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Our newest editor David Bridge is definitely getting the hang of things with this marvellous 12 page opus.

From Left: Cover 13-1, Changing of the guard Clint Hryhorijiw and Mark Singer,Chelsea Jeffery at our Malton CONTACT show, The PHSC team at Photo Network Expo, A 19th century Indian photo from a book co-authored by our September speaker, Dr. Deepali Dewan of the ROM. Bottom: PHSC’s first Image Show held in the Legion Hall 101, Toronto (Long Branch), Ontario

In it, we learn about LIFT (our May program), the Spring Fair, a report on the April Business meeting and Movie Night by yours truly, a brief memorial to the late George Hunter (whose selected work will be on display at the Spring Fair), a report by Ashley Cook, curator of our first Image Show, photo essays on the participation of the PHSC at the first Photo Network Expo, and opening night at Chelsea Jeffery’s “Moments from Canadian Photographic History”, PHSC supported CONTACT display at the Malton Gallery, 2nd floor, Arrivals area in Toronto International Airport (photographs for the Expo and the Malton show courtesy of PHSC’s very own Robert Lansdale).

A new book on the work of 19th century Indian photographer Raja Deen Dayal is reviewed by John Morden and Sonja Pushchak. Co-author of the book, ROM’s Dr. Deepali Dewan will be our September speaker). The newsletter wraps up with posters, and the ever popular columns From the Net, Current Events, and Want Ads.

Bob Lansdale finished another major issue of our journal. This issue, 39-1, hit the post office this week. Bob had to add another 4 pages to squeeze it all in.

From Left: Cover of 39-1, The mysterious Flotmar camera, A night at the HH0fF archives, sol Lagault,George Hunter and his main tools – camera and airplane.  Bottom is a First World War panorama found on display at the 101 Legion Hall.

This issue reports on the mysterious Flotmar camera discovered by John Kantymir. Two monthly Toronto meetings are reviewed – the Tintype Studio presentation and the visit to the archives of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Etobicoke. We have the second of the three part series on erotic Stanhopes by Ryerson student sol Legault. The late George Hunter is remembered. All this plus the usual columns and inserts. We will have an exhibition of George Hunter’s works at this month’s spring fair. Join now to see this wonderful issue! Just click the “Pay Now” button at the top of the right sidebar.

NEXT TORONTO MEETING:
Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
CHRIS KENNEDY on LIFT. 

Our first meeting under President Mark Singer will feature Chris Kennedy, Executive Director of the “Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto”. Come out and hear Chris talk on this exciting organization for film and digital filmmakers. Note: Congratulations to Chris who recently became a father. Chris feels he will be able to meet with us but LIFT has an alternative  speaker in the wings just in case.

The public is welcome.  Go to our Programs page for times and directions.

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
A Mystery Program and our Annual Business Meeting.

We are back at the MEMORIAL HALL VENUE.  Come and join in the friendly chatter and tables of interesting items.

The public is welcome. Go to our Programs page for times and directions.