Mark Singer’s Silver Christmas Tree, an annual feature of our December meetings.
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 model replacing the original version which served us for many years.
Below are some of the members who exchanged gifts. They are sitting for their formal portrait by Bob Lansdale.
Editor Robert Lansdale with President Mark Singer (left) and VP Clint Hryhorijiw
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 in their in-depth analysis and careful research.
Bob’s efforts on behalf of the Rex Frost portion of our recent auction including his excellent article in issue 39-3 of Photographic Canadiana is typical of his enthusiasm and diligence. Shown here Bob is presented with two of the Frost originals. Congratulations editor Lansdale!
Ed Warner (centre) receives a reward from Past President Clint Hryhorijiw (left) and Membership Secretary Wayne Gilbert
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 show, auctioneer, vice president, president, and past president.
Living in Oshawa, Ed made many trips into Toronto on behalf of the PHSC. Well deserved Ed!
Dr Joe A. Bailey
Rochester: December 22, 2013. We sadly report the passing of Dr Bailey. I met Joe in May of 1996 when he spoke with us at a Toronto meeting on “Little Known Things about Unknown People – the history of the 35 mm camera in the USA“.
He wrote many books and articles on his favourite topics. Dr. Bailey was a long time employee of Eastman Kodak and a member of The Photographic Historical Society in Rochester, where he was their newsletter editor for many years.
We thank Nick Graver of TPHS for bringing his passing to our attention. Continue reading
Portrait by Robert Lansdale
NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, January 15, 2014.
TINTYPES IN THE ROCKIES: Blake Chorley.
Blake Chorley bought an old 11×14 view camera and decided to go out to the Rockies and photograph like the 1850s wet plate photographers once did, lugging his supplies, and darkroom along with him. Come and hear his experiences and challenges – and see his camera and some super large size outdoor tintypes as well! Those of you who made it to our December meeting had a preview since Blake brought two of his big tintypes to the Show and Tell last month.
The public is welcome. Go to our Programs page for times and directions.
Toronto, December 12, 2013. Merry Christmas everyone. Our very own David Bridge has done a super job on the Christmas edition of our popular newsletter.
From top left: Front Cover, 2013 PHSC Thesis Award is presented by our John Morden to Kate Addleman-Frankel, Below is Bob Lansdale’s shot of the last known diorama by Daguerre, A trio of Authors: Les Jones, Robert Wilson and (below) Larry Gubas, a gadget in Bob Lansdale’s “From the Net” column, and Bob’s portrait of our November speaker, Shannon Perry.
In this issue, we announce our traditional Christmas program – an annual favourite. I spell off president Mark Singer with a summary of Ms Shannon Perry’s November talk. Continue reading
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 traditional hats, are the number of cameras displayed.
Digital cameras make the art seem effortless these days. In fact cameras are becoming like digital clocks on appliances – they are everywhere. In shopping around for bathroom fixtures and tiles, I noticed only ONE of dozens of stores used the sign “No Cameras” which was so commonplace a few years ago.
Toronto, November 26, 2013. Editor Robert Lansdale announced that his latest issue of the Photographic Canadiana is on the presses and should be mailed early next week.
From Left: Front cover, Stan White on post war English industrial photography, Rex Frost story by Bob Lansdale, An eyeful at the all-Estate auction, Dr Depali Dewan, the N+G Nydia camera, Professor Lambert, Homage to Daguerre, Rex Frost at the organ in a CFRB promo July 17th, 1927
This issue is well worth reading for two major stories: Stan White’s excellent tale of his work in the Birmingham area of England in the 1940s and 50s as a youthful industrial photographer in the days when worker safety was relatively unknown and a professional photographer in England struggled with outdate equipment and methods to produce quality results. A delightful story. The second big story is a biography of Rex Frost by Robert Lansdale. Continue reading
1930s Leitz Stereoly
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. If you have an item, please let Clint know so he can add you to the list! He can be reached at: fair@phsc.ca. As usual, we will have our traditional gift exchange. Bring a gift of about $15 of interest to a member to participate – President Mark Singer will bring his Christmas Tree. During the evening, we will have another excellent silent auction, so bring some change too!
The public is welcome. Go to our Programs page for times and directions.
Shannon Perry
by Robert Lansdale
Toronto November 20, 2013. Mapping out the photographic network in 19th century Canada by Shannon Perry.
Ms Perry spoke with us on WWII colour photographs two years ago in November 2011. Since that time she has changed responsibilities in the government archives, and is working towards her doctorate. Her talk tonight discusses her thesis for her doctorate and her progress to date. Continue reading
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Stan White – Poems & Photos
Mise Au Point – sur la photographie Quebecois
