Exhibit Merchandise

Booze and Bars: A Brief History of Pub Culture in the Crowsnest Pass

Welcome to the Crowsnest Pass!

In a region shaped by industry and tragedy, the Crowsnest Pass survived and has created one of the most vibrant and beautiful  watering holes  in the Canadian Rockies. Surviving amazing hardships in the Crowsnest Pass was an accomplishment in itself. How did those early residents do it? To be honest, they had a little help from a few libations now and then.

Are you looking for a mischievous way to add some flair to your next party? These liquor prescription coasters are perfect! Printed on cardboard, they are easy to write on with ordinary ballpoint pens, allowing each of your guests to fill out their own unique "prescriptions" with their drink of choice!

12 Coasters/Package

Cardboard

GR1967.0021.0360.0001 (Reproduction)

Have you taken the temperance pledge but still miss the taste of a good whisky? Well, there is no need to fall off the wagon! This special blend of tea is flavoured with vanilla, toffee, and smoke which are the most highly prized flavor notes of a well blended scotch!

Be the cool kid in the lunchroom with this retro lunch bag which features an advertisement for mustard from 1945. This re-usable brown paper bag style lunch sack is perfect for the vintage lovers in your life. It will keep your lunch, and drinks, the perfect temperature.

It is a laminated and insulated bag with a roll top closure and front pocket. Dimensions are slightly larger than the average roll top lunch kit 12.4" H x 7.5" W x 5.12" L.

Image: Edmonton Journal December 19, 1945 (altered)

Featuring a hand-coloured photo of the Columbia Icefield from 1964 (Photo PR1991.0374.0617) on one side and a black and white image from the 100th Anniversary of the Edmonton Police Force in 1992 (Photo PR1996.0404.0001) on the other, this bookmark celebrates the panoramic photo collection from the Provincial Archives of Alberta.

The bookmark measures 2" wide by 8" long.

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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 to hold stationery 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.

Are you looking to give your kitchen some unique flair? Or maybe you are trying to add some irony to your home bar? This 100% cotton kitchen towel features temperance poster  "Alcohol: A Blessing, A Curse"  from 1912.

Size - 19"x26"

100% Cotton

PR1974.0001.0400a.0004

The Provincial Archives of Alberta is proud to present its newest gallery exhibit, A Living Space by Gillian Willans. In this wonderful new exhibit, artistic inspiration has turned archival photographic images into painted scenes and emotive drawings of the domestic realm. These poignant paintings capture spaces of the past which were entirely sourced from the PAA collection. 

Bring a bit of the Provincial Archives to your domestic space with the Perfect Homemaker Package! It contains unique household items that feature PAA images. It also makes a wonderful housewarming gift.   

The "Shiny Kitchen" package contains:

· Loose Leaf Tea

· Tea Towel

· Insulated Lunch Bag

Visit the PAA to view A Living Space and see how archival records can inspire art!

The Provincial Archives of Alberta is proud to present its newest gallery exhibit, A Living Space by Gillian Willans.  In this wonderful new exhibit, artistic inspiration has turned archival photographic images into painted scenes and emotive drawings of the domestic realm.  These poignant paintings capture spaces of the past which were entirely sourced from the PAA collection. 

Bring a bit of the Provincial Archives to your domestic space with the Perfect Homemaker Package! It contains unique household items that feature PAA images.  It also makes a wonderful housewarming gift.   

The "Homemaker Supreme" package contains:

· Apron

· Loose Leaf Tea

· Tea Towel

Visit the PAA to view A Living Space and see how archival records can inspire art!