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
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo singing with a circle of musicians playing piano, accoustic guitar, bass guitar, and violin, possibly at a seniors centre.
Photograph depicts a family group gathered outside in a backyard on Mother's Day.
Photograph depicts a woman cutting a cake in a living room.
Group portrait of five generations of women in Campagnolo's family includes Campagnolo's grandmother, Ethel Murchison; mother, Rosamund Mary Hardy; daughter; and granddaughter, Kim.
Handwritten notation affixed to verso reads: “Now Reflections in B.C.”
The pair appears to be shopping in unidentified location, crowd in background.
Group stands in front of wall featuring many framed pictures and carved artwork.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “To Jenni, Love + Thanks for your stern support. Mum.”
Handwritten notation on verso reads: “This is a favorite of mine. Thanks for inviting us. Love Gail”.
The group stands on the sidewalk of a residential street. Photograph believed to have been taken at the Countess Aline Dobrzensky's Garden Party.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “June 04”.
Crowd and lawn chairs visible in what appears to be a park area in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “I.C., 1, photo: Norah Scholhew [?], June 2004, Iona greets Hlia”.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “I.C., 7, Norah Scholhew [?] photo, Iona + Hlia, two of former Prince Rupert gardeners, Victoria B-C, June 2004”
Iska sits on horse led by Ward, autumn trees in background.
Typed message on front reads: “Happy Birthday Your Honour, You have a way of making each person you come in contact with feel so special, so we all want to wish you the happiest birthday year ever. Staff of Government House, October 18, 2002.” Signed by the staff of Government House.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “The Rock - I spent 6 years creating 6 gardens surrounding”.
Railroad and vehicles can be seen in front of forest in background.
Signature at bottom right reads: “Addie: The good times! Love Iona”.
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.
Railroad and vehicles can be seen in front of forest in background.
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 - 2009.6.1.576.
Photograph taken in Addie Milewski's backyard; neighbouring yards can be seen behind fence 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.
Photograph taken in Addie Milewski's backyard.
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 2009.6.1.570 - 2009.6.1.577.
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.
Neighbouring yards can be seen behind fence 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.
Young girl stands among unidentified women and men seated around her. Man on far left holds tape recorder towards her.
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.
Young boy stands among unidentified women and men seated around him. Tape recorder is held towards him 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 - 2009.6.1.514.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Rita Jauharne, 102 Bank St”.
Handwritten notation affixed to photographs reads: “Pride of Place on a Young Liberal’s Wall, 1984”; handwritten card from Inniss Photo Service Reg’d, Brockville accompanying the photograph reads: “To Iona Campagnolo, From:- Jan Inniss, My son Scott (+ his mother) attended your recent address in Brockville . . . . I thought you might be interested in seeing what happened to one of your posters . . . A place of honor in his room . . + notice how it takes precedence over the Premier”.
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.
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.
Blond woman stands between the children, helping the young boy.
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.
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.
Second woman helps by holding tray with unknown materials.
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.
The group sits on mats in crowded room.
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 speaks to group of men, women, and small children gathered around books and pencils 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 - 2009.6.1.457.
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.
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.
Hammock hangs in front of wall between two poles. Boxes, buckets, and miscellaneous items sit on ground below.
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.
Second woman is partially visible on far right.
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.
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.
Handwritten annotations on verso read: “In the great hall of the B.C. Museum of Anthropology, in front of Ninstints Totem wearing cape of Sahn-nag-x-wha (One who sits high) gift of Chief Skidegate ‘Dempsey’ Collinson - Q.C.I. made by his wife Irene for ‘naming feast’ Autumn - 1977. June 5, 1982, Address to the First National Womans Network. Age - almost 50.” And “Alive Again 82”.
The group leans over table, looking at unknown document, Campagnolo in centre. One paper on table is entitled "ELECTION 80". Large curtained windows in background.
Photograph is one of three images accompanied by handwritten notation reading: “Mere la Senatrice, Therese Casgrain, my Beloved Mentor + dear friend, died Nov 3. 1981 at 85 yrs”. See also items 2009.6.1.426 and 009.6.1.427.
Campagnolo stands in centre, arms outstretched to women on either side. Large curtained windows in background.
Photograph is one of three images accompanied by handwritten notation reading: “Mere la Senatrice, Therese Casgrain, my Beloved Mentor + dear friend, died Nov 3. 1981 at 85 yrs”. See also items 2009.6.1.427 and 2009.6.1.428.
Campagnolo sits in centre, large curtained windows in background.
Photograph is one of three images accompanied by handwritten notation reading: “Mere la Senatrice, Therese Casgrain, my Beloved Mentor + dear friend, died Nov 3. 1981 at 85 yrs”. See also items 2009.6.1.426 and 009.6.1.428.
Signature at bottom right corner reads: “Love you always! Merv”; handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Hon. P.A. ‘Flying Phil’ Gaglardi on his Ranch near Kamloops. CBC Show 1981, One of a Kind, Picture from Producer Friend Merv Compone”.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Gov. Gen. Ed at Closing Brandon Canada Games, Feb/79, he is not a vital speaker but so at home here, much loved--(but no socialist), me - 146 lbs!”
Photograph speculated to have been taken in Nass Valley, B.C.
Handwritten annotation at bottom reads: “To Margaret Main, Love Iona Campagnolo”.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “my beloved, 2 cabbaleros, Ian Howard, Eric Morse in 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.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Tillie November 12/77, accident day, Eve Rockett, Tillie Laplante, Juanita, Mike”.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Gag photo with my special assistant Lucie Lambert, August 1977, Vancouver.”
Photograph depicts Campagnolo wearing sweat suit while sitting on exercise bike, lockers in background.