Series consists of correspondence, contracts, manuscripts and a memorandum pertaining to the Honourable Iona Campagnolo's involvement and contribution to a group publication tentatively titled All of Us: Women in Canadian Power and Politics that was scheduled for publication by Random House Canada Ltd. This project was ultimately disbanded and the resulting manuscript was never published.
Photograph was taken during a tour of the Skeena riding in the summer of 1978.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Kispiox Walter Harris + UBCIC Pres. George Manuel”.
Photograph depicts a view of Lake Placid, NY. Several buildings are visible across the lake, including the Lake Placid Pub. Trip is possibly in relation to the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “The First Federal Campaign, Terrace 74, Waiting for J. Chretien”
Photograph taken at a Liberal Party function, podium and Canadian flags visible in background.
Photograph depicts an unidentified woman sleeping on a bed in Lake Placid, NY. A suitcase sits on the end of the bed. Trip is possibly in relation to the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY.
Photograph depicts an unidentified man speaking at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Prince Rupert, possibly at a Chinese New Year event. A picture of a horse hangs on the podium.
First Nations man speaks from behind microphone in log building, second unidentified man stands looking on in background.
Handwritten notation on UNBC letterhead accompanying photograph reads: “we brought Television access from Yukon to Atlin, Crowder Communications”.
Man stands behind microphone in log building. Photo taken during tour with Crowder Communications.
Photograph depicts an unidentified man standing and speaking at a podium at the Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert. Iona Campagnolo sits beside him, looking up.
Photograph depicts an unidentified man standing and speaking at a podium at the Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert. Iona Campagnolo and two unidentified men sit at the table beside him.
Man appears to be speaking during an election campaign. Two unidentified men sit on either side. Chalkboard and doors can be seen in background. Signs visible on table read: "RE-ELECT" and "I'M PROUD TO BE A FARMER".
Man stands behind microphone in log building, hands placed on hips. Photo taken during tour with Crowder Communications.
Campagnolo holds clipboard.
Photograph depicts the an unidentified fishing boat at the Prince Rupert marina.
Caption from paper on which photograph pasted reads: “Between Friends . . . Entre Amis”.
Photograph depicts the "Northern Dawn" and an unidentified fishing boat at the Prince Rupert marina.
Photograph depicts the "Northern Dawn" and the "Comanchero II" at the Prince Rupert marina.
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
Television sits on small table on deck outdoors.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “First Show for CBC-T.V., August 1979, VCR.”
The pair stands in unknown room, desk in background.
The pair stands in unidentified room, crowd in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Vince Gaspar--25 yrs., Kitimat”.
The group stands in unknown room, wood panel walls in background.
Empty tables visible in background.
Empty tables visible 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”.
Unidentified building stands in midground, water and hill on opposite shore visible in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Kispiox”.
Forest in background.
Handwritten notation included with photograph reads: “The ‘Beloved North,’ Skeena Riding (always)”.
Photograph depicts a ramp and boats at the Prince Rupert marina, including the "Northern Dawn".
File consists of records relating to the Women in Power project. Includes:
- Twenty-two page unidentified chapter presumed to be written as part of the Women in Power project. Speculated that this chapter was written by Maureen McTeer.
File consists of records relating to the Women in Power project. Includes:
- Four page submission to: Random House of Canada Ltd., chapter written by Iona Campagnolo ( 2 copies)
- ‘Page 2’ of an unidentified section of text, re: Iona Campagnolo’s election to the office of School Trustee in 1966 and then to City Alder‘man’
File consists of correspondence relating to the Women in Power project. Includes:
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo, Associate Director, McMaster International, from Maureen McTeer, November 14, 1989
- Section of original file folder with handwritten label: Women & Power book project, unrealized because publisher wanted ‘personal feelings’
File consists of correspondence, contracts and drafts relating to the Women in Power project. Includes:
- Fax of handwritten letter to Iona Campagnolo from Maureen McTeer re: publisher for Women in Power publication, January 18, 1990
- Letter to The Right Honourable Jeanne Sauvé from Iona Campagnolo re: potential involvement with the Women in Power publication, February 6, 1990
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Ellen (Fairclough?) re: copy of manuscript, March 1, 1990
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo from The Right Honourable Jeanne Sauvé re: request for more information on the Women in Power publication and requirements, March 2, 1990
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Maureen McTeer re: payment, book signing, French contract, April 9, 1990 (includes copy of letter to Noona Barlow, Rights Department, Random House of Canada, Ltd. from Maureen McTeer re: contract revisions, March 8, 1990)
- Letter to Maureen McTeer from Iona Campagnolo re: details of project and contact information, April 18, 1990
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Noona Barlow, Rights Department, Random House Canada, Ltd. re: contract for All of Us: Women in Canadian Power and Politics, May 23, 1990 (includes contract and annotated versions)
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Maureen McTeer re: chapter revisions, December 4, 1990
- “Some of Us: Women and Political Power in Canada” text for the Hon. Ellen Fairclough, draft chapter for Women in Power (?)
File consists of correspondence, contracts, and drafts relating to the Women in Power project. Includes:
- Memorandum to Iona Campagnolo and other authors involved in the Women in Power project, from Maureen McTeer re: progress report, August 15, 1991
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Maureen McTeer re: publication contract and difficulties therein, August 20, 1991
- Fax correspondence to Maureen McTeer from Iona Campagnolo re: thank you, and providing an update on current activities, August 21, 1991
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Noona Barlow, Managing Editor, Random House of Canada Ltd. re: cancellation of Women in Power book project, September 3, 1991
File consists of correspondence, contracts, and drafts relating to the Women in Power project. Includes:
- Letter to Iona Campagnolo from Maureen McTeer, re: payment for manuscript, March 25, 1992
Map depicts the proposed electoral districts of British Columbia, including: Burnaby, Capilano, Cariboo-Chilcotin, Comox-Powell River, Cowichan-Malahat-The Islands, Esquimalt-Saanich, Fort Nelson-Peace River, Fraser Valley East, Fraser Valley West, Kamloops-Shuswap, Kootenay East, Kootenay West, Mission-Port Moody, Nanaimo-Alberni, New Westminster-Coquitlam, North Vancouver-Burnaby, Okanagan North, Okanagan-Similkameen, Prince George-Bulkley Valley, Richmond-South Delta, Skeena, Surrey-White Rock-North Delta, Vancouver Centre, Vancouver East, Vancouver Kingsway, Vancouver Quadra, Vancouver South, and Victoria.
Photograph depicts a shipping terminal in Prince Rupert. Shipping containers are in the distance.
Photograph depicts a shipping terminal in Prince Rupert. The ocean is visible in the background.
Stage festooned with ‘Liberal’ and ‘Re-elect Iona Campagnolo’ signs. Podium and microphone in foreground.
Photograph depicts Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau hugging a man dressed as Santa Claus during a Christmas party.
Photograph depicts Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau laughing with MP Iona Campagnolo who is dressed as Santa Claus at a Caucus Christmas Party in Ottawa.
Stage festooned with ‘Liberal’ and ‘Re-elect Iona Campagnolo’ signs. Unidentified individuals in foreground and on stage.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “1979 Campaign opener in Smithers (?)”.