Material created or accumulated by the Honourable Andrew Telegdi related to his life and career. Records in this fonds document Telegdi’s early career as a bistro owner and rock music promoter in British Columbia as well as his experiences as a student at the University of Waterloo. In addition, the material records his work as an Executive Director for Youth in Conflict with the Law. Most notably, the fonds documents Telegdi’s extensive political career as a City and Regional Councillor as well as a Member of Parliament. Additional records capture Telegdi’s post-political career and personal activities.

Five photographs of a band called The Poppy Family that included members Susan Jacks, Terry Jacks, Craig McCaw, and Satwant Singh. Also includes one photograph of a band called Poor Souls that included members John Moran, John Slorach, Martin Soldat, and Tommy Frew. In 1971, Tommy Frew was replaced by Robin Boers and John Richardson also joined the band.

This subseries includes material created and accumulated by Andrew Telegdi while he was an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo. Records include Telegdi’s student identification card, coursework and exams, copies of periodicals and other publications focused on Canadian politics, a button from the Bombshelter Pub, and a theatre playbill.

An identification card issued to Andrew Telegdi while he was an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo. The identification card contains a photograph of Telegdi.

A copy of The history of Quebec : a patriote's handbook by Léandre Bergeron and Robert Lavaill. The handbook was translated by Phillip London and published by New Canada Publications. The handbook was originally published as L'histoire du Québec, illustrée, based on Le Petit manuel d'histoire du Québec.

This subseries includes material created and accumulated by Andrew Telegdi while he served two terms as the President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association). Records include correspondence, reports, photographs of several meetings, the Federation of Students information handbook from 1974, and election campaign items such as posters, pamphlets, and stickers.

A copy of What's What at Uniwat : the Federation of Students information handbook 74-75 published by the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1974 for incoming undergraduate students at the University of Waterloo. The handbook provides an overview of facilities, programs, and services available on campus as well as general information on a variety of topics including job hunting, the rights of student workers, travel, student income tax and more. The handbook also includes a message written by Andrew Telegdi as the President of the Federation of Students.

This series includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi while he worked with Youth in Conflict with the Law. Telegdi was a founding member of the organization and served as Executive Director from 1976-1993 and 2013-2017. Records include Telegdi’s name badge, correspondence, reports, a scrapbook, bulletins and newsletters, an invitation, material related to the planning of Crime and Justice in the Community Week and Law Day, and other textual items.

Two copies of Youth in Conflict with the Law, a tabloid-style publication produced by Youth in Conflict with the Law. One copy was published on July 28, 1977 and the other was likely published in 1982.

Two copies of an information sheet for bowlers participating in the ninth annual bowlathon presented by Youth in Conflict with the Law and Community Justice Initiatives. The bowlathon was held at Victoria Bowlerama in Kitchener, Ontario and was intended to raise money for Youth in Conflict with the Law and Community Justice Initiatives. Money was collected through the cost for bowlers to participate and sponsors pledging money to support a particular bowler. Both copies of the information sheet contain handwritten notes on the verso.

Eight slides featuring Andrew Telegdi, Judge Mark McGuigan, and other unidentified individuals possibly attending the Crime and Justice Dinner held on April 10, 1982 during Crime and Justice in the Community Week. Judge Mark McGuigan was the keynote speaker at the dinner.

A copy of Issue, no. 29 titled, Crime and Justice: Toward Rebuilding Community. Issue was a publication produced by the Division of Mission in Canada of the United Church of Canada.

A certificate given to Andrew Telegdi in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of Youth in Conflict with the Law.

This series includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi as a member of several political associations and parties including the Waterloo Federal Liberal Association, the Kitchener Federal Liberal Association, the Kitchener-Waterloo Federal Liberal Association, the Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario), and the Liberal Party of Canada. Records include a membership card, correspondence, invitations, news releases, speech transcripts, and material related to several conventions.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi as a member of the Waterloo Federal Liberal Association. Records include a news release, a brochure, meeting notices and minutes, notes, invitations, and some copies of the association's newsletter. The file also contains correspondence including signed letters from David Peterson, then Member of Provincial Parliament and Frank Epp, then Member of Parliament.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Councillor representing the City of Waterloo in the municipal election held on November 8, 1982. Records include correspondence, flyers, notes, a contact sheet, an invitation to an all-candidates meeting, a press release, and other textual material.

This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman for the City of Waterloo between November 12, 1985 and November 13, 1988. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to represent the public and support the interests and operations of the municipality. Records include campaign material, a photograph, a plaque, buttons, reports, correspondence, business cards, and some files related to specific issues such as the portable living units for seniors (PLUS) project.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo related to the Portable Living Units for Seniors (PLUS) project proposed by the Ministry of Housing for municipalities in the province of Ontario. Records include reports, correspondence, notes, and other textual material.

Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo regarding bylaws, property development, parking, and other topics.

Handwritten notes likely created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo.

Three buttons promoting Black Ribbon Day celebrated on August 23, 1987 that were likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo. Also includes a typed description of Black Ribbon Day. The typed description is possibly a photocopy of a press clipping.

This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Councillor for the City of Waterloo and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between November 14, 1988 and November 11, 1991. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to represent the public and support the interests and operations of the municipality and region. Records include campaign material, correspondence, invitations, business cards, notes, programs, photographs, and some files related to specific issues such as water management in the region.

Handwritten notes likely created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Councillor representing the City of Waterloo and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

Two business cards likely distributed by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Councillor representing the City of Waterloo and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

Copies of reports written and submitted by Regional Chairman Ken Seiling to members of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo including the general address to the Waterloo Regional Council, a report concerning groundwater assessment and protection in the region of Waterloo, and a report recommending that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo establish 1990 as Environment Year. All copies of the Regional Chairman's reports include annotations possibly written by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Elected Councillor representing the City of Waterloo and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Councillor representing the City of Waterloo and Representative of the City to sit on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo regarding water and sewer charges, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, pesticides, Planned Parenthood funding grants, and other topics.

A program for the inaugural meeting of the 1991-1994 Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo held on December 11, 1991 likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Representative of the City to sit on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

An identification card issued to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Representative of the City of Waterloo to sit on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The identification card includes a photograph of Andrew Telegdi and records his name, position title, and signature.

This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Regional Councillor for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in the 2014 Waterloo Region municipal elections. Telegdi lost the election and did not win a seat on the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Council. Records include a nomination form, correspondence, invitations, speech transcripts, notes, and other textual material.

This series includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be nominated and elected as the Member of Provincial Parliament representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Waterloo North in the 1990 Ontario general election. Records include news releases, speech transcripts, a resume, correspondence, photographs, and election campaign material such as a candidate survey, press clippings, newspaper advertisement mock-ups, pamphlets, and invitations.

Copies of speeches primarily delivered by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be nominated as the Member of Provincial Parliament candidate representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Waterloo North in the 1990 Ontario general election. Also includes copies of speeches given by members of the public in support of Telegdi’s nomination, as well as copies of Telegdi’s nomination acceptance speech and a statement on women’s issues presented by Telegdi at an all-candidates meeting during his subsequent election campaign.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Member of Provincial Parliament representing the Liberal Party for the Waterloo North riding in the 1990 Ontario general election. Records include a candidate survey, press clippings, newspaper advertisement mock-ups, pamphlets, and invitations to an event to meet Premier David Peterson that was hosted by Andrew Telegdi, John Bell, David Cooke, and Carl Zehr in Waterloo, Ontario.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be nominated as the candidate representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Records include nomination forms, flyers, draft speeches, and letters distributed to constituents and political opponents. Also includes a signed letter of congratulations received by Telegdi after he was nominated from Jean Chrétien, then Member of Parliament, Leader of the Liberal Party, and Leader of the Opposition.

Correspondence received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament primarily from constituents about the Ontario-B.C. twinned riding program, small businesses, Helmut Oberlander, and other topics. Also includes a signed letter from Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, regarding the Senate of Canada's expense allowance increase.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the legalization of medically assisted dying in Canada. The material primarily documents the opinions of a member of the public. Records consist of an essay and correspondence including a letter to Telegdi from Elizabeth Witmer, Member of Provincial Parliament representing Waterloo North.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his role as an election observer in the Canadian observer group for elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina that were held on September 14, 1996. Records include correspondence, a report, a reference guide, a training manual, notes, and other textual material.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to a proposed federal electoral boundary readjustment including changes to the Waterloo riding boundaries. The material primarily documents Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence, news releases, reports, and other textual material.

News releases issued to the public regarding Andrew Telegdi's political activities during his tenure as a Member of Parliament. Includes releases announcing the official twinning of the cities of Waterloo, Ontario and Waterloo, Quebec, Telegdi’s flight travel expenses, and other issues.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to proposed changes to the Bank Act. The proposed changes included provisions allowing banks to offer insurance, portfolio management and investment advice similar to life insurance companies and securities dealers as well as provisions allowing banks to sell retail vehicle leases through their branches to customers. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in these matters. Records include correspondence, press clippings, reports, and other textual material.

Copies of speeches addressing a variety of topics such as ministerial travel and Canada Day likely delivered by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the potential closure of St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario. The material documents the opinions of a constituent as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence and a copy of an article likely written by Telegdi.

This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament, specifically throughout his second term of office held between June 2, 1997 and November 26, 2000. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to address issues raised by constituents and advance the priorities of the Liberal Party. Records include nomination and campaign material, correspondence, riding reports, invitations, news releases, and several files related to specific local or national issues such as post-secondary education funding, diplomatic relations, revisions to the Bank Act, the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander, and compensation for victims who received contaminated blood in Canada during the 1970s and 1980s and later contracted either the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to proposed changes to the Bank Act. The proposed changes included provisions allowing banks to offer insurance, portfolio management and investment advice similar to life insurance companies and securities dealers as well as provisions allowing banks to sell retail vehicle leases through their branches to customers. In addition, the proposed changes included provisions for the potential merger of banks. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in these matters. Records include correspondence from individuals and corporate entities, reports, news releases, speech transcripts, presentation notes, invitations, and other textual material. Also contains a copy of a chapter Telegdi wrote on the insurance industry for a report prepared by the National Liberal Caucus Task Force on the Future of the Financial Services Sector. The report was released on November 4, 1998.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the development of a victim compensation package for individuals who received contaminated blood in Canada during the 1970s and 1980s and later contracted either the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus. Records include press clippings, correspondence from constituents, and a formal statement released by Telegdi.

News releases issued to the public regarding Andrew Telegdi's political activities during his tenure as a Member of Parliament. Includes releases announcing funding for Kitchener-Waterloo Counselling Services and offering his congratulations to Member of Provincial Parliament Jean-Marc Lalonde on receiving his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo. One news release contains handwritten notes.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting the opinions of some members of the public as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the denaturalization and deportation case against Wasyl Odynsky, a suspected war criminal. Records include correspondence, media releases, press articles, postcards, a pamphlet, a flyer, and other textual material.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his involvement with the Canada-Cyprus Friendship Group. Records include correspondence, an overview of the European Court of Human Rights ruling regarding the legal consequences of Turkey’s invasion and military presence in Cyprus, a resolution created by Canadian citizens in Montreal to mark the twenty-seventh anniversary of Turkish invasion in Cyprus, and related material. Also includes items related to an address of the President of the Republic of Cyprus at the United National General Assembly, and a news release regarding the presidential elections in Cyprus held on February 16, 2003.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to a project focused on eco-planning and environmental management in coastal communities in China that received funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Records include a project proposal prepared by Dr. Geoff Wall, Program Director and David Johnston, President of the University of Waterloo and correspondence confirming funding approval. Also contains material related to the formal announcement of CIDA funding for the project held at the University of Waterloo on January 15, 2002 including an event schedule, news release, and Telegdi’s speaking notes. Andrew Telegdi attended this event as a guest speaker.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Telegdi’s open call for a Liberal leadership convention to remove Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, as party leader in 2002. Also includes material related to a public debate between Telegdi and Warren Kinsella, a Canadian lawyer, and Liberal Party activist. Telegdi believed Jean Chrétien used Kinsella to intimidate Members of Parliament who wanted Paul Martin to become the new leader of the Liberal Party. At the time, Paul Martin served as a Member of Parliament representing LaSalle—Émard and Minister of Finance. Records include press articles, correspondence, news releases, an article possibly written by Telegdi regarding demands for the disclosure of Paul Martin's donations for a future leadership campaign, and multiple drafts of an article titled, Canada Needs a Leadership Convention written by Telegdi.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Bill C-36 Anti-terrorism Act. The material documents Telegdi’s concerns that the legislation negatively impacted civil liberties because it allowed for preventative detention and arrest, compelled individuals to testify against themselves, and did not provide sufficient accountability measures. In addition, the file contains correspondence sent between Telegdi, members of the public, and fellow colleagues following his vote against Bill C-36 during the Third Reading on November 28, 2001. Also includes news releases, speech transcripts, talking points, draft articles written by Telegdi, background information, and a report titled, The Views of Canadian Scholars on the Impact of the Anti-terrorism Act by Thomas Gabor, Department of Criminology, University of Ottawa.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Canada’s relation to the Iraq War. Records include correspondence from members of the public urging Telegdi to oppose Canadian participation in any military action against Iraq, a report outlining how a war with Iraq might be avoided, a report providing a summary of Canadian views on security and defence issues from various polls, and a fact sheet on the Canadian defence program.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the unemployment and underemployment of immigrants and refugees in Canada. Includes articles with background information and news releases announcing changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations impacting the selection process for skilled workers immigrating to Canada. Also contains material related to two forums held in Kitchener, Ontario in 2003 addressing the unemployment and underemployment of immigrants and refugees in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Records include correspondence, an agenda, printed web articles and press clippings, an invitation, and other textual material.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada. Some of the material documents attitudes among opponents of same-sex marriage and Bill C-250 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda). This includes correspondence, flyers, pamphlets, a report on the implications for Canadian children of same-sex marriage, letters and flyers from Stephen Harper advocating for Bill C-447 An act to protect the institution of marriage.

The file also contains material documenting attitudes among supporters of same-sex marriage and Bill C-250. This includes correspondence, briefs to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, and a report from the National Liberal Caucus Research Bureau discrediting the idea of implementing a federal civil registry for same-sex couples.

Additionally, the file contains material documenting Telegdi’s political activities supporting the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada and Bill C-250 such as correspondence, talking points, draft speeches written by Telegdi, and records related to Telegdi’s participation in two town hall meetings in the Kitchener-Waterloo area including the town hall meeting on August 27, 2003 hosted by Tristan Emmanuel.

A report and related correspondence sent to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament from the Library of Parliament providing an ethnocultural overview of select federal electoral ridings using statistical data including Kitchener-Waterloo, Kitchener Centre, Waterloo-Wellington and Cambridge, Etobicoke as well as for all of Alberta (Peace River, Athabasca, Yellowhead, St. Albert, Elk Island, Lakeland, Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, Red Deer, Wild Rose, Crowfoot, Calgary, Macleod, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge).

Printed copies of the Evidence of the Legislative Committee on Bill C-17 Public Safety Act, 2002 no. 5 (January 28, 2003), no. 6 (January 30, 2003), and no. 7 (February 4, 2003). The copies contain handwritten notes likely written by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.

This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament, specifically throughout his fourth term of office held between June 28, 2004 and January 22, 2006. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to address issues raised by constituents and advance the priorities of the Liberal Party. Records include nomination and campaign material, correspondence, riding reports, invitations, and several files related to specific local or national issues such as amendments to citizenship and immigration legislation, the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander, the legalization of same-sex marriage, the citizenship of Canadian war brides and their children, security certificates, affordable housing, and the Canada-United States Safe Third Country Agreement.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to immigration to Canada. Records include a policy resolution on immigration prepared by the Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, a request for a meeting by the Canadian Council of Refugees to discuss family reunification, and correspondence from Joe Volpe, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, regarding concerns from the Chinese Canadian National Council about immigration policies and procedures. In addition, the file contains correspondence from KAIROS, a social justice organization of Canadian Churches, concerning the implementation of a Refugee Appeal Division and an invitation from the STATUS campaign to participate in a conference about the regularization of non-status immigrants in Canada. Also includes a draft paper regarding undocumented workers in Canada written by Telegdi, and other textual material.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the Canada-United States Safe Third Country Agreement. The documents provide general information about the agreement. In addition, the material captures the concerns of some constituents and associations such as Sanctuary Coalition of Southern Ontario and Jesuit Refugee Service Canada regarding the provisions of the agreement. Records include correspondence, notes, and reports.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his participation in the Canadian Ukraine Election Observation Mission. During this mission, Telegdi served as a Canadian election observer to the Presidential Election in Ukraine on December 26, 2004.

Records include correspondence, phone lists, contact lists, expense claims, presentation slides, reports, forms, and a notepad. Also includes a group picture of participants in the Canadian Observers Mission to Ukraine, a certificate of thanks sent to Telegdi for his participation in the mission signed by Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada as well as a letter of thanks sent to Telegdi signed by Aileen Carrol, Minister of International Cooperation and Pierre Pettigrew, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

A report titled, Citizenship Revocation – Defining the Issue likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament. The report contains sections related to Bill C-18 Citizenship of Canada Act, war crimes and citizenship revocation, Helmut Oberlander, Liberal Party resolutions to amend the revocation process, and evidence presented to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration concerning Bill C-18, Bill C-16 Citizenship of Canada Act and Bill C-63 Citizenship of Canada Act. Also includes on section outlining recommended amendments to Bill C-18 written by Telegdi.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be nominated as the candidate representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2006 Canadian federal election. Records include a certificate of endorsement and nomination forms.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting his personal interest and political involvement in matters relating to Canadian-Hungarian relations. Material in this file is primarily related to the planning of events and activities across Canada commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution such as conferences held by the University of Ottawa Institute for Canadian Studies and the University of Toronto, screenings of the film Freedom’s Fury and the CBC documentary The Fifty-Sixers, the opening of the NEW LIVES photographic exhibition curated by the National Arts Centre, and the development of a special stamp issued by Canada Post. Records include correspondence, invitations, brochures, press clippings, news releases, speaking notes, calendars, and other textual material. The file also contains programs for a state dinner in honour of His Excellency László Sólyom, then President of the Republic of Hungary, as well as a picture of Telegdi and Sólyom shaking hands during the event.

Moreover, the file includes a copy of a framework agreement between St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo, Ontario and Pázmány Péter Catholic University in Budapest, Hungary to develop co-operation between the two institutions in the fields of education and research.

Printed copies of calendars created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament outlining his monthly, weekly, or daily schedule. Each calendar records various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Some copies contain handwritten notes.

A copy of Kalejdoszkóp, vol. 4, issue 6 published by Kaleidoscope Publishing. Kalejdoszkóp is a Hungarian-English cultural magazine.

Also includes correspondence sent between Andrew Telegdi and Kaleidoscope Publishing regarding the fiftieth anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Stride, a program established by Community Justice Initiatives (CJI) and designed to help women transition from prison to the community. Records include a brochure and flyer about the Stride program as well as press clippings featuring articles about Stride and the Canadian prison system. Also includes correspondence to Telegdi from Hermina Richter, Member of the Business and Professional Women Cambridge Board of Directors requesting a meeting to discuss the Stride program.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Ashley Smith, a teenager who died on October 19, 2007 while incarcerated at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener, Ontario. Records include an information sheet containing details about Ashely Smith’s case as well as a list of questions for Stockwell Day, then Member of Parliament and Minister of Public Safety, and Rob Nicholson, then Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. The questions focus on Ashley Smith and the conditions of her confinement and death as well as the Canadian prison system. Additionally, the file includes a report containing copies of news articles from media outlets across Canada related to Ashley Smith. It is not known how or why Andrew Telegdi acquired these records.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party for the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2008 Canadian federal election. Records include brochures, flyers, invitations, correspondence, speech transcripts and other textual material. Also includes signed letters sent to Telegdi after he lost the election from numerous individuals such as George Smitherman, Deputy Premier of Ontario; Carl Zehr, Mayor of Kitchener; Elizabeth May; Marie-P. Charette-Poulin; Maria Chaput; Céline Hervieux-Payette; and Terry Mercer.

Four printed copies of calendars for the month of October created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2008 Canadian federal election. Each calendar records various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Some copies contain handwritten notes.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be nominated as the candidate representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2011 Canadian federal election. Records include nomination forms, a list of nominators, seconders, a media release, and speakers for the nomination night held on June 14, 2009 as well as speaking notes for a speech Telegdi delivered on the same night. Also includes a letter from Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, congratulating Andrew Telegdi on his successful nomination.

A certificate to the Returning Officer for the electoral district of Kitchener-Waterloo certifying that Andrew Telegdi had the endorsement of the Liberal Party of Canada in the electoral district named above. The certificate was signed in Ottawa, Ontario on May 6, 2011.

Letters of congratulations sent to Andrew Telegdi following his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration related to Telegdi’s efforts to help Akatiu Somogyi and his family reclaim financial assets that were seized by the Canadian government during the Second World War. Records include correspondence between Telegdi and many government offices, officials, and fellow politicians including Shelia Copps, Jean Chrétien, and Herb Gray.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration related to Bill C-63 Citizenship of Canada Act. The material documents the opinions of some members of the public and their recommendations to make additional changes to Bill C-63. The material also highlights Telegdi’s efforts to change a word in the Citizenship Oath. Records include correspondence, and a report.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration related to Bill C-16 Citizenship of Canada Act. The material documents Telegdi’s work initially supporting the new bill as well as his later concerns regarding section 17 and 18 of Bill C-16. Many of the documents highlight Telegdi’s efforts to implement changes to section 17 and 18 and solicit support from fellow politicians and members of the public. Also includes correspondence from members of the public, copies of Telegdi’s official resignation letter submitted to Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, and related material. Records include correspondence from individuals and associations, new releases, speech transcripts and notes, reports, copies of an opinion article written by Telegdi for the Toronto Star, and other textual material.

Two news releases accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs. One news release details the announcement by Paul Martin that Telegdi was appointed Parliamentary Secretary. The other news release contains a congratulatory message to Andrew Telegdi on his appointment as Parliamentary Secretary from the Métis Nation of Ontario.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs related to the Annual Conference of the National Aboriginal Housing Association. Andrew Telegdi attended the conference and was a guest speaker. Records include a conference package containing background information on Aboriginal housing and homelessness, the Urban Aboriginal Strategy (UAS) developed by the Government of Canada, speaking notes for Telegdi on a variety of topics, an itinerary for the conference, and a report titled, A New Beginning: The National Non-Reserve Aboriginal Housing Strategy prepared by the National Aboriginal Housing Association (NAHA).

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his post-political career related to crime prevention in the Region of Waterloo. Records include agendas, minutes, notes, and related material from the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council and the Crime Prevention Council of Waterloo Region Alumni Group. Andrew Telegdi was a member of the Crime Prevention Council of Waterloo Region Alumni Group. In addition, the file contains a flyer advertising a day of national remembrance and action on violence against women as well as material related to the Canadian firearms registry including a statement from the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

Handwritten notes likely created by Andrew Telegdi during his post-political career.

A Metropolitan Toronto cab driver picture card issued to Andrew Telegdi on June 15, 1970. The picture card includes a photograph of Andrew Telegdi and records his name, signature, age, height, weight, and the date the card was issued.

A program for Hilde Maria English’s memorial service held on July 9, 2006 at the Centre for International Governance Innovation in Waterloo, Ontario. The program includes a list of participants and outlines the order of the service. The service included prayers, musical performances, and tributes. The Master of Ceremony was the Honourable Justice Patrick Flynn. Andrew Telegdi delivered a eulogy for Hilde English during the memorial service. The file also includes draft copies of Telegdi’s eulogy for Hilde English, handwritten notes, and related correspondence. Andrew Telegdi was close friends with Hilde English and her husband John English.

Four copies of The Last post, a Canadian news magazine published by the The Last Post editorial cooperative, including:

• vol. 1, no. 1 (1969 Dec.)
• vol. 1, no. 5 (1970 Aug.)
• vol. 1, no. 6 (1970 Sept.)
• vol. 2, no. 3 (1971 Dec.-1972 Jan.).

Two copies of Canadian dimension, a socialist journal founded by Cy Gonick and published by Dimension Publishing, including:

• vol. 7, no. 5 & 6 (1970 Dec.)
• vol. 10, no. 2 (1974 June)

A button advertising The Bombshelter Pub at the University of Waterloo.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and again in 1974. Records include posters, pamphlets, stickers, notes, a letter of recommendation, and an outline of Telegdi’s campaign platform.

A report titled, Community Resources in Criminal Justice, that contains information on all agencies in the Kitchener-Waterloo area offering services relating to the criminal justice system, including factual information on the system itself. The report was distributed, and possibly prepared, by Youth in Conflict with the Law.

Also includes a report prepared by Youth in Conflict with the Law highlighting statistics and observations about the criminal court in the Region of Waterloo that were gathered between March 15, 1977 and July 31, 1977.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi while he worked with Youth in Conflict with the Law to obtain a transportation allowance for employable welfare recipients under the General Welfare Assistance Act. Records include briefs submitted to the Social Assistance Review Committee of the Ministry of Community and Social Services in Ontario as well as correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes.

A copy of Crime and Justice : A Community Responsibility, a tabloid-style publication produced in spring 1983 by the Crime and Justice Group of Waterloo Region. The publication was funded by the Solicitor General of Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Correctional Services, and the provincial Justice Secretariat. The publication contains an article about Youth in Conflict with the Law.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario). The file contains items related to a number of the association's conventions including Focus on Canada Target 2000 held in 1982, the 1992 leadership convention, the 1998 biennial convention, and others. Records include reports, agendas, invitations, stickers, notices, and election material for Richard Thomas, Shelia Copps, John Sweeney, David Peterson, and James (Jim) R. Breithaupt. In addition, the file contains correspondence written to Telegdi including a signed letter from David Peterson, then Leader of the Opposition in the Ontario Legislature, a signed letter from Murray J. Elston, then interim leader of the Liberal Party in the Ontario Legislature, a signed letter from John Sweeney, then Member of Provincial Parliament, and a signed letter from Paul Martin, then Member of Parliament.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. Records include items related to the association's activities and events such as the 2003 Leadership and Biennial Convention held between November 12-15, 2003 in Toronto, Ontario and the 2009 Leadership and Biennial Convention held between April 30 to May 3, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition, the file contains items from the National Liberal Women's Caucus and Equal Voice, a multi-partisan organization dedicated to electing and supporting women at all levels of political office. Records include invitations, correspondence, certificates, agendas, forms, a 2015 election handout titled, Stand with Justin Trudeau for LGBTQ2 Rights, and other textual material.

A copy of the oath of office Andrew Telegdi took before assuming the role of Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo.

A program for the inaugural meeting of the 1985 Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo held on December 12, 1985 likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo.

Two programs for the inaugural meeting of the 1989-1991 City of Waterloo Council held on December 5, 1988 likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Councillor representing the City of Waterloo and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

Two photographs of members of the City of Waterloo Council including Elected Councillor Andrew Telegdi and Mayor Brian Turnbull.

This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Councillor for the City of Waterloo and Representative of the City of Waterloo to the council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo between November 12, 1991 and 1993. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to represent the public and support the interests and operations of the municipality and region. Records include nomination and campaign items, correspondence, business cards, programs, and other textual material.

Two business cards likely distributed by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Councillor representing the City of Waterloo and Representative of the City to sit on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Regional Councillor in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in the Waterloo Region municipal elections held on October 27, 2014. Records include invitations, notes, speech transcripts, research material about the regional budget and Light Rail Transit (LRT) construction, a flyer, a business card, a biographical sketch of Telegdi, and other textual material. Also contains correspondence including a letter to Telegdi from Michael Harris, then Member of Provincial Parliament, thanking Telegdi for running in the 2014 municipal elections.

Photographs of Andrew Telegdi likely used for promotional purposes during his campaign to be nominated and later elected as the Member of Provincial Parliament representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Waterloo North in the 1990 Ontario general election. Three photographs are portraits of Andrew Telegdi. One photograph features Andrew Telegdi speaking at a podium during an event for Justice in the Community Week. One photograph features Andrew Telegdi standing in front of five unidentified people in traditional Asian dress.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the proposed development of a prison for women in Kitchener, Ontario. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence, a public meeting notice, flyers, a press clipping, and other textual material.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting his personal interest and political involvement in matters relating to Canadian-Hungarian relations. Many records detail Telegdi’s diplomatic trip to Hungary to attend the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe in 1994 with Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, and Telegdi’s participation in the 1996 Jimmy Carter Work Project building detached homes in Gödöllő, Hungary. Also includes material related to the decoration of Telegdi’s mother, Elenora “Nora” Telegdi, with the Small Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary for her activities for Hungarian communities beyond Hungary’s borders. Records include correspondence, news releases, conference material, invitations, tickets, programs, and other textual material.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the development of the high technology industry and infrastructure in Waterloo, Ontario. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence, invitations, schedules, news releases, reports, notes, meeting agendas and minutes, press clippings, and other textual material.