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Image Show – Our 2nd show

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, April 27, 2014. It’s coming! It’s coming. Our second image show and sale will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion 101 in Long Branch, home of our show last year and our auctions. The Image Show is one … Continue reading →

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Looking at Canada – 40th Anniversary Symposium Today!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, April 26, 2014. The Bill Belier Memorial Symposium takes place today, April 26, 2014 at Jackman Hall, AGO followed tomorrow, Sunday, April 27, 2014 by the 2nd annual Image Show at Branch 101 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Long Branch. … Continue reading →

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Annual Silent Auction

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, December 18, 2013. For the past few years we have used the annual December meeting to conduct a small silent auction. This year was no exception. As the Show and Tell presentations progress, members quietly viewed and updated their … Continue reading →

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Oh Christmas Tree!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, December 18, 2013. Our annual Christmas gift exchange was held tonight after the Show and Tell session. As usual for many years Mark Singer provided his tiny Christmas tree as a symbol. The tree this year is a new … Continue reading →

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Editor Robert Lansdale Recognized

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Robert

Toronto December 18, 2013. A major element of the PHSC’s success is its publication Photographic Canadiana. What makes this journal significant is its many articles with a Canadian content. Often these articles show the fine hand of editor Bob Lansdale … Continue reading →

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Ed Warner Recognized by PHSC

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, December 18, 2013. In a surprise announcement at the annual show and tell meeting past executive member Ed Warner was recognized for his long time contribution to the PHSC. Ed spent many years as PHSC rep at the postcard … Continue reading →

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The Ubiquitous Camera

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Robert

Toronto, December 1, 2013. Got your Christmas shopping done yet? Another season is roaring down the rails! George Dunbar sent this picture along showing viewers at a race in England, possibly the Ascot this year. What is remarkable, besides the … Continue reading →

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Show and Tell 2013

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wednesday, Dec. 18th, 2013 ANNUAL SHOW AND TELL In a few short weeks it will be time again for our  popular Show & Tell evening. Members bring all sorts of unusual items for show and possible identification. … Continue reading →

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Good-bye Camelot…

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Robert

Toronto, November 22, 2013. Fifty years ago today Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Do you remember where you where? I was in a classroom across from the physics lab at Sir George Williams University (now part of Concordia) in downtown … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Louie!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Robert

France, November 18, 1787. Bob Lansdale sent over a note from the Daguerreian Society. The famous creator of the Daguerreotype was born this day 225 years ago! You can see a bit more information on Beverly Wilgus’ post here for … Continue reading →

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