Hazel McCallion
Hazel Journeaux McCallion was elected the third Mayor of the Mississauga in 1978. She served as Mayor of the City for 36 years, retiring in 2014. In 2005, Hazel was named runner up for the World Mayor Prize, and voted Canada’s most popular mayor in 2011. Hazel was nicknamed ‘Hurricane Hazel’ for her unique political style and no nonsense attitude.
The Museums of Mississauga acquired a significant and unique collection of items belonging to the former mayor. Included in the donation are gifts, photographs and commemorative items. Some were given in appreciation for her service; others to mark various anniversaries, celebrations and openings related to community groups and businesses. This collection highlights moments of her 36 years of service to the City of Mississauga.
The Museums of Mississauga manage two archaeological collections in addition to their substantial artifact collections; The Cherry Hill Archaeological Collection and the Benares Archaeological Collection.
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Business and Finance magazine c.1987 Business and Finance magazine c.1987 -
Plaque from the Royal Canadian Legion c. 2012 Plaque from the Royal Canadian Legion c. 2012 -
Shirt c. 2009 Shirt c. 2009 -
Firefighter's helmet c. 2005 Firefighter's helmet c. 2005 -
Hard hat c. 2006 Hard hat c. 2006 -
Mayor McCallion bobblehead doll c. 1994 Mayor McCallion bobblehead doll c. 1994 -
Election sign c.1978 Election sign c.1978 -
The Mississauga News, February 7, 2009 The Mississauga News, February 7, 2009 -
Photograph of Hazel picking up garbage c. 2009 Photograph of Hazel picking up garbage c. 2009 -
Print, Hazel McCallion, by artist Julia Antohi c. 2011 Print, Hazel McCallion, by artist Julia Antohi c. 2011 -
Official opening of Canada cafe c. 2012 Official opening of Canada cafe c. 2012 -
Mississauga Magazine, September-October 1988 Mississauga Magazine, September-October 1988
