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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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Bicycles, Velocipedes and 3D Photography

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. If you are interested in the phenomenon of stereo imaging or interested in learning the history of the bicycle and its precursor the Velocipede, then you will want to hear and see our May lecture with images that date back to … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 42-1 posted

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Robert Lansdale has wrapped up another fascinating issue of Photographic Canadiana. This issue was packaged May 9th, ready to be mailed this week. I was treated with a personal delivery by editor Lansdale. The front cover shows a … Continue reading →

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Thru the lens, Camera Obscura to Smartphone

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Robert

Waterloo. Member Willy Nassau, retired professor from WLU in Waterloo, and now a Media Technology History Consultant, has collaborated with the City of Waterloo Museum on this special exhibition giving an overview of the History of Photography. The exhibit is on … Continue reading →

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Annual Pinhole Photography Day

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Canadian Taxes intervened with my intention to post George Dunbar’s mention of the annual Pinhole photography day. Fortunately editor emeritus Terry Wedge and newsletter editor David Bridge stepped up to the challenge. George celebrated the date in a very … Continue reading →

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The First Bicycles in 3D – Contemporary Velocipede Images of the 1860-70s

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, May 18, 2016 Lorne Shields: The First Bicycles in 3D – Contemporary Velocipede Images of the 1860-70s Lorne Shields, of Thornhill, ON, has been an avid collector and researcher of early bicycling history for almost 50 … 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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