Category Archives: history

a collection like no other

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Do you know we Canadians have a national collection of papers, photos, and physical objects in Ottawa’s National Museum of Science and Technology (now named Ingenium)? Or that the Museum is a member of the PHSC? The image at … Continue reading →

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some deep thoughts

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC past president and sports photographer (especially soccer), Les Jones, sent me an interesting email the other day. Les writes, “In addition to the Kaleidotrope, I had something that I assumed was incomplete. A wider than normal wooden holder … Continue reading →

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what the hey?

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. By the mid last century, all families had cameras thanks to Kodak and its competitors. Family photographers weren’t that interested in resolution or contrast. A good shot was one that turned out – you could see and recognize people … Continue reading →

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a Danish treat

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. When Ev was our editor, one of our exchange journals was the Danish publication “Objektiv”. Ev prided himself in the ability to read other languages, including Danish in this case. In his Editor’s Notebook for issue 20-5,  Ev recounted … Continue reading →

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Galardo & Miron of Sudbury

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The Photographic business of Galardo & Miron thrives today.  The business was founded by Emilio Galardo early last Century. In 1994, His granddaughter  Gloria (Galardo) Miron  and her husband Conrad put up an elaborate display and spoke with enthusiasm … Continue reading →

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transportation photos are everywhere …

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … you just have to look carefully. The photo at left could just as easily fit the category family history; or  snap-shot; or child; or portrait; etc. etc.  Collectors of photos often categorize their collection and seek  special photos to … Continue reading →

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a sad and tragic ending

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Every so often editor Ev Roseborough would reprint an article from others he felt would be of interest to PHSC members. In 20-5, he reprinted an article found in the PHSNE Journal. The article, by Jack Naylor, is titled, … Continue reading →

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face pullers

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Even before the 1870s, our Native Canadians were often chosen as subjects by photographers. The Native Canadians described these photographers as ‘Face Pullers’. Brock Silversides captured a segment of these photos in his 1994 book titled, “The Face Pullers: … Continue reading →

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20 seconds of history

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The late Bob Lansdale (editor of the journal after Ev Roseborough) was determined to see Canadian photographic efforts recognized. In the case of the famous June 6, 1944 D-Day landing photos, Bob wrote and amended his article on the … Continue reading →

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picture perfect petite princess

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. As often mentioned, photo collectors are either eclectic in their collection, or specialize in process, studio, country, famous folk, work, etc. By far the majority of earlier photos are studio portraits. Others are more challenging to find. Besides famous … Continue reading →

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