Monthly Archives: January 2025

peck a little talk a little

Toronto. When I see this photo, I think of the song from “The Music Man“, a 1957 broadway musical, made into a movie five years later. Photo collectors have a wide variety of photos in their collection, often a rich … Continue reading

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keeping you posted …

Toronto. An oft over-looked source of photos is postcards. From time to time I visited a postcard show but skipped the photos and photo postcards. Instead I found some that showed the town I grew up in back years before … Continue reading

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read all about it! newsletter 25-1 is ready

Toronto. Editor Patrick Gunn has released his PHSC newsletter 25-1. Click the icon at left for a copy if you aren’t on our MailChimp list (if you are, you will get a notification via MailChimp and can download a copy … Continue reading

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an illuminating read

Toronto. In 1995 we heard a talk by Michael Torosian about his Lumiere Press enterprise which prints fine quality reproductions of old and rare books including volumes about photography from its early days. In issue 21-1 an anonymous article (likely … Continue reading

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a tip of the capa

Toronto. One of our exchange groups, C.A.P.A.,  Focuses on the more modern and artistic aspect of our favourite endeavour. You can read of their latest successes here. Click on the January 2025 newsletter on the above link. All past newsletter … Continue reading

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a Danish treat

Toronto. When Ev was our editor, one of our exchange journals was the Danish publication “Objektiv”. Ev prided himself in the ability to read other languages, including Danish in this case. In his Editor’s Notebook for issue 20-5,  Ev recounted … Continue reading

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Galardo & Miron of Sudbury

Toronto. The Photographic business of Galardo & Miron thrives today.  The business was founded by Emilio Galardo early last Century. In 1994, His granddaughter  Gloria (Galardo) Miron  and her husband Conrad put up an elaborate display and spoke with enthusiasm … Continue reading

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transportation photos are everywhere …

Toronto. … you just have to look carefully. The photo at left could just as easily fit the category family history; or  snap-shot; or child; or portrait; etc. etc.  Collectors of photos often categorize their collection and seek  special photos to … Continue reading

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see Mike for antique photos

Toronto. While you wait for our events, visit ML Antiques and see if they can fill gaps in your photo collection. While these photos are American, they may still plug a hole in the collection. Take a look – it’s … Continue reading

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a sad and tragic ending

Toronto. Every so often editor Ev Roseborough would reprint an article from others he felt would be of interest to PHSC members. In 20-5, he reprinted an article found in the PHSNE Journal. The article, by Jack Naylor, is titled, … Continue reading

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