Harold McNutt c1989 by Bob Lansdale
Toronto. When I joined the PHSC back in 1975, one of the first people I got to know was Harold McNutt. As treasurer of the Toronto branch, he invited me to audit the books – an annual requirement per the by-laws. Harold was a pleasant and friendly chap who once counted my boss at the time and a friend as a one time employee of his.
In issue 15-2, Harold was chosen to be interviewed by Bob Lansdale as a featured collector. Harold had an eclectic eye for cameras and accessories (and great mechanical skill). He once offered me a photo bag with a screw mount Leica, four lenses, and some accessories. Regretfully I passed, only to pay far more years later for similar items.
For the article, Bob did both the interview, and the photographs. The article is titled, “Portrait of a Collector”. He begins his article, “If there is anything more interesting than collecting historical photographic equipment then it must be understanding the collectors. At meetings, we indulge in photo chit-chat but rarely do we know in depth the members themselves.
“Within our Society are personalities with a myriad of backgrounds. Only when you seek these can you appreciate what lies behind their collecting interests.
“One of our earliest members Harold McNutt, at 82, is the quintessential gentleman; quiet, well spoken and friendly to all who meet him.
“Recently I visited his Toronto home to photograph Harold with his collection …”
Well, you must know the routine by now. You can read Bob’s story in the pdf version of 15-2 which is on the DVD we send to all members. See above or at the right to sign up and your copy of the DVD will go off to you via Canada Post, See Lilianne at member@phsc.ca if you have questions.
If you collect cameras and photographs, drop by our fall events and you may find that irresistible item for your collection! I will do a post closer to each event.
