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PHSC Newsletter 16-2

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Another nifty newsletter opus by editor David Bridge. Two big events this month – Robert C Lansdale’s illustrated talk on the construction 40 years ago of the CN Tower, and our Estate Auction sale – are covered. My report on … Continue reading →

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6th Annual Trunk Sale

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. In memory of the late Larry Boccioletti, one of the three founders of the PHSC, we are hosting the sixth annual trunk sale  this July 17, 2016. Larry started out holding the sale in his back yard shortly after … Continue reading →

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Came for the history, stayed for the cameras

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Our organization is often thought of as an History society – which it is. But it is a modern, up-to-date photographic organization as well. Many of its members and executive are professional photographers, both retired and active. While we … Continue reading →

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Edwin Haynes, Photographer 1877 – 1918

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Members Sarah Shrigley and George Dunbar separately sent me an email about Edwin Haynes being featured by the Toronto Star website. Haynes, born in England, had a relatively short life here in Ontario before falling victim in 1918 to … Continue reading →

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Estate Auction Held on Sunday, June 19, 2016

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC hosted an Estate Auction at the Legion Hall in Long Branch on June 19, 2016. The public was invited. A slide show has been posted here. Now 174 lots listed – 11 more added June 12, 2016. plus many … Continue reading →

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Victoria BC – Camera Swap Meet this Sunday

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Robert

Victoria B.C. My friend Siggi Rohde from Vancouver sent me a brief note announcing the Victoria Camera Swap Meet this coming Sunday, so if you are in BC rather than munching on pirogies here in the GTA this Sunday, drop … 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 16-1

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. We begin the 16th year of our newsletter and the third issue disseminated via MailChimp. Editor David Bridge and I collaborated to activate a unique PHSC email for this activity instead of an address at David’s own URL. Editor … Continue reading →

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Miniature Early 1900s Photography Studio

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Photographic Canadiana editor Bob Lansdale sent me this link at the end of last month. The miniature studio was built and photographed by a chap who goes by Alamedy Diorama on his blog called boredpanda.com. The site has many … Continue reading →

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Westlicht Austria to auction a Sico Kit.

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Robert

Austria.  From time-to-time we add a post about the famous Westlicht Auction in Vienna. Next month’s auction is special as it will offer a Sico Kit from PHSC member Sol Hadef in Montreal. Sol’s offering includes the famous Sico camera … Continue reading →

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