Tag Archives: Photographs

A Few Musings by George Dunbar

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. My friend George Dunbar sent me a note after he visited this year’s CNE. His observations fit in with the posts I have been making over the last while – often based on material George himself provided. He muses here … Continue reading →

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A Source of Sharp Old Prints

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC member and regular contributor to our web site, Sarah Shrigley, sent me an interesting email back in early July. Included in the email were many century old prints of American scenes, all quite sharp. While I cannot show her … Continue reading →

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Postcard Show on 25th of September

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The Postcard Show for the Golden Horseshoe Post Card Club. are also selling vintage images this year. Click here to see full details courtesy of our Programme Director Les Jones. The show is at the Dundas Lions Club Memorial Hall … Continue reading →

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Daguerreian Society NYC Tours

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The Daguerreian Society is arranging two NYC tours this October 19th and 23rd coincident with their annual Conference. Click here or on the icon to see the tour times, dates, and details.

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A Canadian Homage to Frank’s “The Americans”

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. When I read my Globe Monday, I saw a book review of “The Canadians: Photographs from The Globe and Mail Archives”. James Adams wrote the review (my thanks to George Dunbar who found this link) and compared the book … Continue reading →

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Ginns Antique Photographica Auction Sept 17, 2016

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Lansdale kindly emailed me this notice from Bryan Ginns. He and his wife Page are hosting their Antique Photographica Auction this coming September 17th. Both cameras and images are being offered. The catalogue is now online. Have a … Continue reading →

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The Ottawa that was: CMHC photo archive

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. My thanks to editor Bob Lansdale for pointing out that the CMHC has uploaded its complete photo inventory. The event was noted here in a column in the Ottawa Citizen. The article appeared on Feb 22, 2015 under the … Continue reading →

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