Category Archives: activities-other

Daguerreian Annual 2012

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO, May 22, 2013. Robert Lansdale, editor of our Photographic Canadiana and official photographer for the Daguerreian Society advised me that the Society’s 2012 annual is now available. This annual is a well known publication with many purpose-written and illustrated  articles on … Continue reading →

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Old 3D Views at Nerd’s World Site

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO May 12, 2013. George Dunbar emailed me to suggest these fine old stereo views. The stereos were posted by members Chris and Grace Hughes on their store web site. Chris and Grace have a photography studio at 986 Bathurst … Continue reading →

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The Death of Kodak Heights

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO, April 21, 2013.  My dad lived in Weston in the late 20s and early 30s when he first married my mom. He and his older brother ran an auto wreckers/garage there at the time. A few years later dad moved … Continue reading →

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George Hunter Memorial

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Robert

Mississauga, April 26, 2013. Carol and I attended the memorial for George Hunter last Saturday along with a large number of other friends and family. A slide show gave attendees a look back over George and his accomplishments. More about George is … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Show April 28, 2013

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Robert

Siggi dropped me a note to remind me of the Spring 2013 Vancouver show which coincides with our image show. So if you are in Vancouver, drop in to see what’s offered on the west coast and say hello to … Continue reading →

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Tintype Studio has a new web site

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Robert

Toronto April 16 2013. Paul Sergeant and the guys have been busy. Very busy. Visit their spanking new website at www.tintypestudio.net. On the site are details of their coming events, including a display and portrait sessions during CONTACT next month at … Continue reading →

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Newsletter – Photo Network Expo Special – APRIL 6 & 7, 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Robert

Okay folks, be sure to join us at the Photo Network Expo this coming weekend at Ryerson’s new hall in the Maple Leaf Gardens at Yonge and Carleton in Toronto. Be sure to register on line at www.photonetworkexpo.com by midnight, … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 12 – 12

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Robert

Editor David Bridge has come out with another whiz-bang issue to announce our March events and other stories of interest to all photographic historians and collectors. This issue begins with the important announcement of a CHANGE OF VENUE for our … Continue reading →

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Photo Network Expo – Toronto – April 6, and 7, 2013.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Robert

Enjoy this new event – a weekend hosted by the Niagara School of Imaging. The event will be held in the old Maple Leaf Gardens – now the spanking new Ryerson University Mattamy Athletic Centre. As a special treat to … Continue reading →

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Building Kodak Canada in 1915

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Robert

Toronto, Ontario. March 1, 2013. George Dunbar sent along this interesting period article on the building of the now lamented Kodak Canada facilities at Kodak Heights back in 1915 in the community of Mount Denis/Weston. The old communities have long … Continue reading →

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