Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Regimental Museum and Archives

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About Collections

The Museum collects artifacts and archival documents relating to the history and traditions of the PPCLI from its founding in 1914 to the present day. The artifact collection is considered to be one of the finest of its kind in Canada and includes works of art, medals, uniforms, flags, military kit, communications equipment, Regimental silver, weapons and memorabilia.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 10,000

Archives

The archival collection comprises 105 linear meters of documents, maps and books as well as 20,000 photographic images and 400 audio/visual records. The personal letters, diaries, photographs and service records of many notable figures in the Regiment's history, along with rare journals and reference books, provide a valuable resource for any study of Canadian Military history.

Documents architecturaux • Documents cartographiques • Documents électroniques • Estampes et dessins • Manuscrits • Films et vidéos • Photographies • Enregistrements sonores • Documents textuels
Other: Oral History Tapes and Transcripts

Decorative Arts

The collection contains some furniture, sculptures, trophies, Regimental silver, trench art and Band instruments.

Meubles ou mobilier • Ferronnerie, argenterie ou orfèvrerie • Instruments de musique • Textiles ou tapisseries

Fine Arts

Four hundred and fifty original works of art done by or about Patricias also enhance the collection.

Culture:
Canadienne • Européenne

Period:
Contemporaine • Moderne • Historique
Other Period: Military/War art

Media:
Peintures • Photographies • Estampes et dessins • Sculptures • Films et vidéos

Miscellaneous:
Art guerrier

Human History

Équipement de communication • Monnaie • Meubles ou mobilier • Traitement d'images : Film : Photographie : Vidéo • Manuscrits • Cartes, tableaux, plans ou bleus • Médailles • Souvenirs • Histoire et technologie militaires • Instruments de musique • Histoire orale • Transport : Terrestre motorisé • Armes et armements

Services & Activities

Wheelchair Accessable, Wheelchairs on site
Evening Tours
Lectures
Meeting Rooms
Theatre

Research Services

Extensive Military History Library Open Tuesday 10:00am to 4:00pm and Thursday 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Access to Archives by Appointment Only

Dossiers d'archives • Films • Bibliothèque • Vidéothèque • Conférence ou symposium
Other: Oral History Audio Tapes

Educational Programs

Outreach Speakers Program
Remembrance Day Programs "The Meaning of Remembrance", "In Flanders Fields", "Canada's Ties to the Netherlands", "Keeping the Peace"-4 distinct programs geared toward different age groups
School Programs "Heroism, Symbolism and Peacekeeping"- grades 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Mine Awareness

Cours ou ateliers • Programmes pour la famille • Films • Causeries • Programmes pour les écoles : 5-11 ans (Maternelle à 6e année) : 12-17 ans 7e à 13e années (Québec : Secondaire 1 à CEGEP) : 18 ans et plus (Postsecondaire)
Other: Family Remembrance Day Service
Living History Players

Visitor Services

Outdoor Vehicle Park
Gallery Hosts are on hand to provide guided tours
French and English Audio Tours Available
Children's Activity Area

Services bilingues • Film et vidéo • Visites guidées : Anglais : Français • Près des transports en commun • Audioguides : Anglais : Français • Activités et services pour jeunes • Centre d'information • Location de salles de réunion • Stationnement : Gratuit : Autobus • Boutique • Aménagement pour besoins spéciaux : Stationnement : Écriteaux : Toilettes : Fauteuils roulants disponibles : Accessible aux fauteuils roulants • Vestiaire • Toilettes
Other Audio Guides: 1

Volunteer Services

Services de bénévoles offerts • Formation aux bénévoles offerte

Number of Volunteers: 18

Activities: Gallery Hosts, Research, Special Events, Fundraising

Food Services

Small cafeteria with snack vending services is available.

Cafétéria • Casse-croûte ou distributeurs automatiques • Services de traiteur • Infrastructure d'accueil
Other: Liscenced for special events

Internet Services

Renseignements généraux • Activités • Éducation • Programmes ou visites scolaires • Directions ou carte • Boutique

Publications & Products

Books detailing the history of the Regiment can be purchased at Bunker To Bunker Books or through the Regimental Kitshop at www.ppcli.com.

Livres • Brochures • Bulletins d'information • Cartes postales • T-shirts, sweatshirts ou casquettes • Souvenirs commémoratifs
Other: The PPCLI Kitshop in Edmonton also offers Regimental Memoribilia, Clothing and Survival Gear.