Fonds paa-9363 - Edmonton's Capital Ex fonds

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Edmonton's Capital Ex fonds

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PAA paa-9363

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0.07 m of textual records. -- 11 graphic materials. -- 1 map

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In 1879, Edmonton's Agricultural Society organized an exhibition at Fort Edmonton, Alberta. In 1899, the Exhibition relocated to Rossdale Flats, now currently known as TELUS field. In 1910, the Exhibition moved to Northlands Park. In 1962, the Exhibition became known as Klondike Days. In 2006, Klondike Days became Edmonton's Capital Ex. Capital Ex offers a midway, chuck wagon races, music, entertainment, food, and a casino.

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In 1967 an anonymous individual donated material comprising PR1967.0168 to the Provincial Archives of Alberta. In 1968, Hugh Taylor of the Provincial Archives of Alberta donated material comprising PR1968.0112, PR1968.0113, and PR1968.0114 to the Provincial Archives of Alberta. In 1969, D.G. Evans, Promotion Manager of the Edmonton Exhibition Association, donated the material to the Provincial Archives of Alberta. In 1991, the Norwest Territories Archives found the material comprising PR1991.0325 in its acquisition backlog. The Northwest Territories Archives then donated the material to the Provincial Archives of Alberta.

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The collection consists of materials related to Klondike Days acquired includes souvenirs, programs, pamphlets, brochures, a map of the grounds, a song sheet, and a history of Klondike Days, an entry form, and posters.

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  • The material is in English.

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There are no restrictions on access. Permission for use required. Subject to the Copyright Act.

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Information for the administrative history/biographical sketch sourced from: Edmonton's Capital Ex, <a href="http://www.capitalex.ca/" target="_blank">www.capitalex.ca/</a> (Accessed Dec. 3, 2007).<br><br>Record No. The fonds includes the following accessions: PR1967.0168PR1968.0112, PR1968.0113, PR1968.0114. PR1969.0221, PR1991.0325<br><br>

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