Fonds 190 Panda Camera fonds

Date: 1970-1998 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of the records related to the function of carrying out photographic assignments: planning, processing and presentation materials, information on the photographer and his professional memberships, and reference materials used in the creation of photographs.

Physical description: 26.5 cm of textual records

16 photograph

15 negatives

1 cloth badge

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1980-1990 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of photographs of Paul Pivert ca. 1975, appreciation awards from a few of the organizations he volunteered for, including the Grande Prairie Hot Air Balloon Events Association, Swanavon School, St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph’s High School, the RCMP, Grande Prairie Little Theatre; and details of photography projects for Grande Prairie Regional College and the Toronto Star. There is also a few letters received during his time as alderman for the City of Grande Prairie.

Physical description: 3 cm of textual records

16 photographs

15 negatives

1 cloth badge

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1975-1990 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of instructions for the customers regarding appropriate clothing, appearance and behaviour during photo shoots, instructions for the photographer for classical positions in wedding portraits, and invoices for props used during photo shoots.

Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1972-1988 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of invoices for equipment used in the photo studio and two equipment and supply catalogues from the 1980s.

Physical description: 2 cm of textual records

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1992 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of a 1992 Artistic Woodwork manual detailing materials and equipment available for mounting and framing photographs: wood and metal frames, glass, matboards, laminating and tools for fitting, cutting and joining.

Physical description: 4 cm of textual records

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1974-1998 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries consists of documents showing Paul Pivert’s participation with professional groups including Professional Photographers of America Inc., Retail Merchant’s Assoc. of Canada (Alberta) Inc., Game Country Travel Assoc., the Associated Canadian Travellers, Better Business Bureau, Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Central Business Assoc. of Grande Prairie, Photo Marketing Assoc. International, Professional Photographers of America, Alberta Professional Photographers Assoc., and Professional Photographers of Canada. Records also include certificates from training seminars.

Physical description: 1 cm of textual records

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1970-1989 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of reference materials on the following topics: helping your local community through photography; photographic technique; darkroom guides, processes and products; copying and duplicating; and using slides for business purposes. There is also a series of newsletters from the Professional Photographers of Canada and six issues of The Professional Photographer from 1978 to 1983.

Physical description: 16 cm of textual records

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1964-2002 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of the photographs taken by Paul Pivert and other Panda camera photographers and the customer records pertaining to those photographs. The series is divided into three sub-series: community photographs, personal and family photographs, and customer records. The community and personal photographs were originally maintained by the photographer as one unit. They were separated into two groups by the Archives to be processed differently. Community and personal files from a later accrual were added at the end of each sub-series.

Physical description: 11 cm of textual records

32,991 photographs

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Physical description:

The extent of photos at this level of description and below should be assumed to include negatives among them unless noted otherwise. The extent at higher levels of description are an estimate that assumes these are all photos.

Date: 1964-2002 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of 2036 files of community photographs (26201 images) for events such as theatre productions, graduations, confirmations, conventions, reunions, anniversary celebrations, visiting dignitaries, political events, opening celebrations, parades, trade shows, tournaments, and sports; businesses and organizations; and community figures such as politicians, community board members, doctors, lawyers, etc. The community files were removed by the Archives from the complete Panda Camera collection and selections made of the best photographs from within each of the files. As far as possible, original order was maintained and the original file number recorded in the description. Files 190.02.01.2005-.2036 were part of later accruals, which were arranged in chronological order within each accession and added to the end of the subseries.

Physical description: 2 cm of textual records

26,204 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1964-2001 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of 469 files of personal photographs (6771 images) including weddings, graduations, family and personal portraits, pets, and passports. The first 151 files consist of photographs and negatives from families and individuals who claimed their original files, but elected to donate images back to the Archives. After the community files were removed from the complete Panda Camera collection, the personal files remaining were sampled and every 33rd file was kept in its entirety (316 files). As far as possible, original order was maintained and the original file number recorded in the description. Files 190.02.02.0468-.0469 were part of a later accrual, which was arranged by the Archivist in chronological order, sampled for the 33rd file, and added to the end of the subseries, with the contents of the files being kept in their entirety.

Physical description: 6,771 photographs

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1966-2002 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of hand written and computer lists of customers and four file number books dating from November 1966 to January 2002 listing file numbers, customer names, and sitting date and type.

Physical description: 9 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: ca. 1992-2002 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Subseries consists of photos used to decorate Panda Camera stores and demonstrate photographic products to customers.

Physical description: 16 photographs

11 negatives

Publication status:

Published

File consists of panoramic photos and negatives taken in Hawaii and used for demonstrations to customers.

File consists of photos and negatives of forest scenes used for demonstrations to customers.

File consists of large photographs that were put on display at Panda Camera stores. The photos include images of sports, Richmond Avenue, an event featuring Queen Elizabeth II, a theatre production, a wedding, Sexmsith, a jewelry store, a baby, and a fire.

Note:

Items have no dates associated with when they were taken or printed, but the backs of the photos indicate that they are all digital prints.

Date: 1971-1997 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of the records related to the function of marketing the business to attract clients: the logos for Panda Camera and associated studios; promotions for portrait packages; advertising on radio, newspapers and in the community; agreements with suppliers for sharing the costs of advertising; and product brochures used in advertising.

Physical description: 24 cm of textual records

13 audio reels

2 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: ca. 1983 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Subseries consists of samples and design records for Panda Camera and Studio on the Park logos and letterheads.

Physical description: 1.5 cm of textual records

2 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1981-1993 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of promotions from Panda Camera to encourage clients to have portraits taken.

Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1971-1992 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of advertising material on Pentax, Kodak, Polaroid, Nikon, Ricoh and Hasselblad.

Physical description: 11 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1978-1997 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of the advertisements Panda Camera did on radio and newspapers.

Physical description: 3 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1981-1993 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of records for co-operative advertising between Panda Camera and Pentax, Kodak and other miscellaneous companies.

Physical description: 8 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: ca. 1974-1978 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Subseries consists of reel-to-reel audio tapes containing advertisements for Panda Camera and music used in promotional material.

Physical description: 13 audio reels

Access points:

•                Sound recording (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Item contains a series of radio advertisements produced for Panda Camera by Tinsel & Sham Productions in Edmonton.

Item contains five 60 second radio advertisements produced for Panda Camera by Tinsel & Sham Productions in Edmonton.

Item contains five 60 second radio advertisements for Panda Camera. The tape is a duplicate made from 0190.03.06.02.

Item contains eight sections of background music for recording radio commercials.

Item contains two 60 second advertisements from Kodak Canada.

Item contains ten radio advertisements for Kodak products.

Item contains a 60 second radio advertisement for CB radios being sold at Panda Camera.

Item contains five radio advertisements for Panda Camera. The segments are titled “Camera Brands – ‘The Spy’”, “Photo Finishing – ‘Bring It In’”, “Accessories – ‘The Game Show’”, “Enlarging – ‘The Blow Up’”, and “Announcer Tag Only”.

Item contains five radio advertisements for Panda Camera. The segments are titled Camera Brands – “The Spy”, Photo Finishing – “Bring It In”, Accessories – “The Game Show”, Enlarging – “The Blow Up”, and Announcer Tag Only.

Item contains on 60 second and three 30 second radio advertisements for Panda Camera.

Item contains a version of the 60 second “Hassle Blah” Panda Camera advertisement that was updated to not mention art supplies and to include a different store address.

Item is a compilation of 15 Panda Camera advertisements. The box label is a large CFGP sticker which indicates that this was sent to Panda Camera by CFGP.

Item contains several recordings of a song about photography and some spoken word sections advertising photography in general. A note taped to the inside of this box suggests that this audio was used as part of a National Photo Week campaign.

Date: 1964-2000 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of the records required to maintain the business: legal agreements and planning documents; annual reports; financial records; studio management and personnel records.

Physical description: 68.5 cm of textual records

23 photographs

15 architectural drawings

1 drawing

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Architectural drawing (documentary form)

Arrangement:

Series was at one point titled Organizational Records.

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1973-1996 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of lawyer’s correspondence and legal agreements concerning real estate, banking, equipment sales, and the financing of the business.

Physical description: 2 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1981-2000 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of planning documents regarding pricing of photography services, price lists from various years, a description of Panda Camera’s goals, objectives, and current situation ca. 1988, and lists of products and services provided by Panda Camera, and the companies dealt with.

Physical description: 2 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1975-1990 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of corporate summaries which are sent to the Alberta Treasurer each year.

Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1973-1998 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of sales journals, income tax records, city taxes and insurance, financial correspondence, donations, financial statements and general ledgers, budgets, and financial journals.

Physical description: 50 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1964-1994 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of records relating to various studios: Panda Camera, Studio on the Park, Village Photo, Panda Camera Fort McMurray, and the shop in the Co-op Mall. There is also some information on studio equipment. The subseries includes 17 photographs of various Panda Camera locations and 6 colour photographs taken ca. 1987 of the exterior and interior of the Panda Camera store at 9925-100th Avenue. This location opened in 1977 and closed in 1988. The subseries also includes records related to studio renovations, including several architectural drawings of studios and Prairie Mall, as well as a large drawing of a Panda Camera storefront.

Physical description: 12 cm of textual records

23 photographs

15 architectural drawings (8 together in one volume) : diazo

1 drawing ; 48 x 65 cm

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Architectural drawing (documentary form)

Arrangement:

Diazotype architectural prints which were separated from the records they were found with are noted with separation sheets in their original locations in the subseries. The volume of eight architectural drawings was found on its own but was arranged into 0190.04.05 as the most appropriate place for it.

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1973-1993 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of payroll registers and information on benefit packages, employment porgrams, procedures and job descriptions.

Physical description: 2 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1974 – 1989 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Subseries consists of sets of business records that do not fit under any other subseries. Examples of records include documents from other Grande Prairie photography businesses, financial records, and correspondence. Records touch on some existing subseries but were arranged under this subseries as the function they served is unclear and this most effectively preserves their original order.

Physical description: 1 cm of textual records

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: ca. 1973-1991 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Series consists of assorted souvenirs such as postcards, business cards, event passes, and nametags.

Physical description: 1 cm of textual records

2 postcards

1 photograph

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published