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Ad-Viser Publications fonds
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5 cm of textual records and other material
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Biographical history
Ad-Viser Publications was a proprietorship established in 1946 in Red Deer, Alberta by Leslie Don Rideout, 1916-1986. The firm published bi-monthly and weekly newspapers and also did job printing and graphic design. Leslie's sons David and Keith were also involved in the business. It published the Red Deer Ad-Viser (1946-1977), Ad-Viser Shop-a-Scope (1976-1977), Weekender (1977-1979), Midweeker (1977-1979), Central Alberta Ad-Viser (1977- ), Red Deer Shopper (1979- ), Sunday Express, and Alberta Farm Life. In 1995 the publishing section of the business was sold to Red Deer Publishing, while the graphics section became Advisor Graphics under the presidency of Keith Rideout
Custodial history
Following the death of Leslie Don Rideout, part of the fonds came into the possession of his son and daughter-in-law, David Rideout and Sharlene Garden-Rideout
Scope and content
The fonds consists of samples of posters printed by Ad-Viser Publications; and photographs of events, places, and personalities in Red Deer, including some cuts and a mat used for printing
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The fonds consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 70 photographs, 6 cuts, and 1 mat
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Leslie D. Rideout, 1983; and Sharlene Garden-Rideout, 1997
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No restrictions on access; copyright restrictions may apply
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No additions to the fonds are expected
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Record No. MG 235
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- Ad-Viser Publications (Subject)