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- Art McCartney discusses security at Defence Industries Limited (audio only)
Art McCartney was a foreman at Defence Industries Limited. He describes what security was like at the beginning of the D.I.L. era.
Art McCartney was a foreman at Defence Industries Limited. He describes what security was like at the beginning of the D.I.L. era.
Ajax Public Library - Inside the Defence Industries Limited plant 1 (no audio)
Video of D.I.L. workers completing the turning and finishing of 25 pound shells. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Video of D.I.L. workers completing the turning and finishing of 25 pound shells. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Ajax Public Library - The construction of Defence Industries Limited (no audio)
Video of the construction of Defence Industries Limited. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Video of the construction of Defence Industries Limited. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Ajax Public Library - The cafeteria at Defence Industries Limited (no audio)
Video of the cafeteria at Defence Industries Limited. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Video of the cafeteria at Defence Industries Limited. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Ajax Public Library - The construction of Defence Industries Limited (no audio)
Video of the construction of Defence Industries Limited. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Video of the construction of Defence Industries Limited. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Ajax Public Library - Ken Smith arrives at Defence Industries Limited (audio only)
Ken Smith is author of "Ajax: The War Years - 1939 to 1945". He describes how he began working at Defence Industries Limited.
Ken Smith is author of "Ajax: The War Years - 1939 to 1945". He describes how he began working at Defence Industries Limited.
Ajax Public Library - Stan Landymore comes to Defence Industries Limited (audio only)
Stan Landymore began working at Defence Industries Limited as a typewriter and small machine repairman. He describes how he got the job at D.I.L.
Stan Landymore began working at Defence Industries Limited as a typewriter and small machine repairman. He describes how he got the job at D.I.L.
Ajax Public Library - Stan Landymore describes buying food at Defence Industries Limited (audio only)
Stan Landymore rose through the ranks at Defence Industries Limited to become machine shop foreman. He describes what it was like to buy groceries during the D.I.L. era.
Stan Landymore rose through the ranks at Defence Industries Limited to become machine shop foreman. He describes what it was like to buy groceries during the D.I.L. era.
Ajax Public Library - Stan Landymore describes women's jobs at Defence Industries Limited (audio only)
Stan Landymore rose through the ranks at D.I.L. to become machine shop foreman.
Stan Landymore rose through the ranks at D.I.L. to become machine shop foreman.
Ajax Public Library - Donna Anderchuck discusses recreation at Defence Industries Limited
Donna Anderchuck worked on the line at Defence Industries Limited. She describes what opportunities were available to D.I.L. workers when they were not at work.
Donna Anderchuck worked on the line at Defence Industries Limited. She describes what opportunities were available to D.I.L. workers when they were not at work.
Ajax Public Library - Ken Smith describes the destruction of Defence Industries Limited
Ken Smith is author of the book "Ajax: The War Years - 1939 - 1945". He discusses what happened to the buildings at Defence Industries Limited after the war.
Ken Smith is author of the book "Ajax: The War Years - 1939 - 1945". He discusses what happened to the buildings at Defence Industries Limited after the war.
Ajax Public Library - Ken Smith's thoughts on the legacy of Defence Industries Limited (audio only)
Ken Smith, author of "Ajax: The War Years 1939-1945" discusses how everybody worked as a team at Defence Industries Limited.
Ken Smith, author of "Ajax: The War Years 1939-1945" discusses how everybody worked as a team at Defence Industries Limited.
Ajax Public Library - Kelly Bowen discusses security at Defence Industries Limited
Kelly Bowan worked at Defence Industries Limited. She describes what the security was like at the plant.
Kelly Bowan worked at Defence Industries Limited. She describes what the security was like at the plant.
Ajax Public Library - Alex Russell describes how the Town of Ajax got its name (audio only).
Alex Russell was personnel manager for Defence Industries Limited. He discusses how the name "Ajax" was chosen.
Alex Russell was personnel manager for Defence Industries Limited. He discusses how the name "Ajax" was chosen.
Ajax Public Library - Louise Johnson describes her firing from Defence Industries Limited
Louise Johnson arrived at Defence Industries Limited from Saskatchewan. She describes what happened as D.I.L. was winding down, and how she "typed up her own quit slip".
Louise Johnson arrived at Defence Industries Limited from Saskatchewan. She describes what happened as D.I.L. was winding down, and how she "typed up her own quit slip".
Ajax Public Library - Alex Russell discusses the creation of Defence Industries Limited (audio only)
Alex Russell was personnel manager at Defence Industries Limited. He describes the circumstances surrounding the birth of D.I.L.
Alex Russell was personnel manager at Defence Industries Limited. He describes the circumstances surrounding the birth of D.I.L.
Ajax Public Library - Employees of the Pickering Shell-filling plant in 1941. (no audio)
Video of the Pickering shell-filling plant employees in 1941. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Video of the Pickering shell-filling plant employees in 1941. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Ajax Public Library - Art McCartney discusses wages at Defence Industries Limited (audio only)
Art McCartney was a foreman at Defence Industries Limited. He discusses wages in the D.I.L. era, as well as promotions and raises at the plant.
Art McCartney was a foreman at Defence Industries Limited. He discusses wages in the D.I.L. era, as well as promotions and raises at the plant.
Ajax Public Library - Art McCartney discusses procedures at Defence Industries Limited (audio only)
Art McCartney was a foreman at Defence Industries Limited. He descusses some of the plant rules that employees must follow.
Art McCartney was a foreman at Defence Industries Limited. He descusses some of the plant rules that employees must follow.
Ajax Public Library - Bofors anti-aircraft gun at Defence Industries Limited. (no audio)
Video of operators testing the completed Bofors anti-aircraft gun. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
Video of operators testing the completed Bofors anti-aircraft gun. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.
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