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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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.

Victoria Composite High School, Edmonton, Alberta, 1951

from Provincial Archives of Alberta

  • 6 older comments, and then…
  • Bernie said:
    Looks about right. My school in Coaldale Alberta was much like this. (I was in about grade 6 at this time)
  • Flickr said:
    Congrats on Explore! ⭐ February 6, 2026
  • Michael Gschwind said:
    Glückwunsch zu Explore !
  • Lukas Larsed said:
    Congrats on Explore 💯
  • gato-gato-gato said:
    Schön

Driver Jackie Stewart and mechanics at the Can-Am Races, Edmonton Speedway, 26 September 1971

from Provincial Archives of Alberta

  • Luc Brocard said:
    Jackie Stewart and mechanics
  • Provincial Archives of Alberta said:
    Thank you for the additional information!
  • thirdstone_inc said:
    The Can-Am race happened on Sunday September 26, 1971. Stewart finished 2nd.
  • jessamyn west said:
    Thanks for sharing this image, I've added it to his Wikipedia page

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Stewart#Racing_career
  • Provincial Archives of Alberta said:
    That's great, thanks for the additional information and for sharing this on Wikipedia!

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