Author Archives: Robert

really, really, really close.

Toronto.  In 1969, Neil Armstrong stated the first of  his iconic statements, “the Eagle has landed” as the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ touched down on the moon ready for  his decent into history. In 1910, the T. Eaton Drug Company produced … Continue reading

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annual AGM and Show and Tell

Toronto. It’s that time again!  Our annual AGM and Show and Tell Event. Contact Celio at program@phsc.ca for a link to our fabulous event. Join or participate (tell Celio if you wish to show an S&T item).

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predating the minicam revolution start

Toronto. In 1888 Eastman marketed the famous “Kodak” camera to use its newly developed roll film. Initially stripping film was used due to issues with the transparent material but the issue was resolved quickly and in a few months tradition … Continue reading

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look ma, no glasses …

Toronto. In the 1950s, a new ‘lenticular’ technology threatened to turn the 3D world  on its ear. A camera took multiple shots from slightly different angles. When the images were printed, a special lenticular screen was added to the print … Continue reading

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what big teeth you have …

Toronto. The Ambrotype at left is one of few cased images with details of the photographer. Bob Lansdale adds this note: “For the story on our cover photograph see page 9 and read the details of discovering a labelled image-case … Continue reading

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an accidental tourist

Toronto. As a kid, I often thought about seeing Europe. Some youths took physical action to do so. In the 1950s, a young news photographer from Toronto found himself in Germany to review the Canadian Military presence there when he … Continue reading

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merrie melodies

Toronto. As a kid at the movies, Merrie Melodies meant a cartoon short from Warner Bros. This brought to mind another subset of photos for collectors – a section on music. In November, 2003, we had a talk by a … Continue reading

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November 2025 PHSC News 25-11

Toronto. Wow! What a snazzy cover! Christmas is on the horizon and The old ad should make Kodak blush with pride. This 17 page issue is a delight to the eye. Editor Gunn out did himself on this fine issue! … Continue reading

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space shots

Toronto. Hey! You photo collectors out there. I know space shots are too new for your consideration at this time. BUT think ahead and start looking for photos taken beyond earth. In 2022, an American auction house, Rago Wright LLC … Continue reading

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the napalm girl in the news …

Toronto. The Vietnamese child photographed in 1972 showing the horrors of  napalm now lives in the GTA. Recently, as noted in many papers such as the Globe and Mail here and the Guardian in the UK, a recent video on … Continue reading

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