Tag Archives: PHSNE

a marr connection

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. Journal editor Bob Lansdale sent me an email he recently received from Buffalo announcing a new 110 page photographic history monograph  written by Ron Polito covering another Boston Photographic Studio (other than Southworth & Hawes). Rob McElroy of Buffalo, … Continue reading →

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doing it in the dark

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Snapshots from the PHS of NE via my friend and editor of the internationally famous Photographic Canadiana journal pointed out a couple of links to me Wednesday last. The Darkroom over in California is interesting. While we have local film processing … Continue reading →

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PHS of NE

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. A year before our society was established, the PHSNE began operations and like us are a non profit organization. They are exchange members with us since the early years of our organization. You can visit their new web site … Continue reading →

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October Snap-shots out

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSNE has been one of our exchange members for decades. Good friend, PHSC editor and resident photographer Bob Lansdale reminded me that the organization’s latest edition of snap-shots is now available. Take a look at this pdf sent … Continue reading →

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What the heck is a Perfex?

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. In the most recent issue of snap shots (23-1), the newsletter of the Photographic Historical Society of New England (PHSNE), collector Richard Berbiar writes in the Vintage Camera Corner about his Perfex Speed Candid camera which was the first … Continue reading →

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Trouble Finding Photo or Camera Collector Societies?

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Our society (PHSC) has been in continuous operation for over 43 years. We are fortunate to have an enthusiastic and talented core of people willing to volunteer and do much of the heavy lifting. We offer monthly meetings (except … Continue reading →

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PHSNE Snap Shots PDF now available

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The folks at PHSNE have produced Volume 22, Number 5 of their Snap Shots newsletter in pdf format. The newsletter announces the members auction next month. There are plans to have  a new website early in the new year. … Continue reading →

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PHSNE Snap Shots 22-2 released

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Editor of our journal, Bob Lansdale sent me a note he received from the New England folk advising him that the latest Snap Shots newsletter in pdf format was ready. Click here or on the PHSNE logo at left … Continue reading →

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