File consists of one copy of the 2007 "Waterloo Region's Vital Signs" publication.

File consists of a typed document (96 unnumbered leaves, computer output, dated 30.Dec.2007), spiral-bound. Includes table of contents and copies of the poems.

1 printout (1 leaf, hanwriten signature)

File consists of one review of "Gamboling with the divine" from the Canadian Literature website.

Contents: file consists of one item of correspondence regarding Anne Innis Dagg's book "Mammals of Waterloo & Southern Wellington Counties."

File consists of materials created for the 2007 annual general meeting of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario : North Waterloo Region Branch. Includes agenda, newsletter, reports, etc. Also includes information relating to the City of Waterloo 150th anniversary celebrations.

Materials related to the course History 221 "‘Race’ in Canadian History” taught by James Walker at the University of Waterloo. Includes suggested reading lists, handouts for films (films are “In freedom’s name,” “Dresden story: encounter at Kwacha House,” “In the shadow of Gold Mountain,” “White Canada,” “Remember Africville,” and “Journey to justice"), and lecture outlines. Lecture outlines are for:

• “‘Race,’ slavery and imperialism,”
• “Black pioneers in the Maritimes,”
• “Fugitives slaves in Ontario,”
• “‘Race’ in Canadian public policy,”
• “World War I,” “Between the Wars,” “World War II and the postwar reaction,” and “Further developments in race relations."

Scripts of James Walker's talk at Queen’s University on June 16, 2007, titled “Black Power moves North.”

Draft of James Walker's paper presented at the “Congresso Brasileiro de História do Direito” in Curitiba, Brazil, on September 13, 2007, titled “Law and society, agency and change in Canadian Race relations.”

Book outline for a book on medicine in space by Lydia Dotto.

1 CD-ROM with contents related to the Centre for International Governance Innovation.

Printout Ph.D. dissertation by Annika E. Nilsson “A changing Arctic climate” published in Linkoping Studies in Arts and Science, no. 386, ISBN 978-91-85715-23-7. Linköping: Linköping University, Department of Water and Environmental Studies.

File consists of correspondence between Tony Urquhart and the Chancellery of Honours regarding nominations for the Order of Canada.

File consists of materials relating to the Association of Universities and Colleges Canada President's Circle. Includes a booklet, a ts. (computer output) speech transcript, and ts. (computer output) notes regarding a roundtable.

File consists of two pre-induction manuals for the Rotary club Kitchener. The manuals give information on Rotary rules, projects and the history of Rotary.

Mockup of Stan Johannesen's book "Luggas wood" (typed 94 pages plus covers).

File consists of minutes and supporting documentation of the Marketing Committee.

File consists of financial statements prepared by KPMG.

File consists of a programme from the 2007 Business Excellence Awards.

File consists of an issue of the Charitable Giving Directory for Winter 2007 which lists the KWCF.

File consists of passages from the K-W Record showing ads for KWCF.

Series consists of the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation publication Vital Signs as well as supplements and updates for the years 2007-2008.

1 printout (1 leaf, hanwriten signature)

Contents: 1 handwritten original (1 leaf), 1 printout, 2 leaves, handwritten signature.

Inscription reads: For my dear fellow traveler and his wife with deep affection Tissa.

File consists of financial information for the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario : North Waterloo Region Branch for the year 2007.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting the opinions of some constituents and Telegdi’s political involvement in the Québécois nation motion. Telegdi did not support the Québécois nation motion because he believed it was ambiguous and felt that Canadians were not given an opportunity to respond to the motion. Records include correspondence and a news release.

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.

A copy of a report titled, Report of Housing Needs: Federally Sentenced Women Grand Valley Institution Kitchener, Ontario prepared by Dr. Susan Arai, Dr. Alison Pedlar, and Dr. Susan Shaw. The report examines the housing needs of federally sentenced women following their release from Grand Valley Institution in Kitchener, Ontario. Also includes a copy of supplementary data to the report. It is not known how or why Andrew Telegdi acquired these reports.

Material created and accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament when he accompanied Peter Mackay, then Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Budapest, Hungary to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Hungary Revolution and to participate in bilateral meetings in Warsaw, Poland between October 20-24, 2006. Records include invitations, programs, and correspondence such as a letter of welcome from Robert Hage, Canada's Ambassador to Hungary. Also includes tickets to events such as the Canada Salutes Hungary Gala in Budapest, Hungary, and a memorial publication published by the Hungarian Culture Centre Mindszenty Hall in Windsor, Ontario. In addition, the file contains a briefing book for Hungary and Poland as well as a presentation folder containing a program of events for celebrations in Hungary and other textual material.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting the opinions of some constituents and Telegdi’s political involvement in the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander, a suspected war criminal. Oberlander was a resident of Andrew Telegdi’s constituency. Records include correspondence, notes, a discussion paper, copies of newspaper articles, and other textual material. Also includes a copy of a report titled, Harper conservative government puts itself above the law while breaking another election promise written by Andrew Telegdi that discusses Oberlander’s citizenship.

Two copies of Tárogató, the Hungarian Cultural Society of Greater Vancouver monthly periodical, including:

• Vol. 33, no. 9 (2006 Sept.)
• Vol. 33, no. 10 (2006 Oct.)

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Telegdi’s visit to the Republic of Hungary on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Fight for Freedom. Telegdi visited Hungary between October 10-14, 2006. Records include invitations, programs, and briefing books containing itineraries, country profile sheets, press clippings, objectives, and information on the Parliament of Hungary and the chronology of parliamentary exchanges between Canada and Hungary. Also contains correspondence including a signed letter from Dénes Tomaj, Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to Canada and three signed letters from Dr. Katalin Szili, Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary.

Correspondence sent and received by the Executive Committee. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including issues raised at the annual general meeting on June 14, 2006, the association's website, the interest in unions on campus, and more.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the 2006 Lebanon War. Telegdi publicly advocated for an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and believed the Canadian government should facilitate an end to the war. Records include news releases, speech transcripts, handwritten notes, and other textual material. Also contains correspondence including an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the Middle East conflict written by Telegdi.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on July 19, 2006; December 5, 2006 and March 20, 2007. Also includes a related meeting agenda.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning June 15, 2006 and ending May 3, 2007. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes, administrative correspondence as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

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.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan, specifically a motion introduced in the House of Commons in May 2006 that extended Canadian military commitments to Afghanistan by two years. Records include correspondence from members of the public urging Telegdi to vote against the motion and help end Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the decision to lower the Peace Tower (also known as the Tower of Victory and Peace) flag following the death of a Canadian solider in a war zone. Telegdi publicly supported the decision to lower the flag and introduced a private members’ motion to suggest the government lower the flag on Peace Tower to half-staff for the day following the death of a solider and that a moment of silence be observed in the House of Commons on the same day. Records include notes, correspondence, and copies of an official statement (also known as an SO31) and a point of order delivered by Telegdi in the House of Commons related to this issue.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to immigration to Canada. Records in this file are primarily related to section 6 of Bill C-50 Budget Implementation Act that included proposed changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Records include news releases, talking points, speech transcripts, handwritten notes, correspondence, and other textual material.

Also contains correspondence related to other matters including family reunification, the Undocumented Workers’ Committee, the Citizenship and Immigration Committee, and vacancies on the Immigration and Refugee Board.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to efforts to amend citizenship legislation, particularly provisions related to the citizenship revocation process. Some of the material in this file is related to legislation introduced to amend or replace the 1977 Citizenship Act including Bill C-14 An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (adoption) and Bill C-37 An Act to amend the Citizenship Act. In addition, some of the material in this file documents Telegdi’s participation in the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and his efforts to restore the citizenship of ‘Lost Canadians’. Records include correspondence, invitations, news releases, handwritten notes, speaking notes, travel itineraries, reports, and other textual material.

Also includes a copy of a letter to the editor released by Telegdi that was published in The Hill Times on March 6, 2006 in response to comments about him made by Warren Kinsella, a Canadian lawyer, and Liberal Party activist. Kinsella objected to Telegdi’s defense of the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander, a suspected war criminal.

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.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on June 14, 2006. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including a draft copy of the 2005 annual general meeting minutes, President's report, Treasurer's report, Programs Committee report, Compensation Committee report, and related correspondence.

Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament primarily from constituents related to various topics including the Kyoto Accord and private members bill such as Bill C-283 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (food labelling), Bill C-257 An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), and Bill C-14 An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act. The file includes one signed letter from Karen Redman, Member of Parliament representing Kitchener, congratulating Telegdi on receiving a Legacy of Leaders Award for the City of Waterloo. Also includes a copy of The Cambodia Daily volume 36, issue 38. The publication featured an article about Telegdi and was sent to Telegdi from a constituent.

Invitations sent or received by Andrew Telegdi as well as programs and tickets for events he likely attended during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.

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.

File consists of the 2006 Muskoka Lakes Association yearbook.

Materials created by Terry Fenge in relation to Arctic research and the Arctic Council. Materials were organized by Fenge and given by Fenge to John English. Materials were organized in sections:

• Arctic Council Analysis & History,
• Circumpolar General.

File consists of ca. one hundred items of correspondence between James Downey and Otto Tucker between the years 2006-2007.

Materials related to speeches and papers written by James Downey between the years 2006 and 2012. Includes drafts and final versions of speeches.
Titles of speeches are:

• “Opening remarks for HEQCO Interview” (November 19, 2006),
• “Canadian undergraduate education: a light source in need of recharging,” AUCC President’s Circle, Saskatoon (April 18, 2007),
• “Quality assurance: Boon or Boondoggle?” Canadian Institutional Research and Planning Association, St. John’s (October 22, 2007),
• “Ryerson Board retreat” (October 29, 2007),
• “Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Dinner” (February 8, 2008),
• “Accountability versus autonomy,” Meeting of vice-presidents Conference Board of Canada Quality Network for Universities (November 13, 2008),
• “Centenary dinner,” Winterton United Church (October 1, 2011),
• “Remarks for the launch of Lord Beaverbrook and the Kennedys,” Memorial Hall, UNB (May 15, 2012).

Two DVDs each containing an identical compilation of various television advertisements (commercials) created between 1966 and 2002 for products made by Dare Foods Limited. Some of the advertisements are recorded in English and some are recorded in French. Copies of these commercials were originally donated to Special Collections & Archives on videocassettes in accession GA163. The videocassettes were digitized in 2006 by Dare Foods Limited and made available on the DVDs in this file.

Videocassettes from GA163 that were digitized and are now available on these DVDs include:

SCA188-GA163-27-314. Includes commercials titled, “Dream Sweet Dare,” “Tree House,” “Meadow,” and “Hansel & Gretel.”

SCA188-GA163-27-315. Includes commercials titled, “Tree House," "Meadow," "Hansel & Gretel," and "Ingredient." 

SCA188-GA163-27-316. Includes commercials titled, "Treehouse," "Meadows," "Hansel & Gretel," "Swing," "Fishing," "Farm," "Chocolate Chip," "Variety," "Alice in Wonderland," "Treasure Island," "School Bus," "Gym," and "Dans l'Air." Several commercials are in French including "Chocolate Chip," "Alice in Wonderland," "Treasure Island," and "Dans l'Air."

SCA188-GA163-27-322. Includes commercials titled, "Dare Devils," "Time Out,” “Ingredient,” “Dare Delicious,” “Opera,” “Jason,” “Tough Boss,” “Lost Boy,” “Dad’s Cookies,” and “Peak Freen.”

SCA188-GA163-27-329. Includes the commercial titled, “On Its Own."

SCA188-GA163-27-331. Includes the commercial titled, “Dare Cookies."

SCA188-GA163-27-333. Includes the commercial titled, “Dare Bears."

SCA188-GA163-27-335. Includes the commercial titled, “Dare Bears."

SCA188-GA163-27-338. Includes commercials titled, “Say When,” “Brussells,” “Party is Tomorrow,” “Elfin Loaves,” and “Man up at Night.”

SCA188-GA163-27-340. Includes the commercial titled, “Black Forest Belmont."

SCA188-GA163-27-344. Includes the commercials titled, “Frere Jacques” and “Dare Bears.”

SCA188-GA163-27-346. Includes the commercial titled, “Featuring Dare's Tin Tie Cookies."

SCA188-GA163-27-348. Includes the commercial titled, "Anything Goes."

SCA188-GA163-27-350. Includes the commercial titled, “Soft Spot.”

SCA188-GA163-27-351. Includes the commercial titled, “Whippet le Lait." 

SCA188-GA163-27-353. Includes the commercial titled, “Le mondial.”

Accrual consists of materials primarily created posthumously relating to the life of Kay Rex. Includes a copy of her will, the order of service for her funeral, sympathy cards and one photograph of Kay.

File consists of one programme from the dedication ceremony for the Rotary International Peace Park, June 6, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.

File consists of one scrapbook documenting the history of the Concordia Club through the years 2006-2009.

File consists of financial information for the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario : North Waterloo Region Branch for the years 2006-2007.

File consists of materials relating to the submission of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario : North Waterloo Region Branch for the Winter 2006 issue of Acorn. Includes information on the AGM, fall activities, and the WRHF award of excellence as well as accompanying photographs. Acorn is the ACO newsletter.

File consists of materials relating to the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario : North Waterloo Region Branch old home workshop series.

File consists of materials relating to the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario : North Waterloo Region Branch old home workshop series.

Materials related to Wayne Boucher’s exhibition “Radiance and counterpoint.” Includes exhibition catalogue and newspaper clipping about the show from the Daily Entertainment (September 1, 2006).

Inscription reads: For Rienzi- with love and thanks, Judith.

File consists of the November/December 2006 issue of Grand Actions : The Grand Strategy Newsletter.

File consists of materials relating to the sponsorship of a portion of the Walter Bean Trail by Home Hardware.

Published copy of the documentary John Turner : in his own words, produced by Stornoway Productions Inc., in 2006, and with the participation of John English among others.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: Dorothy Russell, Retired Teacher.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), specifically describing her life after she retired from teaching.

File consists of two draft tss. (computer output) of Florence Reid's publication "Eighty-Two, The Circle: Poems About Children For Grown Ups." Also includes correspondence between James Downey and Florence Reid and Reid's published poetry book "Salt Spring Island Magic (And how did you get here?)."

File consists of minutes of the Ontario Provincial Executive Board of Alpha Delta Kappa as well as accompanying material. Also includes issues of the newsletter The Footprint.

File consists of minutes and supporting documentation of the Investment Committee.

Consists of ts. minutes of meetings of the Grand River Conservation Authority, in a bound volume. The volume is divided into sections which include : General Membership, containing minutes of meetings; Planning and Operations Committee containing minutes of meetings; Administration, Finance and Personnel Committee, containing minutes of meetings; Miscellaneous, which includes the following: Audit Committee minutes and attachments, Special Recognition Committee minutes, Committee of the Whole minutes.

File consists of one draft of "Prodigal Returns" by Stan Johannesen. Draft titled "Sisters" (16 pages) and is an out-take from Stan's first novel "Sister Patsy" that was eventually cut from the ending.

File consists of posthumously created materials regarding Kay Rex. Includes compiled biographies, obituaries, funerary speeches and correspondence.

File consists of materials created or accumulated for the executive meetings of Architectural Conservancy of Ontario : North Waterloo Region Branch for 2006-2007. Includes minutes, correspondence, financial reports, ephemera, etc.

File consists of financial information for the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario : North Waterloo Region Branch for the years 2006-2007.

File consists of materials relating to the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario : North Waterloo Region Branch walking tour of downtown Brantford.