One of John Boyd’s modified Speed Graphic cameras
Toronto. When the dirty 30s hit, people had to repair and reuse things – money was tight. Even photographers like John Boyd were affected. John was working for the Globe and Mail at the time. Over his 40 year career, with the Globe, John took many photos. In issue 33-2 of the Photographic Canadiana, our editor, the late Bob Lansdale, devoted three stories to this iconic local newspaper photographer.
Bob writes, “We have three stories about newspaper photographer John H. Boyd starting on page 6. We’ve garnered together some of his escapades while on assignment; then we illustrate and dissect one of his famous Speed Graphics which he strengthened and altered to suit the rigours of the press world. Our final portion, starting on page 10, consists of a selection of photographs from the Toronto City Archives about the dirty-thirties which Boyd photographed during his 40 year career with the Toronto Globe and Mail.”
These stories were a tasty treat for members in the fall of 2007. Later on, members could read about Boyd on our DVD. This DVD includes issue 33-2. The latest DVD covers all issues from 1 to 40. It is easy to join! Go to the right hand sidebar of this page and choose a membership period (for a year or three); then choose how you pay. A PayPal account can be used (blue bar). No account, or if you prefer to not use you PayPal account, then use either a debit or a credit card instead (black bar). As a member, your DVD will be sent off to your mailing address.
