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 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 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.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament when he participated in the Making Canada Inclusive and Safe conference and forum as a panelist speaker. Telegdi spoke as a panelist for two sessions on borders, bridges, and building safe communities. Records include a program, presentation folder, local map, Telegdi’s speaking notes, an information sheet on the Metropolis Project, and two cut-outs of a hand with questions typed in the palm.

A letter and report from Elections Canada outlining the election results, specifically the ballot papers counted in the electoral district of Kitchener-Waterloo during the 2011 Canadian federal election. The results show that Andrew Telegdi lost the election to his political opponent Peter Braid, a member of the Conservative Party, by more than 2000 votes. Also includes a printed copy of an article published by The Record on May 4, 2011 outlining the election results and Telegdi's subsequent decision to leave politics.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration related to immigration to Canada. Records includes correspondence from individuals writing about the immigration system and refugee status cases, legislative reviews, a sample of the head tax tool kit distributed to help protesters refuting the Right of Landing Fee as well as background information on immigration policies and news releases issued by the Canadian government concerning policy reforms. Also includes a report titled, Building a Strong Foundation for the 21st Century written by the Calgary Immigrant Aid Society, and other textual material.

This series includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs that began on January 30, 2004 and lasted until June 27, 2004. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to assist the Prime Minister in carrying out their duties in the House of Commons, support key government initiatives and engage with Indigenous communities. Records include correspondence, news releases, material from conferences and roundtable discussions, a copy of the Coast Salish News, and other textual items.

A letter sent to Andrew Telegdi from Paul Martin welcoming Telegdi to his new role as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs. In the letter, Paul Martin outlined the core principles and priorities of the government and expectations for Parliamentary Secretaries including Telegdi. Also includes a photograph of Paul Martin and possibly Andrew Telegdi standing and holding Indigenous objects during an unknown event. In addition, the file includes a green presentation folder issued by House of Commons.

A copy of Coast Salish News, vol. 3, issue 12 published by the Coast Salish Employment & Training Society (CSETS). This issue includes articles regarding the CSETS mandate review, recently elected Chiefs within the South Vancouver Island Coast Salish territory, employment strategy, the First Step Youth Program, and other topics.

This issue also contains an article describing the swearing in ceremony for Andrew Telegdi held in Ottawa, Ontario following his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs. The ceremony was attended by Qualicum Chief Kim Recalma-Clutesi and Kwagiulth Chief Adam Dick. During the ceremony, Kwagiulth Chief Adam Dick presented Telegdi with a hand-carved talking stick and Telegdi wore a traditional Chief’s vest originally worn by Chief Arnold P. (Buddy) Recalma.

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 Canada-Aboriginal Peoples Roundtable. Records include itineraries, Telegdi’s speaking notes, and related correspondence.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his post-political career related to the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener, Ontario. Records include an overview of the correctional, mental health, reintegration, educational, and other programs at the facility.

In addition, the file contains program statistics and an anonymous letter from a federally sentenced women about the intrusive nature of prison searches. Moreover, the file contains a list of issues at the facility written by an unknown individual that notably asserts Indigenous inmates are over-represented in the general population and maximum secure unit and that certain behaviours are more strictly enforced with Indigenous inmates causing them to be frequently segregated.

This series includes material related to Andrew Telegdi’s personal life and activities. Records include Telegdi’s cab driver picture card, planning diaries, memo books, resumes, photographs, eulogies and obituaries for friends and family members, and artwork. In addition, this series contains the program for Telegdi’s funeral service.

Two photographs featuring Andrew Telegdi, Sharon Hayes, and John English at an unknown event possibly taken in 1996. All three individuals are alumni of the University of Waterloo and served as Members of Parliament during their career. Also includes two photographs of Andrew Telegdi and Stanley Knowles, a Canadian parliamentarian, at an unknown event possibly taken in 1996.

In addition, the file contains a signed letter from Andrew Telegdi to Susan Mavor, then Head, Special Collections & Archives at the University of Waterloo donating the photographs to the department.

An original caricature of Andrew Telegdi by Eugène Bellemare. The caricature was drawn in pen and pencil on paper and is signed by the artist. The caricature was published on page one hundred and sixteen of Bellemare’s book titled, Caricatures. Photocopies of this caricature are included in this file. Also includes two copies of a second caricature of Andrew Telegdi by Eugène Bellemare. This caricature does not contain any signatures or inscriptions and is likely a photocopied reproduction. It is possible that this caricature appeared in Bellemare’s book titled, Meet Your MPs, 1993-1997. In addition, the file contains an invoice issued to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament likely for the purchase of the caricature(s) at the cost of $50.00 from “Caricatures in Trust,” House of Commons.

A copy of an obituary for Alexander Sandore Telegdi. Alexander Sandore Telegdi was Andrew Telegdi’s father.

A colour copy of a political cartoon by editorial cartoonist Patrick Corrigan that was likely featured in the Toronto Star. The cartoon depicts Michael Ignatieff, then Leader of the Opposition, driving a large Liberal bus closely behind Stephen Harper, then Prime Minister of Canada, shown driving a small car filled with recreational items such as golf clubs and a fishing rod. The cartoon includes the following caption: “Objects in the rear-view mirror may appear closer than…” This copy was likely given to Andrew Telegdi. The political cartoon is signed by Michael Ignatieff.

A draft copy of a eulogy for Herbert M. Lefcourt (1936-2011) written by Andrew Telegdi. In the eulogy, Telegdi described his memories of working with Lefcourt as a student at the University of Waterloo and later as a Member of Parliament. The draft copy contains handwritten notes left by an unknown individual editing the eulogy. The file also includes a copy of an e-mail to Andrew Telegdi from his sister-in-law, Melanie Telegdi, providing additional information for the eulogy.

A program for Andrew Telegdi’s funeral service held on January 28, 2017 at Knox Waterloo Presbyterian Church in Waterloo, Ontario. The program includes a eulogy for Andrew Telegdi and outlines the order of the funeral service. The service included a traditional blessing prayer delivered by Oqwilowgwa Kim-Recalma-Clutesi, tributes offered by Bardish Chagger, Don Chapman, John and Jonathan English, scripture reading by Margie Telegdi-Smith, and family tributes by Paul Telegdi and Erin Telegdi.

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.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his efforts coordinating a seminar for small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada including a presentation by John Manley, Minister of Industry. Records include correspondence, reports, and other textual material.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to increased post-secondary research and education funding from the Canadian federal government. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in efforts to secure additional funding. Records include correspondence from individuals as well as educational institutions and associations, particularly from Telegdi’s riding.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his involvement with the Waterloo Region Community Safety & Crime Prevention Council and the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs to prevent crime. Records include correspondence, news releases, speech transcripts, presentation notes, and an invitation.

Three flyers created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament likely distributed to constituents through targeted mailing lists. Each flyer provides constituents with information about a unique topic or political issue and sometimes Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. These three flyers provide information about funding for post-secondary education, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and a benefit fund for the spouses and children of police officers and firefighters.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to post-secondary research and education funding from the Canadian federal government. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in efforts to secure additional funding. Records include correspondence from individuals as well as educational institutions and associations, particularly from Telegdi’s riding.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his political involvement with professional fire fighters’ associations including the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Cambridge Professional Fire Fighters’ Association (CPFFA). Records include correspondence, two photographs, papers on Bill C-244 Blood Samples Act, and a legislative briefing book addressing issues such as pension reform, aircraft rescue, third party investigations and more that was distributed during the IAFF’s 9th Annual Legislative Conference.

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 events and activities held in Hungary in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of revolutions that swept across Europe in 1848. In addition, several documents address Hungary’s integration into Europe and interest in joining the United Nations. Other records outline the condition of Hungarian schools in Transylvania, the repatriation of Hungarian owned artwork residing in Canada following the Second World War, and other topics. Records include reports, speech transcripts, correspondence, invitations, handwritten notes, and a notebook.

Riding reports created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament that were distributed to constituents. Some reports provide a general overview of current political activities or events, while others address individual topics such as co-op housing, health care, job growth, the youth justice strategy, and the creation of Nunavut as a new territory in Canada. Includes two copies of a special millennium issue, one of which is signed by Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada.

Correspondence received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament primarily from constituents about local events, post-secondary scholarships and funding programs, initiatives to address homelessness across Canada, co-operative housing, and other topics. Includes two signed letters from Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, regarding job growth and Telegdi’s interest in serving as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Solicitor General. Also contains one signed letter from Mrs. Mary Francis, Assistant Private Secretary to The Queen, Buckingham Palace, thanking Telegdi for his condolence on the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Handwritten notes created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.

Three items of correspondence sent to Andrew Telegdi from the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Toronto Branch requesting Telegdi’s support for the founding of a government funded Canadian Museum of Genocide.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi related to the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI). Records include two reports summarizing the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative and its two main programs: the First Nations On-reserve and Inuit in Inuit Communities program framework, and the Métis Off-reserve Aboriginal and Urban Inuit Prevention and Promotion (MOAUIPP) program framework. Also includes a guide to applicants for proposed projects.

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 2000 Canadian federal election. Records include brochures, flyers, speech transcripts, correspondence, quotes, an invitation, news releases, press clippings featuring election advertisements, biographical information about Telegdi, a summary of the election results, and other textual material.

A business card likely distributed by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.

A photograph featuring Andrew Telegdi and Paul Martin standing with a group of individuals on a golf course. It is not known where or when this picture was specifically taken.

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 related to Bill C-11 Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Records include correspondence documenting the opinions of some members of the public, a report outlining general problems with Bill C-11 possibly prepared by Telegdi, and speaking notes for an address given by Peter Showler, Chairperson, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Also includes a news release, a letter written by Telegdi in 2002 to colleagues outlining his support of new regulations for determining admissibility for immigration to Canada proposed by Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and other textual material.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to programs intended to prevent and reduce homelessness in Canada. Records include correspondence related to specific programs such as Out of the Cold, the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI), and the Government of Canada's Homelessness Initiative. Also includes a question and answer sheet about the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI), the Urban Aboriginal Strategy-Homelessness, Youth Employment Strategy, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program and Shelter Enhancement Program. In addition, the file contains an invitation to a community forum on homelessness that was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Ontario on September 12, 2001, and related material from that event.

Schedules created for Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament for various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Also includes related material such as speaking notes, correspondence, and background information.

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 Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. Records include correspondence and notes as well as invitations, agendas, programs, and other textual material created during the planning of Peter Harder and Allan Rock's separate visits to Waterloo in 2002. At the time, Peter Harder was Deputy Minister of Industry Canada and Allan Rock was Minister of Industry. Andrew Telegdi hosted both visits.

A copy of the Speech from the Throne to open the third session of the 37th Parliament of Canada read by Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, on February 2, 2004. The copy of the speech is signed on the flyleaf by Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada.

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 2004 Canadian federal election. Records include business cards, invitations, flyers, pamphlets, questionnaires, correspondence, speech transcripts, a sticker, an unsigned candidate agreement, elections results summary, and a return of writ. Also includes letters of congratulations received by Telegdi after he was elected.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to post-secondary research initiatives and education funding. Records include correspondence, speaking notes, invitations, and other textual material.

Riding reports created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament that were distributed to constituents. Some reports provide a general overview of current political activities or events such as the 2004 Health Accord, the United Nations World Summit 2005 while others address specific topics like citizenship legislation, affordable housing in Ontario, Indigenous communities, seniors’ programs, and juvenile diabetes.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the federal government’s household moving program. Records include correspondence and other textual material.

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.

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 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.

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.

Handwritten notes likely created 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 celebrations commemorating forty-six years of independence for the Republic of Cyprus. Records include a formal congratulatory statement to the members of the Canadian Justice for Cyprus from Telegdi and an invitation to Telegdi from the Canadian Justice for Cyprus Committee (PSEKA Canada) for a dinner celebrating the anniversary in Scarborough, Ontario.

Riding reports created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament that were distributed to constituents. Some reports provide a general overview of current political activities or events such as the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and Veterans’ Week while others address specific topics like citizenship legislation, income trusts, crime prevention, childcare, and the environment.

Also includes two calendars for the years 2007 and 2008 as well as a series of flyers addressing special topics such as student tuition costs, crime prevention, the Canadian auto sector, surgical wait times, the Kelowna Accord, international aid, and climate change. The calendars and flyers were likely distributed to constituents.

Material created and accumulated by Andrew Telegdi related to security certificates issued by the Government of Canada through provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Records include fact sheets, notes, and general information sheets provides by the Liberal Research Bureau. Also contains correspondence related to the bail application of Mahmoud Jaballah who was detained under a security certificate as well as Bill C-3 An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (certificate and special advocate) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act. Additionally, includes a signed letter from Peter Milliken, Member of Parliament regarding security at a press conference and other textual material.

A certificate issued by Stéphane Dion, then Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, to the Returning Officer for the electoral district of Kitchener-Waterloo confirming that Andrew Telegdi had the endorsement of the Liberal Party of Canada. This certificate was signed by Stéphane Dion in Ottawa, Ontario and was likely issued after Telegdi was nominated as the candidate to represent the Library Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2008 Canadian federal election.

Handwritten and typed notes created 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.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi related to a judicial recount arising out of the 2008 Canadian federal election in the electoral district of Kitchener-Waterloo held on October 14, 2008. Records include a notice of an application by the returning officer for a judicial recount, correspondence, and related material.

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 2011 Canadian federal election. Records include brochures, flyers, speech transcripts, handwritten notes, door hangers, correspondence, an invitation to a town hall event with Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Liberal Party, and local liberal candidates including Andrew Telegdi. Also includes a program and Telegdi's speaking notes for an all-candidates debate held on April 28, 2011 that Telegdi participated in and other textual material.

Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration primarily between Telegdi and members of the public and fellow politicians including Lucienne Robillard, Elinor Caplan, and Jean Chrétien. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including deportation cases, immigration and refugee policy, Bill C-479 Recognition of Crimes Against Humanity Act, fiscal and educational support for Kosovar refugees in Kitchener-Waterloo, amnesty for Fujianese women and children, and more.

Three transcripts for speeches likely delivered by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. The first transcript titled, Strengthening the value of Canadian Citizenship: A new Citizenship of Canada Act was prepared for Telegdi and presented to Lucienne Robillard, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. The second transcript titled, Launching the “Scattering of Seeds” III was presented by Telegdi at the Royal Ontario Museum during the launch of Scattering of Seeds, the third in a series of documentaries about immigration in Canada. The third transcript titled, Canada: A Land Where Many Cedars Grow was written in support of the Clarity Act. Telegdi intended to deliver the speech in the House of Commons but ultimately did not due to scheduling conflicts. Also includes a letter sent to Telegdi from Stéphane Dion, expressing gratitude for Telegdi’s speech in support of the Clarity Act.

A handbook with briefing notes for Parliamentary Secretaries given to Andrew Telegdi by the Privy Council Office during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. The handbook outlines the role and responsibilities of Parliamentary Secretaries as well as their salary, travel expenses, office accommodations, ethical obligations, and other topics.

Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Aboriginal Affairs. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including a meeting regarding Bowater Inc.’s investment in two First Nation joint venture sawmills in Thunder Bay, Ontario and Maniwaki, Quebec, the Perimeter Institute’s international summer school program for high school students and related efforts to enroll two students from Indigenous communities in Canada in the program, and more.

This series includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi following his departure from federal politics. Records include correspondence, invitations, notes, and several files related to specific issues such as crime prevention, citizenship, and immigration, and programs at the Grand Valley Institute for Women. In addition, this series contains material related to the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre’s equity and inclusion fundraising dinner held in honour of Andrew Telegdi.

A tie made from red construction paper made by an unknown individual. Words describing Andrew Telegdi are written on the tie.

Thirteen planning diaries containing notes written by Andrew Telegdi likely relating to activities in both his personal life and professional career. The planning diaries include notes scheduling meetings and appointments as well as general reminders.

Six resumes created and likely used by Andrew Telegdi that outline his professional activities, work experience, and education.

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.

One item of correspondence to Howard Luke from Ron Basford acknowledging receipt of a letter dated February 5, 1969 regarding the actions of two Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers who visited the Village Bistro and informing Luke that a report on the incident from the Solicitor General was requested.

At the time, Ron Basford was a Member of Parliament representing Vancouver Centre and Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. Howard Luke was possibly an employee of the Village Bistro.

This series includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his time as a student and President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) at the University of Waterloo. Records include coursework, copies of periodicals and other publications, campaign material, photographs, reports, and other textual items.

Essays, exams, and course outlines created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi while he was an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo.

A copy of The Canadian forum, vol. 52, no. 616 published by Canadian Forum. The Canadian forum was a left-wing literary, cultural, and political journal.

Reports prepared by the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) for the Senate at the University of Waterloo and the Ontario Council on University Affairs (OCUA). It is possible that these items were prepared, at least in part, by Andrew Telegdi during his terms as President of the Federation of Students. Also includes some reports and presentations created by the Federation of Students for an unknown recipient.

Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi while he served as President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, or WUSA). Many of the letters are between Telegdi, students, and staff members at the University of Waterloo as well as politicians representing the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of Canadian government.

A photograph, possibly a proof, featuring Andrew Telegdi attending a meeting of the Senate Executive Committee at the University of Waterloo on November 18, 1974. The photograph was published in The Chevron, vol. 15, no. 22.

A photograph, possibly a proof, featuring Andrew Telegdi at a closed meeting of the President's Advisory Committee on Salary and Staff Compensation held on March 4, 1975 at the University of Waterloo. Telegdi was part of a delegation from the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) that interrupted the closed meeting. The photograph was published in The Chevron, vol. 15, no. 33.

A name badge with a pin fastener for Andrew Telegdi. The badge displays Telegdi's name and his title as Chairman of the Basic Job Readiness Training Program Advisory Committee at Youth in Conflict with the Law.

A scrapbook containing press clippings from a variety of publications primarily related to Youth in Conflict with the Law or issues affecting youth in Canada including unemployment, juvenile violence, and drug use. The scrapbook was possibly assembled by Andrew Telegdi.

A copy of bulletin no. 4 published by the Kitchener-Waterloo branch of the Canadian People's Defence Committee. The bulletin contains an article regarding Youth in Conflict with the Law.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during the planning of Crime and Justice in the Community Week as well as Law Day in the Region of Waterloo over the course of multiple years including 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1993. Records include media releases, itineraries, lists, advertisements, a button, and a photograph of Andrew Telegdi at an event during Crime and Justice in the Community Week in the Region of Waterloo in 1982. Also contains correspondence including a signed letter from Robert Stanley Welch, then Attorney General of Ontario and Deputy Premier, to Telegdi offering his congratulations on a successful Law Day in the Kitchener-Waterloo area in 1985.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi as a member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Federal Liberal Association. Records include a member identification card, meeting notices, and an invitation to a reception held by Shawky Fahel in 1994. Also includes a signed letter to Telegdi from Peter Lang, then Member of Parliament representing Kitchener, congratulating Telegdi on his election to the 1983 Kitchener Federal Liberal Association Executive.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi as a member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Federal Liberal Association. Records include correspondence, news releases, tickets, a phone script, as well as meeting notices, agendas, and minutes. Also contains material related to the Canada 150 Planning Committee, invitations received by Telegdi or sent on his behalf for events he hosted for the association, and other textual material.

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 10, 1980. Records include flyers, correspondence, and a pamphlet titled, The Waterloo Trib.