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A handmade lapel pin to wear on a cap, bag or jacket. A tiny red dress under a blue sky represents the missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and two spirt persons.

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. This tissue is excellent for interleaving between pages of paper-based records that degrade and become more acidic over time, such as newsprint.

Unbuffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free and contain no additional alkaline reserve to raise the pH of the storage paper or the items in contact with it. These tissues are excellent for internal support of three-dimensional textiles (e.g., dresses, uniforms), layering of flat textiles for storage; and wrapping of leather objects. Blueprints and colour photographs should always be stored using unbuffered material (or inert plastics).

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. This tissue is excellent for interleaving between pages of paper-based records that degrade and become more acidic over time, such as newsprint.

Unbuffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free and contain no additional alkaline reserve to raise the pH of the storage paper or the items in contact with it. These tissues are excellent for internal support of three-dimensional textiles (e.g., dresses, uniforms), layering of flat textiles for storage; and wrapping of leather objects. Blueprints and colour photographs should always be stored using unbuffered material (or inert plastics).

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Plastic is out, but the roaring 20s are in! We have canvas, zippered tote bags to help you sport your fabulous flapper style in the 21st century. These bags feature movie posters from our archival collection and will add a unique flair to your next shopping trip.

13.4" H x 18.5" W x 4.7" L

Image PR1991.0374.0531

ON SALE!

Plastic is out, but the roaring 20s are in! We have canvas, zippered tote bags to help you sport your fabulous flapper style in the 21st century. These bags feature movie posters from our archival collection and will add a unique flair to your next shopping trip.

13.4" H x 18.5" W x 4.7" L

Image PR2017.0628.0166

The PAA can provide a typed transcription of information from a register. Registers cannot be photocopied.

PAA price list can be found at:

https://provincialarchives.alberta.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/Price%20List%20-%20July%202025.pdf

Presented in a handsome black velvet bag for easy storage, these flat round Christmas ornaments are made of high quality white ceramic and hang from a festive red ribbon. The front of the ornament features a black and white photograph of the Alberta Legislature (BL2698.1) from the Provincial Archives of Alberta photo collection, while the back includes all of the photograph's information. The ornament measures 2.75" in diameter.

For all you cartophiles out there, this colorful item in the Achives Store is sure to please you! We have taken a bright map of Alberta from the PAA holdings and modified it to fit this urban tote bag. The image is repeated on both sides of the textured canvas exterior and is complemented by vegan leather straps and a brass magnetic closure. The cotton sateen lining and inside pockets make this convenient tote suitable for carrying school supplies, craft projects, or as an everyday carryall.

13" W x 16" H x 3" Gusset

Image GR1983.0470.0017, c.1923 (altered)

This book is an assortment of stories about the glass milk bottle era and the home delivery of milk. It was inspired by the author's research of Western Canadian dairies and milk bottles from his own collection.

Author: Bob Snyder

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Sport your one of a kind water bottle featuring artwork from the Dominion Scientific Temperance Committee.This 20oz (600ml) water bottle comes with a built in infuser perfect to keep you refreshed all day long!

Image PR1974.0001.0400a.0001

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.

This booklet was reproduced for pure enjoyment and a comical read that describes our history.

Image: GR1992.0197

Drawing on historic newspaper accounts, books and PR organization newsletters, and on recent secondary references, historian Tom Monto has pulled together an overview of the use of proportional representation in Canada.

This chronological history describes the drive for PR starting in the 1880s and its eventual success when by 1923, Single Transferable Voting had been adopted by 19 cities and two provincial governments.

This book presents an overview of STV's use in 17 provincial elections and 150 city elections in Canada. And how despite its effectiveness, it was successively discontinued, with the last Canadian STV government election happening in Calgary in 1971.

With increasing sentiment in favour of electoral reform, this affordable book is bound to provide speaking points and inspiration for today's debates on the subject.

Self-published by Tom Monto, of Edmonton. Monto, a published author, is creator of the electoral reform blogsite Montopedia.

Look at this versatile carryall pouch! It has a durable canvas outer shell, a denim lining, a black/nickel zipper and is perfect for carrying art supplies, books, travel accessories or an iPad. The gorgeous William Copeland McCalla image of Blazingstar (or Stickleaf) is printed on both sides and will add a sophisticated pop of color wherever you go.

12" W x 9.5" H

Image PR2007.0257.0133 (altered)

What wonderful things you could pack into this convenient zip case! While it is considered a pencil case, it would also be ideal as a case for carrying makeup, receipts, phone chargers, and small craft supplies. This medium-sized case has a textured canvas outer shell with a fabric loop at the side. A white zipper contrasts beautifully with the William Copeland McCalla image of Spiraea Van Houttei (or Bridalwreath) which is printed on both sides.

9" W x 4.5" H

Image PR1982.0325.0026 (altered)

Why have one when you can have two? We have combined our versatile Zip Pencil Case and Zip Carryall to make a useful set! These versatile zip pouches will be so handy when packing things for on-the-go. An iPad or books will fit into the carryall and charging cables, craft supplies and receipts are just a few of the items that will fit in the pencil case. Both items show colourful botanical images from William Copeland McCalla and are made of sturdy canvas.

Zip Carryall Size: 12" W x 9.5" H

Zip Pencil Case Size: 9" W x 4.5" H

Zip Carryall Image: PR2007.0257.0133 (altered)

Zip Penci Case Image: PR1982.0325.0026 (altered)

100 DPI scan or print of textual records, maps, posters and plans that are a physical size under 11" x 14".

A low resolution,72 DPI digital file suitable for website use. Available only as an 8" x 10".

You can search for photos in our extensive collection in person or online at: https://searchprovincialarchives.alberta.ca

Copyright restrictions may apply to photographs being used for publication, public exhibition and commercial use, etc.

For more information or product advice, contact the Archives Retail Services Coordinator at (780) 415-4867 or archivestore@gov.ab.ca

Safely store any type of document in this versatile, acid and lignin-free box with attached lid.