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making a case

Toronto. Mid last century, Kodak had a growing public opinion to overcome – that of the quality and professional calibre of their goods. Although Kodak at the time was the largest player in the photo pool, it was often viewed … Continue reading

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bicycles can be dangerous

Toronto. Our executive meeting on Wednesday evening, May 3, 2023 was the 36th held via ZOOM. We were regaled by Celio and his tale of teaching his children to ride a bike, only to fall victim to a spill. He … Continue reading

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blue water line

Toronto. Well this is executive meeting two two via zoom and as they say in the Corner Gas song “… nothin’ much going’ on …”. The most significant event recently is the January, 2022 presentation by Brandon Leung, winner of … Continue reading

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Reg Holloway, 88

Toronto. I received sad news yesterday from our president, Clint Hryhorijiw, that member Reg Holloway died at 88. Reg  joined the society in the 1995 membership year and continued membership into April, 2021. He spoke to us in June, 2009 … Continue reading

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Toronto’s Past: A Look Back

Toronto. Meeting, Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 7:45 pm BURGUNDY ROOM, Memorial Hall Toronto’s Past: A Look Back at Social History and Significant Events through Original Period Imagery – Victor D. Caratun, of the Toronto Past Archive “Victor was born and raised … Continue reading

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PHSC News for June 2019

Toronto . The latest volume (19-02) was distributed Friday via Monkey Mail (MailChimp) to over 1,800 emails. Editor Sonja Pushchak and husband John Morden pulled together another exciting issue. Page one features Nuptialography – a nod to June brides everywhere. Page … Continue reading

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PHSC News for March 2019

Toronto. Editor Sonja Pushchak has whipped up another tasty edition of our favourite newsletter. If you would like your own personal copy delivered to you mailbox, just drop me a line here: news@phsc.ca. (Don’t use this address for junk mail … Continue reading

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Digitization Approaches to Photographic Albums – review

Toronto. On this chilly November evening the traffic from both east and west to downtown was bumper to bumper! Daphne arrived early complete with an entourage of Ryerson grads. A slim petite young lady, who gave her talk in a clear … Continue reading

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digitization approaches to photographic albums

Toronto. PHSC Meeting, Wed, Nov 21 2018 at 7:00 pm In the BURGUNDY ROOM of the Memorial Hall  Digitization Approaches to Photographic Albums – Daphne Yuen Daphne has explored the relationship between photography and object materiality as a central theme … Continue reading

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review of September talk on tintypes

Toronto. Stephen Brule, a young Ryerson graduate practicing the ancient art of wet-plate photography, spoke to us in September. Stephen brought along a slide presentation plus his home made plate preparation and development desk, a massive studio style 4800 watt-second flash … Continue reading

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