Category Archives: journal

miner 49er

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. The Daguerreian Society is a scholarly organization more dedicated to the first photographic process than even France, the home of Louis Daguerre! This is obvious from the effort expended in its Symposiums, Annuals, and Quarterlies (the 28 page DSQ … Continue reading →

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first Graflex Journal for 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Ken Metcalf down in North Carolina has issued the latest journal for large camera folk – the 1-19 issue of the Graflex Journal. The lead article is by Davis Strong, a recent member of the PHSC. You may recall … Continue reading →

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communication counts!

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. No matter where you are; who you are; what you are, communication is important. October 23, 1974 at an informal meeting in Toronto, a small group of collectors met. It was decided then and there that Canada was ready … Continue reading →

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44-4 being delivered this week

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Bob Lansdale’s push despite the crummy weather resulted in the latest issue of the journal arriving this week by mail. The editor’s cover shot is a still life of various stereo items from old cameras and cards to … Continue reading →

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the mail must go through

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. In spite of the nasty weather, PHSC President Lewko (Clint) Hryhorijiw and journal editor Bob Lansdale lugged the sorted issues of Photographic Canadiana 44-4 to Gateway Postal Centre in Mississauga this morning. This issue is now finished and with … Continue reading →

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a-sorting we will go

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Lansdale called last night around 8 pm to ask for a hand to do the postal sort. Bob said this issue has been no end of problems and delays. I finished up at home and drove the few … Continue reading →

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I’ll show you mine if …

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. By the time Photographic  Canadiana issue 1-2 was released around March of 1975, the society had sorted out membership to be National (journal only) and Toronto (meetings plus journal). We had two organizations as well, a National society and … Continue reading →

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Graflex Journal 2018-3 18a is here

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Thanks to our editor Bob Lansdale for sending on Ken Metcalf’s latest newsletter on the wonderful Graphic and Graflex cameras – issue 2018-3 18a – Ken’s last opus for this year. The Graflex Journal usually has one or two … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 44-3 printed.

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Issue 44-3 has been printed and will hit the mail in a few days. The content quality and reliable delivery is in no small way a reflection of the dedication and “fussiness” of Editor Bob Lansdale. His enthusiasm and … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 44-2 goes to press

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Hey folks, our wonderful journal issue 44-2 goes to press this coming week. It will be in the mail to members a few short weeks later. Not a member? No problem! just hit the PayPal button on the right … Continue reading →

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