Tag Archives: photos

December 2025 (25-12) PHSC News

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Seasons greetings, all! The cover quietly covers the holiday season.  Once again, this issue is a delight to the eye – all 16 pages. Editor Gunn out did himself doing a fine workup for the season. This issue includes … Continue reading →

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bigger is better …

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Once the CdV size of photos ran its course, entrepreneurs used larger size carded photos to spark sales, culminating in the very large ‘promenade’ photos. An article by Bob Wilson highlights the history of carded photos starting with the … Continue reading →

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bird shot

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. While we collectors are busy searching for old photos, old camera, etc. for our collections, modern day photographers are busy taking photos that future collectors will lust after. A case in point is the 2025/6 exhibit of the exquisite … Continue reading →

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niagara

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The mighty Niagara Falls straddle the American and Canadian borders with the Canadian side full of parks and many areas of interest including rides like ‘the Maid of the Mist’ and walks like that under the massive Horseshoe Falls. … Continue reading →

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merrie melodies

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. As a kid at the movies, Merrie Melodies meant a cartoon short from Warner Bros. This brought to mind another subset of photos for collectors – a section on music. In November, 2003, we had a talk by a … Continue reading →

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November 2025 PHSC News 25-11

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Wow! What a snazzy cover! Christmas is on the horizon and The old ad should make Kodak blush with pride. This 17 page issue is a delight to the eye. Editor Gunn out did himself on this fine issue! … Continue reading →

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space shots

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Hey! You photo collectors out there. I know space shots are too new for your consideration at this time. BUT think ahead and start looking for photos taken beyond earth. In 2022, an American auction house, Rago Wright LLC … Continue reading →

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a timely canal and lock

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. As  youth, the news of creation of the St Lawrence Seaway was big news. As usual, the USA declined to pay for construction or host part of the project, but happily made use of the Seaway once completed. The … Continue reading →

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the good old soccer game …

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors of sports photos should consider soccer photos like the one at left of our 1888 team that wowed fans by beating the British team. Member (and past president, author, photographer, collector etc.) Les Jones wrote a book review … Continue reading →

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a very special old photo contest

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. In the early years of the PHSC, we ended the ‘year’ with a summer picnic and photo contest – but with a difference. The locale was noted for featuring the olden days (like Black Creek Pioneer Village here in … Continue reading →

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