PAA Merchandise

At the Provincial Archives of Alberta, we have so many amazing collections that we want to share with you! Our unique merchandise features images or text from our extensive collections. Each of our Archives Store items is unique and would be the perfect gift for any history lover in your life!

BLANK CARDS - PKG of 8 ASSORTED

ON SALE!

An assortment of eight blank cards featuring stunning archival photographs from the Provincial Archives of Alberta's collection.

The card measures 5" x 7" and comes with a coordinating envelope.

EDMONTON SETTLEMENT MAP MUG

The ever-popular Plan of Edmonton Settlement image has made its way from a poster onto a mug! This 14oz white ceramic mug features an 1882 Edmonton river lot map from the PAA collection. This custom mug has a generous C-shaped handle and would be a wonderful gift or addition to your mug collection.

GR2009.0565

KEYCHAINS

These unique archival photo keychains have a classic black and white PAA image! They are made of acrylic, come with a split ring, and are about 2" x 2".

MASK - HANDWRITING

ON SALE!

Show off your archival style with a new non-medical mask featuring an image from the Provincial Archives of Alberta! These pleated, durable, three layer fabric masks have adjustable ear loops and a flexible nose piece. Grab one (or one of each image) and show off your unique mask wherever you go! (PR1974.0001.0141/1) 

MASK - PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES OF ALBERTA

ON SALE!

Show off your archival style with a new non-medical mask featuring an image from the Provincial Archives of Alberta! These pleated, durable, three layer fabric masks have adjustable ear loops and a flexible nose piece. Grab one (or one of each image) and show off your unique mask wherever you go!  

McCALLA CARDS - PKG of 5 ASSORTED

This beautiful package of five assorted floral cards feature hand-coloured botanical lantern slide images by William Copeland McCalla, c.1930.

Each blank card measures 5.5" H x 4.25" W and comes with a white envelope.

MCCALLA PRINT COLLECTION - PACKAGE of 9 ASSORTED

Add some colour and beauty to your home! This stunning collection of 5"x7" prints from the McCalla photo collection will bring a unique touch to your space. These gorgeous hand-coloured slides feature an assortment of Alberta florals and insects.

MEMORY STICK PAA - 16GB

These Provincial Archives of Alberta-branded flash drives with attached keychain feature 16GB of memory in a compact size that is perfect for your research needs. The flash drives have black translucent coloured trim on the brushed silver base and a snap-on cap for added protection.

NICHOLAS DE GRANDMAISON PRINT COLLECTION - PKG of 9 ASSORTED

This beautiful collection of 5" x7" unfinished pastel portrait sketches by Nicholas de Grandmaison give colourful insight into the famous Canadian artist's creative process. Nicholas de Grandmaison lived most of his life in Calgary and Banff, and his work remains a permanent part of Canadian art history.

PAA LANYARDS

These lanyards have a metal lobster clip, quick release clip and break-away clasp. Available in green, blue, pink or orange.

 

PHOTO TRINKET TRAY

ON SALE!

Featuring an archival photo of Calgary from the 1940s (Photo P4720), this trinket tray is as lovely as it is functional. Place this tray on your desk or use it on your dresser to hold jewelry, keys, or other odds and ends. It can also be used as a serving tray, as it is certified food-safe.

The tray measures 12.7 cm wide by 17.8 cm long.

PILLOWCASE - HIGH LEVEL STREETCAR

This 18"x18" decorative velveteen pillowcase features a Nancy Nickolson painting on the front side. The colourful streetcar on the High Level Bridge image will enhance your own space or make a wonderful gift. The inner pillow/cushion insert is not included.

 

POSTCARDS - PKG of 10 ASSORTED

ON SALE!

An assortment of postcards featuring stunning archival photographs from the Provincial Archives of Alberta's collection.

The postcard measures 5" W x 7" H

POSTER - EDMONTON RIVER VALLEY AUTOCHROME 1914

When people think of the archives collection, many do not think of colour. This autochrome image of the Edmonton River Valley in 1914 gives a pop of colour to Edmonton's past.

GR2004.0900/0001

Poster size (with white border): 24" x 19"

Image size: 20" x 15"

POSTER - EDMONTON SETTLEMENT MAP 1882

This Plan of Edmonton Settlement poster features an 1882 Edmonton river lot map from the PAA collection. Its features include the river valley and early structures, including the location of the Hudson's Bay Company.

 

GR2009.0565

Poster size (with white border): 30" x 24"

Image size: 28" x 18"

POSTER - THE RAT

This iconic advertisement was released in 1948 by the Alberta Department of Public Health, promoting Alberta being rat free.

A17202b

Poster size (with white border): 24" x 19"

Image size: 20" x 15"

POSTER - WHAT'S WRONG WITH COMIC BOOKS?

A reprinted publication from the Advisory Board on Objectionable Publications from the 1950s to 1970s. This board was part of the Alberta Government and was censoring comic books and magazines because they believed that children were being corrupted and turned towards crime.

GR1992.0197

Poster size (with white border): 24"x19"

Image size: 20"x15"

PUZZLE - DOWNTOWN EDMONTON

ON SALE!

A 300 piece felt board puzzle featuring Provincial Archives of Alberta photo A13902, an archival image of downtown Edmonton taken by photographer Esther N. Kelly in 1920.

 

PUZZLE - MALIGNE LAKE

ON SALE!

This 300 piece felt board puzzle features Provincial Archives of Alberta photo A3089, an archival image of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park taken by mountaineer and photographer Joe Weiss in 1940.

 

READING ROOM MUG

ON SALE!

While drinks are not allowed inside of the Reading Room at the Provincial Archives of Alberta, you can now enjoy your favourite hot drink from a mug that features an image of the Reading Room! The 12oz (354 ml) ceramic mug is both dishwasher and microwave safe and comes in a gift box, which makes it the perfect present for any archives enthusiast.

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