This fonds illustrates the Honourable Iona Campagnolo’s careers as a broadcaster, a theatre producer, community leader, a politician, a feminist, a social activist, a speaker, a lecturer, a Chancellor, an advocate, a consultant and Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Types of records reflective of her various careers include: speeches, correspondence, itineraries, contracts, draft manuscripts, newspaper clippings, background material, photographs and ephemera. The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds has been divided into the following thirteen series:
1) Photographs
2) Theatre & Community Development
3) Political Career
4) Non-political Activities
5) McMaster International Health Centre
6) Women in Power Project
7) University of Northern British Columbia
8) Fraser Basin Council
9) Miscellaneous – First Nations Material
10) National Speakers Bureau
11) Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
12) Honours & Awards
13) Political Papers
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Chief Skidegate (Dempsey Collinson), Feast 1978, Q.C.I.”
The group stands in unknown room, wood panel walls in background.
The pair sits in unknown room, office spaces in background.
Crowd stands in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Fall 1978, Kispiox, 2 Poles by Walter Harris”.
The pair stands in unidentified room, crowd in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Vince Gaspar--25 yrs., Kitimat”.
Handwritten annotation accompanying photograph reads: “Nisgaa Pole raising, Tait, Aiyansh”.
Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978.
Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978. Two police officers visible in background.
Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads:“Ken Harris, Chief Hakboqwatoo”.
Tables and large tent visible in background.
Many are wearing matching blue sport jackets.
Handwritten notation originally affixed to verso reads: “The chap in the red jacket is Dr. Michael J. B. Whitaker, a team coach (I worked with him during my time as Administer of the Knox (Medical) Clinic.”
Photo is one of two images included with photocopy of a letter from J. Michael Roberts, 4529 Montford Cresc., Victoria, B.C., V8N 3W6, dated 22 January 2003, to Iona Campagnolo reading: “Your Honour: At the 26 September 2002 Queen’s Jubilee Medal Ceremony in Government House, I briefly mentioned that I had taken several photos of you some years ago when I lived in Kelowna. I am enclosing them herewith. They were taken in September 1978 at the soccer fields behind the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna when you, as Federal Minister of Sports and Fitness (if memory serves) opened a Junior Soccer Tournament in which my son Ian - now 36! - was a participant. It took a little searching to find the slides from which these photos were made, but I thought you might enjoy this glimpse of times past for your personal archives. Respectfully, J. Michael Roberts”. See also item 2009.6.1.337.
Handwritten notation originally affixed to verso reads: “the cap you are wearing is from the DMJ Kickers, the team for which my son played. You are performing the kick-off -- in heels!!”
Photo is one of two images included with photocopy of a letter from J. Michael Roberts, 4529 Montford Cresc., Victoria, B.C., V8N 3W6, dated 22 January 2003, to Iona Campagnolo reading: “Your Honour: At the 26 September 2002 Queen’s Jubilee Medal Ceremony in Government House, I briefly mentioned that I had taken several photos of you some years ago when I lived in Kelowna. I am enclosing them herewith. They were taken in September 1978 at the soccer fields behind the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna when you, as Federal Minister of Sports and Fitness (if memory serves) opened a Junior Soccer Tournament in which my son Ian - now 36! - was a participant. It took a little searching to find the slides from which these photos were made, but I thought you might enjoy this glimpse of times past for your personal archives. Respectfully, J. Michael Roberts”. See also item 2009.6.1.336.
Power poles and buildings visible in background.
Neighbourhood, forest, and hills in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “wearing Rod Robinson’s leather coat at the raising of Eli Gosnell’s great pole at Aiyansh, Nov./78”
Statue measures 2.7 metres tall. Town buildings in background.
Image is one of six photographs found with negatives in envelope reading: “‘Campaigning 1979,’ 6 colour negatives enclosed and 2- 4x5 prints (pictured with Bunne Hoffman - editor of Chetwynd Echo (now deceased)), Village of Chetwynd 1949 ?” See also items 2009.6.1.349 - 2009.6.1.354.
Woman stands in front of clothing shelves, holding a shirt up to a young boy while another boy looks on.
Photograph is one of 18 images depicting Campagnolo's work with Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) in collaboration with Foreign Affairs Minister Flora MacDonald on the facilitation and development of a largely Canadian financed refugee camp near Nakorn Rachisima (formerly Korat), to help the refugees coming over the border from Laos and Cambodia. See also items 2009.6.1.440 - 2009.6.1.457.
Unidentified blond woman reads to group of men, women, and children gathered around books on floor.
Photograph is one of 18 images depicting Campagnolo's work with Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) in collaboration with Foreign Affairs Minister Flora MacDonald on the facilitation and development of a largely Canadian financed refugee camp near Nakorn Rachisima (formerly Korat), to help the refugees coming over the border from Laos and Cambodia. See also items 2009.6.1.440 - 2009.6.1.456.
Most children in the group are seated on ground in front of pink building, some stand clapping.
Photograph is one of seven images orginally included within a diary dated 12-22 November 1987. Photos depict a day to day account of Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) mission to establish whether or not a Canadian presence is justified in the fight against Apartheid and for the liberation of Namibia within a Soviet Sphere Socialist State. See also items 2009.6.1.491 - 2009.6.1.496.
Photograph is one of seven images orginally included within a diary dated 12-22 November 1987. Photos depict a day to day account of Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) mission to establish whether or not a Canadian presence is justified in the fight against Apartheid and for the liberation of Namibia within a Soviet Sphere Socialist State. See also items 2009.6.1.490 - 2009.6.1.496.
Photograph is one of seven images orginally included within a diary dated 12-22 November 1987. Photos depict a day to day account of Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) mission to establish whether or not a Canadian presence is justified in the fight against Apartheid and for the liberation of Namibia within a Soviet Sphere Socialist State. See also items 2009.6.1.490 - 2009.6.1.495.
Campagnolo stands fifth from right in front row. The group is posed in front of large building covered in foliage.
Handwritten annotations on verso read: “associate Director, McMaster International, 1987-1990, Hamilton, Ont,” and “McMaster SIDA/AIDS Conference Sept. 1988”.
Trees in foreground, hills in background. Unidentified man stands on far left.
Photograph is one of 11 images taken during a World Health Organization (WHO) trip, Human Rights of Women and Children, Peru, 1990. Possibly affiliated with World Council of Churches, International Ecumenical Delegation to Lima, Peru, 14-25 October 1990. See also items 2009.6.1.505 - 2009.6.1.515.
The group stands in front of an ornate stone wall and two Canadian flags.
Handwritten annotation on photograph enclosure reads: “8/6/99. Dear Lady, When I saw this photograph I knew there was a certain person who would truly appreciate and ‘feel’ its significance. Not many steps left to take now . . . . your unwavering support is never more appreciated. best personal regards, Peter”; handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Nisga’a”.
Left to right: Charles Jago and unidentified woman, David Fish, Dennis Macknak, Deborah Poff, unidentified woman and child, Iona Campagnolo, Lee Morrison, Ellen Facey, two unidentified women. Teepees visible in background. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Xats'ull Heritage Village, Soda Creek First Nation, Williams Lake, B.C.
Chancellor Campagnolo stands with man believed to be the mayor of Tumbler Ridge, President Geoffrey Weller, and Dean Fred Gilbert. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of the Peace-Liard Region, 1993.
Chancellor Campagnolo stands with Chetwynd Mayor Charlie Lasser, President Geoffrey Weller, an unidentified man, and Fred Gilbert. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of the Peace-Liard Region, 1993.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "chetwynd".
Chancellor Campagnolo stands with five unidentified Quick Start students, Fred Gilbert, and Nick Petraryszak. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of the Peace-Liard Region, 1993.
Group features Charles Jago, Mike Hammar, Jacob McKay, Bert McKay, Deborah Poff, Alex Michalos, Dennis Macknak, Margaret Anderson, David Fish, Dean Doug Nord, and Fred Beil. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Nass Valley, ca. 1992.
Group features Charles Jago, Mike Hammar, Jacob McKay, Bert McKay, Deborah Poff, Alex Michalos, Dennis Macknak, Margaret Anderson, David Fish, Dean Doug Nord, Fred Beil, and Chancellor Iona Campagnolo. Photograph was taken during the chancellor's tour of Nass Valley, ca. 1992.
Photograph taken in Addie Milewski's driveway, police car parked behind. Neighbouring yards can be seen across street in background.
Photographer’s stamp on verso reads: “May 1994”.
Item is one of nine photographs accompanying a greeting card from Agnes Hauglak, Addie Milewski’s sister, reading: “I though you might want these photos. I had to go and send every one their family things. Thank you for being kind to my sister Addie, Agnes M Hauglak”; see also items 2009.6.1.569 - 2009.6.1.577.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Marian, Iona, Rose, Jill, Mission, May 1, 2003”.
Photograph taken in a park area during an unknown function.
Crowd sits on lawn chairs, trees in background.
The pair appears to be shopping in unidentified location, crowd in background.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo posed with 42 unidentified others.
Handwritten notation on accompanying piece of paper reads: “30th Anniversary Reunion Booth Memorial High School Graduation Class — Gr. 12 - 1951, Convened by Heather Cap, Picture taken June 1981.”
Crowd visible in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Campaigning 1974 Kispiox".
Handwritten notation included with photograph reads: “K,San -”. Note from scrapbook: "Iona V. Campagnolo elected M.P. for Skeena, July 8, 1974".
Iona Campagnolo smiles from back seat.
Photograph depicts Campagnolo standing behind microphone and podium in gymnasium.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Terrace Fundraiser Fall 77”.
Campagnolo sits at table with Frances Pilfold, Chuck Pilfold, and several others. See items 2009.6.1.214 - 2009.6.1.217 for images featuring similar content.
Photograph believed to have been taken during a Ministry of Sport Tour in Cuba, 1977 - 1978. See also items 2009.6.1.198 - 2009.6.1.224.
Campagnolo sits at table with Frances Pilfold, Chuck Pilfold, and several others. See items 2009.6.1.214 - 2009.6.1.217 for images featuring similar content.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Bodeguita Café, Havana 1977”.
Photograph believed to have been taken during a Ministry of Sport Tour in Cuba, 1977 - 1978. See also items 2009.6.1.198 - 2009.6.1.224.
Unidentified people can be seen behind plants in public area in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Johnny Esau - CTV + George Gross - T.O. Sun,” and “International Ice Hockey Championships, Vienna, 1977”.
Photograph depicts Skeena MP Iona Campagnolo speaking with George Brown of Burns Lake Community Development Corporation in Burns Lake.