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

A photograph of members of the City of Waterloo Council including Elected Alderman Andrew Telegdi and Mayor Marjorie Carroll.

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

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

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

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

A plaque presented to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo by the Kitchener-Waterloo Canada Day Council in appreciation for his contributions to the 1987 Canada Day celebrations.

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 1986-1988 City of Waterloo Council held on December 2, 1985 likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo.

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

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

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo related to an agreement made between Canadian National Realty (CNR) and the City of Waterloo on November 4, 1985. The agreement involved a land exchange and a commitment by CNR to construct a building at the corner of Regina Street and William Street in Waterloo, Ontario to house the new city hall. However, Telegdi and others contested the land sale price and were concerned about the discovery of coal tar on the construction site and later in the regional water pumping station and wells. Records include correspondence, reports, and notes.

Consists of one photocopied memoir and a file of photocopied clippings.

This series documents Andrew Telegdi’s career in municipal and regional politics, primarily his activities as a Councillor for the City of Waterloo and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The material in this series reflects Telegdi’s efforts to represent constituents and support the interests, services, policies, and operations of the city and region.