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Stanley J White 1929 – 2023 (93 7/8)

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. I was very sorry to learn of the death of Stan White. I’ve known Stan for about 40 years since he joined the society. Stan was president of our Toronto branch from 1985 to 1987 when the branch merged … Continue reading →

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botany and the first book with cyanotypes of specimens

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Did you ever wonder about the first time a book was printed with photographs included? And the topic? and the author? Well, wonder no more! My good friend and fellow PHSC member, Les Jones, (author, sports photographer, past president … Continue reading →

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PHSC Monthly Toronto Meeting for May 2023

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The May meeting via  ZOOM features Clint (president) and Celio (programme) in conversation with Vincenzo Pietropaolo. Tickets are free and may be ordered here on Eventbrite. In addition, Vince is part of the two man exhibition this month at … Continue reading →

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the big smoke in pix

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The Sales, Marketing & Editorial Assistant at Cormorant Books here in the city, Tiana Trudell, sent the society a note the other day announcing the imminent release of another book by PHSC member and speaker Vince Pietropaolo. The book, … Continue reading →

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a poet, a photographer, an author, a teacher …

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. … and president of our Toronto branch 1985- 1987. Stan White at 93 has two more books to his name. Read more about Stan in this Hamilton Spectator/Toronto Star article by Jeff Mahoney. Stan was our resident Stereo expert … Continue reading →

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the last movie

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Robert

Toronto.  The digital era brought with it amazing television, incredible cameras, smartphones with a multitude of devices built-in, digital movies sent by internet or satellite, and much, much, more. It also hastened the demise of antiquated infrastructure such as old … Continue reading →

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new tricks

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Stan White sent me an email the other day. At 91 he has posted a website of photos, poems, and stereo. Stan was born in England and emigrated here. He was an industrial photographer in England and a commercial photographer … Continue reading →

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we lost Mike Mitchell at 76

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. I received very sad news on June 16th from our treasurer, John Morden.  John came across an AGO article written just yesterday (June 16th) announcing the death of Michael Mitchell in Hamilton on May 18, 2020. The article was written … Continue reading →

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Pepita Ferrari 1952 – 2018

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. At the end of last year, we lost another great Canadian photographer, Pepita Ferrari. The NFB fondly remembers this great documentary film maker, producer, and author. Her obituary article appeared in the Globe on January 30, 2019. Ms Ferrari … Continue reading →

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Doc photography and CBC Celebs

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC Meeting, Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 7:00 pm Celebrities in the 1950s and 60s at the CBC – Dale Barnes 150 Years of Documentary Photography – Vincenzo Pietropaolo We have two speakers for March. Dale Barnes will speak on … Continue reading →

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