Category Archives: activities-other

tomorrow, March 1st is CAMERAMA

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Each year our good friend Gary Perry puts on a series of CAMERAMA shows. The first for 2026 is tomorrow, March 1, 2026. IMPORTANT! Please use this link, not the one at the bottom of this post. email: cameramashow@gmail.com NB: … Continue reading →

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AI-I-I-i-i-i-i-i

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.  President Clint Hryhorijiw recently sent an intriguing email to various members and helpers at the PHSC and MiPHS. It was a brief article about Dr Robert Adams and how his lessons are an antidote to the current fascination with … Continue reading →

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face lift for a grand old lady

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Thanks to our president, Clint Hryhorijiw, who sent me an email he received from Cynthia Motzenbecker the other day.  The email from Cynthia notes that thanks to the efforts of US Senator Charles Schumer , the George Eastman (House) … Continue reading →

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Mike’s follow up to the 31st

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Auctioneer Mike Lehr sent another note out to advise that any lots left unsold in his Saturday the 31st of January auction are now available. Please see the above link and note for details. You can visit his web … Continue reading →

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spring camerama

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our friend Gary Perry has announced his first show of the year. Address any question to Gary at email: cameramashow@gmail.com or use Phone/Text: 905-550-7477. The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre 6 Sakura Way, Toronto, M3C 1Z5 Show Hours: 10:00am – 3:00pm Admission $10, Students $8 (with … Continue reading →

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Winter Photographic History Auction

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Louis Daguerre is famous for releasing the first publicly announced practical process for photography – and for offering it free to all outside the UK. His portrait (shown here) is one of the lots in the upcoming auction of … Continue reading →

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postcard show February 22nd 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. We often find old photographs and postcards with old photographs. Here in Toronto we have an enthusiastic group of collectors, some of whom are also PHSC members. Here is a note (and postcard – what else) on the next … Continue reading →

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seeing double in Motor City

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. One of my “uncles” moved down to Detroit in the 1930s. I remember my dad saying he drove my grandfather to Detroit on occasion to see his brother. Those were the days when we crossed the border – either … Continue reading →

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bird shot

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. While we collectors are busy searching for old photos, old camera, etc. for our collections, modern day photographers are busy taking photos that future collectors will lust after. A case in point is the 2025/6 exhibit of the exquisite … Continue reading →

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the napalm girl in the news …

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Robert

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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