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 taken during one of Minister Iona Campagnolo's visits to high schools in the Skeena Riding.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Granisle”.
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”.
Forest and mountain visible in background.
Two unidentified men and an unidentified woman look on. Bottles of champagne and baking can be seen in foreground, and carved masks hang on wall in background.
Carved masks and bench can be seen against wall in background.
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”.
Canadian and provincial flags hang on wall in background.
Canadian flag and a flag from the Brandon Chamber of Commerce hang on wall in background.
Canadian flag hangs in background.
Photograph is one of 19 images depicting Campagnolo's announcement of the Green Paper on recreation (giving powers of recreation over to the provinces). See also items 2009.6.1.373 - 2009.6.1.391.
Canadian flag hangs in background.
Photograph is one of 19 images depicting Campagnolo's announcement of the Green Paper on recreation (giving powers of recreation over to the provinces). See also items 2009.6.1.373 - 2009.6.1.391.
Canadian flag hangs in background.
Photograph is one of 19 images depicting Campagnolo's announcement of the Green Paper on recreation (giving powers of recreation over to the provinces). See also items 2009.6.1.373 - 2009.6.1.391.
Canadian flag hangs in background.
Photograph is one of 19 images depicting Campagnolo's announcement of the Green Paper on recreation (giving powers of recreation over to the provinces). See also items 2009.6.1.373 - 2009.6.1.391.
Canadian flag hangs in background.
Photograph is one of 19 images depicting Campagnolo's announcement of the Green Paper on recreation (giving powers of recreation over to the provinces). See also items 2009.6.1.373 - 2009.6.1.391.
Canadian flag hangs in background.
Photograph is one of 19 images depicting Campagnolo's announcement of the Green Paper on recreation (giving powers of recreation over to the provinces). See also items 2009.6.1.373 - 2009.6.1.391.
Signature at bottom reads: “Best wishes Iona, Flora MacDonald”; handwritten annotation on verso reads: “The Hon. I. Campagnolo, Room 581 - C.B.”
Photograph taken at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. Jackson stands second from right.
Photograph is one of 15 images accompanied by notation on piece of paper reading: “1980 Paris, Bid for 1988 Calgary Olympics with Roger Jackson,” and “Reportage minister du Canada, 14.5.81, Reportage Pele der 14.5.81”. See also items 2009.6.1.407 - 2009.6.1.420.
Photograph taken at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. Jackson sits in centre, Campagnolo on far right.
Photograph is one of 15 images accompanied by notation on piece of paper reading: “1980 Paris, Bid for 1988 Calgary Olympics with Roger Jackson,” and “Reportage minister du Canada, 14.5.81, Reportage Pele der 14.5.81” See also items 2009.6.1.406 - 2009.6.1.420.
Photograph taken at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. Jackson wears striped tie, Campagnolo is semi-visible on far right.
Image is one of 15 photographs accompanied by notation on piece of paper reading: “1980 Paris, Bid for 1988 Calgary Olympics with Roger Jackson,” and “Reportage minister du Canada, 14.5.81, Reportage Pele der 14.5.81” See also items 2009.6.1.406 - 2009.6.1.420.
Photograph taken at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. Jackson sits on couch in background, Campagnolo in chair on far right.
Image is one of 15 photographs accompanied by notation on piece of paper reading: “1980 Paris, Bid for 1988 Calgary Olympics with Roger Jackson,” and “Reportage minister du Canada, 14.5.81, Reportage Pele der 14.5.81” See also items 2009.6.1.406 - 2009.6.1.420.
Photograph taken at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. Jackson sits on couch in background, Campagnolo in chair on far right.
Image is one of 15 photographs accompanied by notation on piece of paper reading: “1980 Paris, Bid for 1988 Calgary Olympics with Roger Jackson,” and “Reportage minister du Canada, 14.5.81, Reportage Pele der 14.5.81” See also items 2009.6.1.406 - 2009.6.1.420.
Photograph taken at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. Roger Jackson sits out of frame on far left.
Image is one of 15 photographs accompanied by notation on piece of paper reading: “1980 Paris, Bid for 1988 Calgary Olympics with Roger Jackson,” and “Reportage minister du Canada, 14.5.81, Reportage Pele der 14.5.81” See also items 2009.6.1.406 - 2009.6.1.420.
Inscribed black card paper accompanying photograph reads: “Toronto--1980--0”. Campagnolo sits third from right.
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.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Finally Defeated, 1981”.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Oct 18, 1985, My 53rd Birthday at the Glynmill Inn, [Corner Brook], Newfoundland with Senator, Liberal Leader Leo Barry, JNT, Brian Tobin, M.P., Bill Rompky, M.P., Roses arrived from June Care [?] + Alice Massad, on every year since 1979!”
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Mayor Peter J Lester".
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”.
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.
Photograph taken in the Geoffrey R. Weller Library at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Officer in uniform stands in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Aug 17 - 1994, Opening Day, UNBC, Library".
Photograph features Campagnolo seated in Lieutenant Governor regalia, large landscape hanging on wall in background. Carved artwork can be seen on table against wall.
Originally accompanied by card paper embossed with the official Lieutenant Governor crest. Photographer’s stamp on verso reads: "Destrube Photography, 604 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1K9, (250) 384-4511, FAX380-6473”.
The Lieutenant Governor stands in a room with furniture and floral arrangements, large landscape hanging on wall in background.
Tables stand under elaborate tent pavilion.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “June 04 Dobrzensky Garden Party”.
Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.
Photograph taken during Michaëlle Jean’s visit to Government House, Victoria, B.C.; see also items 2009.6.1.616 - 2009.6.1.625.
Officer in uniform stands in background. Stage and podium are set up under large tent, with seated crowd visible outside to right of tent. Photograph taken at unidentified outdoor function, see also items 2009.6.1.629 - 2009.6.1.633.
Trees and town can be seen from balcony, and mountains are visible across water in background. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Aug 2006, Her Honor, Dorothy Grant & Carole Sabiston”.
The Lieutenant Governor stands next to bridge and highway at top of image, cliffs and white water rapids visible below.
Beverley A. Busson promoted from Deputy Commissioner for British Columbia and the Yukon, and commander of British Columbia to Commissioner. Handwritten notation on RCMP Commanding Officer letterhead included with photograph reads: “RCMP Change of Command, Bev Busson to Interim Com Cda, Gary Bass to Dep Com, E + M, Div”.
Crowd sits on lawn chairs, trees in background.