PAA Merchandise

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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Keep your feet fashionable with one-of-a-kind Provincial Archives of Alberta socks! These crew socks feature image GR1970.0337.0003 "A Guest of the Province" sticker advertising tourism in Alberta c.1940. Show off your vintage Alberta style wherever your adventures take you!

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Keep your feet fashionable with one-of-a-kind Provincial Archives of Alberta socks! These crew socks feature image GR1970.0337.0001 a "Sunny Alberta" sticker advertising tourism in Alberta c.1960. Show off your vintage Alberta style wherever your adventures take you!

Enjoy this wonderful loose tea blend that brings several romantic elements together into one cup. A black tea with subtle tastes of chocolate covered strawberries and a delicate hint of rose petals. Be sure to pick up a bag when you visit our latest exhibit, Love and Marriage.

This 100% cotton tea towel features an excerpt from a heartfelt letter dated September 1908. A complete version of the letter, from Martin Frank Dunham to Edith Lillian Sauder, is currently on display at the Provincial Archives as part of our Love and Marriage exhibit.

Size: 23" H x 19" W

Image PR1972.0325.0001.0033

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

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

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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

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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 PR2017.0628.0166

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)

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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

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)