Monthly Archives: December 2013

Joe A. Bailey 1929 – 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Robert

Rochester: December 22, 2013. We sadly report the passing of Dr Bailey. I met Joe in May of 1996 when he spoke with us at a Toronto meeting on “Little Known Things about Unknown People – the history of the 35 … Continue reading →

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Tintypes in the Rockies

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, January 15, 2014. TINTYPES IN THE ROCKIES: Blake Chorley.  Blake Chorley bought an old 11×14 view camera and decided to go out to the Rockies and photograph like the 1850s wet plate photographers once did, lugging … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 13-7

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Robert

Toronto, December 12, 2013. Merry Christmas everyone. Our very own David Bridge has done a super job on the Christmas edition of our popular newsletter. In this issue, we announce our traditional Christmas program – an annual favourite. I spell … Continue reading →

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The Ubiquitous Camera

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Robert

Toronto, December 1, 2013. Got your Christmas shopping done yet? Another season is roaring down the rails! George Dunbar sent this picture along showing viewers at a race in England, possibly the Ascot this year. What is remarkable, besides the … Continue reading →

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