Category Archives: activities-other

tender times …

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Old Photo Collectors sometimes divide a collection into sub-groups. One possibility is animals, or birds. In the old plates and films days, it was difficult to capture wild bird photos, making them a bit hard to find. Today, the … Continue reading →

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golly, what whopper …

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. We frequently host events populated by camera collectors searching for hardware to expand their collection or user gear (like our July 12th Trunk Sale). With the advent of digital technology and smartphones with good built-in cameras, film based systems … Continue reading →

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underwater

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. In 1959 the famous St. Lawrence Seaway opend. All but two of the canals and locks raising ships to the height of the upper great lakes were on Canadian soil although the seaway is a joint US-Canadian enterprise opening … Continue reading →

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Order vs Chaos Digital EXTRA companion now LIVE!

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. We occasionally deviate from photographic history to the purpose of photography – images – and ways to improve our skills. We do this since many of our members also shoot – both film and digital as well as collecting … Continue reading →

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not the indie 500 …

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …but another 500 – lots that is. Of images from the ‘vernacular’. Mike Lehr announces his “May Vernacular Photo History Auction” starts at 11 am today. Shown at left is lot 112, “Stereoview Chemist Percy Julian Laboratory Portrait.  The … Continue reading →

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order versus chaos …

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis is at it again! Her latest opus in print for PhotoED is out now. Rita writes,”Perhaps as a subconscious reflection of a collective global zeitgeist, this year’s photoED Magazine trilogy explores contrasts. “We begin … Continue reading →

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beyond the frame

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. While we are primarily a photographic  collectors club, many of our members also take photographs. In its earlier days, the PHSC sponsored an annual photographic contest for its members with winning photos featured in our journal. The skills of … Continue reading →

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Copy That II

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Did you ever wonder about the old photos in your collection? Or what rights you have to what you believe is your (or someone’s) IP (Intellectual Property)? If so, you may enjoy this online session on April 9th sponsored … Continue reading →

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can she bake a cherry pie …

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Mike Lehr in New Jersey announced his latest auction (online) starts March 28th. The auction of old photos is called, “March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography“. Click on the link at left to register … Continue reading →

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that time again

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis, sent off an email announcing the latest edition of Photoed magazine. Rita titles this issue theme as, “Daylight savings/ Contemplating TIME” and comments, “The shift in clocks has us thinking about how artists have … Continue reading →

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