Tag Archives: books

Early American Daguerreotype

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. I received an email courtesy of the Daguerreian Society this past week announcing a book and signing (earlier today) by author Sarah Kate Gillespie down in Washington D.C. The book sounds like it would be of interest to our … Continue reading →

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PHSC Spring Fair May 29, 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. What is spring without a fair? The PHSC Spring fair is  Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the Trident Hall, 145 Evans Avenue just east of Islington Avenue in Toronto’s west end. Easy access by car and TTC. Click here or … Continue reading →

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PHSC Newsletter 15-11

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. This our second newsletter distributed by MailChimp. Using the wonders of technology, editor David Bridge is in Florida while completing this edition of our popular newsletter. We begin by announcing our April speaker, the interesting photographer and past speaker … Continue reading →

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Spring Camerama April 17, 2016

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Member Gary Perry has announced his latest Camerama show will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Delta Toronto East Hotel. Click here or on the icon at left to see and print the latest poster for details. … Continue reading →

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Kent Washington Show April 9, 2016

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Bob Peters from the WCPHA in Vancouver B.C. sent me a note that the 36th annual Camera Show and swap meet at Kent, WA in the US northwest is set for April 9, 2016. Visit the sponsors, the Puget Sound … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Show April 24, 2016

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Siggi Rohde (noblexcanada@shaw.ca) out in Coquitlan B.C. tells us that the next camera show and swap meet to be held by the WCPHA group is this coming April 24th. If you are out in Vancouver later this April. drop in … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY, MARCH 20th, 2016 – PHSC AUCTION

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Robert

March 20, 2016 Auction. Click for details Toronto. Our first big event of this year is our March 20, 2016 auction. This event will be held at the Long Branch Legion Hall. Just click here or on the icon at left to see … Continue reading →

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McKeown’s Famous Camera Guide due this year

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. For years a number of sources were referenced for valuation of cameras. Eventually McKeown’s Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras prevailed and became the standard for many people. I have the 11th edition which is some 900+ pages … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 15-10

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Well, editor David Bridge has served up another delicious issue of the PHSC Newsletter! This issue introduces our March speaker, Ms Elizabeth Larew who discusses Berenice Abbott and glass plate negative.  There is a review of our February outing at … Continue reading →

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Review of Heckman’s Canadian Pacific

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Robert

This is my review of Ralph Beaumont’s talk on Heckman and his CPR images. Unless otherwise noted the images used are courtesy of Canadian Pacific Corporate Archives. Bob Lansdale, Clint, and I met with January’s speaker Ralph Beaumont and his … Continue reading →

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