The Art of Postcards: History in the Mail

Image: Postcard sent by Madeline Hanni-Lozeron to her brother Pierre in Canada, 1902 (SPRA 006.04.01.01) The history of postcards dates back one hundred and fifty years. Immensely popular, these affordable, Continue Reading →

Soldier Spotlight: William Baird

Image: Golden red pheasant, July 1979 (SPRA 002.05.06.523) Branch: Royal Field Artillery William was born in Yorkshire, England on January 27, 1894, though spent most of his boyhood in Ireland. Continue Reading →

Soldier Spotlight: Archie Delaney

Image: Archie Delaney, Ray Boyer, and Clarence Boyer. Italy. 1944 (SPRA 445.01.06, cropped) Regiment: Royal Canadian Signal Corps Force: Army Archie Delaney was born on February 24, 1914 in Thessalon, Continue Reading →

Behind the Name: Derek Taylor

Image: Derek Taylor, 1982 (SPRA 002.05.04.105) This is part six of a six-part blog series featuring some of the individuals for whom Grande Prairie schools are named. Derek R. Taylor was Continue Reading →

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