Author Archives: Robert

PHSC Image Show this Fall

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC VP Ashley Cook is coordinating our Image Show this fall (November 27th) at the Arts & Letters club, 14 Elm street in Downtown Toronto. Ashley writes: “The PHSC Image Show is BACK on Sunday, November the 27th! Join … Continue reading →

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A Few Musings by George Dunbar

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. My friend George Dunbar sent me a note after he visited this year’s CNE. His observations fit in with the posts I have been making over the last while – often based on material George himself provided. He muses here … Continue reading →

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Saving Digital Images to Print

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Many genealogists like me have been thrilled to track down and identify photographs. I have many going back to 1900. My dad used a Kodak Junior Six-20 he bought in the 1930s so I have pictures of my early … Continue reading →

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A Source of Sharp Old Prints

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC member and regular contributor to our web site, Sarah Shrigley, sent me an interesting email back in early July. Included in the email were many century old prints of American scenes, all quite sharp. While I cannot show her … Continue reading →

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PHSC Monthly Presentations for balance of 2016

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. We welcome the return of author and sports photographer  Les Jones as our Programs Co-ordinator. This Les’s second round in programs. His tenures have been marked by the variety of speakers he has chosen and the organization of the … Continue reading →

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The Race to Save Films We Love

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. My friend George Dunbar dropped me a note late last month about this NY Times article with the above title. The article discusses a number of movies from the 1930s and their critiques of the time. The article notes … Continue reading →

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Postcard Show on 25th of September

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The Postcard Show for the Golden Horseshoe Post Card Club. are also selling vintage images this year. Click here to see full details courtesy of our Programme Director Les Jones. The show is at the Dundas Lions Club Memorial Hall … Continue reading →

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Grab Your Phone – Take a Picture

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Robert

. Bell Canada sent me a note on August 30th, 2016 suggesting I grab a phone or camera and take a picture (video). The picture/video must be taken September 10, 2016 and uploaded to CTV (see here for link and … Continue reading →

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Daguerreian Society NYC Tours

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The Daguerreian Society is arranging two NYC tours this October 19th and 23rd coincident with their annual Conference. Click here or on the icon to see the tour times, dates, and details.

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Kodak #9 on the Move

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Last weekend saw the last remaining building at the old Kodak Heights carefully moved a couple of hundred feet to allow Metrolinx to build a new foundation. CBC also showed the move which used special electrical trucks and wheels … Continue reading →

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