Provincial Archives of Alberta

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The Provincial Archives of Alberta is the official repository of the Government of Alberta and is mandated to acquire, preserve, and make available records of enduring value related to the history and culture of Alberta.

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Preparing clothes for shipment to the Netherlands, Great Western Garment Company, Edmonton, Alberta, 1946

from Provincial Archives of Alberta

  • Dane Ryksen said:
    To provide a name to a face, this is Ellen Cox pictured in May 1946 for the Edmonton Bulletin. The seamstress, who lived at 10542 133rd Street, is engaged in making a pair of white shorts for the Dutch Marine Corps.
  • Provincial Archives of Alberta said:
    Excellent, thank you for the additional information!
  • Mr. Happy Face - Peace :) said:
    Excellent Work 🌟 Thank You for Sharing

Fire at Miller Motors Body Shop, Edmonton, Alberta, 1954

from Provincial Archives of Alberta

  • thirdstone_inc said:
    This occured on July 21, 1954. The Miller Motors Body Shop was located at 99th Street and 106 Avenue. This view is looking east along 107 Avenue. The site is now occupied by the Kim Fat Market Ltd., 9905 107 Ave.
  • Provincial Archives of Alberta said:
    Thanks for the further information on these photos!

The Purple Lantern, Calgary, Alberta, 1958

from Provincial Archives of Alberta

  • Michael Lehmann said:
    Many thanks for adding The Calgary Purple Lantern to CRWDP!

    Have tagged for the pool-index :-)
  • Provincial Archives of Alberta said:
    No problem! We have other images of Chinese restaurants in Alberta so I will keep that in mind for future posts.

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