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 related to a proposal with the Canadian International Development Agency to support a twinning agreement between the Computer Science Department of the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Computer Science Departments of the Universities of Waterloo and Toronto. Includes correspondence, draft copies of the proposal with notes and corrections, notes, two copies of a report titled, "The application of computer technology for development: report of the Secretary-General" published by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on May 20, 1970, and related items.

Curriculum vitae of PhD students and graduates. The resumes presumably belonged to applicants for teaching positions in the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.

Seminar notices, memoranda, and programmes documenting seminars and special events at the University of Waterloo that were accumulated by Donald Cowan.

Dot matrix printouts of student grades for the undergraduate course, CS 180: Introduction to file processing, taught at the University of Waterloo in Winter 1983. Also includes 2 keys for a filing cabinet.

Blank copies of mid-term and final exams likely given to students enrolled in the undergraduate class, CS 240: Principles of programming languages and data structures, taught at the University of Waterloo in Spring/Fall 1977, Spring 1978 and Spring/Fall 1980.

A blank copy of the final exam given to students enrolled in the undergraduate course, CS 250: Fundamentals of computers and computer systems, taught at the University of Waterloo in Fall 1983. Also includes dot matrix printouts of student grades, and related correspondence.

Dot matrix printouts of students grades for the undergraduate course, CS 338: Computer applications in business: data bases and data communications, taught at the University of Waterloo in 1984. Also includes notes, student's verifications of illness and a medical certificate, and correspondence.

A letter written by Bruce Simpson, Chair of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo to Mr. Dara Yavari-Issalou, Honeywell Limited, providing details about the undergraduate course, Computer applications in business: data bases. Based on the contents of the letter, it appears Mr. Yavari-Issalou was invited to deliver lectures to students as part of the course.

A copy of the course notes prepared by Donald Cowan for the undergraduate course, CS 454: Distributed systems, taught at the University of Waterloo in Fall 1987.

Slides featuring various images and diagrams used in a presentation titled, "Networking IBM personal computers at University of Waterloo," delivered by Paul Dirksen. Some slides are duplicated.

Slides featuring various images and diagrams related to the computer programming language Waterloo BASIC. It is likely that these slides were used as teaching aids by Donald Cowan during class instruction at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring various text with commands for a computer program. It is likely that these slides were used as teaching aids by Donald Cowan during class instruction at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring various images and text related to the compiler WATBOL. It is likely that these slides were used as teaching aids by Donald Cowan during class instruction at the University of Waterloo.

Material created and accumulated by Donald Cowan related to data directed design. Includes notes, correspondence, computer printouts, a bibliography, and related items. In addition the file includes copies of the following articles:

• 1. Manna, Zohar and Richard Waldinger. (January 1980). A deductive approach to program synthesis. ACM Transactions on Programming Languages and Systems, volume 2, (number 1), pages 90-121.

• 2. Cheatham, T.E., G.H. Holloway, and J.A. Townley. (1981). Program refinement by transformation. IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, pages 430-437.

• 3. Bergland, G.D. (October 1981). A guided tour of program design methodologies. Computer, pages 13-37.

• 4. Sharma, D.K. (November 1981). McDonald's problem : an example of using Dijkstra's programming method. The Bell System Technical Journal, volume 60, (number 9), pages 2157-2165.

• 5. Levy, Michael R. (June 1982). Modularity and the sequential file update problem. Communications of the ACM, volume 25, (number 6), pages 362-367.

The materials in this file may have been used to support the creation of the article titled, "The data transform programming method and file processing problems"by C.J. Lucena, R.C.B. Martins, and P.A.S. Veloso (Departamento de Informática, Pontifícia Universidade Católica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and Donald Cowan (Department of Computer Science, University of Waterloo).

A photocopy of a proof for an article titled, "Networks for education at the University of Waterloo" by Donald Cowan, S. Fenton, James Wesley Graham, and T.M. Stepien. The article was published in Computer Networks and ISDN Systems, volume 15, (issue 5), pages 313-327, in October 1988.

Slides featuring portraits of several individuals and photographs of people working with computer equipment. These images were used in the book titled, "Computer science at Waterloo: a history to celebrate 25 years" by Peter J. Ponzo. Also includes photocopies of the images that likely served as proofs showing how the images would appear in the published book.

A report titled, "Computer networks and generalized Moore graphs," by Donald Cowan, V.G. Cerf, R.C. Mullin, R.G. Stanton. This report was published as External Report 15 by the Computer Communications Network Group (CCNG) at the University of Waterloo. The report was also published in an an offprint from Proceedings of the Third Manitoba Conference on Numerical Mathematics, October 3-6, 1973, pages 379-398.

Slides featuring text about problems of training in practical areas and debugging processors. One slide features a map of Southwestern Ontario. The slides were likely used during a presentation about computing at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of staff and students at the University of Waterloo working with computers likely in the Computing Centre.

Photographs documenting a one-week trip that several faculty members at the University of Waterloo took, including Donald Cowan and Shirley Fenton, to Tokyo, Japan to train IBM faculty. Some of the faculty members who participated in this trip also presented at a conference. Includes images of students working at computers, Donald Cowan standing in front of a computer while running a program from Waterloo, Shirley Fenton teaching as well as Donald Cowan and his wife with Shirley Fenton and guests at a restaurant. Also includes one sticker for the SATT Software Racing Team.

Slides featuring photographs of various IBM equipment as well as unidentified people using computer equipment. Some of the photographs appear to have been taken inside the Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of an unidentified event at the University of Waterloo.

Loose pages of a photograph album with various photographs and corresponding captions glued to to the pages. The photographs feature the IBM System 360 Model 44, the IBM 2260 display terminal, keypunched cards, a card reader, the Calcomp tape unit, the console panel and typewriter, auxiliary storage devices, tape drives, disk drives, storage drum, data cell, printer, and Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring images of text that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Computer science education, University of Waterloo experience."

Slides featuring photographs possibly of Computer Science Day at the University of Waterloo in 1967. Includes images of Dana Porter Library, the Physics Building, and unidentified individuals using computer equipment.

Slides featuring photographs of the Red Room and other computer labs in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room.

Slides featuring images of text that were used during a presentation likely titled, "The evolution of computer systems for student use at the University of Waterloo."

Negatives featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about computing at the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams used during a presentation about the Computing Centre and educational software at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and graphics that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Need for a network." Twelve slides are numbered 25-36. The other twelve slides are duplicate copies. The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo.

Slides and negatives featuring images of text, diagrams and graphics used during a presentation likely titled, "Waterloo microcomputer systems for the 1980s." The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo. The presentation may have been delivered at the ACM Dallas Conference in 1982.

Slides featuring photographs of the Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of computer labs and the Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of IBM computer equipment at the University of Waterloo.

Audio cassettes with recordings of interviews Donald Cowan likely participated in recounting the history of computer science at the University of Waterloo. One cassette is a recording of a group interview. These interviews may have taken place as part of the 25th anniversary of computer science at the University of Waterloo in 1992. It is not clear who is serving as the interviewer on any of the tapes.

Image of four adults standing in a group conversing. The group is seen wearing ceremonial robes and three of them are holding degrees.

Images of the original portable building that housed the University of Waterloo.

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Don Cowan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Cowan's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include computer science, IBM, Computer Science Days, math contests, WATFOR, WATFIV, MicroWAT, Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, intellectual property, startups, co-op, Wes Graham, Ralph Stanton, Doug Wright, Ken Fryer, Paul Dirksen, Paul Cress, and Pat Fisher. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

An audio recording of an interview conducted by Jermal Jones with Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae, artist, poet, and Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Waterloo. The interview explores Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae’s family background, education, artistic and academic practice, current projects, experiences working as a faculty member at the University of Waterloo, and her thoughts about where the university will be at 100 years old in 2057. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

An audio recording of an interview conducted by Jermal Jones with Dr. Vershawn "Vay" Young, an artist, actor, diversity consultant and Professor, Joint Appointed, in Communications Arts and English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo where he has been the director of Waterloo's Black Studies program since its launch in 2022. The interview explores Dr. Vershawn Young’s family background, education, career path, published works, academic practice, experiences as a solo performance artist, professional actor, and faculty member at the University of Waterloo, his involvement in the Black Studies program at Waterloo, and his thoughts about the university today. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

Slides featuring photographs primarily of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Many of the images include unidentified individuals.

Slides featuring photographs primarily of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Many of the images include unidentified individuals.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and graphics that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Micro computer networks for education at the University of Waterloo." The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring photographs of an unidentified event at the University of Waterloo. The event name may have included the acronym OUCC and it may have been held between May 15-17 (year unknown).

Slides featuring text and diagrams used during a presentation given by Paul Dirksen likely titled, "Networking IBM personal computers at University of Waterloo."

Material related to the general operations and business of the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science at the University of Waterloo created or accumulated by Donald Cowan while he served as the Department Chairman. Includes records related to various topics including staffing, course planning, job vacancies, finances, funding, examinations, promotions, equipment, research projects, students, grants, and other items.

Material related to the Institute for Computer Studies and the University of Waterloo's Alliance Partnership. The partnership between the Institute for Computer Studies and the University of Waterloo and was formally announced during a presentation on May 15, 2001. Includes two copies of the event schedule, two copies of the media release, two copies of an e-mail from CDI Investor Relations (CDI Education Corporation) to Donald Cowan, two copies of a CDI Education - EDU (TSE) stock quote, and a copy of an article titled, "The education program for software professionals" by Donald Cowan.

Dot matrix printouts of financial statements for grants received by Donald Cowan from the National Research Council of Canada. File also includes a copy of the publication, "Awards to university staff 1975" created by the National Research Council of Canada, a blank application for a conference grant, copies of University of Waterloo grant subsidiary ledger pages, a bilingual NATO Research Grants Programme pamphlet (1974), machine shop service forms, and related correspondence.

Material related to various courses taught by Donald Cowan at the University of Waterloo. Includes student grades, questionnaires, exams, notes, handouts, correspondence, overhead transparencies, teaching slides, and other items.

A document titled, "Files created by the linker," and two pages of hand drawn diagrams. It is likely that this document and the diagrams were used by students and instructors as part of the coursework for, CS 250: Fundamentals of computers and computer systems, taught at the University of Waterloo.

Questionnaires (now commonly referred to as course evaluations) completed by students enrolled in the undergraduate course, CS 250: Characteristics of computers and computer systems, taught at the University of Waterloo in Spring 1980. Also includes handwritten notes for a PET presentation, a problem set likely distributed to students, and one item of correspondence outlining the recommended course content for CS 250 in 1981 from J.W. Wong to several faculty members at the university including Donald Cowan.

Overhead transparencies with handwritten notes used as teaching aids in the undergraduate course, CS 250: Fundamentals of computers and computer systems, taught at the University of Waterloo in 1983.

Instructional materials used as part of the undergraduate course, CS 250: Fundamentals of computers and computer systems, likely taught at the University of Waterloo in 1983. Includes overhead transparencies, notes, course outlines, handouts, assignments, and an assignment manual.

Instructional materials used to teach students about the linker computer system program as part of the undergraduate course, CS 250: Fundamentals of computers and computer systems, taught at the University of Waterloo in 1983. Includes overhead transparencies and notes.

Instructional materials used as part of the undergraduate course, CS 338: Computer applications in business: data bases and data communications, taught at the University of Waterloo likely in 1984. Includes diagrams, notes, and a handout titled, "Widget Distributing Company." Also contains a copy of the publication, "Unstructured data bases" by Gaston H. Gonnet written in March 1982.

Slides featuring various images and diagrams related to users, applications, and systems. It is likely that these slides were used as teaching aids by Donald Cowan during class instruction at the University of Waterloo. Two of the slides may have been used in a lecture on the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring various text and diagrams related to computer memory. It is likely that these slides were used as teaching aids by Donald Cowan during class instruction at the University of Waterloo.

Slides featuring various text and diagrams related to computer networking. It is likely that these slides were used as teaching aids by Donald Cowan during class instruction at the University of Waterloo. A note on the original slide box read, "[Gembro] slides for 25th."

Two proofs for the book titled, "Computer science at Waterloo: a history to celebrate 25 years" by Peter J. Ponzo.

A manual titled, "File processing with COBOL/WATBOL: part 1, by Donald Cowan, R.H. Cooper, Paul H. Dirksen, and James Wesley Graham. According to the introduction "the purpose of this text was to introduce some of the most common file-processing techniques, and to illustrate their implementation using the COBOL language." The manual is printed in two parts. Part 1 introduces COBOL-oriented concepts and is one hundred and twenty-two pages.

A manual titled, "File processing with COBOL/WATBOL: part 2" by Donald Cowan, R.H. Cooper, Paul H. Dirksen, and James Wesley Graham. According to the introduction "the purpose of this text was to introduce some of the most common file-processing techniques, and to illustrate their implementation using the COBOL language." The manual is printed in two parts. Part 2 covers in detail the applications-oriented subjects such as sorting, file maintenance and report generation. Part 2 is one hundred and forty-two pages.

Photographs related to computer science at the University of Waterloo. Includes images of computer equipment, buildings, facilities, staff, students, labs, and more. The photographs in this file are likely reproductions of images found in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection and the Graphic Services fonds. The photographs do not have any identifying reference codes on the back.

Slides featuring photographs of the University of Waterloo campus and buildings including Dana Porter Library, the Mathematics and Computer Building, Grad House, and the William G. Davis Computer Research Centre.

Slides featuring photographs of the University of Waterloo, specifically buildings, computer equipment as well as staff and students using computer equipment. Many of the photographs are copies from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection or the Graphic Services fonds.

Slides featuring photographs of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Includes images of people working with computer equipment.

Slides featuring photographs of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Some of the slides also feature photographs of a lecture hall, a campus sign, the Mathematics and Computer Building, and several unidentified people working with computer equipment.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and illustrations used during a presentation about computing at the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

A copy of Past & Present (February 1983), a periodical published by the University of Waterloo. The periodical was originally housed in a package titled, Tongass Tlingit: Tongass at Ft. Simpson. The term Tongass is an anglicized variant name for the Taantʼa Ḵwáan. Fort Simpson, BC is now known as Lax-Kwʼalaams, BC.

Two copies of Past & Present (April 1983), a periodical published by the University of Waterloo. This issue of Past & Present includes an article titled, “Canadian Indian Administration,” written by E Palmer Patterson. Also contains an offprint of the same article. The periodical and offprint were originally housed in a package titled, Tongass Tlingit: Tongass at Ft. Simpson. The term Tongass is an anglicized variant name for the Taantʼa Ḵwáan. Fort Simpson, BC is now known as Lax-Kwʼalaams, BC.

File consists of 69 photographs, some or all of which were taken at a conference held at the University of Waterloo in 1966. Includes snapshots of female models in posing with televisions, stereos, and furniture on a stage; conference participants touring an Electrohome plant, in a lecture hall, and taking turns dancing with a woman in a lobby area; and men and women, including Carl A. Pollock, having cocktails. One snapshot shows banners on either side of a stage reading "Younger by design" and "Happy 60th anniversary".

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario. The material documents the general history of the centre and some funding opportunities and announcements for the Perimeter Institute in partnership with the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo. Records include correspondence, speaking notes, and handwritten notes.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi related to the celebration commemorating his twentieth anniversary in public office. Records include letters of congratulations from colleagues and friends such as David Johnston, President of the University of Waterloo; Chief Kim Recalma-Clutesi, Qualicum First Nation; and Karen Redman, Member of Parliament representing Kitchener Centre. Also includes invitations to Telegdi’s anniversary celebration sent by John and Hilde English, and Richard Clausi, President of the Kitchener Waterloo Federal Liberal Association.

Ephemera including birth certificate, 1903; Woodstock Collegiate Institute graduation programme, 1923, University of Western Ontario convocation programme, 1928, student identity papers issued in France, 1929-1930; Toronto Conservatory of Music examination results, 1933-1935; passes, identity cards, service record and pin from the Canadian Women's Army Corps, 1942-1945; Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, 1970; University of Western Ontario Alumni Association certificate, 1964; University of Western Ontario Service Award, 1989.