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Discover Alberta’s rich past at the Provincial Archives of Alberta!
Whether you're a first-time visitor, family historian, academic researcher, or curious about Alberta's rich cultural heritage, this short welcome video will help you prepare for your visit to the Provincial Archives of Alberta. Learn what to expect when you visit the Provincial Archives of Alberta, what to bring, and how to make the most of your time researching in the Reading Room.
In this video, you'll learn:
• How to do some preliminary research before visiting the Archives
• What to bring to the Archives
• Items permitted and not permitted in the Reading Room
• How to sign in and access archival materials
• A behind-the-scenes look at how we acquire, preserve, and share Alberta’s documentary heritage
Why visit the Provincial Archives of Alberta?
• Explore historic records including photographs, maps, newspapers, audiovisual recordings, records from the Government of Alberta, private records from donors, and more.
• Our collections reveal the events and stories that shaped Alberta and its diverse communities.
Plan your visit today: provincialarchives.alberta.ca
Have questions? Contact us directly — we’re here to help! paa@gov.ab.ca
Like, Share & Subscribe to discover more about Alberta's history and how to access archival records.
Discover Alberta’s rich past at the Provincial Archives of Alberta!
Whether you're a first-time visitor, family historian, academic researcher, or curious about Alberta's rich cultural heritage, this short welcome video will help you prepare for your visit to the Provincial Archives of Alberta. Learn what to expect when you visit the Provincial Archives of Alberta, what to bring, and how to make the most of your time researching in the Reading Room.
In this video, you'll learn:
• How to do some preliminary research before visiting the Archives
• What to bring to the Archives
• Items permitted and not permitted in the Reading Room
• How to sign in and access archival materials
• A behind-the-scenes look at how we acquire, preserve, and share Alberta’s documentary heritage
Why visit the Provincial Archives of Alberta?
• Explore historic records including photographs, maps, newspapers, audiovisual recordings, records from the Government of Alberta, private records from donors, and more.
• Our collections reveal the events and stories that shaped Alberta and its diverse communities.
Plan your visit today: provincialarchives.alberta.ca
Have questions? Contact us directly — we’re here to help! paa@gov.ab.ca
Like, Share & Subscribe to discover more about Alberta's history and how to access archival records.
