Author Archives: Robert

a fair bit of excitement …

Toronto.Fairs always bring excitement. Our spring fair 33 years or so ago was no different. In issue 17-2 of our journal, Bob Lansdale’s photos like the one at left were reproduced while Larry Boccioletti summarized the event saying, “Although it … Continue reading

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a “something” camera

Toronto. Did you ever see a one-off camera? Bill Belier found such a beast that was once used in a studio. In issue 17-2 Ev writes and illustrates this captivating find by Bill Belier in an article titled: [Identify] Bill’s … Continue reading

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Micklethwaite Captures U of T Ruins

Toronto. In issue 17-2 Bob Wilson featured a local disaster in his “Image of the Month” column. In 1890, the east wing of University College on the U of T campus was ravaged internally by fire, a definite threat back … Continue reading

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making things really big …

Toronto. In issue 17-2 the late Robert Wilson has a column titled, “Pages From the Past”, This particular column’s article is titled, “Tele-Photo Combinations By C. Francis Jenkins”. The article is reprinted from, “Photographic Mosaics published in Washington, D.C. by … Continue reading

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Latest Daguerreian Society Quarterly Issued

Toronto. One of our exchange organizations is the Daguerreian Society. This group recently announced their third quarterly issue for 2024. In a mail last, the contents of this issue were listed as including: Latest details on next month’s Symposium & … Continue reading

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I’ll go bare foot before I’ll miss the fall fair

Toronto. You heard me! With less than a month to wait, I think of all the goodies I will find at the coming fall fair (October 20th). There will be lots of photos like the little bare foot child shown … Continue reading

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we’re going to the fair!

Toronto. Wow! This is so exciting! The fall fair is less than a month away! The doors open at noon, October 20th, 2024 (sorry, but the 2024 fall fair is open only on Sunday, the 2oth). Expect to see some … Continue reading

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I see a great fair coming fast …

Toronto. It’s less than a month away! Our fall fair opens its doors for one day only on October 20th, 2024. Lots of photos like the one at left (from the days when we called Kitchener “Berlin”). And of course … Continue reading

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conserving old photos

Toronto. Many of us have met Lincoln Ross during meetings, presentations, and fairs. In issue 17-2 Lincoln wrote an article called, “A Professional Approach to Conserving Photographic Material”. The article gives sound advice on ways to conserve old photos. Near … Continue reading

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a different slant

Toronto. About six years ago I discussed the WINTU – a tiny Leitz accessory for their now famous Leica camera. The first right angle viewer was made around 1929. This version was made around 1933 through 1939. It serves as … Continue reading

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