aftermath of a 1960s ice storm – courtesy Ev Roseborough
Toronto. In collecting old photos, one source may be old photographic greeting cards. Our journal editor, the late Bob Lansdale, wrote this article and anecdote from a conversation with the previous journal editor, the late EvRoseborough.
Bob Writes, “As we settle into the grips of the snow season we are reminded that nature can turn an ugly hand at any time and place us at its mercy. Last year’s ice storms [1999] created havoc to our electric distribution systems causing many households to add portable generators to their emergency survival kit.
“Nature can also apply a touch of artistry during her wintery blasts. Such is the case with our accompanying illustration which Ev Roseborough shot in the 1960’s. Recalls Ev, ‘I had a standing invitation from Mark Napier, VP of J. Walter Thompson ad agency to visit his farm just north of Toronto. The morning after the storm the sun burst forth and all was beautiful; so I bundled my kids into the car and phoned to say I was on the way.
“There were photo opportunities for my Rollei in all directions but this scene [above left] which includes Mark, his wife Frances and their poodle dog, turned out to be the best. It was chosen for the Napier family’s Christmas card.”‘ …
Of course members could read all of Bob’s article (and another Christmas related anecdote from Mr Roseborough) in the issue 25-4 pdf file on the free members only DVD/thumb drive. To join (or renew) see above and at right. Email membership questions to Lilianne at member@phsc.ca.
