Photographic Canadiana 39-3

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Robert

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,

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 →

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Show and Tell 2013

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Robert
1930s Leitz Stereoly

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.

Continue reading →

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Mapping out the photographic network in 19th century Canada.

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Robert
Shannon Perry by Robert Lansdale

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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Good-bye Camelot…

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Robert

mFv8dusjJ-jIcxT8AY52JvwToronto, 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 Montreal.

Recently the papers have been full of stories and details about Kennedy and his fateful day in Dallas. George Dunbar sent me this link to a columnist in today’s Toronto Star.

The 26 seconds of horror were recorded forever by Dallas clothier Abraham Zapruder with his Bell & Howell home movie camera. Today, versions of the movie are all over Youtube. Do a search and view one of the many copies of this grainy 8mm Kodachrome II colour film taken 50 years ago.

And, if you are old enough, think back to the end of Camelot….

 

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Urban Toronto Photographer of the Week.

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Robert
George does a "Selfie"

George does a “Selfie”

Toronto, November 19, 2013. Congratulations to long time member GEORGE DUNBAR who was voted the Urban Toronto Photographer of the Week by Urban Toronto! George is a regular at our monthly Toronto meetings. He was an industrial photographer at IBM Canada prior to his retirement. He directed the Photographica-fair video on our web site and until recently wrote the column Browsing through our Exchanges for Photographic Canadiana. Click here to see more of George’s current photographs.

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Photos by Kirk

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Robert
Photos by Kirk courtesy Mimi Vang Olsen

Photos by Kirk courtesy
Mimi Vang Olsen

Toronto November 19, 2013. Toronto cinematographer Jamie Day Fleck visited the PHSC Toronto meeting last month in a search for an 8×10 field camera. She is directing a documentary about the Armenian Genocide survivor Kourken Hovsepian. Hovsepian photographed generations of people in the Bronx, NYC, from the 1920s through the 1970s in his studio under the name “Photos by Kirk”. The New York Times wrote an article called “The Memory Seeker” on April 14, 2002. It tells a brief story about Hovsepian and his daughter, Ms Olsen.

Jamie emailed me a reply yesterday (November 18, 2013) saying, “I think I have located the 8×10 camera I needed but I am still in need of a Speed Graphic (4×5) preferably with a flash attachment. I know there are a lot of these cameras circulating so I don’t think it should be too hard to locate”.

If  you can help, please write Jamie on gmail at jamiedayfleck@gmail.com or if you are a Facebook enthusiast, www.facebook.com/photosbykirk.

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Happy Birthday Louie!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Robert
Bust of Daguerre

Bust of Daguerre

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 M. Daguerre and his famous process announced in January, 1839. The bust of Daguerre is from a flat stereo card in the Daguerreian Society collection.

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Ted Grant: Sixty Years of Legendary Photojournalism

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Robert
Sixty Years - a book about Dr Ted Grant and his photographs

Sixty Years – a book about Dr Ted Grant and his photographs

Vancouver November 16, 2013. PHSC member Dr Ted Grant sent me a note today mentioning his recent book Sixty Years of Legendary Photojournalism. Written by Thelma Fayle with a forward by two prominent conservatives, ex-Prime Minister Joe Clark and his wife Maureen McTeer. The book is available in either traditional paper format or the new eBook style. Both are Published by Heritage House.

I looked up a cover shot of the book and who was featured, but none other than Liberal ex-Prime Minister, the late Pierre Trudeau sliding down a banister! So if you have tired of the shenanigans here in Toronto (where Ford is a four lettered word…) Continue reading →

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Newsletter 13-6

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Robert

Toronto November 15, 2013. Editor David Bridge has been at it again to bring you another colourful issue of the newsletter.

From left: Front page

From left: Cover of 13-6, Secure the Shadow,fall fair, Bochsler exhibit, Soccer book, news from the net, book reviews, souvenirs of France, and a review of last month’s movie.

This image packed edition brings news of November’s speaker, Shannon Perry, and a review of last month’s movie by your webmaster. There are three photo essays this month:  the fall fair, the Tom Bochsler exhibit, and the Daguerreian Society’s 25th anniversary in France. Two book reviews, a couple of book ads for new books, and the usual columns wrap up this issue.

You can download and read the pdf version of the newsletter here or by clicking the montage above. Oh yes, you can email me at info@phsc.ca if you would like to receive the newsletter for free each month. Enjoy.

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Soccer: Canada’s National Sport

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Robert
Soccer:

Soccer: Canada’s National Sport

Celebrate the launch of  SOCCER: CANADA’S NATIONAL SPORT, the new book by our (PHSC) past president Les Jones. He says it is, “a remarkable achievement and the first Canadian coffee-table book on The Beautiful Game.” The launch is in the REAL SPORTS BAR located at the Air Canada Centre and takes place at noon on Monday, November 25th.

Les is a former photographer for the Canadian Soccer Association and has covered soccer for over 30 years, supplying articles and photographs to hundreds of books and magazines. He is a director of the Robbie Soccer Tournament and The Soccer Centre as well as chairman of The Soccer Hall of Fame & Museum. Continue reading →

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