logic of the idea makes sense. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 111SERIES III: Louisiana Superdome (1963-2009)FOLDERS: 741-1064EXTENT: 362 items.SCOPE:This series includes materials about the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.Materials document the concept of the domed stadium, the political campaign tobuild the stadium, the architects involved, the construction, the grand opening ofthe Superdome, the controversies surrounding the early management of thestadium, and subsequent history of the Superdome. Dave Dixon’s induction tothe Superdome Wall of Fame is included in this series.SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. General Papers--chronological orderB. Superdome Folder--original order (chronological)C. Superdome Prudential Folder--original order (chronological)D. McKeithen Family Folder--original order (single item)E. Mike Foster Folder--original order (single item)F. Buster Curtis/A. Davis Folder--original order (single item)G. Louisiana Superdome Folder--original order (single item)H. Superdome, Dave Dixon Envelope--original order (chronological)I. Superdome Wall of Fame Papers--original order (chronological)Series III, Sub-Series A: General PapersFolder 741 1963 Artist’s conception of retractable roof stadium with NewOrleans Saints football game. The artwork shows the NewOrleans Saints, in purple and gold uniforms, playingfootball in a stadium with a retractable roof open to thenight sky. The stadium features a large video screen and afuturistic scoreboard clock. The artwork is by Peter BriantAssociates, Inc. Also included is a cardboard mailingpackage mailed 2005 June 2 from Peter P. Briant to DaveDixon. A notation on the cardboard reads, “I originatedthe idea of ‘Giant Screen, Instant Replay, From Your Seatin the Stadium’ as early as 1963. Now in use in at least 50stadia around the U.S., college & pro. Dave Dixon.”Artwork with cardboard note, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 742 [ca. 1965-1975] Interview about Superdome audio tape reel. The audiotape reel is marked as containing an interview about theSuperdome. ¼ inch format. Audio tape, 1 item.Folder 743 [ca. 1966] “Sugar Bowl Announces Support of N.O. Dome.” Thearticle, “Sugar Bowl Announces Support of N.O. Dome,”from the New Orleans States-Item, reports that the SugarBowl organization supports the plan to build a domedstadium in New Orleans, and that the Sugar Bowl game

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 112would move to play in the new stadium. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 744 [ca. 1966] “Sports-Vue.” The article, “Sports-Vue,” from a NewOrleans newspaper, presents argument for and against ahotel tax to finance the building of the proposed domedstadium in New Orleans. Clipping, 1 p. (2 pieces), 1 item.Folder 745 [ca. 1966-1970] News clipping photograph of John McKeithen, VictorSchiro, and Dave Dixon. The news clipping photographshows Louisiana Governor John McKeithen, New OrleansMayor Victor Schiro, and football and stadium promoterDave Dixon at a meeting with civic leaders. Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 746 [ca. 1966-1971] “Build the Dome” bumper sticker. The automobilebumper sticker has a dark blue background with brightorange text reading, “Build the Dome.” (3 copies.) D, 1p., 1 item.Folder 747 [1966] “GSRI Domed Stadium Report Slated Today.” Thearticle, “GSRI Domed Stadium Report Slated Today,”from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports that theGulf South Research Institute’s report on the proposeddomed stadium for New Orleans will be discussed in ameeting with Governor John McKeithen and New OrleansMayor Victor Schiro. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 748 [1966] “Behind the Sports Scene.” The article, “Behind theSports Scene,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune,reports that the Gulf South Research Institute’s report onthe proposed domed stadium for New Orleans will bediscussed in a meeting with Governor John McKeithenand New Orleans Mayor Victor Schiro. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 749 1966 Mar. 30 “Take Your Time, Stadium Group Told By Expert.” Thearticle, “Take Your Time, Stadium Group Told ByExpert,” from the Cincinnati Enquirer Kentucky Edition,reports that the executive director of the PittsburghStadium Authority advised Cincinnati’s stadium steeringcommittee to determine exactly what kind of stadium itwants and to realize that the target opening date might notbe met. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 113Folder 750 1966 May 4 Resolution of the Young Men’s Business Club of GreaterNew Orleans supporting plans for a domed stadium. Theresolution of the Young Men’s Business Club of GreaterNew Orleans indicates the club’s support for the governorand all public officials in their efforts to construct a domedstadium in the metropolitan New Orleans area. (2 copies.)TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 751 1966 May 26 “New stadium has many flaws to be remedied.” Thearticle, “New stadium has many flaws to be remedied,”from the Pittsburgh Weekly Sports, comments on pooradministrative handling of the stadium project inPittsburgh. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 752 [ca. 1966 June] “N.O. Stadium Bill to Be Introduced.” The article, “N.O.Stadium Bill to Be Introduced,” from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune, reports Louisiana legislation for aconstitutional amendment to create a stadium authoritythat would handle the building of a domed stadium in NewOrleans. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 753 1966 June 28 “Superdome Bill Passes Louisiana Senate by 31 to 8Vote.” The article, “Superdome Bill Passes LouisianaSenate by 31 to 8 Vote,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports legislation related to plans to build a“Superdome” stadium in New Orleans. (2 copies.)Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 754 1966 [ca. June 30] “Hearing Slated on Superdome.” The article, “HearingSlated on Superdome,” from an unidentified newspaper,reports a hearing in the Louisiana House Ways and MeansCommittee involving legislation related to plans to buildthe Superdome stadium in New Orleans. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 755 1966 July 1 “House Vote Slated For Next Tuesday.” The article,“House Vote Slated For Next Tuesday,” from the NewOrleans States-Item, reports the progress of legislationpermitting a hotel tax to support a bond issue to constructa $30 million domed stadium in New Orleans. Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 756 1966 July 6 “N.O. Dome Stadium Bill Passes House.” The article,“N.O. Dome Stadium Bill Passes House,” from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, reports the progress oflegislation that would create a Louisiana Stadium and

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 114Exposition District administered by a commission thatwould collect a hotel tax to finance the construction of adomed stadium in New Orleans. Clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 757 1966 July 20 “Domes Will Change Complexion of Sports.” The article,“Domes Will Change Complexion of Sports,” from theMemphis Press-Scimitar, reports the Dave Dixon’sexpectation that the existence of domed stadiums willexpand the traditional football season into a year-roundsport. The article mentions Dixon’s involvement inpromoting an exhibition game between the Chicago Bearsand the Philadelphia Eagles in Memphis on August 6, andalso mentions Dixon’s idea of the United States FootballLeague. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 758 1967 “Gaining in Popularity” cartoon. The cartoon, “Gaining inPopularity,” from a New Orleans newspaper, shows astylized character of a domed stadium playing a guitar andsinging (with lyrics alluding to a popular song) aboutlocating the stadium “downtown.” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 759 1967 Jan. Artist’s conception of carnival events inside domedstadium, with note from Dave Dixon to Ed Muniz. Thecolored drawing shows an artist’s conception of carnivalevents inside the Superdome. The picture shows crowdsin seating in the stands and on the floor, with paradefloats, and large balloons or other decorations hangingfrom the ceiling. The work is signed “C. Moroney.” Inthe attached note, dated 1992, Dave Dixon writes to EdMuniz congratulating the Captain of the Krewe ofEndymion for bringing Mardi Gras to the Superdome, andreferring to the artist’s version of Dixon’s idea from 1967.Drawing with TNS, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 760 1967 Feb. 16 Photograph of Dave Dixon after swearing-in to theLouisiana Stadium and Exposition District Commission.The photograph, with editorial marks and an attachedcaption by the Times-Picayune Publishing Company,shows Justice Walter B. Hamlin of the Louisiana SupremeCourt, and newly sworn-in members of the LouisianaStadium and Exposition District Commission Dave Dixon,Douglas Attaway, Willard E. Robertson, Francis “Hank”Lauricella, and Clem H. Sehrt. P, 1 item.Folder 761 1967 Mar. Artist’s conception of St. Patrick’s Day parade insidedomed stadium, with note from Dave Dixon to Billy

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 115Connick. The colored drawing shows an artist’sconception of St. Patrick’s Day parade events inside theSuperdome. The picture shows crowds in seating in thestands and on the floor, with parade floats, marching units,and large shamrocks and other decorations hanging fromthe ceiling. The work is signed, “C. Moroney.” In theattached note, dated 1992, Dave Dixon writes to BillyConnick [William J. Connick, one of Dixon’s colleaguesworking for the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition DistrictCommission] sending him the artwork because of hiscontributions to the success of the Superdome. Drawingwith TNS, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 762 1967 July 6 “Panel Is Named To Assign Dome Design Work.” Thearticle, “Panel Is Named To Assign Dome Design Work,”from the New Orleans States-Item, reports theappointment of a panel of architectural and engineeringexperts to assign design work to the firms planning thedomed stadium in New Orleans. The three men appointedto the panel are: John Lawrence, Dean of the TulaneUniversity School of Architecture; Roger Richardson,Dean of the Louisiana State University School ofEngineering; and Gerald McLendon, Dean of theLouisiana State University School of EnvironmentalSciences. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 763 [after 1967 July 6] Dave Dixon interview about Superdome architectselection process motion picture film. Dave Dixon speakswith interviewer Buddy [Diliberto] explaining how theselection process for choosing design architects for theSuperdome was isolated from political pressure andchosen on “merit alone” by a recommendation from acommittee of architecture and engineering deans. Dixonrefers to a dinner event at Antoine’s restaurant andcomments by Mayor Schiro. A label with the film appearsto read “Apr. 26th.” 16 mm. Black and white, withsound. Estimated running time 2 minutes.Folder 764 1967 July 8 “Dome Design Fee Beyond Standard 6 Pct. Indicated.”The article, “Dome Design Fee Beyond Standard 6 Pct.Indicated,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reportscomments by the commission of architecture andengineering deans indicating that the special nature of adomed stadium, and the novelty of that kind of project,will likely require the advice of 20 or 30 consultants,making the design fees higher than the standard 6 percent

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 116fee calculated by the Louisiana Stadium and ExpositionDistrict Commission. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 765 1967 Aug. 6 Baseball is dying cartoon artwork. The cartoon drawingshows a large baseball player saying, “Who’s dying!” andholding a baseball bat with text reading, “bigger thanever,” hitting Dave Dixon over the head. The drawingshows Dixon holding a paper reading, “Baseball is dying.”The artwork includes a clear plastic overlay with thebaseball player’s arm and bat, attached at a hinge at theshoulder to allow movement of the bat hitting Dixon. Theartwork is inscribed, “For Dave Dixon from his friend,John Chase, WDSU-TV.” Drawing, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 766 1967 Aug. 12 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with newsclipping, “Dixon To Address N.O. Food Brokers.” MonkSimons writes to Dave Dixon urging him to “get this thingoff the ground.” The attached news clipping, “Dixon ToAddress N.O. Food Brokers,” reports Dixon’s scheduledtalk to food brokers about the proposed domed stadiumand its features. ANS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 767 after 1967 Aug. 15 “Dixon Calls Baseball Dull, Dying Sport.” The article,“Dixon Calls Baseball Dull, Dying Sport,” from a NewOrleans newspaper, reports comments about baseball byDave Dixon, Executive Secretary of the LouisianaStadium and Exposition District Commission. Dixon’scomments were made in response to Mayor Victor Schiroinviting the Kansas City Athletics to relocate to NewOrleans. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 768 after 1967 Aug. 15 “Gov. Says Dome Should Have Baseball.” The article,“Gov. Says Dome Should Have Baseball,” from anunidentified newspaper, reports comments by LouisianaGovernor John McKeithen that the domed stadium in NewOrleans should be built to handle any sport inside of it.McKeithen’s comments are reported as a response tocomments by Dave Dixon, Executive Secretary of theLouisiana Stadium and Exposition District Commission,that baseball is a dying sport. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 769 1967 Aug. 16 “Dave Dixon Deems Diamond Diversion as ‘Dying’Sport.” The article from a New Orleans newspaper reportscomments by Dave Dixon that baseball is a dying sport.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 117Folder 770 1967 Aug. 16 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with newsclipping, “Dixon Hits Proposal for Dome Baseball.”Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixon expressing hisagreement with Dixon’s comments about baseball, andattaching a clipping (dated August 15) reporting Dixon’sbaseball comments. ANS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 771 1967 Aug. 16 “Diamond Sport Is Dying, Says Dixon.” The article froma New Orleans newspaper reports Dave Dixon’scomments about baseball and the controversy surroundingthem. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 772 1967 Aug. [17 ?] “Dixon Says Dome Not For Baseball.” The article froman unidentified newspaper reports comments by DaveDixon, Executive Secretary of the Louisiana Stadium andExposition District Commission, stating that efforts todesign the domed stadium to accommodate baseball andfootball would be a waste of money. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 773 1967 Aug. 18 “Baseball Dying?” The article from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune reports the controversy surrounding DaveDixon’s comments about baseball, and provides statisticsabout declining baseball attendance. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 774 1967 Aug. 21 “Firm Backs Central Dome.” The article from the NewOrleans States-Item reports the recommendation by theNew York research firm Booz, Allen and Hamilton thatthe domed stadium in New Orleans should be centrallylocated at Loyola Avenue and Poydras Street. Clipping, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 775 1967 Aug. 22 “Mayor Sees Baseball for N.O.” The article from a NewOrleans newspaper reports comments by Mayor VictorSchiro predicting that New Orleans would have a triple-Aminor league baseball team in 1968 and a major leagueteam in 1972. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 776 1967 Aug. 22 “Stadium Site Seconded.” The article from the NewOrleans States-Item reports two independent researchorganizations recommending a central downtown locationfor the domed stadium in New Orleans. The firm of Booz,Allen and Hamilton and the Gulf South Research Instituteboth recommended the site at Loyola Avenue and PoydrasStreet. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 118Folder 777 1967 Aug. 22 “Stadium Advance.” The article from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune reports the vote of the Louisiana Stadiumand Exposition District Commission to accept therecommendations to build the domed stadium at the site atLoyola Avenue and Poydras Street, and to beginnegotiations to acquire the necessary 67 acres of property.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 778 1967 Aug. 22 “McKeithen Ready to Open Dome Site Negotiations.”The article from the New Orleans States-Item reportsGovernor John J. McKeithen being ready to begin formalnegotiations for the tract of land for the domed stadiumsite. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 779 1967 Aug. 22 “Stadium Going Up At Loyola-Poydras.” The article fromthe New Orleans Times-Picayune reports the vote of theLouisiana Stadium and Exposition District Commission toaccept the recommendations to build the domed stadium atthe site at Loyola Avenue and Poydras Street, and to beginnegotiations to acquire the necessary 67 acres of property.Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 780 1967 Sept. 29 Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph shows DaveDixon seated at a desk with a Louisiana state flag in thebackground. The back of the photograph is marked withphotograph credits for the Times-Picayune PublishingCompany, the date, and Dixon’s name. P, 1 item.Folder 781 1967 Sept. 29 Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph shows DaveDixon seated in a chair. Artwork visible in thebackground shows various stadium designs. The back ofthe photograph is marked with photograph credits for theTimes-Picayune Publishing Company, the date, andDixon’s name. P, 1 item.Folder 782 1967 Sept. 29 Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph shows DaveDixon seated at a desk with a Louisiana state flag in thebackground. The back of the photograph is marked withphotograph credits for the Times-Picayune PublishingCompany, the date, and Dixon’s name. P, 1 item.Folder 783 1967 Sept. 29 Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph shows DaveDixon seated at a desk with a Louisiana state flag in thebackground. The back of the photograph is marked with

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 119photograph credits for the Times-Picayune PublishingCompany, the date, and Dixon’s name. P, 1 item.Folder 784 1967 Sept. 29 Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph shows DaveDixon seated at a desk. The back of the photograph ismarked with photograph credits for the Times-PicayunePublishing Company, the date, and Dixon’s name. P, 1item.Folder 785 1967 Sept. 30 “Dixon, Briner to Give Up Dome Commission Duties.”The article from a New Orleans newspaper reports anannouncement by Dave Dixon that he is leaving hisposition as executive secretary of the Louisiana Stadiumand Exposition District Commission, and that his assistant,Bob Briner, is also leaving. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 786 1967 Oct. 7 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with attachednews clippings. Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixonmentioning Dixon leaving his position with the LouisianaStadium and Exposition District Commission. Theattached news clippings, “Dixon Leaving Stadium Post” (2copies), and “Dixon to Give Up Helm Of Dome StadiumPanel” (Sept. 29) report the announcement. ANS, 3 pp., 1item.Folder 787 1967 Oct. 14 “Governor Will Try to Get Stadium Project Manager.”The article from the New Orleans Times-Picayune reportsa plan by Governor John J. McKeithen to try to hire RogerW. Richardson, Dean of the Louisiana State UniversitySchool of Engineering, to be project manager for domedstadium construction. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 788 1968 Photograph of Dave Dixon, Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro,Hale Boggs, and Hank Lauricella looking at model ofdomed stadium. The photograph shows Dave Dixon,Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro, Hale Boggs, and HankLauricella looking at a model of a domed stadium. (Seerelated item in Folder 808.) P, 1 item.Folder 789 1968 Photograph of Dave Dixon, Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro,Hale Boggs, and Hank Lauricella looking at model ofdomed stadium. The photograph shows Dave Dixon,Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro, Hale Boggs, and HankLauricella looking at a model of a domed stadium. (Seerelated item in Folder 808.) P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 120Folder 790 1968 Photograph of Dave Dixon, Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro,Hale Boggs, and Hank Lauricella looking at model ofdomed stadium. The photograph shows Dave Dixon,Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro, Hale Boggs, and HankLauricella looking at a model of a domed stadium. (Seerelated item in Folder 808.) P, 1 item.Folder 791 1968 Photograph of Dave Dixon, Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro,Hale Boggs, and Hank Lauricella looking at model ofdomed stadium. The photograph shows Dave Dixon,Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro, Hale Boggs, and HankLauricella looking at a model of a domed stadium. (Seerelated item in Folder 808.) P, 1 item.Folder 792 1968 Photograph of Dave Dixon, Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro,Hale Boggs, and Hank Lauricella looking at model ofdomed stadium. The photograph shows Dave Dixon,Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro, Hale Boggs, and HankLauricella looking at a model of a domed stadium. (Seerelated item in Folder 808.) P, 1 item.Folder 793 1968 Photograph of Dave Dixon, Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro,and a man looking at model of domed stadium. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon, Victor Schiro, Mrs.Schiro, and an unidentified man looking at a model of adomed stadium. (See related item in Folder 808.) P, 1item.Folder 794 1968 [Jan.-Mar.] “Session Held On Stadium.” The incomplete continuationof an article from the New Orleans Times-Picayunereports the progress of plans to build a domed stadium inNew Orleans. The article mentions design team leader N.C. Curtis and reports his comments about certain designfeatures of the stadium. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 795 1968 Mar. 7 “Stadium Arithmetic.” The article from a New Orleansnewspaper reports the increase in projected costs for thedomed stadium. The Gulf South Research Instituteprojected a cost of $30 to $35 million, while the Booz,Allen and Hamilton projection, 18 months later, projects acost of $65 million. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 796 1968 Mar. 26 “Dome Won’t Cost $100 Million, View.” The articlefrom the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports aprediction by Maurice E. Landrieu, executive secretary ofthe Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 121Commission, that the domed stadium will cost“substantially less than $100 million.” The article alsomentions comments by Dave Dixon outlining the varioussports and seating configurations that the stadium willaccommodate. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 797 1968 Mar. 27 “Giant TV Screens for Dome!” The article from the NewOrleans States-Item reports comments by Dave Dixonexplaining the plan for giant closed circuit televisionscreens in the Louisiana Superdome and their use forinstant replay or for viewing other games and events.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 798 1968 Apr. 4 “Build 70,000 Permanent Seat Stadium--Request.” Thearticle from the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports theofficial request of the Louisiana Stadium and ExpositionDistrict Commission to the domed stadium design team tobuild a 70,000 permanent seat stadium, expandable to80,000 with temporary seating. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 799 1968 Apr. 6 “Most Important Project of Century.” The article from aNew Orleans newspaper reports comments by Roger W.Richardson, Dean of the Louisiana State UniversityCollege of Engineering, that the domed stadium is the“most important project of this century for New Orleans.”The article also discusses the benefits and reduction ofinjuries resulting from playing football on Astroturf.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 800 1968 Apr. 13 “Domed Stadium Post Out: Dixon.” The article from anunidentified newspaper reports a statement by Dave Dixonto Governor John J. McKeithen that he is not a candidatefor, and would not accept, a permanent position asexecutive secretary of the Louisiana Stadium andExposition District Commission. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 801 1968 July 17 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with newsclipping. Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixoncommenting on the attached news clipping. The attachedclipping, “Dixon Is Ready To Serve Again,” from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, reports that Dixon has indicatedthat he would accept again the position of executivesecretary of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition DistrictCommission. ANS with clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 122Folder 802 1968 Aug. 3 “Details of Dome Stadium Given 90-Day Timetable.”The article from the New Orleans Times-Picayune reportsDave Dixon’s timetable for settling certain details of thedomed stadium plan. The article also reports theannouncement of the hiring of Col. Thomas J. Bowen,recently retired chief engineer of the United States Corpsof Engineers, as engineer and construction coordinator.(See similar item in Folder 803.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 803 1968 Aug. 3 “Details of Dome Stadium Given 90-Day Timetable.”The article from the New Orleans Times-Picayune reportsDave Dixon’s timetable for settling certain details of thedomed stadium plan. The article also reports theannouncement of the hiring of Col. Thomas J. Bowen,recently retired chief engineer of the United States Corpsof Engineers, as engineer and construction coordinator.(See similar item in Folder 802. This version of the articlehas a different layout from a different edition of thenewspaper.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 804 1968 Aug. 5 Photograph of Dave Dixon at Brennan’s lunch. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon seated at a restaurant tableand speaking in front of a microphone. Editorial markingsand notes indicates Dixon is speaking about the domedstadium at a lunch at Brennan’s restaurant, and that thephotograph is for use in a States-Item article. P, 1 item.Folder 805 1968 Aug. 10 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with newsclipping. Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixon offeringcongratulations. The attached clipping (2 copies), “TrioWill Get Stadium Jobs,” reports that Dave Dixon, Col.Thomas J. Bowen, and William J. Connick will be hiredfor management jobs in the Louisiana Stadium andExposition District Commission. ANS with clipping, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 806 1968 Aug. 22 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with newsclipping. Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixon sendinghim a news clipping. The attached clipping, “Air-Conditioning Contract for Stadium Considered,” reportscomments by Dave Dixon, executive director of theLouisiana Stadium and Exposition District Commission,about possibly contracting out the air conditioning for thedomed stadium construction. The article includes aphotograph showing an artist’s conception of a domed

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 123stadium design that was rejected. ANS with clipping, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 807 1968 Sept. 6 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with newsclipping. Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixoncommenting on the attached news clipping. The article,“Design for Inside Of Dome Revealed,” reports theannouncement of the final design for the interior of thedomed stadium. ANS with clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 808 1968 Oct. 31 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with attachedclipping. Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixon indicatingthat he “enjoyed your [Dixon’s] talk at the Chamber.”The attached clipping, from the publication YourCongressman Hale Boggs Reports from Washington, is aphotograph of Dave Dixon, Victor Schiro, Mrs. Schiro,Hale Boggs, and Jefferson Parish Representative HankLauricella looking at a model of a domed stadium. (Thisphotograph and caption identifies the related items inFolders 788-793.) ANS with clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 809 1969 Feb. 24 Photograph of Dave Dixon, Mr. Grayson, and Mr.McClausly. The photograph shows Dave Dixon pointingto a poster displaying a view of downtown New Orleanswith superimposed artwork of the Superdome. Newspaperphotograph credits on the back identify the other two menin the photograph as Grayson and McClausly. (See relateditem in Folder 810.) P, 1 item.Folder 810 [1969 Feb. 24] Photograph of downtown New Orleans with artist’sconception of Superdome superimposed. The photographshows an aerial view of downtown New Orleans with anartist’s conception of the exterior of the Superdomesuperimposed. (See related item in Folder 809.) P, 1item.Folder 811 1969 Mar. 10 Photograph of Dave Dixon and Superdome model. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon leaning over a model ofthe interior of the Superdome, apparently demonstratingthe various movable seating configurations. A newscaption on the photograph explains the picture. P, 1 item.Folder 812 1969 Mar. 19 Photograph of Dr. Leonard Burns, Dave Dixon, and JoeSimon, Jr. The photographs shows Dr. Leonard Burns,Dave Dixon, and Joe Simon, Jr., looking at some papers.Editorial notes from the Times-Picayune Publishing

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 124Company identify the people and indicate the event is atourist luncheon at the Roosevelt Hotel. P, 1 item.Folder 813 1969 Apr. 1 “It’s 1972 and Dave Dixon’s Raking In Millions for theSuper Dome.” The article from a New Orleans newspaperreports Dave Dixon’s presentation of “a year’s mythicalCalendar of Events” describing the kind of events to bescheduled in the Superdome, and the attendance andrevenue, when the stadium opens in 1972. (It is not clearwhether the article is reporting an imaginary calendarreally released by Dixon, or whether the entire descriptionis an April Fool’s Day satire.) (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 814 1969 July 17 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with newsclipping. Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixon sendinghim a news clipping. The attached article, “Dixon PledgesDome Cost Won’t Pass $93.5 Million,” reports commentsby Dixon and N. C. “Buster” Curtis, Jr., about the progressof the design plans for the Superdome. The article alsopresents other statistics about the Superdome design.ANS with clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 815 1969 July 29 Photograph of Dave Dixon and Willard E. Robertson. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon and Willard E. Robertson,site committee chairman for the Louisiana Stadium andExposition District Commission, looking at a large aerialphotograph of downtown New Orleans and pointing to thesite of the proposed Superdome construction. Editorialmarkings and an attached caption identify the photographfor use in the New Orleans States Item. P, 1 item.Folder 816 [ca. 1970] Photograph of Dave Dixon, Moon Landrieu, and othermen with papers in front of picture of Superdome. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon, Moon Landrieu, and othermen with papers in front of a picture of the Superdome.(Oversize on foam board.) P, 1 item.Folder 817 [ca. 1970] Photograph of Buster Curtis, Dave Dixon, and aSuperdome model. The photograph shows designarchitect Buster Curtis and Dave Dixon looking at a modelof the Superdome. The model is a quadrant of the stadiumwith mirrors set up to provide a perspective of what thecomplete shape looks like. Editorial markings are on thephotograph, and a credit for Roy Trahan is stamped on theback. (See related item in Folder 818.) P, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 125Folder 818 [ca. 1970] “Ted Liuzza” motion picture film. The motion picturefilm box is labeled “Ted Liuzza” and has smaller textreading, “Jim Kemp Show--WVUE.” [Ted Liuzza didpublic relations work for the Louisiana Stadium andExposition District Commission; see reference in Folder778.] The film shows Dave Dixon with LouisianaSuperdome design architect Buster Curtis with a “mirrormodel” (a model of a quadrant of the stadium withreflecting mirrors to give the impression of what the fullshape would look like). Dixon demonstrates the stadium’smoveable seating configurations with moving parts on themodel. 16 mm. Color, with sound. Estimated runningtime 2 minutes. 1 item.Folder 819 [ca. 1970] Artist’s conception of exterior view of Superdome. Theartwork [a print from a painting?] shows an exterior viewof the Superdome, including the parking garage areas withautomobiles and pedestrians outside the stadium. Thebackground is a dark and cloudy sky. The picture showsthe “Art Assoc.” logo, and also has a sticker with theLouisiana Superdome “LS” logo and discoloration from aSuperdome sticker. (See related item in Folder 820.)Print, 1 item.Folder 820 [ca. 1970] Artist’s conception of Superdome. The print shows anexterior view of the Superdome, including the parkinggarage areas with automobiles and pedestrians outside thestadium. The background is a cloudy sky. The pictureshows the “Art Assoc.” logo. (See related items in Folder819 and 836.) Print, 1 item.Folder 821 [ca. 1970] Artist’s conception of Superdome interior with projectionscreens. The artwork shows an interior view of theSuperdome with giant television screens hanging from thecenter of the ceiling. The picture has a sticker with theLouisiana Superdome “LS” logo and another Superdomesticker. (See related item in Folder 312.) Print, 1 item.Folder 822 1970 Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District Bondcertificate. The certificate provides information about theHotel Occupancy Tax and Stadium Lease-Rental RevenueBond, Series 1 (1970). The certificate is for $5,000 and isstamped “Specimen.” D, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 126Folder 823 1970, 1972,1975, 1985 Four aerial photographs showing the Superdome anddowntown New Orleans. The four photographs (originallymatted and framed together) show similar aerial views ofdowntown New Orleans that document the construction ofbuildings in the area. The 1970 photograph shows thedowntown area before construction of the Superdome.The 1972 photograph shows the area during constructionof the Superdome. The 1975 photograph shows the nearlycompleted Superdome construction. The 1985 photographshows many new buildings in the Poydras Streetneighborhood near the Superdome. P, 4 items.Folder 824 1970 Apr. 1 “Dome Questioned” news clipping plaque. The woodplaque displays the article from the States-Item whichcritically examines issues related to the Superdome. Thearticle mentions the original $30 million figure for the costof the stadium and notes that the cost estimate is up to$100 million, and that interest will bring the cost to $230million. It mentions the state constitution limiting thebond rate to 6%, lower than the current market rate, andasks how the bonds will be sold under such marketconditions. In describes the legal tactic for the state to payany bond deficits and prevent defaulting by leasing thestadium. The article also faults Dave Dixon and thestadium authority for overselling the project, and suggeststhat it should be resubmitted to the people for a new vote.Plaque, 1 item.Folder 825 [1970 July 15] Photograph of speakers platform with sign: “Louisiana’sSuperdome is now underway!” The photograph shows aspeakers platform with a sign reading, “Louisiana’sSuperdome is now underway!” People visible in thepicture include John McKeithen, and Dave Dixon. Theevent is a Superdome groundbreaking pile-drivingceremony [at Cypress Street between Magnolia and S.Liberty]. (See also related item in Folders 826 and 827.)(2 copies.) P, 1 item.Folder 826 [1970 July 15] Photograph of Dave Dixon and other men at constructionsite pile driving test. The photograph shows Dave Dixonand 16 other men posing at the Superdome constructionsite next to pile driving equipment of Boh Bros.Construction Co., Inc. Some men are wearing or holdingconstruction hard hats. Members of the group include:John McKeithen, Moon Landrieu, Dave Dixon, F. Edward

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 127Hebert, Victor Schiro, Al Hirt, and Ronnie Kole. (Relatedmaterials identify the event as a Superdomegroundbreaking pile driving ceremony. See related itemsin Folders 825 and 827.)Folder 827 [1970 July 15] Louisiana Superdome groundbreaking ceremonies motionpicture film. The motion picture film shows ceremonieswith the sign “Louisiana’s Superdome is now underway,”which is part of the Superdome groundbreaking and testpile driving ceremony. (See related photographs inFolders 825 and 826, and other items.) 8 mm. Color.Estimated running time 3 minutes. 1 item.Folder 828 1970 Sept. 1 Photograph of domed stadium land sale ceremony. Thephotograph shows James E. Fitzmorris, Jr., Vice Presidentof Kansas City Southern, Mayor Moon Landrieu, andDave Dixon executing the sale of land from Kansas CitySouthern railroad to the Domed Stadium Commission.The photograph has editorial markings and an attachedcaption from the New Orleans States-Item. (See relateditems in Folders 829-831.) P, 1 item.Folder 829 1970 Sept. 1 “Largest Dome Land Tract Is Purchased.” The headlinefrom the New Orleans States-Item refers to a story on page1. An accompanying photograph and caption showsJames E. Fitzmorris, Jr., Vice President of Kansas CitySouthern, Mayor Moon Landrieu, and Dave Dixonexecuting the sale of land from Kansas City Southernrailroad to the Domed Stadium Commission. (See relateditems in Folders 828, 830, and 831.) Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 830 1970 Sept. 2 Photograph of domed stadium land sale ceremony. Thephotograph shows James E. Fitzmorris, Jr., Vice Presidentof Kansas City Southern, shaking hands with andreceiving a check from Mayor Moon Landrieu, whileDave Dixon stands nearby. The ceremony is the formalexecution of the sale of land from Kansas City Southernrailroad to the Domed Stadium Commission. Thephotograph has editorial markings and an attached captionfrom the New Orleans Times-Picayune. (See related itemsin Folders 828, 829, and 831.) P, 1 item.Folder 831 1970 Sept. 2 “Large Dome Tract Is Bought.” The article from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune reports the purchase of a tract ofland for the Superdome site by the Domed Stadium

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 128Commission from Kansas City Southern railroad. Theaccompanying photograph shows James E. Fitzmorris, Jr.,Vice President of Kansas City Southern, shaking handswith and receiving a check from Mayor Moon Landrieu,while Dave Dixon stands nearby. (See related items inFolders 828-830.) (2 copies.) Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 832 1970 Sept. 4 Letter from Clyde Hendrix, Jr., to Dave Dixon, with newsclipping. Clyde Hendrix, Jr., President of the HiberniaNational Bank in New Orleans, writes to Dave Dixon,Executive Director of the Louisiana Stadium andExposition District Commission, congratulating him formaking the dream of a domed stadium a reality. Thelaminated news clipping (originally matted and framedwith the letter) is the photograph of the Kansas CitySouthern railroad land sale ceremony from the States-Item.(See related items in Folders 828-831.) TLS withclipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 833 1970 Sept. 19 Dome stadium cartoon original artwork. The originalcartoon artwork is titled “Spectator Sport,” and shows oneman seated in viewing stands while a domed stadiumcharacter is running and jumping over several hurdles,including hurdles labeled “court hurdles” and “land swap.”The artwork is inscribed, “To Dave Dixon with bestwishes, E. L. Pletcher.” The cartoon is for the Times-Picayune. Drawing, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 834 1970 Oct. 30 “News” motion picture film. The motion picture film boxis labeled “News 10-30-70.” A label on the film reads,“Pan American Films, 822 N. Rampart St., New Orleans,LA 70116, 16 mm Laboratories.” The film shows atelevision news segment with Dave Dixon and other menin activities related to the designs and plans for theLouisiana Superdome. Various models and artwork depictwhat the stadium is expected to look like. (See also therelated items in the collection that are depicted in thisfilm.) 16 mm. Color, with soundtrack (no sound).Estimated running time 2 minutes. 1 item.Folder 835 [1971] Aerial photograph of downtown New Orleans withSuperdome artwork superimposed. The aerial photographshows a view of downtown New Orleans with an artist’sconception of the Superdome superimposed at its buildingsite. [The date is based on comparison to aerialphotographs dated 1970 and 1972 in Folder 823. Also

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 129note the partially constructed One Shell Square building.]P, 1 item.Folder 836 1971 Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District BondCertificate, photograph of Dave Dixon and other men, andApplication form for construction of the Superdome. Thedocuments and photograph are matted together. The$5,000 bond certificate is stamped as a “Specimen” for theHotel Occupancy Tax and Stadium Lease-Rental RevenueBond, Series 2 (1971). The photograph shows a group ofseven men, including Mayor Moon Landrieu, GovernorJohn J. McKeithen, and Dave Dixon. The men areholding champagne glasses, and the occasion appears tobe the bond sale and pile driving event of 1971 August 11.The Application for New Construction document from theCity of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits,Building Inspection Section, is a construction permit forthe Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District to erect astadium. (See related item in Folder 820.) D and P, 1 p.each, 1 item.Folder 837 1971 Apr. 12 “Dome Gets Straight A’s.” The article from the NewOrleans States-Item reports “A” ratings from bothStandard and Poor’s Corp. and Moody’s InvestmentService, Inc., on $113 million worth of bonds forconstruction of a stadium. The article mentions commentsby Dave Dixon noting that the security of the bonds helpsthe sale at a 6% rate. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 838 1971 July Photographs of Dave Dixon in meeting room. Thephotographs show Dave Dixon in a meeting room[presumably for a meeting of the Louisiana Stadium andExposition District Commission]. Two of the photographsalso show Governor John J. McKeithen seated next toDixon. P, 6 items.Folder 839 1971 Aug. 11 “Stadium Bonds Sold.” The article from the New OrleansStates-Item reports the sale of $113 million in bonds toFirst National Bank of Commerce in New Orleans andStephens, Inc., of Little Rock, Arkansas. The articlementions that construction began immediately after thebond sale was completed, and that the sale was the fifthattempt to sell the bonds. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 840 [1971 Aug. 11] Photograph of Dixon family at Superdomegroundbreaking with shovels and hardhats. The

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 130photograph shows Dave Dixon, his wife, and three sonsposing wearing construction hard hats. Ceremonialgroundbreaking shovels with Superdome stickers on themare also visible. (See related items in Folders 841-843.)P, 1 item.Folder 841 [1971 Aug. 11] Photograph of Dixon family at Superdomegroundbreaking with shovels and hardhats. The oversizephotograph shows Dave Dixon, his wife, and three sonsposing wearing construction hard hats. Ceremonialgroundbreaking shovels with Superdome stickers on themare also visible. (See related items in Folders 840, 842,and 843.) P, 1 item.Folder 842 [1971 Aug. 11] Superdome groundbreaking shovel. The shovel isdecorated with an image with the caption, “The LouisianaSuperdome.” (See also related items in Folders 840, 841,and 843.) Acc. No. 2009.0157.3. Shovel, 1 item.Folder 843 1971 Aug. 11 Mary Dixon construction hardhat. The constructionhardhat displays the logo and a picture of the LouisianaSuperdome and a logo for Blount. The inside is dated andmarked “Mary Dixon.” The item appears to be a souvenirfrom the ceremonial groundbreaking for the LouisianaSuperdome. (See also related items in Folders 840-842.)Acc. No. 2009.0157.10. Hardhat, 1 item.Folder 844 1971 Oct. 23 Times-Picayune front page matrix--“Dome Stadium‘Headliner of Year.’ ” The plaque displays a matrix of thefront page of the New Orleans Times-Picayune with theheadline, “Dome Stadium ‘Headliner of Year.’ ” Thematrix does not display an actual front page of thenewspaper, but is part of the award described in the articlemade to appear as front-page news. The article reports theNew Orleans Gridiron Club presenting its Headliner of theYear award for 1971 to the Dome Stadium Commission,and recounts the legal and financial difficulties in gettingthe Superdome construction underway. The article itselfrefers to the matrix as part of the award. Plaque, 1 item.Folder 845 1972 Feb. 9 “Dave Dixon” WDSU Editorial. The document providesthe text of an editorial, headed “Dave Dixon,” broadcaston WDSU-TV and on WDSU-Radio. The editorialmentions that Dave Dixon resigned from his position asexecutive director of the domed stadium project, that thereasons are not fully known, that the public owes Dixon

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 131thanks for his work, and that Dixon should be replacedquickly. (2 copies.) TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 846 1973 July Metro New Orleans magazine with cover story, “DaveDixon--Superdome Mastermind.” The issue of Metro NewOrleans magazine with the cover story, “Dave Dixon--Superdome Mastermind” (pp. 38-39, 48-49, 56, 66, and69) profiles Dixon’s involvement with the Superdome.Serial, 100 pp., 1 item.Folder 847 1974 “Where Someday A Future President of the United StatesWill be Nominated.” The booklet is a brochure for UptonPrinting Company made as an example of their ability ascreative printers. The booklet shows Superdomeconstruction photographs taken 1973 August toSeptember. (See also Folder 1558.) (2 copies.) Booklet,22 pp., 1 item.Folder 848 1974 and 1990 Aerial photographs showing the Superdome anddowntown New Orleans. The aerial photographs from thesame perspective show downtown New Orleans near theSuperdome. The pictures show many new buildingsconstructed since the time of the first photograph. Thephotographs are marked with credits from Sonny RandonStudio. P, 2 items.Folder 849 1974 July 22 Sports Illustrated magazine. The issue of SportsIllustrated magazine includes the article, “The LouisianaPurchase” (pp. 66-80), describing the construction of theLouisiana Superdome and the expectations for its future.(2 copies.) Serial, 92 pp., 1 item.Folder 850 [ca. 1975-1976] “Views of Readers.” The clipping from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune includes various editorial letters aboutcontroversial political situations connected to theSuperdome. Letters are headed, “Dome Needs Integrity,”“Paying for the Elephant,” “On ‘SSI Follies,’ ” “MayorCares--But . . . .” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 851 [ca. 1975-1977] May 25 “Dixon and Dome? No!” The article from anAlexandria, Louisiana, newspaper describes Dave Dixon’swork in bringing the Superdome into existence, thenleaving any official connection with it because of politicalmishandling. The clipping has some handwrittennotations, and a photocopy is also included. Clipping, 1p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 132Folder 852 1975 Louisiana Superdome drinking flask. The porcelain flaskshaped like the Louisiana Superdome shows a logo andthe words “Louisiana Superdome.” A partially missingadhesive label refers to one quart of “Kentucky Straight,”and “Beam 120 months old.” The bottom of the flask isstamped with production information and indicates theflask is a “Creation of James B. Beam Distilling Co.”Acc. No. 2009.0157.11. Souvenir, 1 item.Folder 853 1975 Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District pins. TheLouisiana Stadium and Exposition District pins areindividually numbered 007 and 012. Acc. No.2009.0157.12. Pin (jewelry), 2 items.Folder 854 1975 Jan. 31 “Editorials.” The “Editorials” column from the Metairie,Louisiana, Fat City News comments on proposals to movethe Sugar Bowl from a new year’s eve timeslot back to aschedule on new year’s day. The column quotes DaveDixon and suggests that the change of schedule shouldtake place when the Sugar Bowl moves into theSuperdome. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 855 1975 May 25 “Tennis World Series for Dome?” The article from theNew Orleans Times-Picayune reports a suggestion byDave Dixon to have a major tennis tournament in theSuperdome. The article notes Dixon’s previous officialconnections with the Superdome and with WorldChampionship Tennis. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 856 1975 June 22 “Superdome a Super Monument to Superlatives in EveryArena.” The article from the New Orleans Times-Picayune presents the views of a reporter fromWashington, D.C., discussing various facts and detailsabout the nearly-completed Superdome. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 857 1975 July 16 “The Superdome Is: . . . .” The article from theMontgomery Advertiser Alabama Journal presents generalinformation about the Superdome and also reports politicalcontroversies, construction delays, and increased costsrelating to the Superdome. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 858 1975 July 6 “Superdome Set to Open Aug. 9.” The article from theLos Angeles Times reports general information about the

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 133Superdome in anticipation of its grand opening. Clipping,1 p., 1 item.Folder 859 1975 July 30 “Dome Screen Battle to Shift.” The article from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune reports a legal conflict betweenthe Superdome administration and television networksover rights to show simultaneous telecasts of Saints gameson the Superdome’s giant screens. Includes photographon page 2. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 860 [1975 Aug.] “For the Record.” The clipping from an unidentifiednewspaper reports that Tulane University will use thenormal Superdome seating configuration for all footballgames, rather than the controversial expandedconfiguration. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 861 1975 Aug. New Orleans magazine. The issue of New Orleansmagazine features a cover story about the newly-openingSuperdome. Flagged pages include the articles,“Superdome Story” (pp. 39-55), “Dome Sports” (pp. 56-61), and the advertisement, “You’re invited to the largestopen house ever held!” (p. 62).Folder 862 1975 Aug. The Punch magazine. The magazine published by theNew Orleans Athletic Club features a cover photograph ofthe Superdome, a Superdome advertisement (p. 4), and thearticle, “Statistically--Second to None” (p. 5). Serial, 26pp., 1 item.Folder 863 1975 Aug. 1 “Bob Hope Will Host Grand Opening Gala atSuperdome.” The article from the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports plans for the grand opening of theSuperdome. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 864 1975 Aug. 2 “Old New Orleans Weighing Future.” The article fromthe New York Times comments on the grand opening ofthe Superdome and discusses the possible effects of suchan American style building on a city known for a moreold-fashioned European lifestyle. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 865 1975 Aug. 2 “Quote of the Week.” The article from an unidentifiednewspaper features a quote from New Orleans MayorMoon Landrieu about the legal conflict over rights tosimultaneously show on the Superdome screens eventsbeing telecast from the Superdome. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 134Folder 866 1975 Aug. 2 “You’ve Got to See It.” The article from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune comments on the positive aspects of thenew Superdome. (2 copies.) Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 867 1975 Aug. 2 Superdome articles. The page from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune includes articles about the opening of theSuperdome. Articles include “Fire Marshal: SuperdomeSafe,” “Public’s Peek at Luxury Box Suites Denied,” and“7,000 Cars Likely at Dome.” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 868 1975 Aug. 2 Lagniappe news magazine. The news magazine from theNew Orleans States-Item includes the articles “Etienne-Louis Boulee’s 18th Century Superdome” (p. 4), and “BadNews For Skeptics: The Dome Opens” (p. 10). Thecalendar of events for the week also includes the scheduleof events for the Superdome grand opening (p. 17). Serial,32 pp., 1 item.Folder 869 1975 Aug. 2 “10 years of controversy--Superdome!” The article fromthe New Orleans States-Item reports the grand opening ofthe Superdome. Various related articles about theSuperdome are included. Clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 870 1975 Aug. 3 Dixie news magazine. The news magazine from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune features a cover story about thegrand opening of the Superdome with a font and backcover photograph showing the downtown skyline with theSuperdome. The article continues on 8 interior pages.Serial, 28 pp., 1 item.Folder 871 1975 Aug. 3 Superdome articles. The page from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune includes the cartoon “What’s Left to Sayexcept It’s Bigger,” and the article, “SuperdomeWatcher’s Thoughts.” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 872 1975 Aug. 3 Reserved Section identification badge. The ReservedSection badge identifies David F. Dixon as a special guestfor the Louisiana Superdome Dedication Ceremonies. D,1 p., 1 item.Folder 873 1975 Aug. 3 Reserved Section identification badge. The ReservedSection badge identifies Mrs. David F. Dixon as a specialguest for the Louisiana Superdome DedicationCeremonies. D, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 135Folder 874 [1975 Aug. 3] List of dignitaries for Superdome dedication ceremony.The list provides the names and seating assignments fordignitaries attending the Superdome dedication ceremony.TD, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 875 1975 Aug. 3 Louisiana Superdome Dedication Ceremonies program.The program provides the schedule of events for thededication ceremonies of the Louisiana Superdome. (2copies.) D, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 876 1975 Aug. 3 Photograph of Dave and Mary Dixon at Superdomeopening ceremony. The photograph shows Dave andMary Dixon seated next to each other, with a notation onthe back reading, “Dome opening ceremony, 1975.” P, 1item.Folder 877 1975 Aug. 3 Superdome articles. The clippings from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune include the articles “Dome Close-UpView Today,” “Cry on High: Dome Not FootballStadium,” and “ ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ at Dome Sept.11-14.” Clipping, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 878 1975 Aug. 3 Louisiana Superdome key ring. The plastic, heart-shapedkey ring is marked “Newest Wonder of the World,Louisiana Superdome,” and “Dedicated Sunday, August 3,1975.” The plastic portion only of a second key ring isincluded. Acc. No. 2009.0157.13. Key ring, 2 items.Folder 879 [after 1975 Aug. 3] “The Dome: A second look.” The editorial letter fromMarcia J. Gentzler to an unidentified newspaper suggeststhat it is understandable that the newly opened Superdomehas some flaws, but that people should offer constructivecriticism and suggestions rather than merely complain.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 880 [after 1975 Aug. 3] “Was Dixon Omission Malice?” The editorial letter fromSamuel L. Gilbert, Jr., to the New Orleans Times-Picayuneasks whether the omission of any mention of Dave Dixonin writer Paul Atkinson’s August 3 article about his nineyears of Superdome watching was malicious. Gilbert alsoexpresses objection to Atkinson’s “cheap shot” rhetoricalquestion about whether anyone could remember why theSuperdome was built. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 881 [ca. 1975 Aug. 4] Note from Mr. Simons to Dave Dixon with news clipping.Mr. Simons [Monk Simons] writes to Dave Dixon

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 136congratulating him. The attached clipping is a photographand caption of Dave Dixon inside the Superdome duringthe opening day ceremonies. N and clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 882 1975 Aug. 4 “Doors of Louisiana Superdome Open.” The article fromthe Baton Rouge Morning Advocate reports the grandopening of the Superdome. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 883 1975 Aug. 4 “Dream Come True, Says Dave Dixon,” and relatedSuperdome articles. The clippings from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune include 2 copies of the article “DreamCome True, Says Dave Dixon,” and other reports of theSuperdome’s grand opening events. Clipping, 1-2 pp.each, 2 items.Folder 884 1975 Aug. 4 “Dave Dixon Says Dome Better Than He Dreamed.” Thearticle from an unidentified newspaper reports commentsby Dave Dixon at the Superdome grand opening.Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 885 1975 Aug. 4 “Dave Dixon: On the Outside Looking In.” The articlefrom the Shreveport Times describes the work of DaveDixon to promote professional football and a domedstadium in New Orleans, but notes that, at the time of thegrand opening of the Superdome, Dixon has no officialconnection to the administration of the stadium. Includesphotocopy. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 886 1975 Aug. 4 Articles about Superdome Dedication Ceremonies. Thesection from the New Orleans Times-Picayune containsapproximately seven articles and various captionedphotographs reporting the grand opening and DedicationCeremonies of the Superdome. Clipping, 14 pp., 1 item.Folder 887 1975 Aug. 4 “Dome’s original dreamer couldn’t hold the tears.” Thearticle from the New Orleans States-Item reports DaveDixon’s emotional reaction to seeing the completedSuperdome at the grand opening event, and also reportsDixon’s frustration with the poor management of theSuperdome’s politically influenced administration.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 888 1975 Aug. 4 “Lifestyle”--“At Super Open House.” The “Lifestyle”section of the New Orleans States-Item shows 10

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 137captioned photographs from the Superdome dedicationopen house. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 889 1975 Aug. 4 “Nothin’ like that nowhar” and related Superdome articles.The articles from the New Orleans States-Item reportpublic reaction and other topics related to the Superdomegrand opening. Clipping, 8 pp., 1 item.Folder 890 1975 Aug. 4 Superdome articles. The clipping from the New OrleansStates-Item includes two Superdome articles. The article,“The 21st century,” recalls the efforts to obtain aprofessional football franchise for New Orleans andcomments on the resulting opening of the Superdome.The article, “Baseball and the Louisiana Superdome,”examines possible arrangements for a baseball team to rentthe stadium. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 891 1975 Aug. 4 “Superdome Opens As Thousands Gape.” The photocopyof an (incomplete) article from the Shreveport Timesreports the grand opening of the Superdome. Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 892 1975 Aug. 6 “The Dome Opens.” The article from the New OrleansFigaro newspaper comments that all of the architecturaland technical achievements of the Superdome will bewasted if it continues to be mismanaged under politicalpatronage appointments, and recommends hiring aprofessional manager. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 893 1975 Aug. 6 “Take Politics Out of Dome.” The article from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune reports comments by Dave Dixonand others that the politicians on the Dome StadiumCommission were responsible for mismanagement of theSuperdome and that outside professional managers shouldbe hired to handle the daily operations. (2 copies.)Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 894 1975 Aug. 9 “Quote of the Week.” The clipping from [the NewOrleans States-Item] reports the comment, “I told youwe’d get inside,” made by former Governor John J.McKeithen to former Superdome Commission executivedirector Dave Dixon at the stadium’s grand openingceremonies. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 895 1975 Aug. 11 “Dome: Something for Everyone.” The article from theShreveport Times describes the variety of attractions at the

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 138Superdome during the Saints’ first preseason game there.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 896 1975 Aug. 11 News clipping photograph of Saints’ first game atSuperdome. The clipping from the New York Times is acaptioned photograph showing the New Orleans Saintsrunning onto the field for the first football game in theSuperdome. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 897 1975 Aug. 11 Louisiana Gridweek newspaper with Superdome articles.The issue of the football newspaper includesapproximately five pages of Superdome articles andphotographs. Serial, 20 pp., 1 item.Folder 898 1975 Aug. 12 Letter from Julian L. McPhillips, Jr., to Mr. and Mrs. DaveDixon, with attachments. Julian L. McPhillips, Jr.,Assistant Attorney General of the State of Alabama, writesto “Uncle David and Aunt Mary” [Dave and Mary Dixon]thanking them for a pleasant visit to New Orleans andmentioning the completion of the Superdome. Theattachments are the article, “Oilers Whip Saints inSuperdome,” from the Montgomery Advertiser, and“Dixon’s dream now a reality,” from the BirminghamPost-Herald. TLS with clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 899 1975 Aug. 13 Letter from Charles G. Smither to David F. Dixon.Charles G. Smither writes to Dave Dixon congratulatinghim for the vision, energy, and ability that brought theSuperdome to completion. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 900 1975 Aug. 16 “Beside It, the Sugar Bowl’s a Cube.” The article fromthe Silver Springs, Maryland, National Observer reportsthe architectural and technical accomplishments of theSuperdome, but also notes the financial and politicaldifficulties of the new stadium. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 901 1975 Aug. 16 “Dome’s plaza viewing workable--Dixon.” The editorialletter from Dave Dixon to the New Orleans States-Itemexplains that the viewing problem in the Superdome’splaza level seats is a result of the stadium using thebaseball seating configuration for Saints games, causingthe lower level seats to be farther from the field. Dixonsuggests that the use of the intended football seatingconfiguration would solve the problem. (2 copies.)Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 139Folder 902 1975 Aug. 18 “Dixon Hits Superdome Mismanagement.” The editorialletter from Dave Dixon to the New Orleans Times-Picayune outlines some examples from the recent Saints-Oilers game at the Superdome which Dixon points out asreasons why the stadium needs professional management.Dixon mentions gate receipts, the stadium rental contractwith the Saints, and the use of a seating configuration withsideline seats farther from the field than intended forfootball games. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 903 1975 Aug. 18 “Dixon threatens suit on Dome seating.” The article fromthe New Orleans States-Item reports that formerSuperdome Executive Director Dave Dixon is threateninga class action lawsuit against the Superdome if it does notuse its influence to persuade the Saints to use the regularfootball seating configuration and move the plaza levelsideline seats closer to the field. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 904 1975 Aug. 18 Sports Illustrated magazine. The issue of SportsIllustrated magazine includes the flagged article, “GettingHigh Over Mardi Grass” (pp. 20-21), describing the firstgame of the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome. Serial,86 pp., 1 item.Folder 905 1975 Aug. 19 “Dixon May Sue Saints in Dome Row.” The article fromthe New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that formerSuperdome Executive Director Dave Dixon is threateninga class action lawsuit against the Superdome if it does notuse its influence to persuade the Saints to use the regularfootball seating configuration and move the plaza levelsideline seats closer to the field. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 906 1975 Aug. 19 “Seat shift ruled out for Dome.” The article from the NewOrleans States-Item reports New Orleans Saints generalmanager Dick Gordon responding to a lawsuit threat fromDave Dixon and indicating that the Saints will not changethe seating configuration being used in the Superdome.Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 907 1975 Aug. 19 “Is Dixon making the right wave?” with handwrittennotes. The article from the New Orleans States-Itemcomments on Dave Dixon’s threatened lawsuit over theSaints using the Superdome’s expanded seatingconfiguration. Handwritten notes appear to be points of

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 140rebuttal to assertions in the article. (See related item inFolder 919.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 908 1975 Aug. 19 “Dave Dixon is off base.” The article from the NewOrleans States-Item comments on Dave Dixon’sthreatened lawsuit over the Saints using the Superdome’sexpanded seating configuration. (The article appears to bethe same article, under a different headline, as the item inFolder 907.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 909 1975 Aug. 20 “Won’t Change Dome Format--Gordon.” The article fromthe New Orleans Times-Picayune reports New OrleansSaints general manager Dick Gordon responding to alawsuit threat from Dave Dixon and indicating that theSaints will not change the seating configuration being usedin the Superdome. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 910 1975 Aug. 21 “Architects warned Dome on seating.” The article fromthe New Orleans States-Item reports letters written by theSuperdome architects to the Superdome management in1972 and 1974 indicating that using the expanded seatingconfiguration for regular football games would cause poorsight lines and create a public furor. Clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 911 1975 Aug. 22 “ ‘Tag’ Football” cartoon. The cartoon from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune shows Dave Dixon standing by aNew Orleans Saints football player, with a sign reading,“Saints’ seating unfair,” pinned to the Saints player’sbehind. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 912 1975 Aug. 23 “Dixon: From exile to Waterloo?” The article from theNew Orleans States-Item comments on Dave Dixon’sdispute with the Saints and the Superdome regarding theuse of the expanded seating configuration. Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 913 1975 Aug. 23 “Dixon’s dispute” and related Superdome articles. Thearticle from the New Orleans States-Item reports DaveDixon’s controversy with the Saints over the Superdomeseating configuration, and mentions other articles on thetopic in the newspaper. The newspaper includesexplanatory seating diagrams (“Dome hassle explained,”p. 2), the article “Dome seat fight on again” (p. 3), and thearticle “Dixon: From exile to Waterloo?” (p. 7). Other

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 141Superdome articles about the cafeteria and a fire-hazardsafety check are on p. 2. Clipping, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 914 1975 Aug. 23 “Dixon Suit on Again.” The article from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune reports that Dave Dixon reached acompromise with the Saints to avoid a lawsuit over theSuperdome seating configuration, then cancelled thecompromise and indicated that he would proceed with thesuit. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 915 1975 Aug. 24 “The Great Adventure” section about the Superdome. Thesection from the New Orleans Times-Picayune includesvarious articles and advertisements about the Superdome.(This item is Section Seven, pp. 1-22. See related items inFolders 916-917.) Clipping, 22 pp., 1 item.Folder 916 1975 Aug. 24 Section of Superdome articles and advertisements. Thesection from the New Orleans Times-Picayune includesvarious articles and advertisements about the Superdome.(This item is Section Seven, pp. 23-38. See related itemsin Folders 915 and 917.) Clipping, 16 pp., 1 item.Folder 917 1975 Aug. 24 Section of Superdome articles and advertisements. Thesection from the New Orleans Times-Picayune includesvarious articles and advertisements about the Superdome.(This item is Section Seven pp., 39-60. See related itemsin Folders 915-916.) Clipping, 22 pp., 1 item.Folder 918 1975 Aug. 25 “Dave Dixon’s Lower Level Seat Kits” cartoon. Thecartoon from the New Orleans States-Item shows DaveDixon selling a seat kit to improve viewing from the lowerlevel seats of the Superdome. (See also the originalcartoon artwork for this item by Byron Humphrey, Acc.No. 1981.236.82.) (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 919 1975 Aug. 26 “Dave Dixon’s reply.” The article from the New OrleansStates-Item presents Dave Dixon’s reply to the article “IsDixon making the right wave?” (See related item inFolder 907.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 920 1975 Aug. 26 “To the People of Louisiana.” The advertisement by theNew Orleans Saints in the States-Item is a statement to thepublic about the recent controversy over using theexpanded seating configuration in the Superdome. Thestatement indicates that the Saints will not change theconfiguration for the 1975 season, but would consider

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 142possible changes for the 1976 season based on insightsgained during the first season of use. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 921 1975 Aug. 28 “Saints sued by Dixon for $60 million.” The article fromthe New Orleans States-Item reports Dave Dixon’s lawsuitagainst the New Orleans Saints regarding the seatingconfigurations in the Superdome. (2 copies.) Clipping, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 922 1975 Aug. 29 “Dixon Sues for $$ and ‘Configuration’ ” and relatedSuperdome articles. The article from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune reports Dave Dixon’s lawsuit against theNew Orleans Saints regarding the seating configurationsin the Superdome. A second clipping includes the samearticle, and two other Superdome articles on the samepages: “Dome Boosts Dining Trade,” and “Large Turnoutfor First Dome Tours.” Clipping, 1-2 pp. each, 2 items.Folder 923 1975 Aug. 29 Note from J. L. Landen to Dave Dixon with newsclippings. J. L. Landen (“Fonsie”) writes to Dave Dixonasking if he would settle for $74 million, and attaches twonews clippings. The attached clippings are the articles,“Superdome Seating Subject of Lawsuit,” from the OmahaWorld-Herald, and, “Superdome seating scored in lawsuit,” from the Denver Rocky Mountain News. ALS withclipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 924 1975 Aug. 30 Superdome articles. The page from the New OrleansStates-Item includes three articles about the Superdome.The articles are: “Smoking ban at Superdome: it ‘won’tlast,’ ” “Dome show had glitter but was hardly golden,”and “Dome ‘collapse’ collapses.” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 925 1975 Sept. 1 “Dome screens brighten rock stars.” The article from theNew Orleans States-Item reports the grand opening rockconcert in the Superdome featuring the Charlie DanielsBand, the Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, and theAllman Brothers Band. The article notes the special visualeffects created using the stadium’s large projectionscreens. Handwritten marks highlight a report of a manarrested for assaulting Superdome secretary-treasurer BillConnick. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 926 1975 Sept. 1 Superdome concert articles. The articles from the NewOrleans Times-Picayune reports the grand opening concert

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 143in the Superdome. The articles are, “ ‘South Did it Again’at Dome,” and, “Concert Swarm at Dome.” Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 927 1975 Oct. 2 Superdome articles. The pages from the New OrleansStates-Item include two articles related to the Superdome.The article “Martin will file suit to nullify SSI pact”reports Louisiana Secretary of State Wade O. Martin’splans to seek a nullification of the Superdome’scontroversial contract with Superdome Services, Inc.(“SSI”), on the grounds that the terms of the contract areillegal under state law. The article “Saints’ defense holdsline against refund rush” reports confusion about seasonticket refunds announced by WVUE-TV sportscasterBuddy Diliberto, and the actual policy of offering refundsonly if season ticket holders are not happy with their newseat locations in the Superdome and will not accept atransfer to other seats. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 928 1975 Oct. 4 “Judge hints Dixon suit may be settled off field.” Thearticle from the New Orleans States-Item reportscourtroom proceedings and comments from the judge inDave Dixon’s lawsuit against the Saints regarding seatingarrangements in the Superdome. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 929 1975 Oct. 16 “Saints Fans Suffer.” The editorial letter by CharlesDelavergne, Jr., to the Times-Picayune indicates thatSaints season ticket holders are being treated badly inregard to the seating arrangements in the Superdome, thatthe Saints do not intend to move the sideline seats closerto the field, and that Superdome officials have notexplained why a seating configuration contrary to thearchitects’ recommendations is in use. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 930 1975 Oct. 18 “Dome daddy glowing over Super’s success.” The articlefrom the States-Item reports the views of Superdomearchitect Nathaniel C. “Buster” Curtis regarding thesuccess of the new stadium. The article mentionscontroversies regarding the Saints’ use of the expandedseating configuration and the contract with SuperdomeServices, Inc., but also mentions successful aspects suchas the basketball configuration and the good parking andtraffic flow. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 144Folder 931 1975 Nov. 12 Superdome articles. The clipping from the Times-Picayune includes two articles about the Superdome. Thearticle “Four Seek To Remove Two Top SSI Officials”reports that four of 17 Superdome Commission membersseek to remove President Sherman Copelin and hisassistant, Don Hubbard, from Superdome Services, Inc.The article outlines controversies over Copelin’sadmission to taking bribes arranged by Hubbard in hisprevious political work, and Mayor Moon Landrieu’sinvolvement in contracting with Copelin’s SSI, eventhough they were not the lowest bidder, “in order to obtainblack involvement in the Superdome’s operations.” Theeditorial “It’s the People’s Dome” comments on thecontroversial atmosphere of political corruption andincompetence surrounding Copelin’s contract with theSuperdome, and calls for Governor Edwards to take actionto clear up the situation. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 932 1975 Nov. 11 “Oust-Copelin push grows.” The article from the States-Item reports an increasing number of SuperdomeCommission members seeking to oust Sherman Copelin ashead of Superdome Services, Inc., because ofmismanagement and controversies over Copelin’sadmission of taking bribes in his previous governmentfundedwork activities. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 933 1975 Nov. 13 Superdome articles. The clipping from the Times-Picayune includes two Superdome articles. The article“Edwards: Hire Panel to Study Superdome” reportsGovernor Edwin Edwards requesting a professionalmanagement team be hired by the Domed StadiumCommission to review all operations of the LouisianaSuperdome. The article “Ouster Tries Are ‘Racist’--Copelin” reports Sherman Copelin’s refusal to resign ashead of Superdome Services, Inc., and calling attempts tooust him racist. (2 copies.) Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 934 1975 Nov. 14 Sherman Copelin articles. The clipping from the States-Item includes three articles about Sherman Copelin and hiscontroversial involvement with the Superdome. Theeditorial “Copelin, SSI and the Dome” calls for Copelinand his assistant, Don Hubbard, to resign from SuperdomeServices, Inc., to clear up the image of political corruptionassociated with the Superdome, and also calls for theDomed Stadium Commission to replace William J.Connick with a better manager. The article “Deposition

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 145sheds new light on FHF ‘payoffs’ ” reports testimonyabout Sherman Copelin taking illegal payoffs from theFamily Health Foundation (“FHF”) while working forMayor Moon Landrieu’s Model Cities program. Thearticle “Edwards is back; now, about SSI . . .” reportsGovernor Edwards’ return from a vacation and hisactivities to deal with the controversies surrounding theSuperdome contract with Sherman Copelin andSuperdome Services, Inc. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 935 1975 Nov. 15 “Superdome, SSI, Copelin, Politics, Landrieu, Race.” Theclipping from the Times-Picayune includes nine editorialletters and a cartoon about the controversies surroundingthe management of the Superdome. One letter is fromDave Dixon. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 936 1975 Nov. 15 “Anatomy of a Supersnarl.” The article from the States-Item discusses the political controversies surroundingSherman Copelin and other people involved in themanagement of the Superdome. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 937 1975 Nov. 15 “Copelin showdown expected Monday.” The article fromthe States-Item reports an emergency meeting of theSuperdome Commission to deal with the controversiessurrounding Sherman Copelin and Superdome Services,Inc. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 938 1975 Nov. 16 Superdome management controversy articles. The articlesfrom the Times-Picayune report controversies surroundingthe management of services for the Superdome. Thearticle “Stadium Has Right To Fire Duo--Guste” reportsthe statement of Attorney General William J. Guste, Jr.,regarding the Superdome’s contract with Sherman Copelinand Don Hubbard of Superdome Services, Inc. Theeditorial “Dome: Clean House Now!” comments on thelack of public confidence in Copelin and Hubbard due totheir admitted involvement in corrupt public activities, andsuggests that their dismissal from working with theSuperdome is a necessary first step to improving thesituation. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 939 1975 Nov. 16 “Race Issue Stirs New Dispute at Louisiana Superdome.”The article from the New York Times reports thecontroversy over alleged mismanagement of Superdomestaff by Superdome Services, Inc., and reports claims by

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 146SSI President Sherman Copelin that efforts to oust him areracially motivated. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 940 1975 Nov. 16 Superdome management controversy articles. The articlesfrom the Times-Picayune report matters relating to thecontroversy over the Superdome’s management. Thearticle “Copelin ‘Welcomes’ Inquiry” reports comments ofSherman Copelin, President of Superdome Services, Inc.,regarding an outside management team investigating thework of SSI. The article “Thompson’s Manner Altered asDome Problems Mounted” describes the activities andeventual resignation of Joe Thompson, the Superdomedeputy director in charge of accounting for the stadium’sfinancial affairs. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 941 1975 Nov. 19 Superdome management controversy articles. The articlesfrom the States-Item report matters of the controversy overthe Superdome’s management. The article “ ‘Outsider’study of Dome urged” reports the formation of theSuperdome Management Advisory Committee and itsrecommendation that a firm of national stature should behired to review the management of the Superdome. Thearticle “Landrieu: SSI to stay even if Copelin doesn’t”reports statements of Mayor Moon Landrieu that thejanitorial and security contracts for the Superdome wouldnot be taken away from Superdome Services, Inc., even ifSherman Copelin is ousted from the presidency of SSI.Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 942 1975 Nov. 19 Cartoon about Sherman Copelin’s SSI business. Thecartoon from the States-Item depicts Governor EdwinEdwards telling a crowd of reporters that Sherman Copelinis “merely a janitor,” then depicts Copelin beingchauffeured in a large automobile marked “SSI”[Superdome Services, Inc.] while a child asks his mother,“Mommy, can I be a janitor when I grow up?” (See alsothe original cartoon artwork for this item by ByronHumphrey, Acc. No. 1981.236.83.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 943 1975 Dec. 3 “Dome insurance probed: Moon kin, fee split linked.”The article from the States-Item reports allegations thatinsurance agent Gaynell Martin was appointed to theSuperdome’s Insurance Advisory Committee in exchangefor splitting his insurance commissions from theSuperdome with Joseph Landrieu, the brother of MayorMoon Landrieu. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 147Folder 944 1975 Dec. 3 “Tide players get free rein.” The article from the States-Item reports the activities of Paul “Bear” Bryant, coach ofthe Alabama Crimson Tide, during his visit to NewOrleans in preparation for his team’s appearance in thefirst Sugar Bowl game to be played in the Superdome.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 945 1975 Dec. 11 “Domes Must Be Kept Busy to Be Successful.” Thearticle from the Times-Picayune describes how domedstadiums need numerous events scheduled in order toremain financially successful. The article mentionspromotional practices for events at the Superdome, andincludes comments by Dave Dixon on the subject.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 946 1976 Louisiana Superdome brochure. The brochure providesgeneral information about the features of the newlyconstructed stadium, and contains several photographs. (2copies.) Booklet, 24 pp., 1 item.Folder 947 1976 Jan. “9” [10] Note from Joe S. J. [Jackson?] to Dave [Dixon] withclipping. Joe S. [Jackson] writes to Dave [Dixon] sendinghim a clipping. The enclosed clipping from the BatonRouge State-Times, “An Interesting Suggestion,” reports asuggestion that the political managers of the Superdomeshould be removed and Dave Dixon made manager. (Seerelated item in Folder 948.) ANS with clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 948 1976 Jan. 10 “An Interesting Suggestion.” The article from the BatonRouge State-Times reports a suggestion that the politicalmanagers of the Superdome should be removed and DaveDixon made manager. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 949 1976 Jan. 25 “To Public Controversy: Superdome Opens Doors.” Thearticle from the Times-Picayune summarizes the politicaland business controversies surrounding the Superdomefrom its grand opening 1975 August 3 through the end of1975. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 950 1976 Jan. 25 “As The Publisher Sees It.” The editorial by Times-Picayune publisher Ashton Phelps comments on theSuperdome structure itself, the administration of thebuilding, and what should be done in the future. Clipping,1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 148Folder 951 1976 Mar. 13 “Dome Pioneers Get Life Passes.” The article from theTimes-Picayune reports the awarding of lifetime passes tothe Superdome for Mayor Moon Landrieu, ex-GovernorJohn J. McKeithen, Jefferson Parish President TomDonelon, and former Mayor Victor H. Schiro. Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 952 1976 Mar. 20 “Data Secrecy Astounds Hap.” The article from theTimes-Picayune reports comments of sports reporter HapGlaudi regarding a vote of the Superdome ManagementAdvisory Committee to “suppress” a critical interim reporton the stadium’s operations. The article mentions thatGlaudi is a member of the Superdome ManagementAdvisory Committee appointed by Governor EdwinEdwards. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 953 1976 Mar. 20 “Interim Dome Report Critical, Kept Secret.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports a vote of the SuperdomeManagement Advisory Committee to keep an interimreport critical of the stadium’s operations secret. Clipping,2 pp., 1 item.Folder 954 1976 Apr. 16 “Dome Going Dark, Dirty To Cut Cost.” The article fromthe Times-Picayune reports a multi-million dollar deficitin Superdome operations and the management’s plans tocut costs by reducing use of lights and janitorial services.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 955 1976 Apr. 17 “Edwards to Roemer: Prepare To Run Dome.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports Governor Edwards’instructions to Louisiana Commissioner of AdministrationCharles Roemer II to prepare to take over the managementof the Superdome on an interim basis in order to getcontrol of the stadium’s financial deficits. Clipping, 2 pp.,1 item.Folder 956 1976 Apr. 18 “New Orleans Mayor Fighting Curse of Superdome.” Thearticle from the Montgomery Advertiser Alabama Journalreports the difficulties of New Orleans Mayor MoonLandrieu caused by the controversies and financialproblems of the Superdome. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 957 1976 Apr. 22 Superdome management report articles. The articles fromthe States-Item report the recommendations of the ArthurD. Little consulting firm regarding the management of the

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 149Superdome. The article “Hire private firm, fire staff,report to urge” summarizes the recommendations expectedin the forthcoming report. The article “Shakeup might beOK--Levy” reports comments of Superdome ExecutiveDirector Ben Levy. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 958 1976 Apr. 23 “Roemer Doubts Dome Report to Ask Firings.” Thearticle from the Times-Picayune reports comments byState Commissioner of Administration Charles Roemer IIregarding recommendations expected in the forthcomingreport by the Arthur D. Little consulting firm about themanagement of the Superdome. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 959 1976 Apr. 30 “Dome’s Managers Must Go--Little.” The article from theTimes-Picayune reports the recommendations of theArthur D. Little consulting firm in its report on themanagement of the Superdome. Clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 960 1976 May 5 “Time To Close The Dome?” The article from the NewOrleans Figaro newspaper comments on therecommendations of the Arthur D. Little firm’s report onthe management of the Superdome, and suggest that thestadium cannot be made profitable even with goodmanagement, comparing the recommendations to“Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.” Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 961 1976 May 18 “ ‘Dome Indictments Assured.’ ” The article from anunidentified newspaper reports comments by StateCommissioner of Administration Charles E. Roemer IIrepeating comments from East Baton Rouge ParishDistrict Attorney Ossie Brown about his investigation intothe Louisiana Superdome. The clipping has highlightedpassages. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 962 1976 June 24 Superdome cartoon. The cartoon from the Clarion Heraldshows the Superdome with a sign reading, “For Sale,Make an offer,” and a man commenting, “Well, it’s oneway to run a Superdome.” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 963 1980 Aug. 3 “Dome News Scarce--Not So in Past.” The article fromthe Times-Picayune reports the 5th anniversary of theSuperdome’s opening, and comments that the lack of newsabout it is a sign of improvement compared to thenumerous stories of controversies and problems when thestadium first opened. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 150Folder 964 1982 Feb. 9 Letter from Roger W. Richardson to John McKeithen,with enclosure. Roger W. Dixon, Dean Emeritus of theLouisiana State University College of Engineering, writesto former Louisiana Governor John J. McKeithen sendinga clipping about the Superdome’s positive effects in NewOrleans. Richardson indicates he is sending a copy toDave Dixon. The enclosed article “Pile drivers disruptquiet of N.O. lethargy” describes the large number ofconstruction projects going on in New Orleans in thedowntown area near the Superdome. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 965 1984-1988 Louisiana Superdome plastic drinking cups. The plasticdrinking cups are decorated with illustrations depicting thevarious athletic and cultural activities associated with theLouisiana Superdome. Acc. No. 2009.0157.20. Cup, 3items.Folder 966 1984 Jan. 31 “10 Years Later, Dome Still Super.” The copy of anarticle from the Washington Post describes the positiveeffect of the Superdome on the New Orleans economy.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 967 [1985-1987] Tulane University Louisiana Superdome paperweight.The paperweight is made with a marble base and a marblepiece shaped like the Louisiana Superdome. A plaque onthe front reads, “Louisiana Super Dome, Home of TulaneUniversity, Mack Brown--Head Football Coach.” Acc.No. 2009.0157.21. Paperweight, 1 item.Folder 968 1985 July 28 “Dome decade: new life for struggling city.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports the 10th anniversary ofthe Superdome’s opening and the stadium’s positive effecton the New Orleans economy. The related article “Earlycontroversy over rising costs nearly ended plan” reportsthe previous and current financial difficulties of theSuperdome. Clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 969 1985 Aug. 7 Folder with materials about Superdome 10th anniversary.The folder contains: a program for a press conferencefeaturing politicians, University of New Orleansprofessors, and Dave Dixon; a press release headed“Superdome’s 10-Year Impact on Louisiana: $2.678Billion”; a document headed “Economic Impact of theLouisiana Superdome”; a chart headed “Domed Stadium

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 151Scoreboard”; and a booklet titled “Superdome Story.”(See related materials in Folder 1018.) D, 23 pp., 1 item.Folder 970 1986 Jan. 20 “The house Dave built.” The article from the BostonGlobe reports Dave Dixon’s influence in getting theSuperdome built, the costs and controversies surroundingthe stadium, and the eventual economic benefit that thestadium has created for New Orleans. Clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 971 1989 Jan. 2 USF&G Sugar Bowl plastic drinking cup. The plasticdrinking cup is decorated with illustrations depicting theSugar Bowl logo, the Louisiana Superdome, and the teammascots for the Auburn Fighting Tigers and the FloridaState Seminoles. Acc. No. 2009.0157.25. Cup, 1 item.Folder 972 1990 May 14 “Dixon thanks Superdome.” The article from the Times-Picayune comments on the connection between DaveDixon and the Superdome. It mentions Dixon’s receptionof the Times-Picayune Loving Cup award the day before,and recounts the history of planning the Superdome. (2copies.) Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 973 1992 Feb. 20 Board of Commissioners for the Stadium and ExpositionDistrict certificate. The certificate indicates that DaveDixon is appointed to the Board of Commissioners of theStadium and Exposition District. The document is signedby Governor Edwin Edwards and Secretary of State FoxMcKeithen. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 974 [after 1992 Feb. 20] Photograph of Superdome with Dave Dixon LouisianaStadium and Exposition District Commissioner caption.The photograph and caption (originally matted and framedtogether) show the Superdome at night with city lights inthe background, and the caption identifies Dave Dixon asa Commissioner of the Louisiana Stadium and ExpositionDistrict. P, 1 item.Folder 975 1995 Apr. 20 “Twenty candles, 20-20 visionary.” The article from theClarion Herald reports Dave Dixon’s celebration of the20th anniversary of the Superdome. Clipping, 3 pp., 1item.Folder 976 1996 Superdome: Thirteen Acres that Changed New Orleans.The illustrated book by Marty Mulé provides a generalprofile of the Superdome, its history, and the major events

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 152held in it. The book is inscribed to Mary Dixon by JohnMcKeithen, Hank Lauricella, and Martin O’Keefe. Book,94 pp., 1 item.Folder 977 1997 [Jan. 26] Super Bowl Notes, Quotes & Anecdotes, Games I-XXXI.The booklet provides various statistics, quotes, and othertrivia about the Super Bowl. Includes attached businesscard for Lois Harris Sutton, Sales and Marketing Directorfor Where New Orleans. Booklet, 16 pp., 1 item.Folder 978 1997 Apr. 15 Bolt from Superdome construction with letter fromRudolph L. Bittman to Dave Dixon. The metal bolt andnut, measuring approximately 5½ inches long and 7/8 inchin diameter, are from the Superdome construction site.The letter from Rudolph L. Bittman to Dave Dixonexplains the bolt as a souvenir gift that Bittman receivedfrom a Superdome construction worker and sent to DaveDixon in 1997. Acc. No. 2009.0157.28. TLS andhardware, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 979 1997 June 11 “Dome architect ‘Buster’ Curtis is dead of cancer at age79.” The article from the Times-Picayune reports thedeath of Nathaniel Cortlandt “Buster” Curtis, Jr., andcomments on his architectural legacy in New Orleans,mentioning the Superdome and the Rivergate conventioncenter. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 980 1997 June 11 WWL Editorial about the death of Nathaniel “Buster”Curtis, Jr. The editorial comments on the death ofNathaniel “Buster” Curtis, Jr., and his architectural legacyin New Orleans, mentioning the Rivergate conventioncenter and the Superdome. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 981 1997 June 12 Buster Curtis obituary from the Atlanta Journal. Theobituary reports the death of Nathaniel Cortlandt “Buster”Curtis, Jr., and comments on his architectural legacy inNew Orleans, mentioning the Superdome and theRivergate convention center. Clipping (photocopy), 1 p.,1 item.Folder 982 1997 June 12 “The Legacy of Mr. Curtis.” The article from the Times-Picayune comments on the architectural legacy ofNathaniel C. Curtis, Jr. Clipping (photocopy), 1 p., 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 153Folder 983 1997 June 15 “Dome creator’s dream a city masterpiece.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune comments on the architecturallegacy of Superdome architect Nathaniel “Buster” Curtis,Jr. Clipping (photocopy), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 984 1997 June 25 “A master architect remembered.” The editorial letter byAbbye A. Gorin to the Times-Picayune comments on thecareer and architectural legacy of Nathaniel Curtis, Jr.Clipping (photocopy), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 985 1997 Nov. 20 “Dixon will join Wall of Fame in his creation.” Thearticle from the Times-Picayune (originally matted andframed together) reports the announcement of DaveDixon’s induction to the Superdome Wall of Fame.Clipping (copy), 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 986 1997 Dec. 9 “On honoring Mr. Dixon.” The editorial letter fromHerbert P. Montalbano to the Times-Picayune commentson the schedule to induct Dave Dixon to the SuperdomeWall of Fame before the Sugar Bowl, with mostly nonlocalpeople in attendance, and suggests that Dixon shouldalso be honored at a Saints game with more of a localaudience. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 987 1998 Jan. 11 “R.S.V.P. Partying shots.” The article from the Times-Picayune reports the party in honor of Dave Dixon inconnection with his induction to the Superdome Wall ofFame. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 988 1999 July 1 “Name complex around Superdome after McKeithen” and“Honor McKeithen, protect Dome.” The editorial letterfrom Dave Dixon to the Times-Picayune comments on thesuggestion to name the Superdome after John J.McKeithen. The Times-Picayune editorial commentsagainst attempts to name the Superdome after recentlydeceasedJohn J. McKeithen in order to preserve thepossibility of financial gains from selling corporatenaming rights. Clipping (photocopy), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 989 1999 July 25 Sports section. The sports section from the Times-Picayune includes the article “Classis Is A Big Catch”reporting the Bass Masters Classic fishing tournament inthe Superdome, and an advertisement for Saints seasontickets featuring a diagram of Superdome seating.Clipping, 6 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 154Folder 990 [after 1999] Aerial photograph of Superdome and New Orleans Arena.The aerial photograph shows a view from directly abovethe Superdome and the New Orleans Arena, and showsvarious streets and highways near the stadiums. P, 1 item.Folder 991 2000 Louisiana Superdome Twenty-Five Years of Triumphmounted poster. The poster displays an illustratedtimeline of highlight events at the Superdome from itsopening in 1975 through the beginning of 2000, andpresents “Big Events” and “Super Facts” statistical notes.D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 992 2000 Louisiana Superdome 25th Anniversary Luncheonvideocassette. Videocassette. VHS format. 1 item.Folder 993 2000 Mar. 3 “Ringmaster.” The article from the Times-Picayunereports the activities of Ed Muniz as the founder of theKrewe of Endymion carnival organization and theorganization’s events in the Superdome. Clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 994 2000 Mar. 3 “Dome of gold.” The editorial from the Times-Picayunecomments on the 25th anniversary of the Superdome.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 995 2000 Sept. 7 Letter from Doug Thornton to Dave Dixon, withattachments. Doug Thornton, General Manager of theNew Orleans Arena, writes to Dave Dixon thanking himfor his help with the Superdome 25th AnniversaryCelebration video. The attachments include various pressreleases and copies of news clippings about theSuperdome and its 25th anniversary. TLS, 17 pp., 1 item.Folder 996 2001 May 10 “Dome good for now, state tells the Saints.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports negotiations between thestate of Louisiana and the New Orleans Saints regardingthe Superdome and proposals for a new stadium.Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 997 2002 Ellerbe Becket Louisiana Superdome Enhancement Study.The study booklet provides detailed information aboutarchitectural, engineering, construction, and financialaspects of remodeling the Superdome, and presents fourdifferent implementation approaches for therecommendations. The booklet includes color

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 155photographs, charts, and diagrams of stadium features.Booklet, 93 pp., 1 item.Folder 998 2002 Apr. 20 Letter from Dave Dixon to “Dear Editor.” Dave Dixonwrites to “Dear Editor” regarding Buster Curtis’ credit asdesign architect of the Superdome. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 999 2002 Apr. 28 Fax copy of letter from Nathaniel Curtis to Arthur Q.Davis. Nathaniel Curtis writes to Arthur Q. Davis, in aletter dated 1991 November 14, indicating he has evidenceof a pattern of Davis claiming credit for architectural workhe did not do, citing the American Institute of ArchitectsCode of Ethics and Professional Conduct regardingclaiming credit for work, and warning Davis that anyfuture incidents would prompt Curtis to make a formalcharge against Davis with the American Institute ofArchitects. TL (fax), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1000 2002 May 2 Letter from Dave Dixon to The Board of Commissioners,Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District. Dave Dixonwrites to The Board of Commissioners of the LouisianaStadium and Exposition District recounting the work ofarchitect Nathaniel C. “Buster” Curtis, Jr., in designing theSuperdome and proposing that a plaque in his honor bededicated in the Poydras Street entrance lobby of theSuperdome. TLS, 3pp., 1 item.Folder 1001 2003 Jan. 22 Letter from Frances C. Curtis to Dave Dixon. Frances C.Curtis (wife of the late Nathaniel C. Curtis, Jr., thearchitect of the Superdome) writes to Dave Dixonexpressing gratitude for Dixon’s efforts to get the plaquein Curtis’ honor dedicated at the Superdome. (4 copies onvarious colored papers.) TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1002 2003 Feb. 1 Note from Frances C. Curtis to Dave Dixon, withenclosure. Frances C. Curtis writes to Dave Dixonsending him a copy of comments she prepared for theceremony dedicating the plaque in the Superdomehonoring her late husband “Buster” Curtis. Includesenvelope. ANS with envelope, 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 1003 2005 Apr. 4 Letter from Paul J. Masinter to Dave Dixon withenclosure. Paul J. Masinter writes to Dave Dixon sendinghim the article “Bloomberg’s Game” about New YorkMayor Michael Bloomberg proposing to build a new

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 156stadium for the New York Jets on the West Side ofManhattan. TLS and clipping, 13 pp., 1 item.Folder 1004 2006 Sept. 25 “Dome sprouts from Dixon’s big dreams.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune recounts Dave Dixon’s work inbringing the New Orleans Saints and the Superdome intoexistence, and mentions the repair of the Superdome afterHurricane Katrina on the occasion of the Saints’ first gamein the Superdome after the storm. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1005 2006 Oct. 27 Photograph of Dave Dixon outside the Superdome. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon outside the Superdome,and a sign in the background reading, “Our Home. OurTeam. Be a Saint.” P, 1 item.Folder 1006 2009 May 20 “N.O. Scores 2013 Super Bowl” and related articles. Thearticles from the Times-Picayune report the announcementof the 2013 Super Bowl in the Superdome in NewOrleans. Clipping, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1007 2009 May 21 “Super Shindig” and related articles. The articles from theTimes-Picayune report the award of the 2013 Super Bowlto New Orleans and discuss the influence of theSuperdome renovations on the decision. Clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 1008 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon and a group of 15 other men.The photograph shows a group of men posing near the endof a rectangular table, with Dave Dixon standing in theback row. A photograph credit stamp on the backindicates the picture is from the Times PicayunePublishing Co. P, 1 item.Folder 1009 [n.d.] “Roussel Reveals Dome Finance Plans.” The article froman unidentified newspaper reports the plans of Louis J.Roussel to finance a $20 million domed stadium in NewOrleans through private revenue sources. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1010 [n.d.] “Seattle Studies a Proposal For Multipurpose Stadium.”The article from an unidentified newspaper reports plansfor a domed stadium in Seattle. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1011 [n.d.] “Parents of Louisiana Superdome” plaque. The metal andwood plaque displays an article by Iris Kelso referring toDave Dixon as the “mother” of the Superdome and former

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 157Governor John J. McKeithen as the “father” of theSuperdome. The article also recounts the early history ofthe Superdome, and mentions the Republican NationConvention beginning [in 1988]. Plaque, 1 item.Folder 1012 [n.d.] Photograph of Dave Dixon in front of a large picture ofthe Superdome. The photograph shows Dave Dixon infront of a large black-and-white picture of the Superdome.P, 1 item.Folder 1013 [n.d.] Louisiana Superdome dish. The small porcelain dishshows an image with the text, “Louisiana Superdome,New Orleans.” The bottom side of the dish is marked“Made expressly for Ogden Food Services.” Acc. No.2009.0157.33. Dish, 1 item.Series III, Sub-Series B: Superdome FolderFolder 1014 1999-2003 “Superdome” folder. The folder marked “Superdome”contains news clippings about John J. McKeithen and hisconnection to the Superdome. Materials from this folderare rehoused in Folders 1015-1016. Folder, 1 item.Folder 1015 1999 June 5 “J. J. McKeithen, 81, Governor of Louisiana, 1964 to1972” obituary. The obituary from the New York Timessummarizes the life and career of John J. McKeithen, andmentions his connection to the Superdome. Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 1016 1999 June 6 “Gov. John McKeithen was larger than life.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune comments on the life and careerof John McKeithen and mentions his connection to theNew Orleans Saints and the Superdome. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Series III, Sub-Series C: Superdome Prudential FolderFolder 1017 1985-2003 “Superdome Prudential” folder. The folder marked“Superdome” and also previously marked “Prudential”contains various papers relating to the Superdome.Materials from this folder are rehoused in Folders 1018-1028. Folder, 1 item.Folder 1018 1985 Aug. 7 Economic Impact of the Louisiana Superdome papers.The papers include: a program for a press conferencefeaturing politicians, University of New Orleans

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 158professors, and Dave Dixon; a press release headed“Superdome’s 10-Year Impact on Louisiana: $2.678Billion”; a document headed “Economic Impact of theLouisiana Superdome”; and a chart headed “DomedStadium Scoreboard.” (See related materials in Folder969.) TD, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1019 1993 May 28 Photocopy of checks with check stubs. The photocopyshows three checks paid to Dave Dixon from theLouisiana Stadium and Exposition District and Dixon andDixon of Royal. The three corresponding check stubs areattached to the copy. D, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1020 1994 May 9 Letter from Billy [?] to Dave [Dixon]. Billy writes toDave Dixon expressing his appreciation for Dixon’scomment on his behalf to the Legislative AuditCommittee, and for the special treatment he has receivedfrom Dave and Mary Dixon. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1021 1998 Apr. 28 Letter from Jack M. Capella to Tom Benson. Jack M.Capella, an attorney, writes to Tom Benson, owner of theNew Orleans Saints, asking to meet or to receive Benson’sfinal offer on a hockey lease for the New Orleans Arena sothat Capella can make his formal recommendation to theLouisiana Stadium and Exposition District Board aboutselecting a hockey tenant for the arena. (The document isa fax copy dated 1998 May 15, sent from the Saints officeto Dixon & Dixon.) TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1022 2000 Aug. 4 Letter from Blaine Kern, Sr., to Dave Dixon. Blaine Kern,Sr., writes by fax to Dave Dixon congratulating him on the25th anniversary of the Superdome party and offering tomeet to discuss a “Sports Greats” Hall of Fame in NewOrleans. (The back of the letter has handwritten notationswhich appear to be telephone numbers and airline flightinformation.) TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1023 2000 Aug. 8 Letter from Dave Dixon to Doug Thornton. Dave Dixonwrites to Doug Thornton, General Manager of theLouisiana Superdome, asking to meet to discuss theenclosed proposal. The enclosure is headed “DevelopingThe Superdome’s Full Potential,” and proposes creating anAll Sports Hall of Fame and other hall of fame ideasabove the Superdome’s four main parking garages. TLS,4 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 159Folder 1024 2002 Oct. 31 Letter from Frank Dixon to Mike Foster. Frank Dixonwrites to Louisiana Governor Mike Foster asking whetherhis father, Dave Dixon, has been intentionally excludedfrom Foster’s “Blue Ribbon” Stadium Committee. TL, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1025 2002 Nov. 1 Superdome Comments By Dave Dixon. The documentheaded “Superdome Comments By Dave Dixon” presentsDixon’s opposition to Saints owner Tom Benson’s desirefor a new stadium, and suggests modifications to theSuperdome to satisfy stadium needs. The document ismarked “Not for publication.” A second copy of thedocument is also marked “Attention Josh Peter.” A partialpage of the document also displays a fax transactionreport. TD, 1-3 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1026 2002 Nov. 13 Letter from Dave Dixon to Doug Thornton. Dave Dixonwrites to Doug Thornton, General Manager of theLouisiana Superdome, commenting on difficultiesassociated with plans to remodel the Superdome to preventa new stadium effort. Dixon mentions the benefit of themere existence of the Ellerbe Becket Plan. (See relateditem in Folder 997.) TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1027 2003 Jan. 22 Letter from Frances C. Curtis to Dave Dixon. Frances C.Curtis (wife of the late Nathaniel C. Curtis, Jr., thearchitect of the Superdome) writes to Dave Dixonexpressing gratitude for Dixon’s efforts to get the plaquein Curtis’ honor dedicated at the Superdome. (See alsoFolder 1001.) TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1028 [n.d.] Letter fragment from Dave Dixon. Dave Dixon writes[possibly to a member of the McKeithen family]mentioning a statue or banner in the Superdome honoringformer Governor John J. McKeithen. Dixon alsodiscusses tensions between Saints owner Tom Benson andGovernor Mike Foster, and possibilities that Benson mightmove the team out of New Orleans. The fragment is thesecond page of a two-page letter. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Series III, Sub-Series D: McKeithen Family FolderFolder 1029 1999 July 8-15 McKeithen Family folder. The folder marked “McKeithenFamily” (and also previously marked “Sainsbury’)contains a copy of a news clipping about the legalcomplications of naming the Superdome after former

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 160Series III, Sub-Series E: Mike Foster FolderGovernor John J. McKeithen, and a letter from DaveDixon to Marjorie Ann McKeithen commenting onpolitical strategy for how to deal with the controversyinvolving Governor Mike Foster and the question ofnaming the Superdome after former Governor McKeithen.D, 1-3 pp. each, 2 items.Folder 1030 2001 Jan. 24-Feb. 5 Mike Foster folder. The folder marked “Mike Foster”contains two letters from Dave Dixon to Governor MikeFoster. In the letter of 2001 Jan. 24, Dixon writes toFoster about the possibility of adding seats and box suitesto the plaza level of the Superdome. In the letter of 2001Feb. 5, Dixon writes to Foster offering suggestions fornegotiations with Saints owner Tom Benson aboutimprovements to the Superdome rather than building anentirely new stadium. TL and TLS, 1-3 pp. each, 2 items.Series III, Sub-Series F: Buster Curtis/A. Davis FolderFolder 10312002 Apr. 20-2003 Jan. 22 Buster Curtis/A. Davis folder. The folder marked“Buster Curtis/A. Davis” contains letters about NathanialC. “Buster” Curtis, Jr. In a letter of 2002 Apr. 20, DaveDixon writes to “Dear Editor” regarding Buster Curtis’credit as design architect of the Superdome. In a fax lettersent 2002 Apr. 28 (originally dated 1991 Nov. 14),Nathaniel Curtis writes to Arthur Q. Davis indicating hehas evidence of a pattern of Davis claiming credit forarchitectural work he did not do, citing the AmericanInstitute of Architects Code of Ethics and ProfessionalConduct regarding claiming credit for work, and warningDavis that any future incidents would prompt Curtis tomake a formal charge against Davis with the AmericanInstitute of Architects. In a letter of 2002 May 2, DaveDixon writes to The Board of Commissioners of theLouisiana Stadium and Exposition District recounting thework of architect Nathaniel C. “Buster” Curtis, Jr., indesigning the Superdome and proposing that a plaque inhis honor be dedicated in the Poydras Street entrancelobby of the Superdome. In a letter of 2003 Jan. 22,Frances C. Curtis (wife of the late Nathaniel C. Curtis, Jr.,the architect of the Superdome) writes to Dave Dixonexpressing gratitude for Dixon’s efforts to get the plaquein Curtis’ honor dedicated at the Superdome. (See alsoFolders 998-1001.) TL, 1-3 pp. each, 4 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 161Series III, Sub-Series G: Louisiana Superdome FolderFolder 1032 2002 Apr. 25-28 Louisiana Superdome folder. The folder marked“Louisiana Superdome” includes letters and aninformation folder about the Superdome. In a letter of2002 Apr. 25, Veronica [?] writes to Dave Dixonmentioning that the Superdome Public RelationsDepartment is “perpetuating the situation with ArthurDavis” by continuing to refer to him as the stadium’sdesign architect. The folder labeled “LouisianaSuperdome” contains various press releases with generalinformation and statistics about the stadium. A “DraftLetter to the Media,” from a the fax of Eugene B. Tilton,notes that recent media reports have attributed theSuperdome design to Arthur Davis, and states that thecorrect attribution should go to Nathanial C. Curtis, Jr.TD, 1-15 pp. each, 3 items.Series III, Sub-Series H: Superdome, Dave Dixon EnvelopeFolder 1033 2002-2008 Superdome, Dave Dixon envelope. The envelope marked“Superdome, Dave Dixon” contains news clippings aboutthe Superdome. The materials are rehoused in Folders1034-1036. Folder, 1 item.Folder 1034 2002 Sept. 18 “Dome Improvement.” The article from the Times-Picayune reports consideration of plans to remodel theSuperdome in order to keep the Saints in New Orleans.The article presents proposals from the Ellerbe Becketfirm. The clipping includes handwritten notations on thearticle. (See also Folder 997.) Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1035 2002 Oct. 19 “Nagin opposes second stadium.” The article from theTimes-Picayune reports comments of New Orleans MayorRay Nagin expressing his opposition to proposals to builda new football stadium downtown. Clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 1036 2008 Feb. 23 “Home Show Goes Green.” The cover page from the“inside out” section of the Times-Picayune mentions “ecofriendly”products at a home show in the Superdome, andhas a picture showing the Superdome with a grass roof.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Series III, Sub-Series I: Superdome Wall of Fame Papers

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 162Folder 1037 1997 Nov. 19 Louisiana Superdome Press Release--Dave Dixon to beHonored on Superdome Wall of Fame. The press releaseannounces Dave Dixon’s induction to the Superdome Wallof Fame and recounts his involvement with the history ofthe stadium. (2 copies.) TD, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1038 1997 Nov. 20 “Dixon will join Wall of Fame in his creation.” Thearticle from the Times-Picayune reports the announcementof Dave Dixon’s induction to the Louisiana SuperdomeWall of Fame. (2 copies.) Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1039 [1997 Dec. ?] Rough draft of invitation. The rough draft providesgeneral information about the Superdome Wall of Fameinduction ceremony for Dave Dixon. TD, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1040 [1997 Dec.] Note from Mary Dixon to Bill Curl. Mary Dixon writes“Thank you” to Bill Curl of the Superdome management.AN, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1041 [1997 Dec.] Letter from Will to Dave Dixon. Will [?] writes to DaveDixon indicating he will attend the ceremony honoringDixon at the Sugar Bowl. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1042 [1997 Dec.] Envelope with delivery directions to Mary Dixon. Theenvelope is addressed to Mary Dixon and is also markedwith driving directions to the Dixon’s house. Envelope, 1item.Folder 1043 1997 Dec. 3 Memo from Bill Curl to Superdome Wall of FameCommittee. Bill Curl, of the Superdome management,writes to the Wall of Fame Committee about an update onthe Dave Dixon induction. The update includes lists ofpreparations, a budget, and information about tickets,seating arrangements, and pregame ceremonies.Handwritten notations appear to be various names andtelephone numbers. TD, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1044 1997 Dec. 9 Fax note from Margie Villere to Mary and Dave Dixon.Margie Villere writes by fax to Mary and Dave Dixoncommenting on their Christmas card with the Superdomein the background. The note is written on a fax note fromDave Dixon to Villere thanking her for her note ofcongratulations regarding the Superdome Wall of Fameinduction. NS, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 163Folder 1045 1997 Dec. 11 Letter from Mary Dixon to Bill [Curl], with enclosure.Mary Dixon writes to Bill [Curl, of the Superdomemanagement] enclosing a revised invitation list for DaveDixon’s induction event. The enclosure lists names,addresses, and telephone numbers of various people, andhas handwritten notations next to the names. TL, 7 pp., 1item.Folder 1046 1997 Dec. 11 Mailing lists for invitations. The lists provide mailinginformation for invitations to Dave Dixon’s induction tothe Superdome Wall of Fame. [There appear to be severalversions of the list in various formats. The layout of thespreadsheet pages is not clear.] TD, 20 pp., 1 item.Folder 1047 1997 Dec. 15 Letter from Superdome Wall of Fame Committee to Mr. &Mrs. David F. Dixon. The Superdome Wall of FameCommittee writes to Mr. & Mrs. David F. Dixon invitingthem to the induction ceremonies for Dave Dixon.Includes envelope. TL and envelope, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 1048 1997 Dec. 15 Fax note from Margie Villere to Mary Dixon. MargieVillere writes to Mary Dixon mentioning a Russianornament for her Christmas tree and asking for the detailsof the reception at the Superdome on January 1. ANS, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1049 1997 Dec. 16 Letter from Mary Dixon to Margie [Villere]. Mary Dixonwrites to Margie Villere providing details about thereception at the Superdome for Dave Dixon’s Wall ofFame induction. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1050 1997 Dec. 31 Louisiana Superdome Press Release--Dixon to be Honoredin Pregame Ceremonies. The press release announcesDave Dixon’s induction to the Superdome Wall of Famebefore the Sugar Bowl game on January 1. (2 copies.)TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1051 [ca. 1998 Jan. 1 ?] List of names. The list includes 28 entries with somenotations reading “yes” or “no.” [The names includepeople associated with the Superdome and sports, and maybe an invitation list for Dave Dixon’s Wall of Fameinduction.] AD, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1052“1997” [1998] Jan. 1 Timeline. The timeline provides the schedule for thereception and ceremony for Dave Dixon’s Wall of Fameinduction. TD, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 164Folder 1053 1998 Jan. 1 Louisiana Superdome One-Liners. The documentprovides brief facts about the Superdome. TD, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1054 1998 Jan. 1 Nokia Sugar Bowl tickets, suite pass, and envelope. Oneticket stub and two unused tickets provide admission tothe Nokia Sugar Bowl in the Superdome. A Suite Passprovides admission to the suite level of the Superdome.The envelope is addressed to Mary Dixon and is markedwith driving directions to her house. D, 1-2 pp. each, 5items.Folder 1055 1998 Jan. 1 Nokia Sugar Bowl program. The program bookletprovides information about the Nokia Sugar Bowl footballgame, and mentions Dave Dixon’s Superdome Wall ofFame induction (pp. 38-39). Booklet, 152 pp., 1 item.Folder 1056 1998 Jan. 2 “Dixon Honored By Superdome.” The article from theTimes-Picayune reports Dave Dixon’s induction to theSuperdome Wall of Fame. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1057 1998 Jan. 2 Letter from Mary Dixon to Bill Curl. Mary Dixon writesto Bill Curl, of the Superdome management, thanking himfor the previous day’s events. (See related items in Folder1058.) TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1058 1998 Jan. 2 Letter from Mary Dixon to Bill Curl and letter from MaryDixon to Doug Thornton. Mary Dixon writes to Bill Curl,of the Superdome management, thanking him for theprevious day’s events. She also writes to Doug Thornton,general manager of the Superdome, thanking him for theprevious day’s events. The back of the letter to Thorntonhas a draft of a letter to Curl. (See related item in Folder1057.) TLS, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1059 1998 Jan. 8 Letter from Bob Roesler to Mary [Dixon]. Bob Roeslerwrites to Mary [Dixon] mentioning Dave Dixon’sinduction (“hanging”) to the Superdome Wall of Fame,and mentioning religious topics. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1060 1998 Jan. 11 “R.S.V.P. Partying shots.” The article from the Times-Picayune reports the party in honor of Dave Dixon inconnection with his induction to the Superdome Wall ofFame. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 165Folder 1061 1998 Jan. 11 “R.S.V.P. Partying shots.” The article from the Times-Picayune reports the party in honor of Dave Dixon inconnection with his induction to the Superdome Wall ofFame. A handwritten note of congratulations is addressedto Dave Dixon from Chalin and Lynn Perkins Perez.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1062 [after 1998 Jan. 11] Letter from [Mary Dixon] to Betty [Guillaud]. MaryDixon writes to Betty Guillaud, of the Times-Picayune,thanking her for her reporting of the reception at DaveDixon’s induction to the Superdome Wall of Fame. (Seerelated item in Folder 1060.) ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1063 1999 June 24 “Hall of Famer Dixon put city, state in ‘majors.’ ” Thearticle from the Clarion Herald comments on DaveDixon’s influence on sports in New Orleans andLouisiana, and mentions his induction to the LouisianaSports Hall of Fame. (Includes photocopy.) Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1064 [n.d.] “Crown the Dome with halls of fame.” The editorialarticle by Dave Dixon describes the possibilities ofcreating various halls of fame above the Superdomegarages. (2 photocopies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.SERIES IV: United States Football League (1965-1990)FOLDERS: 1065-1167EXTENT: 122 items.SCOPE:This series includes materials about the United States Football League. DaveDixon’s role as founder of the USFL is documented. Brochures, surveys,promotional materials, and souvenirs document the activities of the league.Papers include résumés received by Dixon from people interested in working forthe league.SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. General Papers--chronological orderB. USFL-DFD Folder--chronological orderSeries IV, Sub-Series A: General PapersFolder 1065 [1965] United States Football League brochure booklet and pressrelease. The brochure provides introductory informationabout the concept and proposed operation of the UnitedStates Football League. The photocopy of the pressrelease announces general information about the conceptand proposed operation of the USFL. (See related item in

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 166Folder 715.) Acc. No. 2009.0157.41. Booklet and TD, 22pp. and 4 pp., 2 items.Folder 1066 [1965] United States Football League press release. The pressrelease announces general information about the conceptand proposed operation of the USFL. (See related item inFolder 715.) TD, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1067 [1966 June] “New Pro Football League Is Born.” The article from theShreveport Journal reports the announcement of theformation of the United States Football League by formerNotre Dame football coach Frank Leahy. [This league isnot the same as the one proposed by Dave Dixon.]Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1068 1980 Oct. United States Football League Survey. The surveyconducted by Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc., providesinformation about public interest in professional footballand topics relevant to the possibility of a league playing aspring season. D, 126 pp., 1 item.Folder 1069 1981 Dec. 6 “March to July football? Dave Dixon’s at it again.” Thearticle from the Times-Picayune reports Dave Dixon’sactivities to promote a new United States Football Leagueplaying a spring season. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1070 [ca. 1982-1985] USFL cap. The baseball-style cap is colored red, white,and blue and has the “USFL” logo of the United StatesFootball League on the front. Acc. No. 2009.0157.16.Cap (headgear), 1 item.Folder 1071 [1982-1986] USFL/Pan Am note pad. The note pad of stationeryshows the logo of Pan Am airlines, the logo of the UnitedStates Football League, and the slogan, “Pan Am. Theofficial carrier for the USFL.” There are 24 unused pageson the note pad. Stationery, 1 item.Folder 1072 [1982] Photocopies of news clippings. The article “DynamicDixon Makes Strong Case For USFL” reports commentsby Dave Dixon at the Touchdown Club of Memphisdescribing his new United States Football League. Thearticle “Mrs. Catharine Shea, Catholic Leader, Dies” is anobituary for Catharine Flanagan Shea of Memphis (DaveDixon’s mother-in-law). Clipping (photocopy), 1 p., 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 167Folder 1073 [1982-1983] “Dynamic Dixon Makes Strong Case For USFL.” Thearticle reports comments by Dave Dixon at theTouchdown Club of Memphis describing his new UnitedStates Football League. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1074 [ca. 1982] “Look out, NFL--Dixon’s new USFL is coming.” Thearticle summarizes the distinctive features of DaveDixon’s proposal for the United States Football League tobegin operations. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1075 [1982] “Pro Football in the Spring at RFK” bumper sticker. Thebumper sticker advertises the USFL Washington Federalsteam and its plans to play spring football at Robert F.Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C. (2copies.) D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1076 1982 May “New Pro Football League Eyes 1983.” The article fromthe Memphis Commercial Appeal reports theannouncement of the formation of the United StatesFootball League. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1077before 1982 May 11 “Dave Dixon’s got a fix for the football addict.” Thearticle from the Times-Picayune reports the upcomingformal announcement of the formation of the UnitedStates Football League by Dave Dixon. The article brieflyprofiles the team owners and mentions distinctive featuresof the new league. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1078 1982 May 11 USFL Press Information packet. The Press Informationpacket is inscribed to Mary Dixon by sports announcerHoward Cosell. The packet includes a pocket folder, aUSFL logo page, two press releases, a fact sheet, and 16biographical sketches about the USFL founders and teamowners. The biographical sketches describe: J. WalterDuncan, Jr.; Peter B. Spivak; David F. Dixon; BerlBernhard; Ron Blanding; Stephen W. Arky; John F.Bassett; Marvin L. Warner; James M. Gould; George J.Matthews; Randy Vataha; Jim S. Joseph; Bill Daniels;Alan Harmon; Myles H. Tanenbaum; and Thaddeus N.Taube. D, 33 pp., 1 item.Folder 1079 1982 May 11 USFL paperweight. The paperweight has a silver coloredmetal casing decorated with an image of a football and thetext, “USFL Founding Member Official Kick-Off, N.Y.May 11, 1982.” Acc. No. 2009.0157.14. Paperweight, 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 168Folder 1080 1982 May 14 “Dye’s Name Makes USFL’s Coaching List.” The articlefrom the Alabama Journal reports that Auburn Universityfootball coach Pat Dye is being considered by the USFLfor a possible coaching job. Handwritten markingsunderline references to Dave Dixon and his nephew,Julian McPhillips, an attorney doing legal work for theUSFL. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1081 1982 May 15 “Super Dave’s idea bestows life to new football league.”The article from the Times-Picayune comments on DaveDixon’s idea of the USFL and speculates on whether itwill be successful. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1082 1982 May 22 “USFL team expects losses.” The article from the ArizonaRepublic reports comments by an official of the USFL’sBirmingham franchise stating that the franchise expects tolose $3 million over two years before the team becomesprofitable. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1083 1982 May 24 Sports Illustrated magazine with news clipping. The issueof Sports Illustrated magazine includes the article, “Wholenew league, whole new season,” profiling the UnitedStates Football League and Dave Dixon (pp. 82-87). Theclipping “Two prominent figures in early Dome revisited”(originally placed between pp. 82-83 in the magazine)recounts the activities of Dave Dixon and John J.McKeithen in the history of the Superdome. Serial andclipping, 138 pp. and 1 p., 2 items.Folder 1084 1982 June 8-9 Tank McNamara USFL cartoon print, with inscription.The enlarged cartoon print shows the Tank McNamaracartoon depicting scientists conducting a market researchsurvey about interest in a professional football leagueplaying a spring season. The print is inscribed to SheaDixon acknowledging his work in creating the USFL, andis signed “Dad” [Dave Dixon]. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1085 1982 June 8-9 Photocopy of [Tank McNamara] cartoon about springfootball league. The cartoon depicts scientists conductinga market research survey about interest in a professionalfootball league playing a spring season. (See related itemin Folder 1084.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1086 1982 June 9 Tank McNamara cartoon. The cartoon depicts scientistsconducting a market research survey about interest in a

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 169professional football league playing a spring season.Includes photocopy. (See related items in Folders 1084-1085.) Clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1087 1982 June 29 USFL/Chicago Press Conference Announcement Report.The report provides information about the response to thepress conference announcing Chicago’s entry into theUnited States Football League. Details include newsmedia attendance, press releases, interviews scheduled forGeorge Allen, and 14 pages of copies of news clippingsabout the event. TD, 23 pp., 1 item.Folder 1088 1982 Sept. 29 “Dixon Issues Warning That Fans Will Flock To USFL.”The article from the Memphis Commercial Appeal reportscomments by Dave Dixon about why the USFL willsucceed. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1089 1982 Oct. “Why This Football League May Make It” plaque. Thewood plaque displays an article reprint from Venture: TheMagazine for Entrepreneurs. The article notes DaveDixon’s previous attempts to start the USFL in 1965 and1969, and comments that the new factor of cable televisionand a contract with ESPN may make the difference inhaving a successful rival to the NFL. Plaque, 1 item.Folder 1090 1982 Nov. 10-12 USFL business card case with business cards. The metalbusiness card case is decorated with the “USFL” logo ofthe United States Football League and the text “USFLOwners Meeting, Nov. 10-12, 1982, Hosted by theOakland Invaders.” The case contains business cards ofMary Shea Dixon of Dixon and Dixon Art Gallery. Acc.No. 2009.0157.15. Case (container) and D, 2 items.Folder 1091 [1983] Photograph of Dave Dixon holding USFL football, withother men at microphones. The photograph shows DaveDixon holding a USFL football over his head whilestanding on a field in a stadium with six other men on thefield near him. Two microphone stands are near thegroup, with one man at a microphone. (Oversize on foamboard.) P, 1 item.Folder 1092 1983 “Dixon saying goodbye” article fragment. The articlefragment (a continuation of an article begun on a previouspage) reports Dave Dixon selling his franchise rights in aUSFL team. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 170Folder 1093 1983 “ ‘Fans’ team’ Dixon’s idea for city.” The article from theTimes-Picayune reports Dave Dixon’s proposal of apublicly owned franchise in New Orleans to play in theUSFL. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1094 1983 L.A. Express schedule poster. The poster shows a darkblue grainy image of a football player’s face inside ahelmet, with a season schedule for the L.A. Express teamof the USFL. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1095 1983 Arizona Wranglers schedule poster. The poster shows theheadline “A Hot New Brand of Football,” with a helmetand the flaming brand logo of the Arizona Wranglers, andthe season schedule. (2 copies.) D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1096 1983 Mar. “The Football Fanatic Who Beat All the Odds.” Thearticle from American Airlines Magazine profiles DaveDixon and his activities promoting professional football,including his new United States Football League.Clipping, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1097 1983 Mar. 6 Arizona Wranglers “First play of the first game” poster.The poster shows a foot kicking a USFL football and thecaption: “The first play of the first game by Arizona’s firstpro football team. I was there. 3:00 p.m. March 6,1983.” The poster also displays the Wranglers’ homeschedule. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1098 1983 Mar. 6 “You don’t need a college degree to learn how to stompsomeone.” The article from the Times-Picayunecomments on the controversy surrounding football starHerschel Walker signing to play in the USFL withoutcompleting his college degree. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1099 1983 Mar. 6 “Dixon no stranger to beating odds” and related USFLarticles. The articles from the Times-Picayune cover theopening day of the first season of the USFL, profile DaveDixon’s involvement, and comment on the controversysurrounding the signing of Herschel Walker. Clipping, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 1100 1983 Mar. 6 USFL Inaugural Ball. The Wilson brand football ismarked as the inaugural ball of the United States FootballLeague, and has several signatures on it. The ball isstamped with the Wilson brand name, the USFL logo, andthe name of Commissioner Chet Simmons. Signatures

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 171written on the ball include: Frank Dixon, Lynda Shea,Stuart Dixon, Lou Rawls, John J. Shea, [?] Pierpont, G. K.[?] Thompson, Ellen Thompson, Milt Maltz (GeneralPartner in the Washington Federals), Dr. Ted Dietrich,George Allen, Bill Harris (three owners of the ChicagoBlitz), and another signature. Also includes cardboarddisplay box for holding the football. Acc. No.2009.0157.18. Football, 2 items.Folder 1101 1983 Mar. 7 “Walker less than super” and related articles. The articlesfrom the Baltimore Sun report the performance ofHerschel Walker and other players and teams on theopening day of the first USFL season. Clipping, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 1102 1983 Mar. 7 “Generals Lose Opener, 20-15” and related USFL articles.The articles from the New York Times report the resultsfrom the opening day of the first season of the USFL.Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1103 1983 Mar. 7 “Feds wind up on lower level” and related USFL articles.The articles from the Washington Times report the resultsfrom the opening day of the first season of the USFL.Clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1104 1983 Mar. 21 Fortune magazine. The issue of Fortune magazineincludes the article, “Pro Football’s Boys of Summer” (pp.125-132), which reports the opening of the first season ofthe USFL. Serial, 176 pp., 1 item.Folder 1105 1983 July 8 “USFL in N.O.: fact or fantasy?” and related USFLarticles. The article from the Times-Picayune/States-Itemreports the announcement of the plan to expand the USFLfor the 1984 season, and reports comments by Dave Dixonabout the possibility of a team in New Orleans in the 1985season. Related articles report results at the end of theregular season of the USFL. Clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1106 1983 July 19 “Invisible founder lauds USFL season.” The article fromthe Arizona Republic reports the absence of USFL founderDave Dixon from the league’s first season championshipgame. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1107 1983 July 28 “Professional Football Comes to Memphis: David F.Dixon.” The article from the Memphis Rotary Gongannounces a talk by USFL founder Dave Dixon to be

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 172given at a Rotary Club meeting in Memphis. D, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1108 1983 Aug. 2 “USFL founder, David Dixon, a strong Memphisbeliever.” The article from the Memphis Press-Scimitarreports Dave Dixon’s comments regarding the USFLexpansion team in Memphis and the progress of the USFL.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1109 [1984 Mar.] Photograph of Edwin Edwards kicking football at USFLgame, with Dave Dixon. The photograph showsGovernor-elect Edwin Edwards kicking a football held byDave Dixon on the field of the Superdome. The kickingtee is marked “Boston.” [The New Orleans Breakers teamwas previously the Boston Breakers.] A photograph creditfrom the Times-Picayune Publishing Company is on theback. Includes envelope addressed to Mary Dixon andpostmarked 1984 March 22. P and envelope, 2 items.Folder 1110 1984 Mar. 11 New Orleans Breakers opening day poster. The postershows a painting collage featuring a large football playerbreaking out of the roof of the Superdome, anotherfootball player parachuting in the sky, cheerleaders, DaveDixon, Edwin Edwards, other men, St. Louis Cathedral,musicians, a riverboat, and a house. The caption reads,“Opening Day, March 11, 1984.” D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1111 1984 Aug. 22 Exhibits to Evaluating Strategic Alternatives to Maximizethe Economic Value of the USFL. The booklet contains32 exhibits providing information about financial aspectsof the USFL. Subjects include the founding principles ofthe league, interest in merging with the National FootballLeague, expected costs of merging with the NFL, teamowner objectives, financial losses, projections for whenteams will break even financially, value of franchises,television broadcast information, possible adjustments tothe season schedule, and other information. Booklet, 130pp., 1 item.Folder 1112 [after 1984] “David F. Dixon, Founder, United States Football League”paper. The paper provides a biographical sketch of DaveDixon’s involvement in professional sports. TD, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1113 [after 1985] “The Best of the USFL” videocassette. Videocassette ofUnited States Football League highlights. (Unopened

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 173package in plastic shrink-wrap.) VHS format.Videocassette, 1 item.Folder 1114 1986 July 27 “A Look Back at the Idea That Created the U.S.F.L.” Thearticle from the New York Times recounts the history ofthe USFL and mentions that the USFL’s antitrust lawsuittrail against the NFL has been sent to the jury fordeliberation. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1115 1990 Mar. 15 Copy of National Football League check to the USFL for$3.76. The copy of the check from the National FootballLeague Operating Account indicates a payment to theUSFL of $3.76. D, 1 p., 1 item.Series IV, Sub-Series B: USFL--DFD FolderFolder 1116 1982 USFL--DFD folder. The folder marked “USFL” and“DFD” contains résumés and other papers related to theannouncement of the formation of the United StatesFootball League. An envelope inside the folder is marked“USFL Résumés.” Materials are rehoused in Folders1117-1167. Folder and envelope, 2 items.Folder 1117 1982 Jan. 6 Letter from Susan Baber to Dave Dixon. Susan Baberwrites to Dave Dixon expressing interest in doing publicrelations and promotions work for the USFL. Includesphotocopy. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1118 1982 Feb. 11 Gary Grier note. The note mentions Gary Grier ofAlabama Christian College and a telephone number. (Seerelated item in Folder 1125.) AN, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1119 1982 Feb. 15 Letter from Gabriel V. Romano to Dave Dixon, withrésumé papers. Gabriel V. Romano writes to Dave Dixonexpressing interest in working for the USFL. Includesphotocopy. TLS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1120 1982 Feb. 16 Letter from Barry R. Bauer to Dave Dixon with résumépapers and references. Barry R. Bauer writes to DaveDixon expressing interest in working for the USFL.Includes partial photocopy. (See related item in Folder1151.) TLS, 21 pp., 1 item.Folder 1121 1982 Feb. 17 Letter from Richard I. McCann to Dave Dixon. Richard I.McCann writes to Dave Dixon expressing interest doing

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 174legal or law enforcement work for the USFL. Includesphotocopy. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1122 1982 Feb. 17 Letter from Mark Pollard to Dave Dixon. Mark Pollardwrites to Dave Dixon asking how to get a try-out with aUSFL team. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1123 1982 Feb. 27and May 28Letters from Kevin L. Goodnight to United States FootballLeague. Kevin L. Goodnight writes to the USFLexpressing interest in working for the league as an official[referee]. A second letter in May repeats the interest incontacting the league’s Supervisor of Officials. Includesphotocopy. TLS, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1124 1982 Mar. 1 Letter from Ken Samelson to United States FootballLeague. Ken Samelson writes to the USFL asking forinformation about league teams, particularly a New Yorkarea franchise. Includes photocopy. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1125 1982 Mar. 15 James (Gary) Greer résumé. The résumé providesinformation about James (Gary) Greer. Includesphotocopy. (See related item in Folder 1118.) TD, 2 pp.,1 item.Folder 1126 1982 Mar. 24 Memo from John F. Bassett to USFL Owners, withWilliam R. Putnam résumé. John F. Bassett writes toUSFL Owners passing along a résumé for William R.Putnam. Includes photocopy. TDS, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1127 1982 Mar. 30and May 28 Letters from Gale F. Murrin III to Dave Dixon. Gale F.Murrin III writes to Dave Dixon expressing interest indoing legal work for the USFL. A second letter expressescontinuing interest in working for the USFL. Includesphotocopy. TLS, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1128 1982 Apr. 3 Letter from Joseph N. Vendetti to Dave Dixon. Joseph N.Vendetti writes to Dave Dixon offering to help with USFLactivities in the Philadelphia area. Includes photocopy.TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1129 1982 Apr. 7 Memorandum from Ed Trexler to Dave Dixon, withattachment. Ed Trexler writes to Dave Dixon expressinginterest in the job of Supervisor of Officials for the USFL.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 175The attachment is a brochure for Trexler’s Blue ChipOfficials Clinic. Includes photocopy. TDS, 7 pp., 1 item.Folder 1130 1982 May 9 Letter from Tim F. Moriarty to Mr. Dixon. Tim F.Moriarty writes to Mr. Dixon expressing interest inworking for the USFL. Handwritten notes on the lettercomment on Moriarty’s writing ability. Includesphotocopy. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1131 1982 May 12 Letter from Vince Casey to Dave Dixon with résumé.Vince Casey writes to Dave Dixon expressing interest inworking as public relations director for the USFL.Includes photocopy. TLS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1132 1982 May 12 Letter from George T. Keegan to Dave Dixon, withenclosures, and note. George T. Keegan writes to DaveDixon expressing interest in working for the USFL andsending Dixon an academic research paper studying theeffects of attendance at sports events depending on ticketprice, team performance, and presence of a star player. Ahandwritten note headed “George” appears to be a partialresponse to Keegan’s paper. TLS and AN, 16 pp. and 1p., 2 items.Folder 1133 1982 May 13 Letter from Evan Burian to Dave Dixon. Evan Burianwrites to Dave Dixon expressing interest in a managementposition with the USFL or one of the league franchises.Includes photocopy. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1134 1982 May 13 Correspondence from Rich Fenton to Dave Dixon andShea Dixon. Richard Fenton writes to Mr. Dixonexpressing interest in working for the USFL. Attached tothe letter are Fenton’s letter of 1982 March 1 to Mr. Dixonexpressing interest in the USFL, and Fenton’s telegram of1982 May 12 to Dave Dixon congratulating him on theannouncement of the formation of the USFL andexpressing interest in working with the league. Includesphotocopy. TLS, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1135 1982 May 13 Letter from Joe Gallagher to Dave Dixon, with résumé.Joe Gallagher writes to Dave Dixon expressing interest inworking for the USFL as director of communications.Includes photocopy. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1136 1982 May 13 Letter from Rod Sherman to Dave Dixon, with résumépapers. Rod Sherman writes to Dave Dixon expressing

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 176interest in his company, Management and SportsMarketing, Inc., working with the USFL. Includesphotocopy. TLS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1137 1982 May 18 Letter from Douglas H. Benison to Dave Dixon, withrésumé. Douglas H. Benison writes to Dave Dixonexpressing interest in working in a marketing position forthe USFL. Includes photocopy. TLS, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1138 1982 May 18 Letter from Joe F. Priola to Dave Dixon, with businesscard. Joe F. Priola writes to Dave Dixon expressinginterest in working for the USFL. Includes photocopy.TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 11391982 May 18 and 27 Letters from Michael A. Kemp to Dave Dixon. MichaelA. Kemp, Chairman of Amma Games Limited, writes toDave Dixon expressing interest in obtaining a licensingagreement with the USFL for a game based on the footballleague. A second letter outlines a promotional ideainvolving the proposed game. Includes photocopy. TLS,2 pp. each, 2 items.Folder 1140 1982 May 21 Letter from Bruce A. Bennett to Dave Dixon, with résuméand references. Bruce A. Bennett writes to Dave Dixonexpressing interest in working for the USFL as anequipment manager or team trainer. Includes photocopy.TLS, 9 pp., 1 item.Folder 1141 1982 May 24 Letter from Ernest H. Wright to Dave Dixon. Ernest H.Wright, President of Professional Sports Management,Inc., writes to Dave Dixon expressing interest in providingscouting services to recruit players and coaches for theUSFL. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1142 1982 May 25 Letter from Matthew A. Levine to Dave Dixon, withenclosures. Matthew A. Levine, President of PacificSelect Corp, writes to Dave Dixon expressing interest inproviding sports franchise and league marketing servicesto the USFL. Enclosures include information aboutPacific Select Corp and the article “More Victories EqualsMore Fans Equals More Profits, Right?” [Referencephotocopy of enclosures to replace original item withmold problem.] Includes photocopy. TLS, 72 pp., 1 item.Folder 1143 1982 May 28 Letter from Frank D. Vaughn to Dave Dixon, withattachment. Frank D. Vaughn writes to Dave Dixon

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 177explaining their family relationship and introducing afootball official named Ronnie J. Diodené. Theattachment introduces Diodené and his interest inofficiating for the USFL. Includes photocopy. TLS, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 1144 1982 June 18 Letter from Robert M. Bostwick to Dave Dixon, withphotograph. Robert M. Bostwick writes to Dave Dixonexpressing interest in working as an officials supervisorfor the USFL. A photograph is included with the letter.TLS and P, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1145 1982 June 18 Letter from Jim Parker to Dave Dixon, with résumépapers. Jim Parker writes to Dave Dixon expressinginterest in an administrative or scouting position with theUSFL. TLS, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 1146 1982 June 20 Letter from Jerry Mommer to Dave Dixon. JerryMommer writes to Dave Dixon reiterating his interest inworking for the USFL in public relations and marketing.TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1147 1982 June 25 Letter from Perry Moss to Dave Dixon, with résumépapers. Perry Moss writes to Dave Dixon expressinginterest in a position as a head coach or director of playerpersonnel with the USFL. TLS, 8 pp., 1 item.Folder 1148 1982 June 27 Letter from Kerry Jo King to Dave Dixon, with résumé,business card, and photograph. Kerry Jo King writes toDave Dixon expressing interest in working for theChicago franchise of the USFL to do public relations,sales, or fund-raising activities. TLS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1149 1982 June 28 Letter from Stephen John De Felice to Dave Dixon, withrésumé. Stephen John De Felice writes to Dave Dixonexpressing interest in media information or publicrelations work for one of the franchises of the USFL.TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1150 1982 June 28 Letter from Ted Norman to Dave Dixon, with enclosure.Ted Norman writes to Dave Dixon providing informationabout his son, Jody Norman, who hopes to playprofessional football. The enclosure is a copy of aclipping with information about Jody Norman’s footballachievements. TLS, 3 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 178Folder 1151 1982 July 5 Letter from Barry Bauer to John Shea Dixon. Barry Bauerwrites to John Shea Dixon thanking him for responding tohis previous inquiry and reiterating his interest inemployment with the USFL. (See related item in Folder1120.) TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 11521982 July 19 and 22 Letter from Bill Curl to Dave Dixon, with Gerald JosephKissel résumé papers. Bill Curl, Director of PublicRelations and Marketing for the Superdome, writes toDave Dixon forwarding résumé papers for Gerald JosephKissel, who expresses interest in public relations work forthe USFL. In a separate letter, Kissel writes to DaveDixon expressing interest in working for the Detroitfranchise of the USFL. TLS, 1p. and 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 1153 1982 Aug. 3 Letter from Bruce Cecchini to Dave Dixon, with résumépapers. Bruce Cecchini writes to Dave Dixon expressinginterest in employment with the USFL. TLS, 5 pp., 1item.Folder 1154 “1981” [1982?] Aug. 15 Letter from James M. Felten to Dave Dixon, withrésumé papers. James M. Felten writes to Dave Dixonexpressing interest in employment with the USFL. TLS,10 pp., 1 item.Folder 1155 1982 Oct. 20 Letter from Kay C. Evans to Rick Corrigan, with RickCorrigan résumé papers. Kay C. Evans, executivesecretary for Dave Dixon, writes to Rick Corriganindicating that the USFL has a headquarters in New Yorkand that he should direct his employment request there.Enclosed with the letter are Corrigan’s letter of June 6 toDave Dixon and his résumé papers. TLS, 10 pp., 1 item.Folder 1156 1982 Dec. 9 Letter from Jo Ann Breaux to Dave Dixon, with résumé.Jo Ann Breaux writes to Dave Dixon expressing interest inemployment with the USFL. ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1157 1982 Bauerlein Incorporated: A Profile folder. The foldercontains information about the Bauerlein Incorporatedadvertising, marketing, and public relations firm. TD, 30pp., 1 item.Folder 1158 [1982] Memorandum from Jim DeLissa to Dave Dixon, withJoseph F. Yonto résumé. Jim DeLissa writes to DaveDixon sending him the résumé for coach Joseph F. Yonto.Includes photocopy. ALS, 4 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 179Folder 1159 1982 Letter from Charles Genella to Dave Dixon, with résumépapers. Charles Genella writes to Dave Dixon expressinginterest in sales work for the USFL. Includes a similarpacket addressed to Shea Dixon. TLS with returnenvelope, 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 1160 [1982] Letter from Richard T. Mancuso to Shea Dixon, withrésumé. Richard T. Mancuso writes to Shea Dixonexpressing interest in doing public relations work for theUSFL. Includes copies. ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1161 [1982] Timothy F. Moriarty résumé. The résumé providesinformation about Timothy F. Moriarty. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1162 1982 Matthew Ungarino résumé. The résumé providesinformation about Matthew Ungarino. Includesphotocopy. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1163 [1982] Letter from Art Zeleznik to Dave Dixon, with résumépapers. Art Zeleznik writes to Dave Dixon expressinginterest in working in a personnel management orcoaching position for the USFL. Includes photocopy.TLS, 9 pp., 1 item.Folder 1164 [1982] Form letter from John Shea Dixon to USFL job applicants.John Shea Dixon writes to USFL job applicantsacknowledging receipt of résumés and promising othercommunication in the future. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1165 [1982] Business cards. The business cards provide informationfor: Richard Mancuso, sports publicity; Pat Benkowski,WMET Sports; Hub Arkush, Pro Football Weeklypublisher; Ronald J. Real, President of Free AgentScouting Combine; Jim Rose, WLS-TV News; and LesGrobstein, WLS AM/FM sportscaster. D, 1 p. each, 6items.Folder 1166 1982 American Soccer League Media Guide. The bookletbrochure provides general information about the teams,players, coaches, and schedules of the American SoccerLeague. Booklet, 40 pp., 1 item.Folder 1167 [ca. 1982] Terry Moran note. The note provides an address andtelephone number for players’ agent Terry Moran. AN, 1p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 180SERIES V: America’s Football Teams and Fan Ownership Football League (1983-2007)FOLDERS: 1168-1244EXTENT: 86 items.SCOPE: This series includes materials about Dave Dixon’s concept of a professionalfootball league with majority ownership of teams held by football fans rather thanhaving the league controlled by a small number of wealthy owners. The conceptis first called America’s Football Teams (AFT) from 1983 to about 1991, andcalled the Fan Ownership Football League (FFL) from about 1991 onwards.Materials include surveys, proposals, promotional materials, and brochuresprepared for television and business executives seeking contracts and investmentsupport.SERIES ARRANGEMENT: Chronological orderFolder 1168 [ca. 1983-1987] America’s Football Teams cap. The baseball-style cap iswhite with blue text reading, “America’s Football Teams,”with a football-shaped logo colored in the stars and stripespattern of a United States flag. Ac. No. 2009.0157.17.Cap (headgear), 1 item.Folder 1169 1983 July 29 Exhibit IV: Antitrust Opinion. The document from DandoB. Cellini to Dave Dixon provides legal information aboutantitrust laws, the status of the NFL and USFL with regardto those laws, and the status of Dixon’s proposedAmerica’s Football Teams league with regard to antitrustlaws. (2 copies.) TDS, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1170 1983 Nov. 29 America’s Football Teams, Inc. album for Ted Turner.The album has a dark blue cover with a stamped gold title,“America’s Football Teams, Inc.” The album contains acover letter from Dave Dixon to R. E. (“Ted”) Turner,Chairman of the Board of Turner Broadcasting System,Inc., regarding Dixon’s proposal for a new football league,and papers outlining the concept of the league. Insertswith different pagination are among the pages of the maindocument, and biographical sketch information aboutDave Dixon is also included. TLS, 34 pp., 1 item.Folder 1171 1984 Dec. 26 Turner Broadcasting System, Mr. Robert Wussler album.The album has a dark blue cover with gold stamped textreading, “Turner Broadcasting System, Mr. RobertWussler.” The album contains a letter from Dave Dixonto Robert J. Wussler, Executive Vice President of TurnerBroadcasting Systems, Inc., regarding a proposal for aprofessional football league to be initially owned byTurner Broadcasting and eventually owned by football

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 181fans, and to be known as America’s Football Teams, Inc.The letter has enclosures with different pagination insertedbetween the numbered pages of the main letter. TLS, 26pp., 1 item.Folder 1172 [1985] America’s Football Teams, Inc. album for ABC televisionnetwork. The album has a dark blue cover with a goldstamped title, “America’s Football Teams, Inc.” The firstleaf of the album is detached from the binding. The albumcontains an introductory statement from Dave Dixonregarding a proposal for a new football league, and papersoutlining the concept of the league. The papers refer tothe interests and involvement of the AmericanBroadcasting Company (ABC). Empty album pages andan incomplete letter insert suggest some materials havebeen removed. [The 1985 date is based on references topast events of 1984 and upcoming events of 1986.] TDS,30 pp., 1 item.Folder 1173 1985 America’s Football Teams, Inc., brochure folder andpapers. The oversize brochure folder provides informationabout the concept and proposed operation of Dave Dixon’sAmerica’s Football Teams league. Papers inside thefolder are informational documents headed “PositionPaper Number One” and “Position Paper Number Two,”and a copy of the USA Today article “Just like old times inNFL with game-length problems.” D, 22 pp. (total), 1item.Folder 1174 1986 Aug. 21 “New spring football puts stock in fans.” The article fromUSA Today reports Dave Dixon’s plans to launch theAmerica’s Football Teams league in 1987. Clipping, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 1175 1986 Sept. 4 “Never Say Die: Entrepreneurs Plan Two New SpringFootball Leagues.” The article from The Wall StreetJournal reports the announcements of James Foster’sArena Football League and Dave Dixon’s America’sFootball Teams league. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1176 1987 July 8 “Dixon’s league would draft high-schoolers.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports Dave Dixon’s plans forhis proposed American Football Federation to recruitplayers out of high school. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 182Folder 1177 1987 Aug. 11 American Football Federation booklet. The bookletprovides information about Dave Dixon’s proposedAmerican Football Federation or America’s FootballTeams league. Booklet, 64 pp., 1 item.Folder 1178 1987 Dec. 15 Binder front cover. The document is the front cover forthe America’s Football Teams & FCB/Leber Katz Partnersbinder. (The sections of the binder are rehoused inFolders 1178-1185.) D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1179 1987 Dec. 15 Papers from front cover pocket. The papers from the frontcover pocket of the America’s Football Teams &FCB/Leber Katz Partners binder includes an article aboutFCB advertising agency in Advertising Age and otherpapers about FCB. (The sections of the binder arerehoused in Folders 1178-1185.) D, 13 pp., 1 item.Folder 1180 1987 Dec. 15 Papers from front section. The papers from the frontsection of the America’s Football Teams & FCB/LeberKatz Partners binder mention an introduction for Foote,Cone, and Belding (“FCB”) and their collaboration withAFT. (The sections of the binder are rehoused in Folders1178-1185.) D, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1181 1987 Dec. 15 “FCB Credentials” section papers. The papers from theAmerica’s Football Teams & FCB/Leber Katz Partnersbinder provide information about the FCB advertisingagency. (The sections of the binder are rehoused inFolders 1178-1185.) D, 10 pp., 1 item.Folder 1182 1987 Dec. 15 “Mission” section papers. The papers from the America’sFootball Teams & FCB/Leber Katz Partners binderdescribe FCB’s mission with AFT. (The sections of thebinder are rehoused in Folders 1178-1185.) D, 26 pp., 1item.Folder 1183 1987 Dec. 15 “Creative” section papers. The papers from the America’sFootball Teams & FCB/Leber Katz Partners binderprovides examples of AFT advertisements. (The sectionsof the binder are rehoused in Folders 1178-1185.) D, 17pp., 1 item.Folder 1184 1987 Dec. 15 “Budget” section paper. The paper from the America’sFootball Teams & FCB/Leber Katz Partners binderprovides a summary budget. (The sections of the binderare rehoused in Folders 1178-1185.) D, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 183Folder 1185 1987 Dec. 15 Foote, Cone & Belding Communications, Inc., AnnualReport 1986 from back pocket of binder. The report fromthe America’s Football Teams & FCB/Leber Katz Partnersbinder provides information about FCB. (The sections ofthe binder are rehoused in Folders 1178-1185.) Booklet,32 pp., 1 item.Folder 1186 1988 America’s Football Teams booklet. The booklet providesinformation about Dave Dixon’s proposed America’sFootball Teams league. Booklet, 64 pp., 1 item.Folder 1187 1988 Apr. Research Questionnaire Pretest. The document by FrankN. Magid Associates, Inc., is a telephone survey script forAmerica’s Football Teams. TD, 29 pp., 1 item.Folder 1188 1988 June Magid Survey Findings Copies. The documents presentthe results of a survey by Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc.,about America’s Football Teams. TD, 38 pp., 1 item.Folder 1189 1988 June Attitudes Toward America’s Football Teams. The bookletis the Executive Summary of survey results provided byFrank N. Magid Associates, Inc., for America’s FootballTeams. (2 copies.) Booklet, 13 pp., 1 item.Folder 1190 1988 June America’s Football Teams, The Complete Concept & TheMagid Study. The booklet provides information aboutDave Dixon’s proposed America’s Football Teams leagueand includes a copy of the “Magid Study” (AttitudesToward America’s Football Teams). Booklet, 35 pp. and13 pp., 2 items.Folder 1191 1990 June 25-July 26B.C. Place Stadium folder and papers. The folderadvertises B.C. Place Stadium. The papers include 13drafts of various letters from Dave Dixon, President ofAmerica’s Football Teams, Inc., to Jamie Kellner,President of Fox Broadcasting Company, regarding sportsbroadcasting and investment in the AFT league. TL, 43pp., 1 item.Folder 1192 1990 July 27 Letter from Dave Dixon to Del Mayberry. Dave Dixon,President of America’s Football Teams, Inc., writes to DelMayberry, of the Fox Broadcasting Company, discussingthe booklet about the fan ownership aspect of the AFTleague. TL, 6 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 184Folder 1193 1990 July 30 America’s Football Teams--Comments. The documentprovides comments about particular aspects of the AFTconcept, and appears to refer to page numbers in one ofthe AFT booklets. TD, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 1194 1990 Aug. 6 America’s Football Teams--Added Comments. Thedocument provides comments about particular aspects ofthe AFT concept, and appears to refer to page numbers inone of the AFT booklets. TD, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1195 1990 Aug. 8 Financial Pro Formas: Plans C, D, E. The documentsprovides information about player personnel plans for theAFT league. Two different versions are included. TD, 11pp. and 9 pp., 2 items.Folder 1196 1990 Aug. 9 Discussion of Pro Forma Revenue Items. The documentprovides information about revenue from interest earned,ticket sales, television rights, radio broadcasts, andproperties for America’s Football Teams, Inc. TD, 2 pp.,1 item.Folder 1197 1991 Aug. 1 Further Commentary on Fan Ownership Football. Thedocument provides information about the concept andoperation of Dave Dixon’s proposed Fan OwnershipFootball league. Handwritten notes and editorialcorrections are marked on the document. TD, 26 pp., 1item.Folder 1198 1991 Sept. 19 Letter from Tex Schramm to Dave Dixon, withattachments and envelope. Tex Schramm [former generalmanager of the Dallas Cowboys and commissioner of theWorld League of American Football] writes to DaveDixon returning Dixon’s packet of information about FanOwnership Football. The attached packet includesdocuments outlining the concept and proposed operationof Fan Ownership Football. Includes envelope. ALS andTD, 1 p., and 60 pp., 2 items.Folder 1199 [ca. 1992] “What is Fan Ownership Football?” booklet. The bookletprovides information describing the concept and proposedoperation of the Fan Ownership Football league. Thebooklet includes many handwritten notations and editorialcorrections. Booklet, 28 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 185Folder 1200 [ca. 1992] “More on Fan Ownership Football” booklet. The bookletprovides information describing the concept and proposedoperation of the Fan Ownership Football league. Thebooklet includes handwritten notations and editorialcorrections. Booklet, 40 pp., 1 item.Folder 1201 [ca. 1992] “Table of Contents” for Fan Ownership Football. Thedocument is headed “Table of Contents” and includesinformation about the concept and proposed operation ofDave Dixon’s Fan Ownership Football league. TD, 36pp., 1 item.Folder 1202 [ca. 1992] “Introduction to Founding Owners” document. Thedocument headed “Introduction to Founding Owners”provides information about the concept and proposedoperation of Dave Dixon’s Fan Ownership Football, Inc.TD, 7 pp., 1 item.Folder 1203 [ca. 1992] “Introduction to Founding Owners of Fan OwnershipFootball, Inc.” and related documents. The documentheaded “Introduction to Founding Owners” providesinformation about the concept and proposed operation ofDave Dixon’s Fan Ownership Football, Inc. Thedocument headed “$100,000 Finder’s Fee” providesinformation about financial rewards for introducingprospective founding owners to the league. Abiographical sketch outlines Dixon’s career. A copy of thearticle “Toasting Superdome at 20” reports theSuperdome’s economic benefit to the New Orleanseconomy. TDS and TD, 12 pp., 1 item.Folder 1204 [ca. 1992] “To All Prospective Founding Owners” document. Thedocument provides information about the concept andproposed operation of Dave Dixon’s Fan OwnershipFootball League. The document includes handwrittennotations and editorial corrections. TD, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1205 1992 May 8 “What is Fan Ownership Football?” Working Set. Thedocument provides information describing the concept andproposed operation of the Fan Ownership Football league.The document is labeled “Working Set” and includesmany handwritten notations and editorial corrections. TD,42 pp., 1 item.Folder 1206 1992 June 18 “What is Fan Ownership Football?” booklet. The bookletprovides information describing the concept and proposed

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 186operation of the Fan Ownership Football league. Thebooklet is labeled “Obsolete.” Booklet, 58 pp., 1 item.Folder 1207 1992 July 1 “What is Fan Ownership Football?” booklet. The bookletprovides information describing the concept and proposedoperation of the Fan Ownership Football league. Thebooklet is labeled “Amended July 1, 1992, Big NameCoaches,” and has a note on the cover explaining itspreparation for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Thebooklet includes many handwritten notations and editorialcorrections. Booklet, 60 pp., 1 item.Folder 1208 1995 Sept. 19 Fan Football booklet. The booklet is titled Fan Football:The Football League CBS Sports Would Design for Itself--A Supplemental Booklet. The booklet providesinformation about the concept and proposed operation ofFan Ownership Football, Inc., and its Fan OwnershipFootball League (“FFL”), and mentions specific proposalsof working with CBS television. Booklet, 15 pp., 1 item.Folder 1209 1995 Nov. Fan Ownership Football: Verbatim Comments. Thedocument provides responses to survey questions aboutthe Fan Ownership Football League conducted by FrankN. Magid Associates, Inc., for Dixon & Dixon. TD, 71pp., 1 item.Folder 1210 1995 Dec. 20 Fan Football Owners Booklet, with note from DaveDixon. The booklet provides business plans and financialprojections for the operation of Dave Dixon’s proposedFan Ownership Football League. A note attached to thefront cover reads, “This is an updated Owners Booklet.Please destroy the previous copy.” Booklet, 18 pp., 1item.Folder 1211 1996 Nov. 29 Fan Ownership Football, Inc., cover page and Frank N.Magid Associates survey results. The cover pageintroduces the results from the 1995 November surveyconducted by Frank N. Magid Associates about the FanOwnership Football League. The survey results pagesprovide statistical information and commentary aboutresponses to various questions. TD, 24 pp., 1 item.Folder 1212 1997 Jan. 6 Fan Ownership Football League booklet. The bookletprovides “An Introduction” to the concept and proposedoperation of Dave Dixon’s Fan Ownership FootballLeague. Booklet, 36 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 187Folder 1213 1997 Jan. 6 Fan Ownership Football League booklet with additionalsection. The booklet provides “An Introduction” to theconcept and proposed operation of Dave Dixon’s FanOwnership Football League. An additional section (afterp. 36) is labeled, “For Prospective Founding Owners andTV Executives,” and provides information relating totelevision broadcasts, financial information for prospectivefounding owners, and a biographical sketch of DaveDixon. Booklet, 48 pp., 1 item.Folder 1214 1997 Jan. 6 Fan Ownership Football League booklet with additionalsection. The booklet provides “An Introduction” to theconcept and proposed operation of Dave Dixon’s FanOwnership Football League. An additional section (afterp. 32) is labeled, “For Prospective Founding Owners andTV Executives,” and provides information relating totelevision broadcasts, financial information for prospectivefounding owners, and a biographical sketch of DaveDixon. Booklet, 44 pp., 1 item.Folder 1215 1997 June 12 Fan Ownership Football League booklet with additionalsection revisions. The booklet provides “An Introduction”to the concept and proposed operation of Dave Dixon’sFan Ownership Football League. An additional section(after p. 36) is labeled, “For Prospective Founding Ownersand TV Executives,” and provides information relating totelevision broadcasts, financial information for prospectivefounding owners, and a biographical sketch of DaveDixon. Handwritten revision notes are on p. 9, andrevised versions of pp. 10-11 are inserted. Booklet, 50pp., 1 item.Folder 1216 1997 June 16 Letter from Dave Dixon to Michael H. Jordan, with FanOwnership Football League booklet. Dave Dixon,Chairman of Fan Ownership Football, Inc., writes toMichael H. Jordan, Chairman of WestinghouseCorporation, proposing that CBS television network be afounding owner of the Fan Ownership Football League.The enclosed booklet is similar to the Fan OwnershipFootball League booklet (see Folder 1215) but includessome particular modifications relating to CBS television.TL and booklet, 3 pp. and 48 pp., 1 item.Folder 1217 1998 Jan. 26 Letter from Dave Dixon to Dick Ebersol, with FanOwnership Football League booklet. Dave Dixon,

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 188Chairman of Fan Ownership Football, Inc., writes to DickEbersol, President of NBC Sports, proposing that NBCtelevision network be a founding owner of the FanOwnership Football League. The enclosed booklet issimilar to the Fan Ownership Football League booklet (seeFolder 1215) but includes some particular modificationsrelating to NBC television. TLS and booklet, 2 pp. and 54pp., 1 item.Folder 1218 2000 Feb. Fan Football League booklet. The booklet providesinformation about the concept and proposed operation ofDave Dixon’s Fan Football League. Booklet, 38 pp., 1item.Folder 1219 2000 Mar. 3 Letter from Charles L. Stern, Jr., to Dave Dixon. CharlesL. Stern, Jr., an attorney, writes to Dave Dixonacknowledging payment of fees for Ed Karp’s work on theFan Football League Business Plan. Includes envelope.(The items are from a folder labeled “Football.”) TLS, 1p., 2 items.Folder 1220 2000 Mar. 15 Letter from Frank Dixon to Linda LaRusso and LeeBrook, with Fan Football League booklet. Frank Dixon,President of Fan Football League, Inc., writes to LindaLaRusso and Lee Brook, of InterCapital Resources, Inc.,offering a business deal and sending information about theFan Football League. The booklet provides informationabout the concept and proposed operation of Dave Dixon’sFan Football League. TL and booklet, 1 p. and 38 pp., 1item.Folder 1221 2000 Spring Fan Football League booklet. The booklet providesinformation about the concept and proposed operation ofDave Dixon’s Fan Football League. (2 copies.) Booklet,24 pp., 1 item.Folder 1222 2001 May 18 Fan Football League NGI Overview. The Overviewdocument from Judd Seida provides information about NetGeneration, Inc., and proposals for services to create a FanFootball League website. Includes a Net Generation, Inc.,postcard and two business cards. TDS, 10 pp., 3 items.Folder 1223 [2002 or later] “NFL Expansion” notes. The notes mention theimprobability of an expansion of the NFL, and mention aproposal for Dave Dixon’s Fan Football League. Onepage is a draft of a letter addressed to “Dear Bill.” [The

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 189date is based on the mention of 32 teams in the NFL.]AD, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1224 [2002 or later] Photocopy of a directory. The photocopy documentappears to be a directory of agents for professionalfootball players. Entries include name, company, address,telephone number, fax number, e-mail address,certification date, and (sometimes) a photograph.Handwritten notations are on many pages. The documentpagination is from 1 to 220, with a few pages repeated andpages 138-139 not present. D, 220 pp., 1 item.Folder 1225 2005 Oct. 10 “Is A New Football League Feasible?” booklet. Thebooklet provides information about the concept andproposed operation of the Fan Football League. Includeshandwritten notations and editorial corrections. Booklet,11 pp., 1 item.Folder 1226 2005 Oct. 17 Notes and copy of Jon Saraceno article “No Contest”College football outscores NFL by a mile.” The notesrefer to Saraceno’s article and describe the financial andemotional connection to teams in Dave Dixon’s proposedFan Football League. The copy of the article, from USAToday, describes the higher interest and emotional level ofcollege football and describes the declining quality andinterest of NFL football. TD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1227 2006 Copies of papers for promoting the Fan OwnershipFootball League. The papers include copies of an articleabout Dave Dixon winning the Times-Picayune LovingCup, his profile in New Orleans Magazine as one of the“Ten New Orleanians of the 20th Century,” a TankMcNamara cartoon about spring season football, andbrochure pages headed “Football Is King” and “FanOwnership, That’s It.” D, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.Folder 1228 2006 Fan Ownership Football--Copy of Frank N. MagidAssociates 1995 survey results with notes. The Frank N.Magid Associates survey results provide statisticalinformation and commentary about responses to variousquestions regarding Dave Dixon’s proposed FanOwnership Football League. Handwritten notes commenton the current situation in 2006 and mention the name,“Perfect Football League (PFL)”. D, 25 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 190Folder 1229 2006 Feb. 15 Letter from Michael D. Hais to Dave Dixon. Michael D.Hais, of Frank N. Magid Associates, writes to Dave Dixonregarding a survey about Fan Ownership Football andoutlining the parameters of the research. An invoice forthe survey work is included with the letter. (Includesphotocopy.) TLS, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1230 2006 Mar.-Apr. Comments from Magid Survey about Fan OwnershipFootball League. The document begins with a statementfrom Dave Dixon introducing the comments from a surveyabout Fan Ownership Football conducted by [Frank N.Magid Associates]. The following pages present surveyresults and commentary on the results. TD, 31 pp., 1 item.Folder 1231 2006 Apr. 12 Letter from Dave Dixon to Brian L. Roberts. Dave Dixonwrites to Brian L. Roberts, Chairman of ComcastCorporation, presenting information about the FanOwnership Football League and proposing a televisiondeal with Comcast. Includes draft version of letter. TLS,5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1232 2007 Jan. 2 Paste-up copy of “Why Our Fan Ownership FootballLeague Will Succeed Overwhelmingly!” by Dave Dixon.The booklet prepared by Dave Dixon presents informationabout the concept and proposed operation of the FanOwnership Football League. Booklet pages includeeditorial modifications by means of documents,photographs, and a cartoon attached by adhesive tape.Booklet, 25 pp., 1 item.Folder 1233 2007 Mar. 8 Proposal for Fan Ownership Football League. Thedocument presents information about the concept andproposed operation of the Fan Ownership FootballLeague. Included with the document is a note dated 2007October 7 reading, “Improve.” TD, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 1234 2007 July 13 Letter from Dave Dixon to Neil Cornrich. Dave Dixonwrites to Neil Cornrich, of Cornrich Co., LPA, presentinginformation about the Fan Ownership Football League andproposing that Cornrich may want to invest in the league.Includes photocopy. TLS, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1235 2007 July 13 Copies of Page 2 of letter from Dave Dixon. Thedocument is Page 2 of a letter from Dave Dixon about theFan Ownership Football League. (2 copies.) TL, 1 p., 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 191Folder 1236 2007 Sept. “The Opportunity” booklet. The paste-up booklet labeled“The Opportunity” presents a proposal from Dave Dixonto Las Vegas about the Fan Ownership Football League.Booklet pages include editorial modifications by means ofdocuments and photographs attached by adhesive tape.Booklet, 16 pp., 1 item.Folder 1237 2007 Dec. 5 Letter from Dave Dixon to Michael Dell. Dave Dixonwrites to Michael Dell, Chairman of Dell ComputerCorporation, presenting information about the FanOwnership Football League and proposing that Dell maywant to invest in the league. TL, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1238 [n.d.] Notes “For Page 1.” The notes headed “For Page 1”appear to be a draft or a proposed revision for a documentexplaining the concept of Fan Ownership Football. AN, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1239 [n.d.] Fan Ownership Football League papers. The papersinclude various notes and information about Dave Dixon’sideas for the Fan Ownership Football League. TD, 12 pp.,1 item.Folder 1240 [n.d.] “A Monopoly” notes. The notes headed “A Monopoly”describe the NFL’s monopoly in professional football andmention competition from the FFL [Fan OwnershipFootball League]. (The pages have brown stains from aliquid.) AN, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1241 [n.d.] Fan Ownership Football League (FFL) papers. The papersinclude a page headed “Comments by the Founder” and apage headed “Fan Ownership Football League, In Brief.”TD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1242 [n.d.] Edited copy of artwork of Dave Dixon holding a football.The drawing shows Dave Dixon holding a football marked“USFL,” but the “USFL” logo has been covered over. D,1 p., 1 item.Folder 1243 [n.d.] International Football League list. The document headed“International Football League” is a list of NorthAmerican cities grouped into regional divisions, withnotations of television market ratings. The documentmentions a “first season” in 2001. D, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 192Folder 1244 [n.d.] David F. Dixon Fan Ownership Football, Inc., businesscard. The business card provides information for David F.Dixon, Chairman of Fan Ownership Football, Inc. (2copies.) D, 1 p., 1 item.SERIES VI: World Championship Tennis (1967-1989)FOLDERS: 1245-1256EXTENT: 18 items.SCOPE: This series includes materials about World Championship Tennis, the professionaltennis tour founded by Dave Dixon and Lamar Hunt, which prompted changes inmajor tennis tournaments from an amateur-only format to an open formatallowing professional players.SERIES ARRANGEMENT: Chronological orderFolder 1245 [1967-1970] “WCT Pictures.” The materials, in a folder marked “WCTPictures” [World Championship Tennis], are fivephotographs and a greeting card. The card reads,“Season’s Greetings,” and shows photographs of playersin the World Championship Tennis organization. Thephotographs show: (1) Al Hill, Nikola Pilić, Dave Dixon;(2) and (3) sports announcer Sonny Rondel, ButchBuchholz, Dave Dixon in St. Louis; (4) and (5) DaveDixon and others standing under a tent. P, 6 items.Folder 1246 1967 Dec. 29 Sugar Bowl Tennis Tournament Pass Out Check. Thecard is labeled “Pass Out Check” for the annual SugarBowl Tennis Tournament. A handwritten notation on theback reads, “Green Lincoln’s birthday.” D, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1247 1968 Mar. 8 Note from Monk Simons to Dave Dixon with clipping.Monk Simons writes to Dave Dixon sending him a newsclipping. The clipping, “Dixon Steps Out,” reports DaveDixon leaving his involvement in World ChampionshipTennis. ANS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1248 1968 Mar. 31 Letter from Roger [?] to Dave Dixon. Roger writes toDave Dixon expressing his disappointment over Dixonleaving the World Championship Tennis tour and wishingDixon success in his new ventures. Includes envelope.ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1249 1972 Apr. World Tennis magazine, with note and clipping. The issueof World Tennis magazine includes the article “ThePhantom Dave Dixon,” describing Dixon’s influence onprofessional tennis, and an advertisement for the LakewayWorld of Tennis headquarters for World Championship

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 193Tennis. A note with a clipping (inserted between pp. 30-31 in the magazine) is included. Allen [?] writes to Dave[Dixon] sending him a clipping. The clipping, MorganHeiress Auctions Goods,” from The Atlanta Journal andConstitution (1974 June 2), reports Dixon’s presence at anauction in New York. (See related item in Folder 1250.)Serial and ANS with clipping, 112 pp. and 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 1250 1972 Apr. “The Phantom Dave Dixon” plaque. The wood frameplaque displays a reproduction of an article from WorldTennis magazine describing Dixon’s influence onprofessional tennis. (See related item in Folder 1249.)Plaque, 1 item.Folder 1251 1975 July 29 “Dixon credited in tennis boom.” The article, from theSan Diego Evening Tribune, reports the influence of DaveDixon on professional tennis. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1252 1976 Mar. 7 World Championship Tennis articles. The clipping fromthe Memphis Commercial Appeal includes articles aboutWorld Championship Tennis. Article headlines are:“WCT Evolved With Wars, Riches,” “New FormatBringing 16 To Memphis,” and “Curtis’ Approach ‘MoreRelaxed’ After 1975 WCT Disappointments.” The articlesreport the WCT tournament in Memphis and mentionDave Dixon’s involvement in the founding of WCT.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1253 1977 Sept. 12 Association of Tennis Professionals Third Annual “JAKS”Awards program. The program provides informationabout the Association of Tennis Professionals’ awardnamed in honor of its first executive director, JackKramer, and the ATP’s benefit for the Cystic FibrosisFoundation. The program includes an inserted list of“ATP-CF Sponsorships.” (2 copies.) Booklet, 12 pp., 1item.Folder 1254 1977 Oct. 25 “Local net shots.” The article from the New OrleansStates-Item reports Dave Dixon’s reception of an awardfrom the Association of Tennis Professionals at its annualawards dinner. Includes photocopy. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1255 1979 “The saga of Dave Dixon and the Handsome Eight.” Theincomplete photocopy of an article recounts Dave Dixon’s

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 194involvement with the founding of World ChampionshipTennis and the first group of contracted players known asthe Handsome Eight. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1256 1989 Oct. 5 Letter from Tom Koch to Mary Dixon, with attachmentand enclosure. Tom Koch, Director of Public Relationsfor World Championship Tennis, writes to Mary Dixonsending her a videocassette of WCT highlights [notpresent] and a 1988 tournament program, and asking if shehas any photographs from events in the early years ofWCT. Attached to the letter is Koch’s business card. Theenclosure is the 1988 Buick WCT Finals program, whichincludes the article “Dave Dixon: A Man & His Legacy”(pp. 61-63). ALS with serial, 1 p. and 120 pp., 1 item.SERIES VII: Dixon & Dixon of Royal (1969-2003)FOLDERS: 1257-1295EXTENT: 57 items.SCOPE:This series includes materials about Dixon & Dixon of Royal, Dave and MaryDixon’s antiques business located on Royal Street in New Orleans.SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. General Papers--chronological orderB. Lease of Building Folder--original order (single item)C. To File & Action Folder--original order (single item)D. Mintz Folder--original order (single item)E. Clocks Folder--original order (single item)F. D & D’s Financials Folder--chronological orderG. Harris Folder--original order (single item)H. FD Proposal Folder--chronological orderI. Gertmenian Co. Folder--original order (single item)J. USA Today Folder--chronological orderK. D & D Labels & MSD Guarantee Folder--original order (single item)Series VII, Sub-Series A: General PapersFolder 1257 1992 Dave Dixon in antique store photograph and brochure.The photograph shows Dave Dixon in the antique storeand the AT&T Fast Facts for Small Businesses brochureprovides information about small businesses. (Thematerials were originally matted and framed together.) Pand D, 4 pp., 2 items.Folder 1258 1997 Nov. 13 An employment agreement. The draft, headed “AnEmployment Agreement,” provides information about theproposed employment of Joseph Morgan by Dixon andDixon Art Gallery, Inc. TD, 3 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 195Folder 1259 [n.d.] David F. Dixon business card. The business card providesinformation about David F. Dixon, Chairman and CEO ofDixon & Dixon of Royal antique store on Royal Street inNew Orleans. (2 copies.) D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1260 [n.d.] David F. Dixon business card. The business card providesinformation about David F. Dixon, Chairman and CEO ofDixon & Dixon of Royal antique store on Royal Street inNew Orleans. (2 copies.) D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1261 [n.d.] Dixon & Dixon of Royal brochure. The brochure providesinformation about the Dixon family’s business sellingantique furniture, art, jewelry, and carpets. D, 7 pp., 1item.Folder 1262 [n.d.] Dixon & Dixon of Royal logo. The photocopy shows thelogo of Dixon & Dixon of Royal antique store. The logofeatures the name and a coat of arms. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1263 [n.d.] Connie Cavallino business card. The business cardprovides information about Connie Cavallino of Dixon &Dixon of Royal. The card includes handwritten notes withinformation about Nicole Cawley in New York. D, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1264 [n.d.] “n.o.tv, New Orleans Television, Dixon & Dixon”videocassette. Videocassette with label mentioning Frank,Dave, and Jennifer. VHS format. 1 item.Series VII, Sub-Series B: Lease of Building FolderFolder 1265 1969-2002 Lease papers for 237 Royal Street. The papers provideinformation about the terms and conditions of Dixon &Dixon leasing from the Meraux family the building at 237Royal Street in New Orleans. TD, 30 pp. (total), 7 items.Series VII, Sub-Series C: To File & Action FolderFolder 1266 1996 Dec. 31-1997 Oct. 6 Financial papers. The financial papers from the folderlabeled “To File & Action” are headed “Summary of TrustDistribution Amount,” “Promissory Note #1,”“Promissory Note #2,” and “For Dr. Rosenthal.” Thepapers provide information about business dealingsbetween Dixon & Dixon Art Gallery, Inc., and Harriet

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 196Series VII, Sub-Series D: Mintz FolderStern Rosenthal (“Henry Stern Antiques”). D, 1 p. each, 4items.Folder 1267 2000 Sept. 26-2001 Oct. 16 Sales report papers. The papers from the folder labeled“Mintz” are headed “Sales Report Dixon-Victoria,” and“Strandbert Fine Art On Consignment.” The papersprovide information about antique and artwork sales andvalues of items on consignment. TD, 1 p. each, 2 items.Series VII, Sub-Series E: Clocks FolderFolder 1268 2001 Aug. 28 “Clocks & cost” fax document. The document providesinformation about costs and selling prices for antiqueclocks, and includes communications between PaulJanssenswillen in the United Kingdom and Dixon &Dixon in New Orleans. TD, 5 pp., 1 item.Series VII, Sub-Series F: D & D’s Financials FolderFolder 1269 2002 Mar. 13-2003 Mar. 28 D & D’s Financials folder. The file folder containsfinancial papers relating to Dixon & Dixon of Royalantique business and various members of the Dixonfamily. Materials are rehoused in Folders 1270-1280.Folder, 1 item.Folder 1270 2002 Mar. 13 To Clay & Frank From David F. Dixon & MSD notes.The notes addressed to Clay Dixon and Frank Dixonprovide information about money loaned to Dixon &Dixon of Royal from David F. Dixon and Mary SheaDixon (“MSD”). Includes photocopies. AD, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 1271 2002 Mar. 26 Letter from “Dad” [Dave Dixon] to Frank [Dixon]. DaveDixon writes to his son Frank, who works for Dixon &Dixon of Royal, discussing money personally loaned tothe business by Dave Dixon and Mary Dixon, anddiscussing the problem of serious financial losses by theantiques business. ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1272 2002 June 19 Past, Present & Future Debts document. The documentheaded “Past, Present & Future Debts” providesinformation about various debts owed by Dixon & Dixon

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 197of Royal and mentions plans to reduce debts. TD, 3 pp., 1item.Folder 1273 2002 June 28 Key Financial Notes. The document headed “KeyFinancial Notes” provides detailed information aboutincome, expenses, debts, projected sales, and otherbusiness arrangements for Dixon & Dixon of Royal. TD,4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1274 2003 Feb. 3 Owed to DFD notes. The document headed “Owed toDFD” provides notes about money owed to David F.Dixon (“DFD”) by Dixon & Dixon of Royal. Includesphotocopies. AD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1275 2003 Feb. 5 Brief Outline of the Sale of Dixon & Dixon. Thedocument headed “Brief Outline of the Sale of Dixon &Dixon” provides information about Frank Dixon’s plans toobtain total ownership of Dixon & Dixon of Royal bybuying the portion owned by his parents, Dave and MaryDixon, over a period of not more than 14 years. TD, 1 p.,1 item.Folder 1276 2003 Feb. 15 “St. Bernard estate battle a long, odd tale.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports the complexities of thelegal battles over the control of the estate of the lateJoseph Meraux. [Dixon and Dixon of Royal’s building at237 Royal Street is leased from the estate of JosephMeraux.] Clipping (photocopy), 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1277 2003 Feb. 27 Notes from Dave Dixon to Frank Dixon. Dave Dixonwrites to his son Frank Dixon regarding plans for the saleof Dave and Mary Dixon’s portion of Dixon & Dixon ofRoyal to Frank. Dave Dixon indicates that Frank should“rewrite the agreement to reflect the various pointscovered in these notes.” The notes include informationabout payment schedules, consulting services by Dave andMary Dixon, decision-making power retained by Dave andMary Dixon, financial reports to Dave and Mary Dixon,and other points. D, 14 pp., 1 item.Folder 1278 2003 Feb. 27 Loan repayment schedules notes. The notes provideinformation about loan repayment schedules proposed byFrank Dixon and Dave Dixon. (The notes appear tomention the document in Folder 1277.) AD, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 198Folder 1279 2003 Mar. 22 Dixon & Dixon Sale Agreement. The document headed“Dixon & Dixon Sale Agreement” provides detailedinformation about the proposed transfer of shares ofownership of Dixon & Dixon Art Gallery, Inc., fromDavid and Mary Dixon to Frank Dixon. (See related itemsin Folders 1280 and 1281.) TD, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 1280 2003 Mar. 28 “Changes” notes. The notes headed “Changes” includeinformation about repayment of loans to David and MaryDixon, information about payments to David and MaryDixon for stock buyouts, and a copy of the Dixon & DixonSale Agreement (see Folder 1279) with notations ofchanges. D, 8 pp., 1 item.Series VII, Sub-Series G: Harris FolderFolder 1281 2003 May 29 Dixon & Dixon Sale Agreement. The folder labeled“Harris” contains the document headed “Dixon & DixonSale Agreement,” which provides detailed informationabout the proposed transfer of shares of ownership ofDixon & Dixon Art Gallery, Inc., from David and MaryDixon to Frank Dixon. (See related item in Folder 1279.)TDS, 6 pp., 1 item.Series VII, Sub-Series H: FD Proposal FolderFolder 1282 2001 FD proposal folder. The folder labeled “FD proposal”contains documents relating to Frank Dixon’s proposal totake over the management of Dixon & Dixon of Royal andto buy David and Mary Dixon’s share of the ownership ofthe antique business. Materials are rehoused in Folders1283-1287. Folder, 1 item.Folder 1283 2001 Dixon & Dixon and Frank Dixon Agreement. Thedocument headed “Dixon & Dixon and Frank DixonAgreement” provides detailed information about FrankDixon’s proposal to take over the management of Dixon &Dixon of Royal and to buy David and Mary Dixon’s shareof the ownership of the antique business. TD, 7 pp., 1item.Folder 1284 2001 July 27 Letter from Frank Dixon to Dave and Mary Dixon. FrankDixon writes to Dave and Mary Dixon outlining aproposal to take over the management of Dixon & Dixonof Royal and make the antique business operate without

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 199any financial assistance from Dave and Mary Dixon, whilealso paying back debts owed to them. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1285 2001 Aug. Dixon & Dixon’s Problems & Proposed Solutions draft.The document headed “Dixon & Dixon’s Problems &Proposed Solutions” provides information outlining thefinancial losses and economic difficulties of Dixon &Dixon of Royal antique business, and Frank Dixon’sproposals to solve the problems. Editorial corrections andnotes suggest the document is a draft version. (See relateditem in Folder 1286.) TD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1286 2001 Aug. Dixon & Dixon’s Problems & Proposed Solutionsdocument. The document headed “Dixon & Dixon’sProblems & Proposed Solutions” provides informationoutlining the financial losses and economic difficulties ofDixon & Dixon of Royal antique business, and FrankDixon’s proposals to solve the problems. (See relateditem in Folder 1285.) TD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1287 2001 Aug. 3 Financial notes. The notes mention debts owed andpayment schedules relating to Dixon & Dixon of Royal.AD, 2 pp., 1 item.Series VII, Sub-Series I: Gertmenian Co. FolderFolder 12882001 Apr. 30-May 3 Henry Gertmenian Co. invoices. The invoices, from afolder labeled “Gertmenian Co.,” indicate money owed byDixon & Dixon’s store in Atlanta to Henry GertmenianCo. in San Francisco for imported oriental rugs. D, 1-2pp. each, 3 items.Series VII, Sub-Series J: USA Today FolderFolder 12891999 Dec.-2000 May USA Today folder. The folder labeled “USA Today”contains papers relating to advertising the Dixon & Dixonof Royal antique store in the USA Today newspaper.Materials are rehoused in Folders 1290-1294. Folder, 1item.Folder 1290 1999 Dec. “Page 3 Advertising” brochure. The brochure providesinformation about advertising options and rates foradvertising on page 3 of the USA Today newspaper. D, 1p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 200Folder 1291 2000 Mar. 9 “Top 10 Reasons why upscale advertisers choose USAToday” brochure. The brochure provides reasons whyadvertisers choose the USA Today newspaper. D, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1292 2000 Apr. 7 “To Our Sales Staff” note. Dave, Mary, and Frank Dixonwrite “To Our Sales Staff” at Dixon & Dixon of Royalexplaining a reduction in sales commissions for clockssold on consignment from Andrew Hall. TN, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1293 2000 May 8 Letter from “Paw Paw” [Dave Dixon] to Frank, Stuart,Jennifer, and Mary [Dixon]. Dave Dixon writes to Frank,Stuart, Jennifer, and Mary Dixon [his family membersinvolved in the Dixon & Dixon of Royal business]presenting plans for an advertising and marketingcampaign involving the USA Today newspaper andinternet sales. AL, 11 pp., 1 item.Folder 1294 2000 May 31 Directions to USA Today corporate headquarters. Thedocument provides driving directions to the USA Todaycorporate headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. TD, 1 p., 1item.Series VII, Sub-Series K: D & D labels & MSD Guarantee FolderFolder 1295 [n.d.] Dixon & Dixon labels and Mary Shea Dixon Guaranteepapers. The papers, from the folder labeled “D & D labels& MSD Guarantee,” relate to the Dixon & Dixon of Royalantique business. The Mary Shea Dixon Guarantee offersto allow customers to return antiques for store credit withinterest, guaranteeing an appreciation in value. Logopapers show two versions of the Dixon & Dixon of Royallogo which features a coat of arms. Label papers includetwo versions of Dixon & Dixon of Royal adhesive labels.D, 1 p. each, 6 items.SERIES VIII: Other Business Papers (1964-1973)FOLDERS: 1296-1335EXTENT: 49 items.SCOPE:This series includes papers relating to Dave Dixon’s business activities other thanhis antiques business.SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. Duckhook Folder--original order (chronological)B. Business Papers--chronological orderSeries VIII, Sub-Series A: Duckhook Folder

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 201Folder 1296 1964-1973 Duckhook folder. The folder labeled “RE: Duckhook”contains papers relating to Dave Dixon’s dealings in realestate located near Duckhook Drive in New Orleans.[Duckhook Drive is located within Square 667, boundedby Pontchartrain Boulevard, Last Street, Hamilton Street,Quince Street, and Hollygrove Street.] Materials arerehoused in Folders 1297-1332. Folder, 1 item.Folder 1297 [1964] Letter from Dave Dixon to “Dear Neighbor.” Dave Dixonwrites to “Dear Neighbor” informing people of a meetingregarding a proposed zoning change for the property thatDixon and another investor own at 4900 PontchartrainBoulevard. The proposed zoning change would allowDixon to build an apartment building on the property.TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1298 [1964-1965] Letter from Dave Dixon: “Improve the Value of YourProperty.” Dave Dixon writes to residents in the area of apiece of property he owns (on municipal Square 667) tosupport his request for a zoning change to allow him tobuild luxury apartments. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1299 1964-1965 Real estate notes. The notes mention interest rates andamounts of money relating to property bounded byPontchartrain Boulevard, Last Street, and Hamilton Streetin New Orleans. AD, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1300 1964-1969 Real estate financial notes. The notes mention amounts ofmoney, interest rates, utilities, legal fees, taxes, insurance,maintenance, and rentals. AD, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1301 1964 June 25 Letter from Dave Dixon to E. J. Grethe. Dave Dixonwrites to E. J. Grethe offering $68,000 to purchaseGrethe’s residential property at 4918 PontchartrainBoulevard in New Orleans. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1302 1964 July 3 Letter from Dave Dixon to E. N. Bisso. Dave Dixonwrites to E. N. Bisso offering him $42,000 for his propertyon Pontchartrain Boulevard and Last Street in NewOrleans. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1303 1964 July 8 Letter from C. J. Tessier to Dave Dixon, with attachments.C. J. Tessier, a real estate firm, writes to Dave Dixonsending him an offer made on Dixon’s behalf to purchaseproperty on Square 667 from Lionel Ott for $10,500. The

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 202attachments include Tessier’s “Agreement to Purchase orSell” document and a document from Dave Dixon offering$42,000 to purchase property on Square 667 withaddresses 9014-12 Last Street and 4928 PontchartrainBoulevard. TLS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1304 1964 July 10 Letter from Dave Dixon to C. J. Tessier. Dave Dixonwrites to C. J. Tessier real estate firm sending a check for$1,150 for his 10% down payment on property on Square667 purchased from Lionel Ott. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1305 1964 July 15 Letter from Dave Dixon to E. N. Bisso. Dave Dixonwrites to E. N. Bisso sending him an agreement form forthe sale of real estate and a check to cover the deposit, andasking him to sign and return a copy of the form if it isagreeable. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1306 1964 July 16 Letter from Dave Dixon to Shepard Latter. Dave Dixonwrites to Shepard Latter, of the Latter & Blum real estatefirm, outlining Dixon and Latter’s plans to purchaseproperty in the area bounded by Pontchartrain Boulevard,Last Street, and Hamilton Street, and build an apartmentbuilding there. Dixon mentions that he has acquired lotson Square 667 for prices of $42,000 and $11,500, and thathe is close to a deal on a larger piece of property for$68,000. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1307 1964 July 24 Agreement to Purchase. The document headed“Agreement to Purchase” provides information aboutDave Dixon’s offer of $69,000 to purchase the property at4918 Pontchartrain Boulevard from Edward Groth. TD, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 1308 1964 July 27 Letter from Dave Dixon to Shepard Latter. Dave Dixonwrites to Shepard Latter reporting that he has purchasedthe property at 4918 Pontchartrain Boulevard for $69,000,and that the purchase gives them ownership of thecomplete frontage of the 4900 block of PontchartrainBoulevard. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1309 1964 July 28 Letter from Dave Dixon to E. N. Bisso. Dave Dixonwrites to E. N. Bisso asking him to inform tenants aboutchanges in the lease situation. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1310 1964 Oct. 27 Letter from Dave Dixon and Shepard Latter to NewOrleans Country Club. Dave Dixon and Shepard Latter

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 203write to the New Orleans Country Club (to the attention ofthe president, Colonel Robert M. Monsted) outliningcertain points of agreement concerning the zoning changefor the property Dixon and Latter have purchased near theCountry Club. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1311 1965-1967 Income & Expenses, Pontchartrain Property notes. Thenotes provide information about income and expensesrelated to property purchased by Dave Dixon and ShepardLatter near Pontchartrain Boulevard in New Orleans. AD,3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1312 1965-1967 Pontchartrain-Last-Hamilton Property Expenses. Thedocuments provide information about expenses andincome related to property purchased by Dave Dixon andShepard Latter near Pontchartrain Boulevard, Last Street,and Hamilton Street in New Orleans. TD, 13 pp., 1 item.Folder 1313 1965-1967 Pontchartrain-Last-Hamilton Property Expenses. Thedocuments provide information about expenses andincome related to property purchased by Dave Dixon andShepard Latter near Pontchartrain Boulevard, Last Street,and Hamilton Street in New Orleans. TD, 8 pp., 1 item.Folder 1314 1965-1968 Real estate tax receipts and attachments. The documentsprovide information about real estate taxes for propertypurchased by Dave Dixon and Shepard Latter nearPontchartrain Boulevard in New Orleans. The documentsare grouped by year for 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1968. TD,19 pp. (total), 4 items.Folder 1315 1965-1969 Pontchartrain-Last-Hamilton Property Interest Paid toDate. The document lists interest paid on loans for thepurchase price of property near Pontchartrain Boulevard,Last Street, and Hamilton Street in New Orleans. Anotation reads, “Incorrect, due to deduction of insuranceloss.” TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1316 1965-1969 Financial notes. The notes list amounts of moneyarranged by year with headings for utilities, legal, taxes,insurance, interest, and rentals. (See related material inFolder 1300.) (2 copies.) AD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1317 1969 Real estate tax receipt. The document providesinformation about real estate taxes for property purchased

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 204by Dave Dixon and Shepard Latter near PontchartrainBoulevard in New Orleans. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1318 1969 Pontchartrain-Last-Hamilton Property papers. The papersprovide information about property purchased by DaveDixon and Shepard Latter near Pontchartrain Boulevard,Last Street, and Hamilton Street in New Orleans. Thepapers include: (1) expenses and total investmentinformation for 1969; (2) expenses and total investmentinformation for 1968; (3) interest paid through 1969; (4) alisting contract (dated 1969 Feb.) for sale of the propertyfrom Roy M. Schwarz, Jr., of the Latter and Blum realestate agency; (5) a countersigned copy of the listingcontract from Roy M. Schwarz, Jr.; (6) a letter from Dixonto Schwarz commenting on circulars advertising theproperty for sale; and, (7) a new listing contract (dated1969 Aug.) for sale of the property. TD, 16 pp. (total), 7items.Folder 1319 1969 Dec. 30 Letter from Dave Dixon to Shepard Latter. Dave Dixonwrites to Shepard Latter billing him for his portion of theinterest and expenses accumulated over the five yearssince Dixon and Latter purchased the property bounded byHollygrove Street, Pontchartrain Boulevard, Last Street,and Hamilton Street. Dixon mentions the total costs of$170,510.96. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1320 1970 Nov. 25 Letter from Roy M. Schwarz, Jr., to Dave Dixon. Roy M.Schwarz, Jr., of Latter and Blum real estate agency, writesto Dave Dixon informing him that “Sold” signs will beplaced on the property near Pontchartrain Boulevard.Schwarz mentions the purchase price of $217,600. TLS, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1321 [1971] “Needed” financial notes. The notes mention pieces offinancial information needed regarding mortgages, deeds,and property taxes, and include some calculations ofinterest. AD, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1322 1971 May 21 Letter from Simon D. Caplan to Dave Dixon. Simon D.Caplan, of Latter and Blum real estate agency, writes toDave Dixon sending a check for $1,000 as a forfeiteddeposit owed due to the purchaser of the property at 4900Pontchartrain Boulevard cancelling the purchaseagreement. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 205Folder 1323 1971 July 29 Letter from Roy M. Schwarz, Jr., to Dave Dixon. Roy M.Schwarz, Jr., of Latter and Blum real estate agency, writesto Dave Dixon informing him that negotiations with theUrban Corporation have been unsuccessful, andmentioning that Darwin Fenner is “cold on the property”and that “he must be afraid of the New Orleans CountryClub people.” Schwarz mentions that the situation is“back to the drawing board.” TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1324 1971 Oct. 11 Letter from Shepard M. Latter to Dave Dixon. ShepardM. Latter writes to Dave Dixon sending a check for hisportion of the expenses on the Pontchartrain Boulevardproperty which they jointly own. Handwritten notes onthe back of the letter appear to refer to the Superdome andmention high school football and basketball. TLS, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 1325 1971 Dec. 14 Letter from Roy M. Schwarz, Jr., to Dave Dixon, withenclosure. Roy M. Schwarz, Jr., of Latter and Blum realestate agency, writes to Dave Dixon sending him acountersigned copy of a listing contract (dated 1971 Nov.)for the sale of the property at 4900 PontchartrainBoulevard. TLS, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1326 1972 Feb. 18 Latter and Blum Option form. The Option form of theLatter and Blum real estate agency provides informationabout Dave Dixon accepting $1,000 to give CommunityDevelopment Company the exclusive option for a periodof three months to purchase the property nearPontchartrain Boulevard for a price of $193,500. TDS, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 1327 1972 Feb. 28 Letter from Roy M. Schwarz, Jr., to Dave Dixon. Roy M.Schwarz, Jr., of Latter and Blum real estate agency, writesto Dave Dixon indicating that he has the $1,000 optioncheck for the property at 4900 Pontchartrain Boulevard.TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1328 1972 May 5 Letter from George S. Farnsworth, Jr., to Dave Dixon.George S. Farnsworth, Jr., of Latter and Blum real estateagency, writes to Dave Dixon sending him an extensionagreement for the option agreement with CommunityDevelopment Company for the property at 4900Pontchartrain Boulevard. The Agreement of Extension ofOption is enclosed. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 206Folder 1329 1972 July 10 Letter from Roy M. Schwarz, Jr., to Dave Dixon. Roy M.Schwarz, Jr., of Latter and Blum real estate agency, writesto Dave Dixon sending him an extension agreement forthe option agreement with Community DevelopmentCompany for the property at 4900 PontchartrainBoulevard. The Agreement of Extension of Option isenclosed. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1330 1972 July 18 Letter from Roy M. Schwarz, Jr., to Dave Dixon. Roy M.Schwarz, Jr., of Latter and Blum real estate agency, writesto Dave Dixon sending him the option agreement withCommunity Development Company, and indicating thatthe optioner is confident the option to purchase theproperty at 4900 Pontchartrain Boulevard will beexercised. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1331 1972 Sept. 18 Letter from Roy M. Schwarz, Jr., to Dave Dixon. Roy M.Schwarz, Jr., of Latter and Blum real estate agency, writesto Dave Dixon sending him an extension agreement forthe option agreement with Community DevelopmentCompany for the property at 4900 PontchartrainBoulevard. The Agreement of Extension of Option isenclosed. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1332 1973 June 13 Letter from Shepard M. Latter to Dave Dixon. ShepardM. Latter writes to Dave Dixon sending him a check for$14,499.91 in payment of the amount Dixon requestedregarding the property near Pontchartrain Boulevard.Includes check stub. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Series VIII, Sub-Series B: Business PapersFolder 1333 ca. 1972 Photograph of Sonny Clay and Dave Dixon. Thephotograph shows Sonny Clay and Dave Dixon standingin front of an automobile. A notation on the backidentifies the men and the date. P, 1 item.Folder 1334 [n.d.] Dave Dixon business card for Clay Dutton, Inc. Thebusiness card provides information about Dave Dixon,vice president of Clay Dutton, Inc., automobile dealershipin New Orleans. D, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1335 [n.d.] Terry L. Marquez business card for First NBC. Thebusiness card provides information about Terry L.Marquez, a banking officer for First NBC (First NationalBank of Commerce) in New Orleans. D, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 207SERIES IX: Catholic Church Activities (1962-2009)FOLDERS: 1336-1371EXTENT: 48 items.SCOPE: This series includes materials relating to Dave and Mary Dixon’s activities in theCatholic Church. Materials document the Dixons’ connections with theArchdiocese of New Orleans, Loyola University in New Orleans, Our Lady ofHoly Cross College in New Orleans, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre,the visit of Pope John II to New Orleans, and other Catholic organizations andactivities.SERIES ARRANGEMENT: Chronological orderFolder 1336 [1962] Pope John XXIII paperweight medal. The paperweight isa medal enclosed in clear acrylic. The front of the medalshows an image of Pope John XXIII and the Latininscription, “Iohannes XXIII Pont. Maximus.” The backof the medal shows images of St. Peter’s Basilica inRome, Saint Peter, Saint Paul, a coat of arms, and theLatin inscription, “Concilium Oecumenicum Vaticum II”[Second Vatican Ecumenical Council]. Acc. No.2009.0157.9. Paperweight, 1 item.Folder 1337 1973 Dec. 18 Loyola University President’s Council certificate. Thecertificate indicates that David F. Dixon is a member ofthe President’s Council of Loyola University in NewOrleans. (See also separated item in Folder 1338.) DS, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1338 1973 Dec. 18 Loyola University presentation folder from President’sCouncil certificate. The leather document presentationfolder has a maroon cover embossed with the seal andname of Loyola University in New Orleans. [The folder isseparated from the document for archival preservationpurposes.] (See also separated item in Folder 1337.)Folder, 1 item.Folder 1339 1975 Sept. 7 Holy Year Rally program, with “Special Message of HisHoliness, Pope Paul VI.” The program provides theschedule of events at the Holy Year Rally held in theSuperdome in New Orleans. The card headed “SpecialMessage of His Holiness, Pope Paul VI” presents the textof a message from Pope Paul VI to the participants of therally in the Superdome. Booklet and TD, 16 pp. and 2 pp.,2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 208Folder 1340 1983 Fall “Dixon Credits Jesuit Prayers.” The article in the LoyolaReport newsletter reports Dave Dixon’s gift of $850,000to Loyola University in New Orleans. The article reportsthat the money comes from Dixon’s sale of his UnitedStates Football League franchise option, and that Dixoncredits special prayers by Rev. James C. Carter, SJ,President of Loyola University, for the successfulestablishment of the USFL. D, 6 pp., 1 item.Folder 1341 1984 May 21 Loyola University honorary doctorate diploma. Thediploma includes a maroon leather cover and a certificateindication the conferral of the honorary degree of Doctorof Humane Letters upon Dave Dixon. A copy of thecertificate (formerly framed) is included. DS, 3 pp., 1item.Folder 1342 1985 Order of St. Louis award to David F. Dixon. Thecertificate indicates that the Order of St. Louis is conferredupon David F. Dixon for service to the Church in theArchdiocese of New Orleans. The certificate is signed byArchbishop Philip M. Hannan. DS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1343 1985 Sept. 23 Dave Dixon Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchrecertificate. The certificate indicates the conferral ofknighthood in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchreof Jerusalem upon Dave Dixon. The document is signedby Cardinal Maximilian de Furstenberg, Grand Master ofthe Order. Latin. DS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1344 1986 Jan. 9 “Party hosts are those who give and those who receive.”The article, “Party hosts are those who give and those whoreceive,” from the New Orleans Times-Picayune/States-Item, reports a benefit party for the Century Club ofOzanam Inn. A photograph with the article shows Maryand Dave Dixon. (See also Folder 188.) Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1345 1986 Mar. 30 “A divine drive.” The article from the Times-Picayunereports Dave Dixon’s selection by New Orleans’Archbishop Philip Hannan to lead the Archdiocese’scapital fund drive. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1346 1986 May 1 “Victory: ‘We could not and did not fail.’ ” The articlefrom the New Orleans Clarion Herald reports the successof the capital campaign drive for the Archdiocese of NewOrleans led by Dave Dixon. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 209Folder 1347 1986 May 8 “Campaign ends triumphantly.” The article from theClarion Herald repeats reports of the success of theArchdiocesan Capital Campaign and introduces an articleon the same subject reprinted from the Times-Picayune/States-Item. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1348 1986 Nov. 28 “Actress lends a hand to local fund raisers.” The articlefrom the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports actressLoretta Young’s activities at benefits for the SouthernDominican Province of St. Martin de Porres. The articleincludes a photograph of Mary and Dave Dixon. (Seerelated items in Folders 406, 407, and 436.) Clipping, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1349 1986 Nov. 28 “Actress lends a hand to local fund raisers,” withinscription. The article from the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports actress Loretta Young’s activities atbenefits for the Southern Dominican Province of St.Martin de Porres. The article includes a photograph ofMary and Dave Dixon. The clipping has an inscription toMary [Dixon] from Ann [?]. (See related items in Folders406, 407, 436, and 1348.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1350 1987 Pope John Paul II paperweight medal. The paperweight isa medal enclosed in clear acrylic. The front of the medalshows images of Pope John Paul II, St. Louis Cathedral,the statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, and a cityskyline, with the inscription “John Paul II Visit NewOrleans 1987.” The back of the medal shows a “pelican inher piety” image with the inscription “Unity in the Workof Service.” Acc. No. 2009.0157.22. Paperweight, 1item.Folder 1351 1987 Sept. 10-19 Pope John Paul II medal and case. The medal shows animage of Pope John Paul II with the Latin inscription“Ioannes Paulus P.P. II.” The back of the medal showsvarious images of church-related service activities and theLatin inscription, “Foederatas Civitates AmericaeSeptentrionalis Secundo Visit X-XIX Septembris 1987,Unitas in Aedificationem Corporis Christi.” The case forthe medal is covered in red cloth and decorated with agold colored image of the coat of arms of Pope John PaulII. Acc. No. 2009.0157.23. Medal and case, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 210Folder 1352 [1987 Sept. 12] Photograph of Pope John Paul II and Dave Dixon. Thephotograph shows Pope John Paul II shaking hands withDave Dixon inside St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. P,1 item.Folder 1353 [1987 Sept. 12] Photograph of Dave Dixon and Pope John Paul II. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon shaking hands with PopeJohn Paul II inside St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. P,1 item.Folder 13541987 [after Sept. 13] His Holiness Pope John Paul II Visits the City of NewOrleans, with inscription. The book documents the visitof Pope John Paul II to New Orleans. An inscription onthe front endpaper reads, “To: Mary Dixon, God blessyou! Philip M. Hannan.” Book, 64 pp., 1 item.Folder 1355 1990-1991 Saint Ignatius Loyola paperweight medal. Thepaperweight is a medal enclosed in clear acrylic. Thefront of the medal is labeled “St. Ignatius Loyola Founderof the Society of Jesus,” and shows an image of the saint.The back of the medal indicates it commemorates theIgnatian Year celebrating the 500th anniversary ofIgnatius’ birth, and the 450th anniversary of the foundingof the Society of Jesus. Acc. No. 2009.0157.26.Paperweight, 1 item.Folder 1356 1996 May 4 “Saintly fund-raisers reunite for revelry.” The article fromthe Times-Picayune reports Mary Dixon’s participation ina reunion event for the Military and Hospitaller Order ofSt. Lazarus of Jerusalem. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1357 1999 Dec. 11 The Eucharistic Celebration with the Rite of Ordinationprogram. The program provides information about thepriestly ordination of Wilmo A. Candanedo, O.P., andmentions Mary Dixon as one of the readers. (2 copies.)Booklet, 7 pp., 1 item.Folder 1358 1999 Nov. 8 “A host of honorees saluted.” The article from the Times-Picayune reports an award event of Our Lady of HolyCross College in New Orleans. The article mentions Daveand Mary Dixon in attendance and has a photograph ofthem. One clipping includes a note from Chalin and Lynn[Perez] to the Dixons commenting on the “great picture.”Clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 211Folder 1359 2000 Feb. 16 “Spirits soar on three festive fronts.” The article from theTimes-Picayune reports a benefit event for the Sisters ofthe Cenacle. The article mentions Dave and Mary Dixonin attendance, and includes a photograph of Mary Dixon.One clipping includes a note from Chalin and Lynn[Perez] to the Dixons mentioning “warm wishes to each ofyou.” Clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1360 2000 June 30 “Party phrase of the day is Congratulations!” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports an award event of theSouthern Dominican Friars. The article mentions Daveand Mary Dixon in attendance and includes a photographof Mary Dixon. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1361 2000 Sept. 29 “Local institutions rally festive forces.” The article fromthe Times-Picayune reports a reception of the HeritageSociety of Loyola University of New Orleans. The articlementions Dave and Mary Dixon in attendance andincludes a photograph. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1362 2002 Sept. 20 “Special moments, from noon to night.” The article fromthe Times-Picayune reports a reception for the DominicanFoundation, and includes a photograph of Dave and MaryDixon. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1363 2008 Nov. 10 Book signing at Our Lady of Holy Cross College. Thepacket of computer-printed photographs shows DaveDixon at a book signing event at Our Lady of Holy CrossCollege for his book, The Saints, The Superdome, and TheScandal. P, 18 pp., 1 item.Folder 1364 2009 Apr. 6 Letter from Rev. Anthony J. De Conciliis to Dave Dixon.Rev. Anthony J. De Conciliis, President of Our Lady ofHoly Cross College in New Orleans, writes to Dave Dixonproviding details about Commencement weekendactivities and a reception in honor of Dixon as theCommencement speaker. A copy of the receptioninvitation is included. TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1365 2009 May 17 “Holy Cross College graduates honored: Dave Dixon tospeak, get honorary degree.” The article from the Times-Picayune reports graduation events at Our Lady of HolyCross College in New Orleans, and mentions Dave Dixonas the graduation speaker. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 212Folder 1366 2009 May 17 Our Lady of Holy Cross College Sixty-SeventhCommencement program. The program providesinformation about graduation ceremonies at Our Lady ofHoly Cross College in New Orleans. The programmentions Dave Dixon as speaker and honorary degreerecipient, and provides a biographical sketch of Dixon.Booklet, 18 pp., 1 item.Folder 1367 [n.d.] Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre paperweight. Thepaperweight is made of a marble block decorated with ametal emblem showing the insignia and name of theEquestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Acc. No.2009.0157.37. Paperweight, 1 item.Folder 1368 [n.d.] Photographs of Pope John Paul II, Dave Dixon, and MaryDixon. The photographs show various views of Pope JohnPaul II greeting crowds inside Pope Paul VI Hall in theVatican, and show Mary Dixon shaking hands with thePope while Dave Dixon is standing nearby. P, 9 items.Folder 1369 [n.d.] Typescript: “Chapter 44, Archbishop Philip M. Hannan,”with envelope. The typescript is headed “Chapter 44,Archbishop Philip M. Hannan,” and narrates DaveDixon’s interactions with Archbishop Hannan. Includesenvelope. TD, 4 pp., 2 items.Folder 1370 [n.d.] Photograph of a bishop, Dave Dixon, and Mary Dixon.The photograph shows a bishop with Dave and MaryDixon. The Dixons are dressed in the vesture of theKnights of the Holy Sepulchre. P, 1 item.Folder 1371 [n.d.] Photograph of a priest with Dave and Mary Dixon. Thephotograph shows a priest with Dave and Mary Dixon atan event for Loyola University of New Orleans. P, 1 item.SERIES X: Awards and Honors (1963-2005)FOLDERS: 1372-1534EXTENT: 353 items.SCOPE:This series includes Dave Dixon’s miscellaneous civic awards papers, papersabout the Weiss Brotherhood Award, albums of material about the 1989 Times-Picayune Loving Cup Award, a citizenship award from the Freedom Foundationin Valley Forge, and his induction to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. General Papers--chronological orderB. Weiss Award Folder--chronological orderC. Loving Cup--Personal Folder--original order

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 213D. TP Loving Cup 1 Album--original order (page order)E. TP Loving Cup 2 Album--original order (page order)F. TP Loving Cup 3 Album--original order (page order)G. Citizenship Award Nomination Binder--original order (page order)H. Hall of Fame Folder--chronological orderI. La. Hall of Fame Folder--original orderSeries X, Sub-Series A: General PapersFolder 1372 1963 Sept. 24 Certificate of Appreciation. The certificate from theKiwanis Club of Moisant-Kenner recognizes Dave Dixonfor his address before the club. DS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1373 1963 Sept. 24 Dave Dixon commission as honorary deputy sheriff. Thecertificate appoints Dave Dixon as an honorary deputysheriff of Orleans Parish. DS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1374 1967 Feb. 14 Photograph of John W. Schwab and Dave Dixon. Thephotograph shows John W. Schwab congratulating DaveDixon on being named distinguished salesman-at-large bythe Chamber of Commerce of the New Orleans Area. ATimes-Picayune Publishing Company credit stamp andcaption are on the back of the photograph. P, 1 item.Folder 1375 1967 Mar. 1 Photograph of John W. Schwab and Dave Dixon. Thephotograph shows John W. Schwab presenting a plaque toDave Dixon recognizing Dixon as distinguished salesmanat-largeby the Chamber of Commerce of the New OrleansArea. A Times-Picayune Publishing Company creditstamp and caption are on the back of the photograph. P, 1item.Folder 1376 1969 June 4 Dave Dixon Aide-de-Camp Governor’s Staff certificate.The certificate indicates Dave Dixon’s appointment asadmiral and aide-de-camp of Governor John J.McKeithen’s staff. The document is signed byMcKeithen. DS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1377 1983 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame plaque. The wood andmetal plaque displays a picture of Dave Dixon and a briefcitation of his accomplishments in sports. Plaque, 1 item.Folder 1378 1990 Mar. 18 “David Dixon given 1989 Loving Cup.” The article fromthe Times-Picayune reports the awarding of the 1989Times-Picayune Loving Cup to Dave Dixon. Clipping, 2pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 214Folder 1379 1990 Mar. 18 “David Dixon given 1989 Loving Cup” article taped ontoThe New York Times. The clipping from the New OrleansTimes-Picayune is taped onto the front page of The NewYork Times. The article reports the awarding of the 1989Times-Picayune Loving Cup to Dave Dixon. Clipping, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 1380 [1990 Mar. 18] “David Dixon given 1989 Loving Cup” display. Thedisplay is a laminated clipping of the article “David Dixongiven 1989 Loving Cup” mounted on cardboard with acardboard stand. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1381 1990 May 13 Invitation to Times-Picayune Loving Cup awardpresentation ceremony. The invitation providesinformation about the presentation ceremony for the 1989Times-Picayune Loving Cup awarded to Dave Dixon. (2copies.) D, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1382 [1990 May 13] Loving Cup Speech by Ashton Phelps. The document isthe text of the speech by Ashton Phelps, Publisher of theTimes-Picayune, on the occasion of the presentation of the1989 Loving Cup award to Dave Dixon. (2 copies.) D, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1383 1990 May 14 “Dixon lauded for energy, civic vision.” The article fromthe Times-Picayune reports the presentation ceremony forthe 1989 Loving Cup awarded to Dave Dixon. A relatedarticle, “Dixon thanks Superdome,” in the Sports sectionalso reports the same event. (2 copies.) Clipping, 4 pp., 1item.Folder 1384 1991 Feb. 27 Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge Honoring DaveDixon and Scott Welch videocassette. The videocassettelabel indicates the event is at the Westin Hotel. Abusiness card from Paul E. Coe, Jr., Senior Vice Presidentof The MCC Group, Inc., in Metairie, Louisiana, isincluded. VHS format. Videocassette, 1 item.Folder 1385 1999 July 8 Letter from John L. Landen to Dave Dixon. John L.Landen (“Fonsie”) writes to Dave Dixon (“Davie”)expressing his opinion that Dave Dixon should get solecredit for the Superdome. The enclosed clipping,“Dixon’s vision bolstered N.O.,” reports Dave Dixon’sinduction to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 215Series X, Sub-Series B: Weiss Award FolderNatchitoches. Includes envelope. ALS with clipping andenvelope, 3 pp., 2 items.Folder 1386 1986 Sept.-Nov. Weiss Award folder. The folder labeled “Weiss Award”contains papers regarding Dave Dixon’s reception of theannual Weiss Brotherhood Award for human relationspresented by the Greater New Orleans Chapter of theNational Conference of Christians and Jews. Materialsfrom the folder are rehoused in Folders 1387-1395.Folder, 1 item.Folder 1387 1986 Sept. 28 “3 to get Brotherhood Award.” The article from theTimes-Picayune reports the announcement of AdelaideBenjamin, Mike Brener, and Dave Dixon as recipients ofthe Weiss Brotherhood Award for human relations. (2copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1388 1986 Sept. 28 “3 to get Brotherhood Award” with note from Chalin andLynn Perez. The article from the Times-Picayune reportsthe announcement of Adelaide Benjamin, Mike Brener,and Dave Dixon as recipients of the Weiss BrotherhoodAward for human relations. The clipping includes a notefrom Chalin and Lynn Perez to Dave Dixon reading,“Congratulations! A well deserved honor. Sorry I’m sodelayed getting this into the mail.” Clipping with ANS, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1389 1986 Oct. 3 “Weiss Awards To Be Presented.” The article from theNew Orleans Jewish Times reports the announcement ofAdelaide Benjamin, Mike Brener, and Dave Dixon asrecipients of the Weiss Brotherhood Award for humanrelations. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1390 1986 Nov. 6 Weiss Award program, with inserts. The programprovides information about the dinner and awardceremony for the presentation of the Weiss Award. Theinserts provide the dinner menu. D, 8 pp. and 1 p., 2items.Folder 1391 [1986 Nov. 6] Photograph of Archbishop Philip M. Hannan and DaveDixon. The photograph shows New Orleans ArchbishopPhilip M. Hannan with Dave Dixon holding a plaque. P, 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 216Folder 1392 1986 Nov. 6 Photograph of Weiss Award recipients. The photographshows Dave Dixon, Mrs. Moise Steeg, Jr. (the eventchairman), Adelaide Benjamin, and Mike Brener posingwith their award plaques. A note attached to thephotograph identifies the event and date. P, 1 item.Folder 1393 1986 Nov. 6-7 Weiss Brotherhood Award Dinner admission ticket and“Three are honored for service” article. The ticketprovides admission to the head table at the WeissBrotherhood Award Dinner. The article from the Times-Picayune reports the presentation of the award to AdelaideBenjamin, Mike Brener, and Dave Dixon. D and clipping,1 p. and 2 pp., 2 items.Folder 1394 1986 Nov. 17 “Celebrations serve up menu of just desserts.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports the Weiss Award dinnerand mentions the notable people in attendance. (2 copies.)Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1395 1986 Fall National Conference of Christians and Jews Newsletter.The newsletter includes an article reporting the WeissAward dinner ceremony. (2 copies.) Serial, 8 pp., 1 item.Series X, Sub-Series C: Loving Cup--Personal FolderFolder 1396 1966 Nov. 18-1990 Mar. 1 Loving Cup--Personal folder. The folder labeled “LovingCup--Personal” contains papers about Dave Dixon and hisnomination for the Times-Picayune Loving Cup award.Papers include: (1) letter dated 1966 Nov. 18 from DaveDixon to Robert Monsted regarding Dixon’s debts from acampaign for a Louisiana Superdome Committeeamendment; (2) note dated 1990 Mar. 1 from Mary Dixonto “Bobby” [Robert Monsted?] written on a copy of anarticle announcing the Loving Cup nomination deadline;(3) a copy of a letter dated 1987 July 9 from Frank Dixonto the Loving Cup Committee nominating his father forthe award; (4) résumé papers for Dave Dixon; (5) abiographical sketch of Dave Dixon for America’s FootballTeams; and, (6) a copy of the 1988 Dec. 18 article “Dixonname conspicuous by absence on Dome wall.” D, 10 pp.(total), 6 items.Series X, Sub-Series D: TP Loving Cup 1 Album

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 217Folder 1397 1990 March 18 TP Loving Cup 1 album. The album has a dark red coverwith gold decorations and a label reading, “TP LovingCup 1,” referring to the Loving Cup award given by theNew Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper. The albumcontains various papers relating to the nomination andaward of the 1989 Loving Cup to Dave Dixon, which waspublicly announced 1990 March 18. Papers include newsclippings, letters, notes, and cards. Items are rehoused inFolders 1398-1448. Album, 1 item.Folder 1398 1990 Mar. 18 TP Loving Cup 1 album, page 1. The album pageincludes the Times-Picayune article “David Dixon given1989 Loving Cup.” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1399 1990 Mar. TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 2-3. The album pagesinclude the clipping “Dixon” [a continuation of the articlefrom Folder 1398] and a letter from John J. McKeithen tothe Loving Cup Committee recommending Dave Dixon.Clipping and TL, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1400 1990 Feb. 28and Mar. 2TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 4-5. The album pagesinclude letters from Philip M. Hannan and Darwin C.Fenner recommending Dave Dixon for the Loving Cupaward. TLS, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1401 1990 Mar. 2 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 6-7. The album pagesinclude a letter from Harry B. Kelleher recommendingDave Dixon for the Loving Cup award. TLS, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 1402 1990 Mar. 1 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 8-9. The album pagesinclude a letter from Lawrence A. Stone III recommendingDave Dixon for the Loving Cup award and a copy of thearticle “Dixon name conspicuous by absence on Domewall.” TL and clipping, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1403 1990 Feb. 15 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 10-11. The album pagesinclude a letter from Bruce Baird, Jr., recommending DaveDixon for the Loving Cup award. ALS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1404 [1990] TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 12-13. The album pagesinclude a list of Dave Dixon’s awards and civicaffiliations. TD, 2 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 218Folder 1405 1987 July 9 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 14-15. The album pagesinclude a letter [part 1] from [Frank Dixon] recommendinghis father, Dave Dixon, for the Loving Cup award. TL, 2pp., 1 item.Folder 1406 1987 July 9-1990 Mar. 19 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 16-17. The album pagesinclude a letter [part 2] from Frank Dixon recommendinghis father, Dave Dixon, for the Loving Cup award, and aletter from Clayton J. Charbonnet to Dave Dixoncongratulating him on receiving the award. TL and TLS,1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1407 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 18-19. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from ArchieManning and Thomas M. Finney. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1408 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 20-21. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from NathalieRead, Vernon P. Aleman, Warren G. Moses, and FrankNormann. N, 1 p. each, 4 items.Folder 1409 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 22-23. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Sybiland Blair, Eva Stuart, and Eleanor and Julian McPhillips.N, 1-3 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1410 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 24-25. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Shirleyand Donald, Charles J. Derbes, Jr., Mary Anna, andCharlotte Smith. N, 1 p. each, 4 items.Folder 1411 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 26-27. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from JohnOchsner, Lock Ochsner, Joanna Dewey, Eleanor andJulian [McPhillips], and Lynden. N, 1-2 pp. each, 5 items.Folder 1412 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 28-29. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Marilyn,Mary Ellen, Bennett E. Powell, and Denise and BobSchimek. N, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.Folder 1413 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 30-31. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Owen E.Brennan, Jr., Joseph I. Giarrusso, and Pearl P. Amoss. N,1 p. each, 3 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 219Folder 1414 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 32-33. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from PeggyWilson and George H. Toye. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1415 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 34-35. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from EdwinR. Rodriguez, Jr., and Jim Mora. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1416 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 36-37. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from FranVillere, Stephen D. Manshel, and William L. Springer. N,1-2 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1417 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 38-39. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from John M.Bee, Anelise, and Richard C. Oster. N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1418 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 40-41. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from ValKehoe, Jay Wynn, [M ?], and Joe Knecht. N, 1-2 pp.each, 4 items.Folder 1419 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 42-43. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from JakeMangano and Dennis C. Crawford. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1420 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 44-45. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from LynndaGerson, Charles Arthur Magill, Jr., and Donald A. Meyer.N, 1-2 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1421 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 46-47. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from RiversRichardson King and George W. Healy, III. N, 1 p. each,2 items.Folder 1422 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 48-49. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from WilliamH. Seemann, Jr., and J. Randolph Gregson. N, 1 p. each, 2items.Folder 1423 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 50-51. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from L[?]Rothschild, Mildred L. Glover, Marge Whittaker, andLouis Boasberg. N, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 220Folder 1424 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 52-53. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Barbaraand Daniel Frederick McClung, and E. Howard Read. N,1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1425 [1990] TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 54-55. The album pagesare blank. Album pages, 1 item.Folder 1426 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 56-57. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from StephenLouis Read, Margaret DeBlieux, and Maurice M. Stern.N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1427 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 58-59. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from JimmyFitzmorris, Jr., and F. Benjamin Toledano, Jr. N, 1 p.each, 2 items.Folder 1428 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 60-61. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from BettyMcDermott, Jane F., and “Sis” [Eleanor DixonMcPhillips]. N, 1-2 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1429 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 62-63. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from AnneRobinson, Audrey F. Westphal, Frank K[?], and Jeanneand Gus Manthey. N, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.Folder 1430 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 64-65. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from James J.Coleman, Laurence Eustis, and John Marcus. N, 1 p.each, 3 items.Folder 1431 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 66-67. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from RalphM. Garrard, Mary Roth, and William J. Guste, Jr.. N, 1-2pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1432 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 68-69. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Lee H.Schlesinger and Donald R. Mintz. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1433 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 70-71. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Kathy

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 221Abernathy, Harry Simms Hardin, III, and David M.Catherman. N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1434 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 72-73. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Shelby,George G. Westfeldt, Jr., and Frank B. Williams. N, 1 p.each, 3 items.Folder 1435 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 74-75. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Jack W.Thomson, Georgie Simmons, Carl B. Anderson, Jr., andLouise Bland. N, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.Folder 1436 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 76-77. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from D. R.Buttrey and Harris D. Copenhaver, Jr. N, 1 p. each, 2items.Folder 1437 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 78-79. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from JosephM. Rault, Jr., Jane R., Mark Geary, O.P., and MaryCapouch. N, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.Folder 1438 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 80-81. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from John J.Shea, Morris W. Newman, and Joseph S. Jackson. N, 1 p.each, 3 items.Folder 1439 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 82-83. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from ThomasB. Favrot, and Dottie and Oliver J. Counce. N, 1 p. each,2 items.Folder 1440 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 84-85. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon fromMarguerite and Charles Ricks, Nancy and Robert LaHuisCoith, Mary Jane and Darwin Fenner, and Hugh GibsonMcDonald. N, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.Folder 1441 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 86-87. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from GladysLeB., Evelyn, James P. Schwartz, and Mrs. Jack R. Aron.N, 1 p. each, 4 items.Folder 1442 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 88-89. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Mimi

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 222and Ernest A. Carrère, Jr., Adrienne Kepper, and TeeRiviere. N, 1-2 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1443 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 90-91. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from RobertL. Livingston, Laura H. Peebles, and Henriette B. N, 1 p.each, 3 items.Folder 1444 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 92-93. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from AdelaideWisdom Benjamin, Dottie Kerth, and Ray A. Liuzza. N, 1p. each, 3 items.Folder 1445 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 94-95. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from ChesleyHines, Jr., Mrs. Bryan Bell, and Oscar and Elaine Gwin.N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1446 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 96-97. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from FatherPeter V. Rogers, O.M.I., and Alfred D. Le Jeune. N, 1 p.each, 2 items.Folder 1447 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, pages 98-99. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Susan,Beverley Muller, and Lawrence J. Baldwin, Jr. N, 1-3 pp.each, 3 items.Folder 1448 1990 TP Loving Cup 1 album, page 100. The album pageincludes congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from AnneMilling, and George and Beth Cary (2 items). N, 1-2 pp.each, 3 items.Series X, Sub-Series E: TP Loving Cup 2 AlbumFolder 1449 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album. The album has a black coverwith gold decorations and a label reading, “TP LovingCup 2,” referring to the Loving Cup award given by theNew Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper. The albumcontains various papers relating to the nomination andaward of the 1989 Loving Cup to Dave Dixon, which waspublicly announced 1990 March 18, and presented in aformal ceremony 1990 May 13. Papers includeinvitations, news clippings, letters, notes, cards, and atypescript of a speech given at the award ceremony. Itemsare rehoused in Folders 1450-1477. Album, 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 223Folder 1450 1990 May 13 TP Loving Cup 2 album, page 1. The album pageincludes an invitation to the Loving Cup presentationceremony honoring Dave Dixon. D, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1451 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 2-3. The album pagesinclude a clipping of the article “David Dixon given 1989Loving Cup” with a note from Chalin & Lynn [Perez]reading “A deserved honor! Best wishes.” Clipping withANS, 2 pp. 1 item.Folder 1452 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 4-5. The album pagesinclude congratulatory telegrams to Dave Dixon fromDavid (of the Gronik Co.) and Bill Ellis. N, 1 p. each, 2items.Folder 1453 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 6-7. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from CharlesBerdine Johnson, Lisa Lauricella McStravick, andJosephine V. Windhorst. N, 1-2 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1454 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 8-9. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Mr. andMrs. Philip Breitmeyer II, and Dennis W. Behan. N, 1 p.each, 2 items.Folder 1455 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 10-17. The album pagesinclude the text, “Loving Cup Speech,” describing DaveDixon’s civic contributions to New Orleans. TD, 8 pp., 1item.Folder 1456 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 18-19. The album pagesinclude a congratulatory note to Dave Dixon from GordonE. Clay, Jr., and a clipping of the article, “Dixon laudedfor energy, civic vision,” which reports the Loving Cuppresentation ceremony. N and clipping, 1-2 pp. each, 2items.Folder 1457 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 20-21. The album pagesinclude a clipping of the article “Dixon thanksSuperdome,” reporting Dave Dixon’s comments at theLoving Cup presentation ceremony, and a congratulatorynote to Dixon from Donald R. Mintz. Clipping and N, 1-2pp. each, 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 224Folder 1458 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 22-23. The album pagesinclude a congratulatory note to Dave Dixon from LindyBoggs and a note to Mary Dixon from FrancesBarkerding. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1459 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 24-25. The album pagesinclude an invitation to the award ceremony andcongratulatory notes from Lorraine [?] and ConnieClaverie Bohn. D and N, 2-4 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1460 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 26-27. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from KitBlue, Mrs. Jacques F. Levy, Mildred, and Laurie Ewin.N, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.Folder 1461 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 28-29. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from MagieD., and from Anthony M. Dileo, and includes a clipping ofthe article “David Dixon to get Loving Cup today.” N andclipping, 1-2 pp each, 3 items.Folder 1462 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 30-31. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from EamonM. Kelly and John Dart, Jr. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1463 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 32-33. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from WilliamH. Kurz and Saul Stone. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1464 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 34-35. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Alden J.Laborde and Chet Gladchuk. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1465 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 36-37. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from RobertA. Briner and from staff of WLAE television. N, 1 p.each, 2 items.Folder 1466 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 38-39. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from L. J.Baldwin, Jr., Mary B. Denechaud, and Peggy Wilson. N,1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1467 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 40-41. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Al Stalland Charles Rosen, II. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 225Folder 1468 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 42-43. The album pagesare blank. Album pages, 1 item.Folder 1469 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 44-45. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from JosephSutton and Abelardo J. Massa. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1470 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 46-47. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from AndréeMoss and Basil J. Rusovich, Jr. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1471 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 48-49. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from MaryJane, Sister Rosalie Ambler and the Cenacle Sisters,Martha Albritton, and Father Reggie M., O.P. N, 1-2 pp.each, 4 items.Folder 1472 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 50-51. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from KittyDuncan, James A. Anderson, and Ewell P. Walther, Jr. N,1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1473 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 52-53. The album pagesare blank. Album pages, 1 item.Folder 1474 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 54-55. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from LoisOster, Sally Boggs and Archie Boggs, and Vera Maness.N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1475 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 56-57. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Frank B.Stewart, Jr., and Joseph I. Giarrusso. N, 1 p. each, 2items.Folder 1476 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, pages 58-59. The album pagesare blank. Album pages, 1 item.Folder 1477 1990 TP Loving Cup 2 album, page 60. The album pageincludes a congratulatory note to Dave Dixon fromCharles V. Cusimano. N, 1 p., 1 item.Series X, Sub-Series F: TP Loving Cup 3 Album

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 226Folder 1478 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album. The album has a black coverwith gold decorations and a label reading, “TP LovingCup 3,” referring to the Loving Cup award given by theNew Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper. The albumcontains various papers relating to the nomination andaward of the 1989 Loving Cup to Dave Dixon, which waspublicly announced 1990 March 18 and presented in aformal ceremony 1990 May 13. Papers include newsclippings, letters, notes, and cards. Similar loose items areinserted inside the front and back covers. Items arerehoused in Folders 1479-1518. Album, 1 item.Folder 1479 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, page 1. The album pageincludes the Times-Picayune article “David Dixon given1989 Loving Cup.” Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1480 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 2-3. The album pages areblank. Album pages, 1 item.Folder 1481 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 4-5. The album pagesinclude a partial news clipping of the second page of thearticle “David Dixon given 1989 Loving Cup,” and a copyof [Ashton Phelps’] “Loving Cup Speech.” Clipping andD, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1482 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 6-7. The album pagesinclude a document with the text of a prayer about DaveDixon and a clipping of the article “Dixon lauded forenergy, civic vision.” TD and clipping, 1-2 pp. each, 2items.Folder 1483 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 8-9. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Theresaand Gus Du Filho, Second Harvesters Foot Bank(reporting a donation in Dixon’s honor by Saul Stone), andJack T. Lengsfield. N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1484 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 10-11. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from ElsaParkerson, Rose Ledet, and C. A. Sporl, Jr. N, 1 p. each, 3items.Folder 1485 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 12-13. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from DougAttaway and James McCall Baldwin. N, 1 p. each, 2items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 227Folder 1486 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 14-15. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Marianand Tom W., Margee G. Farris, and Charles and MargeryStich. N, 1-2 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1487 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 16-17. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Ed andMary Jane Lupberger, [?] Hendricks, and Conrad Meyer,III. N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1488 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 18-19. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from CharlesE. Young, Marilee [Crutcher], and Cloe Roesler. N, 1 p.each, 3 items.Folder 1489 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 20-21. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from WalterE. Blessey and Stanley W. Muller. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1490 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 22-23. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from GeorgeDenègre and Joseph DeLerno. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1491 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 24-25. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from HarryGamble, Joan Lennox, Jack H. Rayson, and Dot andRichard Thomas. N, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.Folder 1492 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 26-27. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Jesse,Jack Couturier, Eleanor McPhillips, and Joanie Hartson.N, 1-2 pp. each, 4 items.Folder 1493 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 28-29. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from CharlesE. Heidingsfelder, and Robert and Frances Barkerding. N,1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1494 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 30-31. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from A. C.and Dot, and John B. Smallpage. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1495 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 32-33. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from A. C.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 228Martin, Jr., Sandy, and Walter G. Cowan. N, 1 p. each, 3items.Folder 1496 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 34-37. The album pagesare blank. Album pages, 1 item.Folder 1497 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 38-39. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from B. W.Harper and Fredrick Sahuc. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1498 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 40-41. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from HaroldE. Cook and David R. Burrus. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1499 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 42-45. The album pagesare blank. Album pages, 1 item.Folder 1500 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 46-47. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from FrancisI. Bourque, Jr., and Louis Boasberg.Folder 1501 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 48-49. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from Jack A.Andonie and James E. Goodman. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1502 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 50-51. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from MichaelE. Eckstein and W. Mente Benjamin. N, 1 p. each, 2items.Folder 1503 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 52-55. The album pagesare blank. Album pages, 1 item.Folder 1504 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 56-57. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon from JamesH. Stone, Sam, and Pat Ernest. N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1505 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, pages 58-59. The album pagesinclude congratulatory notes to Dave Dixon fromAbraham L. “Junie” Schlesinger, Jr., and Robert J.Bannon. N, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1506 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album, page 60. The album pageincludes a congratulatory note to Dave Dixon fromKenneth Gormin. N, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 229Folder 1507 [ca. 1990 June 4] TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose itemsinside the album include birthday cards for Dave Dixonfrom Ray Finn, O.P.; Eleanor [McPhillips]; Elexa, Zach,Rachel, and Shea [Dixon]; and Mary Anna. D, 1-2 pp.each, 4 items.Folder 1508 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose itemsinside the album include congratulatory notes to DaveDixon from Luis, Kurt E. Schon, and Eddie and MelbScoggin (with envelope and clipping of article “DavidDixon given 1989 Loving Cup”). N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1509 [n.d.] TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose iteminside the album is a Cenacle Crusade of Prayerenrollment certificate for Dave Dixon from the SteveEnright family. D, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1510 1990 Mar. 21 TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose iteminside the album is a letter draft from Dave Dixonexpressing his appreciation to correspondents who wroteto him concerning the Loving Cup award. TL, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1511 1990 May 3 TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose iteminside the album is a letter from Dave Dixon to Mr. andMrs. E. Howard Read expressing his appreciation for theirwriting to him concerning the Loving Cup award. TL, 1p., 1 item.Folder 1512 [1990] TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose iteminside the album is a note to Dave Dixon from [?] with aclipping of the article “Dixon lauded for energy, civicvision.” ANS with clipping, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1513 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose itemsinside the album include congratulatory notes to DaveDixon from Warren Kearny Watters, Nathaniel “Buster”Curtis, and Michael Clay Smith. N, 1-2 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1514 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose itemsinside the album include congratulatory notes to DaveDixon from William J. Byron, S.J., Michael H. O’Keefe,and Ella Carden. N, 1-2 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1515 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose itemsinside the album include congratulatory notes to Dave

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 230Dixon from Rev. Thomas E. Chambers, C.S.C., Frank D.McPhillips, and Gerald M. Fagin, S.J. N, 1 p. each, 3items.Folder 1516 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose itemsinside the album include congratulatory notes to DaveDixon from Robert H. Boh, Larry Hennessey, and TomBenson. N, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1517 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose itemsinside the album include congratulatory notes to DaveDixon from Beni B. Toledano, Joel [Joel W. Weinstock],and Dolly Ann Johnson. N, 1-2 pp. each, 3 items.Folder 1518 1990 TP Loving Cup 3 album loose items. The loose itemsinside the album include congratulatory notes to DaveDixon from Harry Lee, E. M. Rowley, Sister M. LillianMcCormack, S.S.N.D., and Philip Breitmeyer II. N, 1 p.each, 4 items.Series X, Sub-Series G: Citizenship Award Nomination BinderFolder 1519 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder. The black ringbinder contains a “Nomination Form For CitizenshipAward” submitted by Joyce O. DeLerno to the AwardsDepartment of the Freedom Foundation in Valley Forge,Pennsylvania, nominating David F. Dixon. The binderholds plastic sleeves with papers providing informationabout Dave Dixon. The Table of Contents lists eightsections: Introduction; Times Picayune 1989 Loving Cup;Resume of Awards, Board Memberships and OtherSignificant Affiliations; The Superdome and The NewOrleans NFL Franchise; The United States FootballLeague; Other Community Contributions and ReligiousAssociations and Honors; A Try at Politics; and TheYoung Dixon--and His Progenies. Materials includecopies of news clippings, photographs, event programs,and notes. Folder 1519 includes front cover material,inside front cover material, and table of contents. Othermaterials are rehoused in Folders 1520-1528. D, 1 p.each, 4 items.Folder 1520 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder Section 1. Thesection (“Introduction”) includes a biographical sketch ofDave Dixon’s civic accomplishments and honors by Joyce

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 231O. deLerno, and a Christmas card with a picture of Dixonand his family. D, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1521 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder Section 2. Thesection (“Times-Picayune 1989 Loving Cup”) includes aclipping of the Times-Picayune article “David Dixongiven 1989 Loving Cup.” Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1522 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder Section 3. Thesection (“Resume of Awards, Board Memberships andOther Significant Affiliations”) includes a résumé of DaveDixon’s professional career, awards, and civic affiliations.It is on America’s Football Teams letterhead. TD, 4 pp., 1item.Folder 1523 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder Section 4. Thesection (“The Superdome and The New Orleans NFLFranchise”) includes photocopies of various newspaperand magazine articles, photographs, and other documentsabout Dave Dixon’s involvement with the Superdome andthe Saints. D, 23 pp. total, 1 item.Folder 1524 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder Section 5. Thesection (“The United States Football League”) includesphotocopies of various articles about Dave Dixon’sinvolvement with the United States Football League. D,12 pp., 1 item.Folder 1525 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder Section 6. Thesection (“Other Community Contributions and ReligiousAssociations and Honors”) includes photocopies ofvarious photographs and articles about Dave Dixon’sreligious and civic activities and honors. D, 16 pp., 1item.Folder 1526 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder Section 7. Thesection (“A Try at Politics”) includes photocopies ofphotographs of Dave Dixon during his unsuccessfulpolitical campaign. D, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1527 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder Section 8. Thesection (“The Young Dixon--and His Progenies”) includesphotocopies of various scrapbook pages with newsclippings, photographs, and a letter about Dave Dixon as ayoung student and as a father. D, 10 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 232Folder 1528 1990 Citizenship Award nomination binder inside back covermaterials. The materials from inside the back cover of thebinder include a note mentioning Tom Kock and WCT[World Championship Tennis] and a letter from Moise S.Steeg, Jr., to Dave Dixon congratulating him for someunspecified honor. AN and TLS, 1 p. each, 2 items.Series X, Sub-Series H: Hall of Fame FolderFolder 1529 1999 Feb.-June Hall of Fame folder. The folder labeled “Hall of Fame”contains papers about the selection of seven men,including Dave Dixon, for induction to the LouisianaSports Hall of Fame. Items are rehoused in Folders 1530-1533. Folder, 1 item.Folder 1530 1999 Feb. 21 “Seven bound for state sports hall this year.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports the announcement of theinduction of Dale Brown, Billy Allgood, Dave Dixon,James Harris, Rickey Jackson, Joe Profit, and Pat Studstillto the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The articlementions that Dixon is the first inductee who is neither anathlete nor a coach. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1531 1999 June Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame papers. The papers includeinvitations, admission tickets, event schedules, and lettersproviding information about the Hall of Fame inductionceremony in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The documentheaded “Confidential Itinerary” includes handwrittennotes which appear to be a draft of a speech by DaveDixon. D, 22 pp. total, 11 items.Folder 1532 [1999 June] Natchitoches, Louisiana, tourist brochure. The brochureprovides information about tourist attractions nearNatchitoches, Louisiana. D, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1533 1999 June 15 Letter from James C. Carter, S.J., to Dave Dixon. JamesC. Carter, S.J., Chancellor of Loyola University in NewOrleans, writes to Dave Dixon acknowledging receipt ofan invitation to Dixon’s Hall of Fame induction. TLS, 1 p.1 item.Series X, Sub-Series I: La. Hall of Fame FolderFolder 1534 2005 June 16 La. Hall of Fame folder. The folder labeled “La. Hall ofFame” contains papers about the inaugural Dave DixonLouisiana Sports Hall of Fame Leadership Award to be

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 233SERIES XI: Political Activities (1976-2006)FOLDERS: 1535-1560EXTENT: 35 items.SCOPE:given to Randy Gregson, formerly president of the UnitedStates Tennis Association. Papers include a draft of apress release, and a letter from Gregson to Dave Dixonwith a biographical sketch of Gregson. TD and TLS, 3 pp.each, 2 items.This series includes materials relating to Dave Dixon’s 1976 campaign forCongress and a few miscellaneous items relating to politicians and politicalevents.SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. Dave Dixon Campaign for Congress Clippings--chronological orderB. Dave Dixon Campaign for Congress Photographs--chronological orderC. Dave Dixon Campaign for Congress Audiovisual Materials--chronological orderD. Other Political Papers--chronological orderSeries XI, Sub-Series A: Dave Dixon Campaign for Congress ClippingsFolder 1535 1976 June 17 “Dave Dixon in Race for Hebert Seat.” The article fromthe Times-Picayune reports Dave Dixon’s candidacy in theDemocratic primary for the First Congressional District ofLouisiana (the seat being vacated by F. Edward Hebert).(2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1536 1976 June 23 “Iris Kelso on Politics.” The article from the New OrleansFigaro newspaper mentions Dave Dixon’s entrance intothe election campaign for Louisiana’s First CongressionalDistrict. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Series XI, Sub-Series B: Dave Dixon Campaign for Congress PhotographsFolder 1537 [1976] Photograph of Dave Dixon speaking on the telephone.The photograph shows Dave Dixon speaking on thetelephone during his campaign for Congress. A credit forLouis Sahuc Photography is stamped on the back. P, 1item.Folder 1538 [1976] Photograph of Dave Dixon speaking on the telephone.The photograph shows Dave Dixon speaking on thetelephone during his campaign for Congress. A credit forLouis Sahuc Photography is stamped on the back. P, 1item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 234Folder 1539 [1976] Photograph of Dave Dixon by an automobile. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon standing by an automobileduring his campaign for Congress. A credit for LouisSahuc Photography is stamped on the back. P, 1 item.Folder 1540 [1976] Photograph of Dave Dixon inside an automobile. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon seated inside anautomobile during his campaign for Congress. A creditfor Louis Sahuc Photography is stamped on the back. P, 1item.Folder 1541 [1976] Photograph of Dave Dixon inside an automobile. Thephotograph shows Dave Dixon seated inside anautomobile during his campaign for Congress. A creditfor Louis Sahuc Photography is stamped on the back. P, 1item.Folder 1542 [1976] Photograph of Dave Dixon. The photograph shows DaveDixon, apparently in a conversation with a person who isonly partially visible, during his campaign for Congress.A credit for Louis Sahuc Photography is stamped on theback. P, 1 item.Series XI, Sub-Series C: Dave Dixon Campaign for Congress Audiovisual MaterialsFolder 1543 1976 July 13 Dave Dixon for Congress Spot No. 1 audio tape reel.Audio tape reel. Copies are marked for radio stationsWNOE-AM, WBOK, and WQUE. ¼-inch tape. 3 items.Folder 1544 1976 July 27 Dixon for Congress Spots 2 and 3 audio tape reel. Audiotape reel. Copies marked for radio stations WGSO andWSMB. ¼-inch tape. 2 items.Folder 1545 1976 Aug. 3 Dixon for Congress Spot 3 Revised audio tape reel. Audiotape reel. Copies marked for radio stations WXEL,WBOK, WSMB, and WYLD. ¼-inch tape. 4 items.Folder 1546 1976 Aug. 3 Dixon for Congress Spot 3A audio tape reel. Audio tapereel. Copy marked for radio station WGSO. ¼-inch tape.1 item.Folder 1547 1976 Aug. 3 Dixon for Congress Spot 5 audio tape reel. Audio tapereel. Copies marked for radio stations WGSO, WSMB,and WBOK. ¼-inch tape. 3 items.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 235Folder 1548 [1976] Dixon for Congress Spot 6 audio tape reel. Audio tapereel. ¼-inch tape. 2 items.Folder 1549 [1976] Aug. Dixon for Congress Spot 7 audio tape reel. Audio tapereel. ¼-inch tape. 1 item.Folder 1550 [1976] Dixon for Congress spot audio tape reel. Audio tape reel.Copy marked for radio station WBOK. ¼-inch tape. 1item.Folder 1551 [1976] “Dave Dixon, Pol.” video tape reel. Video tape reelmarked Channel 26, WGNO-TV, Reel #102. 2-inchformat. 1 item.Folder 1552 [1976] “Dave Dixon” video tape reel. Video tape reel markedChannel 26, WGNO-TV, Reel #357. 2-inch format. 1item.Folder 1553 [1976] “Dave Dixon, Political” video tape reel. Video tape reelmarked Channel 26, WGNO-TV, Reel #413. 2-inchformat. 1 item.Folder 1554 [1976] “Dave Dixon” video tape reel. Video tape reel markedWDSU, 541. 2-inch format. 1 item.Folder 1555 1976 Nov. 31 [sic] Radio 87 WWL Invoice. The invoice from WWL Radioto Polyconcepts, Inc., refers to Dave Dixon politicalmaterial. TD, 1 p., 1 item.Series XI, Sub-Series D: Other Political PapersFolder 1556 1966 Apr. 27 Letter from James E. Fitzmorris, Jr., to Dave Dixon. NewOrleans City Councilman James E. Fitzmorris, Jr., writesto Dave Dixon discussing his departure from holdingelected office and his continuing dedication to promotingthe civic welfare of New Orleans. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1557 1966 May 2 Invitation to inauguration of Mayor Victor H. Schiro andthe New Orleans City Council. The invitation providesinformation about the inauguration ceremonies for MayorVictor H. Schiro and the members of the New OrleansCity Council. D, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1558 1988 Aug. 15-18 The 1988 Republican National Convention OfficialProgram. The program provides information about theRepublican National Convention meeting in the Louisiana

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 236Superdome in New Orleans. (See also Folder 847.)Booklet, 80 pp., 1 item.Folder 1559 [2000] Letter from Bill Clinton to Mr. Dixon. Bill Clinton,President of the United States, writes to Mr. Dixonexpressing thanks for his support. TL, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1560 2006 Aug. 29 Photograph of Mary Dixon, Dave Dixon, and MaryLandrieu. The photograph shows Mary Dixon, DaveDixon, and Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu. A notationon the back provides the date and reads, “mom, dad, MaryLandrieu--2006 mayor.” Partially visible stickers worn bythe Dixons appear to advertise Mitch Landrieu’s campaignfor Mayor of New Orleans in 2006. P, 1 item.SERIES XII: Tulane University (1975-2003)FOLDERS: 1561-1600EXTENT: 44 items.SCOPE:This series includes materials relating to Dave Dixon’s interest and involvementin Tulane University’s athletic programs. (Note: the series includes a sub-seriesbased on the folder labeled “Mike O’Keefe” which appears to be an accidentalmixture of one letter from former Louisiana Senate President Mike O’Keefe toDixon with other papers relating to Tulane athletics. The folder is included in thisseries because the majority of papers in it relate to Tulane athletics.)SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. General Papers--chronological orderB. Tulane Folder--chronological orderC. Mike O’Keefe Folder--chronological orderD. Super Conference--Tulane Folder--chronological orderE. Big East Folder--single itemSeries XII, Sub-Series A: General PapersFolder 1561 1975 Jan. 31 “Shifting Sidelines.” The article from the Metairie(Louisiana) Fat City News reports the induction of formerTulane University football players Don Zimmerman andEddie Price to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1562 1976 Apr. 4 “Danforth Resignation Puts Wave in Motion.” The articlefrom the Times-Picayune reports basketball coach RoyDanforth’s official resignation from Syracuse Universityand his contract offer with Tulane University. Clipping, 1p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 237Folder 1563 1976 Apr. 16 “Tulane Loses Yard.” The article from the Times-Picayune reports Rix N. Yard’s resignation from theposition of athletic director for Tulane University.Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1564 1976 Apr. 16 “Wave searching for AD.” The article from the States-Item reports Tulane University’s search for an athleticdirector following Rix N. Yard’s resignation from theposition. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1565 1976 Apr. 17 “New Wave Looms in TU Athletics.” The article from theTimes-Picayune comments on the future of athletics atTulane University as the school seeks a new athleticdirector. The article discusses the resignation of athleticdirector Rix N. Yard and the involvement of Dave Dixonin Tulane athletics as a possible reason for Yard’sresignation. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1566 1976 Apr. 27 “The Era of Promotions” with note. The article from theBaton Rouge State-Times comments on TulaneUniversity’s search for an athletic director and thepromotion-oriented style the school may be seeking, anddiscusses the influence of Dave Dixon and the possibilitythat he may become Tulane’s athletic director. Theclipping includes a handwritten note reading, “BestRegards, Joe S. J.” Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1567 1976 May 23 “Thrust at TU: A Head-Long Leap into Big Time?” Thearticle from the Times-Picayune comments on recentpersonnel changes within Tulane University’s athleticprograms, and speculates about the schools efforts to makethe athletic programs more successful. The articlementions Dave Dixon’s involvement with promotionalaspects of Tulane athletics. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1568 1976 May 29 “Dixon mystique will stay at Tulane.” The article fromthe States-Item reports Dave Dixon leaving his position atTulane University doing promotional work for the athleticdepartment, but commenting that his influence on Tulaneathletics will continue. (2 copies.) Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1569 1976 June 20 “The Greening of Tulane.” The article from the NewOrleans Louisiana Gridweek newspaper reports theactivities of Dave Dixon in efforts to promote TulaneUniversity athletics and build up a more successfulprogram. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 238Folder 1570 2003 “Famous Alumni.” The article from the Tulane FootballMedia Guide mentions Dave Dixon as a Tulane Universityalumnus and mentions his involvement with the Saints, theSuperdome, and the United States Football League.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Series XII, Sub-Series B: Tulane FolderFolder 1571 1993-2003 Tulane folder. The folder labeled “Tulane” containsletters and a few other papers about Dave Dixon’s interestin Tulane University athletics. The materials are rehousedin Folders 1572-1589. Folder, 1 item.Folder 1572 1993 May 14 Commencement Address. The document is labeled as acommencement address for the A. B. Freeman School ofBusiness of Tulane University given by John E. KoernerIII, president of Barq’s, Inc. Brief handwritten notes areon the back of the last page. TD, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1573 1998 Oct. 20 Letter from Dave Dixon to Jim Amoss. Dave Dixonwrites to Jim Amoss, Editor of the Times-Picayune, abouthow Tulane University can keep football coach TommyBowden. A cover letter addressed “Dear Jim” and ageneral letter addressed “Dear Editor” are included. TLS,4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1574 1998 Nov. 4 Letter from Scott S. Cowen to Dave Dixon. Scott S.Cowen, President of Tulane University, writes to DaveDixon thanking him for his suggestions about how tomake Tulane better. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1575 1998 Nov. 16 Letter from Dave Dixon to Jim Amoss. Dave Dixonwrites to Jim Amoss, editor of the Times-Picayune, askinghim not to print his recent letter about how Tulane couldkeep football coach Tommy Bowden, indicating that thematter should be Tulane’s decision without outsideinfluence. A fax transaction report showing a partial copyof the letter is included. TLS, 1 p. each, 2 items.Folder 1576 1998 Nov. 30 Letter from Tommy Bowden to Dave Dixon. TommyBowden, head football coach at Tulane University, writesto Dave Dixon thanking him for his note about “theTulane Philosophy.” Bowden mentions that there “a lot ofthings to consider when making decisions that affect yourprofession and family.” TLS, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 239Folder 1577 [ca. 1998 Dec.] Letter from Dave Dixon to Tommy Bowden. Dave Dixonwrites to Tommy Bowden, head football coach at TulaneUniversity, commenting on Bowden’s promotional skill inbuilding up suspense about whether he will stay at Tulaneor not. (The letter appears to be incomplete.) AL, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1578 1998 Dec. 2 Letter from Dave Dixon to Sandy Barbour. Dave Dixonwrites to Sandy Barbour, athletic director at TulaneUniversity, suggesting how to describe the attractivenessof the football coaching job at Tulane in view of TommyBowden’s departure from the job. ALS (photocopy), 2pp., 1 item.Folder 1579 1998 Dec. 7 Letter from Dave Dixon to the Sports Department of theTimes-Picayune. Dave Dixon writes to the SportsDepartment of the Times-Picayune commenting onfootball coach Tommy Bowden’s “career mistake” ofleaving Tulane to become coach at Clemson University inSouth Carolina. Dixon also comments on Tulane’slocation in New Orleans, the Superdome, and the presenceof an NFL franchise as factors that should attract topfootball players. Handwritten notations on the letter read“OK for publication” and “Withdrawn next day.” (2copies.) TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1580 1998 Dec. 11 Letter from Dave Dixon to Buddy Diliberto. Dave Dixonwrites to Buddy Diliberto, a New Orleans sports reporterand radio talk show host, enclosing a letter Dixon had sentto the Times-Picayune about Tulane’s present footballsituation (see Folder 1579), and expressing disagreementwith Diliberto about Tulane athletic director SandyBarbour’s hiring of Christ Scelfo as the new footballcoach. Dixon also comments on the attractiveness of NewOrleans for African-American college athletes versus theracist climate in the locations of other southern collegeswith successful football programs. ALS (photocopy), 3pp., 1 item.Folder 1581 1998 Dec. 18 Letter from Chris Scelfo to Dave Dixon. Chris Scelfo,head football coach at Tulane University, writes to DaveDixon thanking him for his contributions to New Orleansand expressing his hopes for success. TLS, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 240Folder 1582 1999 Jan. 30 Letter from Dave Dixon to Jim Wilson. Dave Dixonwrites to Jim Wilson [a Montgomery, Alabama,businessman, former Tulane football player, and Tulaneathletics benefactor] sending him a copy of Dixon’s letterto Tulane athletic director Sandy Barbour outlining a fewideas on how to help Tulane. (See Folder 1583 for theletter to Barbour.) TLS, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1583 1999 Feb. 10 Letter from Dave Dixon to Scott Cowen, with enclosure.Dave Dixon writes to Scott Cowen, President of TulaneUniversity, enclosing a copy of his letter to Tulane athleticdirector Sandy Barbour. The enclosed letter from Dixonto Barbour outlines plans to strengthen Conference USA,possibly by a merger with another conference, to create aSuper Conference, and mentions ideas for improvingTulane’s football attendance and recruiting. TLS, 5 pp., 1item.Folder 1584 1999 Sept. 30 “Big East talks down tales of its demise” with note fromDave Dixon to Yvette Jones. Dave Dixon writes to YvetteJones [a financial and planning official at TulaneUniversity] on a page with a copy of the article “Big Easttalks down tales of its demise.” Dixon comments on thepossible changes in conference memberships and explainshow it would benefit his proposal for transformingConference USA into a Super Conference. ANS withclipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1585 1999 Oct. 1 Letter from Dave Dixon to Yvette Jones. Dave Dixonwrites to Yvette Jones [a financial and planning official atTulane University] discussing his proposed “TulaneTerrace Plan” to increase attendance at Tulane footballgames in the Superdome, and discussing attempts torecruit Saints owner Tom Benson as a benefactor for theplan. TL, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1586 [ca. 2000] How to Fill the Superdome for Tulane Football. Thedocument titled “How to Fill the Superdome for TulaneFootball” outlines Dave Dixon’s proposals regardingrecruiting advantages (the New Orleans location, theSuperdome, the presence of an NFL franchise, andTulane’s reputation), strengthening and eventuallymerging Conference USA with the Big East to create aSuper Conference, and promoting Tulane football gamesamong other area college and high school students throughfree tickets. TDS, 6 pp., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 241Folder 1587 2000 Aug. 16 Letter from Dave Dixon to Scott Cowen. Dave Dixonwrites to Scott Cowen, president of Tulane University,commenting on the possibility of making Tulane a topcompetitor in football and basketball by recruiting the topplayers, whom Dixon identifies as African-Americanswho would rather go to New Orleans that other southerncollege locations with “Ku Kluxers running around loose.”(See also Folder 1599.) TL, 3 pp., 1 item.Folder 1588 2003 May 30 Letter from Dave Dixon to John Koerner and James J.Reiss, Jr. Dave Dixon writes to John Koerner, Chairmanof the Tulane Board of Administrators, and James J. Reiss,Jr., a member of the Tulane Board of Administrators,outlining a proposal to lower Tulane admissionrequirement in order to recruit better African-Americanathletes, to make Tulane sports teams more successful, tomake more money and improve the university in general.TLS, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1589 [n.d.] Letter from Dave Dixon to Scott Cowen. Dave Dixonwrites to Scott Cowen, President of Tulane University,discussing the possibility of Tulane using lower admissionstandards to recruit top African-American athletes to makeTulane sports teams more successful, to make moremoney and improve the university in general. TL, 2 pp., 1item.Series XII, Sub-Series C: Mike O’Keefe FolderFolder 15902003 May 30-June 25 Mike O’Keefe folder. The folder labeled “Mike O’Keefe”contains a letter from Mike [O’Keefe, former LouisianaSenate President serving a prison sentence] to DaveDixon, and various letters about Tulane Universityathletics. [The combination of Tulane athletics papers inthe O’Keefe folder does not have an obvious connection toMike O’Keefe.] Materials are rehoused in Folders 1591-1595. Folder, 1 item.Folder 1591 2003 May 30 Letter from Dave Dixon to John Koerner and James J.Reiss, Jr. Dave Dixon writes to John Koerner, Chairmanof the Tulane Board of Administrators, and James J. Reiss,Jr., a member of the Tulane Board of Administrators,outlining a proposal to lower Tulane admissionrequirement in order to recruit better African-Americanathletes, to make Tulane sports teams more successful, to

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 242make more money and improve the university in general.(The letter appears to be a draft, with editorial corrections,of the letter in Folder 1588.) TLS, 4 pp., 1 item.Folder 1592 2003 June 1 Letter from Mike [O’Keefe] to Dave Dixon. Mike[O’Keefe, former Louisiana Senate President serving aprison sentence] writes to Dave Dixon wishing him ahappy birthday, recalling Dixon’s civic contributionsthrough his work on the Superdome, and expressinggratitude for Dixon’s character letter for O’Keefe’s courtappearance. Includes photocopy. ALS, 5 pp., 1 item.Folder 1593 2003 June 5 Letter from Dave Dixon to “Dear Editor.” Dave Dixonwrites to “Dear Editor” commenting that he agrees withTulane president Scott Cowen’s recommendation to dropthe football program entirely rather than continue a losingprogram. Dixon also comments on the possibility ofimproving Tulane athletics by lowering admissionstandards in order to recruit better African-Americanathletes, and explains how better athletics would result infinancial benefits for the university overall. TLS, 2 pp., 1item.Folder 1594 2003 June 23 Letter from Dave Dixon to Rick Dickson. Dave Dixonwrites to Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dicksonexplaining that he understands if Dickson is not interestedin his “Free Tulane Tickets for Local College Students”proposal. Includes envelope. ALS, 1 p., 2 items.Folder 1595 2003 June 25 Letter from Dave Dixon to Rick Dickson. Dave Dixonwrites to Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dicksonmentioning that the Saints have passed on Dixon’s “FreeTickets for College Students” idea. ALS, 1 p., 1 item.Series XII, Sub-Series D: Super Conference--Tulane FolderFolder 1596 1999-2000 Super Conference--Tulane folder. The folder labeled“Super Conference--Tulane” contains papers relating toDave Dixon’s proposal for a strengthening of ConferenceUSA and a merger to create a Super Conference, and howsuch a plan affects Tulane athletics. Materials arerehoused in Folders 1597-1599. Folder, 1 item.Folder 1597 1999 Sept. 7 Draft of letter from Dave Dixon to Scott Cowen andYvette Jones, with notes. The draft is a letter from DaveDixon to Scott Cowen, President of Tulane University,

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 243and Yvette Jones, Senior Vice-President of Tulane,outlining the possibilities of strengthening the athleticcompetitiveness of Tulane’s Conference USA andmerging with another conference to create a SuperConference. The draft includes many handwritteneditorial revisions and other notes. TL, 7 pp., 1 item.Folder 1598 [1999] “Super Conference USA” notes. The notes provideinformation about possible college teams, divisionalalignments, and schedules for a proposed “SuperConference USA.” The photocopies include threedifferent versions of the notes. AD, 1 p. each, 3 items.Folder 1599 2000 Aug. 16 Letter from Dave Dixon to Scott Cowen. Dave Dixonwrites to Scott Cowen, president of Tulane University,commenting on the possibility of making Tulane a topcompetitor in football and basketball by recruiting the topplayers, whom Dixon identifies as African-Americanswho would rather go to New Orleans that other southerncollege locations with “Ku Kluxers running around loose.”(See also Folder 1587.) TL, 3 pp., 1 item.Series XII, Sub-Series E: Big East FolderFolder 1600 2003 July 24 Big East folder. The folder labeled “Big East” contains apacket of papers relating to the Big East Conference ofcollege sports and a proposal for a possibly expandedConference USA. The packet includes a letter from BigEast Conference commissioner Michael A. Tranghese toDave Dixon thanking him for his proposal, a list of“natural rivalries” among college teams with lists of otherconferences, three weather maps of the United States withhandwritten notes pointing out the locations of certaincolleges, and a blank piece of orange paper. D, 6 pp., 1item.SERIES XIII: Miscellaneous Papers (1999-2002)FOLDERS: 1601-1628EXTENT: 28 items.SCOPE:This series includes news clipping from 1999 featuring various articles on the bestathletes of the 20th century (and one article on the best businesses of the century)and a letter about the management of the golf course in City Park in New Orleans.SUB-SERIES ARRANGEMENT:A. Sports Articles--chronological orderB. City Park Folder--single item

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 244Series XIII, Sub-Series A: Sports ArticlesFolder 1601 1999 July 25 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten boxers of the 20th Century.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1602 1999 July 26 Sports section. The Sports section from the Times-Picayune contains various articles. [The article “Footballticket push isn’t easy for Tulane” may be the focus ofinterest.] Clipping, 8 pp., 1 item.Folder 1603 1999 Aug. 1 “From 1 to 100, and Subject to Debate.” The article fromthe New York Times discusses a ranking of the hundredgreatest professional football players. Clipping, 1 p., 1item.Folder 1604 [1999 Aug. 1] “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten women golfers of the 20thCentury. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1605 1999 Aug. 8 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten men’s track athletes of the 20thCentury. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1606 [1999 Aug. 9] “Team of the Century.” The article from SportsIllustrated lists a choice of the best nine professionalbaseball players, by position, of the 20th Century.Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1607 1999 Aug. 15 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten men golfers of the 20thCentury. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1608 1999 Aug. 22 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten college football players of the20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1609 1999 Aug. 29 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten women’s tennis players of the20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1610 1999 Sept. 5 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten men’s tennis players of the20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 245Folder 1611 1999 Sept. 12 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten professional football players ofthe 20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1612 1999 Sept. 19 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten women’s track and fieldathletes of the 20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1613 1999 Oct. 3 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten ice hockey players of the 20thCentury. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1614 1999 Oct. 17 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten baseball players of the 20thCentury. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1615 1999 Oct. 25 “Why Ali is the greatest ever.” The article from theLondon Evening Standard ranks boxer Muhammad Ali asthe greatest sportsman ever. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1616 1999 Oct. 31 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten professional basketball playersof the 20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1617 [1999 Nov. 1] “They Must Be Joshing.” The article from SportsIllustrated responds to a previous article about selecting an“All-Century” baseball team, and comments that JoshGibson should have been selected. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1618 1999 Nov. 14 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten college basketball players ofthe 20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1619 1999 Nov. 15 “The 20th Century’s Greatest Business Dynasties.” Thearticle from USA Today ranks the top ten businessdynasties of the 20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1620 1999 Nov. 15 “Letters.” The “Letters” section of Newsweek includesseveral letters commenting on the issue of October 25which featured an oral history of the 20th Century’sgreatest athletes. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1621 1999 Nov. 21 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten women’s college basketballplayers of the 20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.

MSS 597, Williams Research Center, page 246Folder 1622 1999 Dec. 5 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the top ten horse racing jockeys of the20th Century. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Folder 1623 1999 Dec. 10 “Athlete of the Century: Muhammad Ali.” The articlefrom USA Today ranks boxer Muhammad Ali as the topathlete of the 20th Century. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1624 1999 Dec. 10 “The Greatest.” The article from USA Today profilesboxer Muhammad Ali as the greatest athlete of the 20thCentury. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1625 1999 Dec. 22 “Top five athletes state-by-state.” The article from USAToday ranks the top five athletes of the 20th Century fromeach state of the United States. Clipping, 2 pp., 1 item.Folder 1626 1999 Dec. 23 “Who is the greatest athlete of the century?” Theadvertisement from USA Today lists the athletes rankednumbers 5 through 50 by ESPN television as the greatestof the 20th Century, and advertises the program schedulesfor the announcements of the top four athletes. Clipping,1 p., 1 item.Folder 1627 1999 Dec. 31 “Athletes of the Century.” The article from the Times-Picayune ranks the overall top ten athletes of the 20thCentury. Clipping, 1 p., 1 item.Series XIII, Sub-Series B: City Park FolderFolder 1628 2002 Sept. 27 Letter from Dave Dixon to Robert Becker. The folderlabeled “City Park” contains a letter in which Dave Dixonwrites to Robert Becker, Chief Executive Officer of CityPark of New Orleans, criticizing the management of thepark golf courses by Kemper and offering to put togetheran organization that could manage the golf courses better.TLS, 2 pp., 1 item.