Seasonal Items

7 Sleeps Until Christmas

Every holiday season, children everywhere write letters to Santa. Well, what if he wrote back? In this book, local author and Edmonton Downtown Christmas Light-Up Santa from 1989 to 2004, Stuart Adams, seeks to answer that very question in this heart-warming story book.

Our Back to School Package brings together an assortment of merchandise from the Archives Store to keep your studies on track! Included in each package is:

-      Your choice of a movie poster tote bag

-      A 600ml diffuser water bottle featuring a Temperance Society image 

-      A panoramic photo bookmark

-      A Provincial Archives of Alberta lanyard

-      A Provincial Archives of Alberta 16GB memory stick

This package is customizable and it's the perfect back to school gift for any student in your life.

These Christmas cards come in a pack of twelve, with three copies of four beautiful black and white holiday images.

The card measures 7"x5" and comes with a coordinating envelope.

The package includes twelve assorted cards.

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 ornaments measure 2.75" in diameter.

Celebrate the season with this collection of "Joyful Christmas" and  Horse and Sleigh  cards inspired by the holiday cards collected by Albertans that now reside in the Provincial Archives of Alberta's collection! These cards feature the Provincial Archives of Alberta images (PR1967.0147.0032 and PR1971.0356.0048a) that were originally printed on a penny postcards.

The card measures 7"x5"  and comes with a coordinating envelope.

The package includes four assorted cards.

Show off your archival style and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 with a new non-medical mask featuring a vintage seasonal image from the Provincial Archives of Alberta! These light weight, double knit polyester masks will make your holidays bright. Grab one (or one of each image) and show off your unique mask wherever you go! (PR1967.0147.0032)

Show off your archival style and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 with a new non-medical mask featuring a vintage seasonal image from the Provincial Archives of Alberta! These light weight, double knit polyester masks will make your holidays bright. Grab one (or one of each image) and show off your unique mask wherever you go! (PR1971.0356.0048a) 

This 8"x10.5" canvas pouch is perfect as a pencil case, makeup bag, clutch purse, or a small carryall for small objects. The colourful icefield artwork printed on both sides of the pouch is a Nancy Nickolson painting of a PAA image.

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.

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Create a cozy glow this winter a tea light candleholder! A round white porcelain candleholder printed with an image (Photo OCH3456) from the Provincial Archives of Alberta photo collection is perfect for holding your favourite standard-sized tea light. The holders measure 3" in diameter and 2" tall and comes with one unscented white tea light.

These vintage-inspired cards depict original Christmas cards from 1911. This package of 10 includes an assortment of colour and black and white cards. These do not come with envelopes.

Assorted postcards with full colour images of original Christmas cards from 1911.There's no need for an envelope - just write your message on the back and put it in the mail! This package of 10 includes an assortment of colour and black and white cards.

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Looking for the perfect gift for the history lover in your life this holiday season? We have a customized winter package featuring Provincial Archives exclusive merchandise! The customized package includes:

• A set of our Winter Images Coasters
• Christmas cards featuring images from our collection
• A Christmas ornament to make your tree sparkle, featuring a black and white image of the Alberta Legislature Building
• A tea light holder to get you in the festive mood
• A mug to keep you warm featuring an image of our Reading Room