Roy Tash and a Biograph camera
Toronto, … with apologies to Bobby Darin. Roy Tash was a well known Canadian movie maker. His photo was a covershot on the early spring of 1989 issue 14-5. Roy passed away the previous year (1988) just before the PHSC could interview him.
Nevertheless, the late Bill Belier wrote about Roy in this article, “Roy Tash – Canada’s Eyes and Ears”. Bill began his article with a brief explanation, “In October 1988, editor Everett Roseborough and I arranged an interview with Roy Tash in preparation for the article in this edition of Photographic Canadiana.
“Unfortunately it was not to be. Roy was ailing at the time and the interview had to be postponed and then on December 7th [1988] Roy Tash died. He was in his ninetieth year.
“His daughter, Norma McFadden, graciously consented to be interviewed on her father’s behalf and we are indebted to her for many of the reminiscences and all of the photographs that accompany this article.”
Yo can read Bill’s article on this extraordinary Canadian using the pdf version of issue 14-5 which is included on the PHSC DVD sent to all members. The DVD covers the journal from volumes 1-40. Not a yet a member? It’s simple – and inexpensive – to join. see the menu item ‘MEMBERSHIP’ above if you use cheques, or the membership info to the right under “Membership – Join or Renew!” for those preferring to use a credit card or PayPal account. Any questions? Drop an email to our membership secretary Lilianne Schneider at member@phsc.ca.
Of course, you are invited to come to our fall events where you just might find an old movie camera etc. for your collection! Details will be posted here when they are known.
