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- 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
- 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 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
- Ken Smith describes the destruction of Defence Industries LimitedKen 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 discusses morale at Defence Industries LimitedKen Smith, author of "Ajax: The War Years 1939-1945" discusses morale, camaraderie and the purpose for Defence Industries Limited in Ajax.Ken Smith, author of "Ajax: The War Years 1939-1945" discusses morale, camaraderie and the purpose for Defence Industries Limited in Ajax.Ajax Public Library
- Ken Smith explains why Ajax was chosen for Defence Industries Limited.Ken Smith came to work at Defence Industries Limited in 1941. He describes why Ajax was chosen for the site of the plant.Ken Smith came to work at Defence Industries Limited in 1941. He describes why Ajax was chosen for the site of 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 LimitedLouise 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
- 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 LimitedKelly 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 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
- Ken Smith discusses cattle cars at Defence Industries Limited.Ken Smith authored the book "Ajax: The War Years 1939-1945. He describes the conditions of the "cattle cars" that workers of Defence Industries Limited used to commute to work each day.Ken Smith authored the book "Ajax: The War Years 1939-1945. He describes the conditions of the "cattle cars" that workers of Defence Industries Limited used to commute to work each …Ajax Public Library
- Change of shifts at Defence Industries Limited. (no audio)Thousands of war workers catching home-bound buses. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.Thousands of war workers catching home-bound buses. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.Ajax Public Library
- Wartime homes built for Defence Industries Limited. (no audio)Video of carpenters putting up prefabricated homes for the workers of Defence Industries Limited. Homes indluced modern conveniences for that time, and the rent for D.I.L. employees was $25 per month. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.Video of carpenters putting up prefabricated homes for the workers of Defence Industries Limited. Homes indluced modern conveniences for that time, and the rent for D.I.L. employees was $25 per …Ajax Public Library
- Off to work at Defence Industries Limited. (no audio)Video of a Defence Industries Limited worker's wife packing a lunch box, and saying goodbye to her husband as he leaves for the munitions plant. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.Video of a Defence Industries Limited worker's wife packing a lunch box, and saying goodbye to her husband as he leaves for the munitions plant. Video courtesy of the Public …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.Ajax Public Library
- Recreation at Defence Industries Limited. (no audio)Management's efforts to provide all D.I.L. employees with facilities for recreation. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.Management's efforts to provide all D.I.L. employees with facilities for recreation. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.Ajax Public Library
- Relaxation at Defence Industries Limited. (no audio)Management's efforts to provide all D.I.L. employees with facilities for relaxation. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.Management's efforts to provide all D.I.L. employees with facilities for relaxation. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.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