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the art of Courtney Milne

Toronto.  The lead article in issue 19-2 is by Verlyn J Rush and is titled. “The great exhibition and book  – The Sacred Earth – by Courtney Milne” The exhibition was held in the ROM’s Institute for Contemporary Culture, at … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Rainbow

Toronto. Local photographer and author, Vincenzo Pietropaolo, announces the exhibition of his latest work (June 4-28, 2024). Vince has been a PHSC member for many years and a speaker from time to time. Vince announces, “I would like to invite … Continue reading

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accolades to George

Toronto. My good  friend, George Dunbar, in his early 90s, often submits ideas and photos, and links to me as he finds them while searching for photo history material. George was both an industrial photographer and videographer for IBM Canada … Continue reading

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Lewis Frissell movie maker 1903 – 1931

Toronto. My good friend George Dunbar noticed this article on the late Lewis Frissell while browsing the Dictionary of Canadian Biography website. While Frissell was born in NYC, his thirst for adventure and doing something meaningful with his life brought … Continue reading

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Stanley J White 1929 – 2023 (93 7/8)

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

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

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

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 …

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

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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