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Seven Wonders of the World, View-master Reel

Item is a set of wheel type stereographs that depict the wonders of the world. Each wheel focuses on a different set of wonders: ancient, modern, or natural and the list describing what each wheel portrays is on the back of the packet. Also comes with a 16 page color illustrated booklet.

Ettore Scola interview

File contains a transcribed copy of an interview conducted with Italian film director Ettore Scola by Toronto Psychiatrist Dr. Frank Sommers, for Sommers' project "The Mind of the Film Director. The file also contains 2 photographs of the director on set, a description of Sommers' book project, a list of interview questions, a hand-written letter from Scola to Sommers (in italian), a type-written letter from Sommers to Scola, and a printed French language promotional publication for the 1974 Italian film Nous Nous Sommes Tant Aimés (C'eravamo Tanto Amati / We all Loved Each Other so Much), which includes an interview with Scola and Agenore Incrocci (screen play writer) about the film.

Sommers, Frank

The pocket rotoscope stereoscope

Item is a novelty compact collapsible tinplate stereoscope given as a premium from cigarette brands. The cover of the object is built in the shape of a small book. It is detailed with green, gold and yellow floral designs. Once item is unlocked, a viewer with small lenses pops out parallel to a small folding card holder. The lenses slide in and out horizontally and the built in round topped frame move back and forth. Object was built like this to allow the user to focus. Stereoviews are 40 mm. Viewing lenses are 60 mm in focal length. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.This stereoscope comes with 12 black and white silver gelatin stereographs of Victorian Celebrities.

Written on object : The Pocket Rotoscope The Rotary Photographic Co. Lo. 12 New Union St. London, E.C. Works, West Drayton, Midd With 12 Real Photographic Stereograms Views, Staturary, Celebrities, Children, Comic Scenes, Etc. Patented Ro. No. 442.342.

RCAF WWII album

Blue cover with gold embossed letters- "Scrap Book." Bound with black string. White pages, photographs mounted photo corners or glue. Notation in black ink. Photographs are snapshots of people in front of buildings, street scenes, houses, streetcars, a transmitter station, soldiers, air force, Bolton Abbey, Bernard Castle, and other sites.
Other materials include a postcard of Robbins Drug Store in New Brunswick, five telegrams from Allan Jackson, four newspaper articles about wireless operators, three articles about women entering the Royal Canadian Air Force, a booklet from Westminster Abbey entitled "Westminster Memories," and eleven small souvenir picture cards featuring different interiors, a brochure called "What's on and Where to Go in Glasgow," a pamphlet about the Castle of Edinburgh, a letter from Allan Jackson to his wife Mrs. G.A. Jackson in Montreal, a map of London, a London Underground map, two London transport day tickets, and several pamphlets from various sites in London.

Carte de visite album

Brown leather cover embossed with black and gold designs. Spine also embossed with stripes and lettering- "Album." Simple metal clasp. Front leaf and title page included. White pages with window opening and gold border. Brown fabric binding.

Tree Huggers

Mounted image of three men with arms stretched out encircling a big old tree and holding hands. Text in blue ink below photograph reads, 'Korner-Eiche Dallwitz'. Text in blue ink on back of mount reads, 'W Fritsch Neu-Drahowitz bei Karlsbad, Specialist fur Platinbilder u. Vergrosserungen. Die Platten werden fur Nachbestellungen aufbewahrt.'

Lyric Theatre theatre programs

File consists of theatre programs published by Lyric Theatre in London. Publications include; Da, Filumena, Swansong, Weir, Emerald City, Robert and Elizabeth.

Lyric Theatre (London, England)

Miscellaneous London theatre programs

File consists of 60 theatre programs published by these London theatres and theatre companies: 1 The Arts Theatre Club (1958), 1 Central Hall (1956), 1 Collins Music Hall (1957), 1 Dominion Theatre (1958), 2 Duchess Theatre (1943), 2 Fortune Theatre (1961), 5 Golders Green Hippodrome (1945), 1 Harringay Arena (1956), 3 Her Majesty's Theatre (1954, 1958, 1988), 1 The London Palladium (1998), 3 London Theatre Guide (1971, 1973), 1 Ministry of Works, 5 The Old Vic Company (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959), 8 Palace Theatre/Princes Theatre (1957, 1959, 1984), 1 Prince of Wales Theatre (1982), 2 Royal Albert Hall (1958), 5 The Royal Festival Hall (1955, 1956, 1958), 3 Royal Opera House Covent Garden (1956, 1957, 1982), 5 Saville Theatre (1956, 1959), 1 Peacock Theatre was Stoll Theatre (1955, 1956), 2 St. Martin's Theatre (1971), 1 Theatre Royal, 1 Wembley Arena (1958), 2 Westminster Theatre (1957, 1973), and 1 Winter Garden Theatre (1958).

Wyndham's Theatre programs

File consists of theatre programs published by Whyndham's Theatre. Productions include: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Boy Friend, A Taste of Honey, Abelard and Heloise.

Miscellaneous, Northern Ireland theatre programs

File consists of 11 theatre programs published by the following theatres and theatre companies in Ireland: 2 Abbey Theater (1988, 1990), 1 The Arts Theatre (1990), 1 Belfast Theater Company (1997), 3 The Gate Theatre (1989, 1990, 2000), 2 Gaiety Theatre (1987, 2000), and 1 Grand Opera House (1987).

Hawk-Eye Cameras for sale by Gall & Lembke

One pamphlet detailing Hawk-Eye cameras for sale at Gall & Lemke in Union Square. The Hawk-Eye camera was first produced by the Boston Camera Company until 1890, when the Blair Camera Company purchased the company. Eastman Kodak then purchased the Blair company in 1907, and continued to produce the popular Hawk-eye models.

The Blair Camera Co.

Carl Zeiss S-Planar 1:2.8 60mm

Item is a lens composed of 6 elements in 4 groups with a picture angle of 39 degrees. The distance scale is graduated in meters and feet up to 0.6 m and 2 feet. The aperture scale is 2.8 to 22 with a fully automatic aperture diaphragm. The lens is manufactured by Kyocera Corporation under the Contax brand name.

Weston Master Universal Exposure Meter

Item is a Weston Master Universal Exposure Meter. Manufactured by Sangamo Weston Ltd. & Ilford Limited at the Enfield factory in Middlesex, England. Commonly referred to as Weston Master I. It is the first Weston meter to be produced in an upright format.

Hitchens, Derek, Mr.

Paterson miro focuser

Item is a device to focus an image on the easel of an photographic enlarger before exposing the paper. It consists of a magnifier and an optical tube to look down and to see a portion of the projected image. One places the unit on the enlarging easel and adjusts the enlarger focus knob, until fine detail such as grain comes into focus. This ensures a properly focused image. The locking screw for securing the ocular in place is missing.

Blackwall Yard Phase One, London, United Kingdom

This file contains a photographic print of Blackwall Yard, a business centre in London's docklands area, in its first of three phases of construction. It was designed by London-based architects, Richard Rogers Partnership, who were recognised by The Royal Institute of British Architects for the project.

City University, London, United Kingdom

This file contains a photographic print of an architect researching using a technique developed at London's City University which uses a special camera and three-dimensional programming to create a computer model which enables viewing from all sides of the structure.

C.P. Venizia stereographs

File contains photographic stereocards depicting Italian architectural sites by Carlo Ponte and Carlo Naya, including St. Peters (Rome), the entrance to the Grand Canal (Venice), Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Milan), the Porta Magna Arsenal (Venice), PIazza San Marco (Venice), the Giants Staircase of the Doges Palace (Venice), the Roman Amphitheater (Verona). Some stereocards published under the name "C. Naya Venise".

C. P. Venezia

Assorted Cabinet Cards

Cabinet card by a variety of publishers. Mostly portraits with some landscapes, and a comedy.

13 cards by S. H. Ray
5 cards by Notman & Sandham
5 cards by J. W. Grealy
2 cards by Wm. H. Leonard
2 cards by Beazell
2 cards by Ray & Maxwell
2 cards by I. H. Oliver
2 cards by G. H. Wright
4 cards by Gardiner Hubbard Scudder
3 cards by C. R. Savage
1 card by Westlake
1 card by F. B. Brenner
1 card by J. R. Morden
1 card by George Chas. Arless
1 card by Edy Bros.
1 card by Fowler & Co.
1 card by Taber
1 card by Ahlborn
1 card by Richmond
1 card by Ritz Portraits
2 cards by Bass
1 card by W. T. Bowers
1 card by Dixon
2 cards by J. F. Ray
1 card by Fowler
1 card by S. Hays
2 cards by Frontier Photo Co.
1 card by Welland Photo Studio
1 card by Bruce
1 card by Mora
1 card by Bailey & Farr
1 card by Stiff Bros.
1 card by J. M. Clarke
1 card by F. G. Westlake
1 card by Kaufman Studio
1 card by W. H. Forscutt
1 card by A. Cooper
1 card by Poole
1 card by Sullivan & Corbett
1 card by Randell Studio
1 card by Frank Cooper
1 card by Phayer
1 card by Donovan
2 cards by B. W. Kilburn
13 cards by unidentified publishers

Kern-Paillard Bolex B87 A

Item is a Kern-Paillard Bolex B87 A motion-picture 8mm camera with duraluminum body covered in leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated. Manual threading. With a Bolex Declic Handle to hold camera while filming, manufactured by Kern-Paillard between 1958 and 1969, and 2 additional lenses with leather cases and a selection of lens parts, all manufactured by Kern-Paillard.

Kern-Paillard Bolex B8VS

Item is a Kern-Paillard Bolex B8VS motion-picture camera. Uses 8mm film. When a roll runs through the camera, only half the width of film is exposed. The spool is then reversed and run through again, exposing the other half. When processed, film is split and spliced together giving 50' for projection, approximately 4 minutes. Has spring motor. Turret for two standard D mount lenses. Optical type viewfinder with adjustable dial.

Polavision Land Camera

This is a battery driven Super 8 instant movie camera. It took special super 8 film in a Polaroid cartidge that held about 42 minutes. The lens in a Polaroid F1.8/12.5 - 24mm manual zoom lens. It has two flood lights attached - Polavision TWI light.

Portrait of five children in a drawing room

Item consists of a cream coloured card with brown letterpress at bottom, "W.N. Malby" and "68 EAST STREET,/ CHICHESTER." Photograph shows a group of five children in a drawing room setting, holding toys like a doll or domestic items like yarn. The two older girls wear spanish jackets that were very popular in the early 1890s, and the bot on the right wears a sailor style suit. On verso, in brown letterpress, an elaborate decorative border with the text "PATRONIZED BY H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES K.C." and "PHOTOGRAPHED/ By/ W.N. Malby/ 68/ EAST STREET,/ CHICESTER./ ALL NEGATIVES PRESERVED FOR/ ADDITIONAL COPIES, ENLARGEMENTS,/ OIL PAINTINGS & OPAL PORTRAITS."

W. N. Malby

Portrait of a soldier, pointing

Item is a beige carte de visite with an image of a soldier, with plumed helmet and sword, in front of a studio backdrop. The man is posed, pointing off camera. On verso, in black letterpress, "No.../ GEORGE CROUGHTON/ FIRST CLASS PRIZE MEDALLIST,/ MINIATURE PAINTER & PHOTOGRAPHER,/ 19 ALBERT PLACE,/ LONDON ROAD SOUTH,/ LOWESTOFT./ THIS PORTRAIT CAN BE ENLARGED/ TO ANY SIZE AND FINISHED IN/ BLACK AND WHITE, OIL OR WATER COLOR."

Croughton, George Hanmer, 1843-1920

Polaroid 1200si

The 1200si auto focus polaroid camera for instant photos. Silver body with black hand strap. Flash and tripod mount. Uses Spectra, 990, and 1200 film packs.

Polaroid Corporation

Swan Lake at the Piccadilly Theatre

Item consists of a program for Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake with The New London Orchestra. It was presented by Adventures in Motion Pictures and first performed at the theatre on September 9, 1996. Includes a newspaper clipping review and an image from the performance.

Paul Christie Theatre Program Collection

  • 2021.12
  • Collection
  • 1952-2020

This collection consists of programs from theatre, opera, and symphony performances that the collector attended from 1952-2020. Most programs have the ticket stub tipped in, and some include newspaper reviews and clippings for the performances.

Photolab envelopes

Packaging for photographs, used by various photolabs or photographic developers to deliver finished prints to the consumer. All used, open and empty.

Kodak Canada Inc.

Agfa Isopan ISS film

Opened box of Agfa Isopan ISS 100 film. Film is still in tin cannister inside box, likely unused. The box is stamped with a develop-by date of Feb 68.

Agfa Ansco Co.

Pre-Planning Meeting - Participatory Approaches to Community-based Health Communication

Planning file for the pre-workshop consultative meeting on Participatory Approaches to Community-based Health Communication held May 7, 1999 at Ryerson. Included is correspondence, background notes on Community-based Health Communication, 2 copies of "Participatory Approaches to Community-based Health Communication" January 1999, and a series of final reports - a financial one, and 2 copies of the final report written by Robert Scott about the meeting.

Portrait of girl with jump rope, on balcony

Item is a white cabinet card with gold border and image a young girl, seated on a window ledge with a jump rope and a small (stuffed or stone?) birl to the left. At bottom of card, in gold letterpress, "VANDYKE & BROWN/ PHOTOGRAPHERS" and at right "31 BOLD ST & 34 CASTLE ST/ LIVERPOOL." On verso, royal seal appears at top with large sideways lettering in centre "Vandyke & Brown". At upper left, "ARTISTE(sic) PHOTOGRAPHERS/ MINIATURE & PORTRAIT PAINTERS." Mid right "31, BOLD STREET/ AND/ 34, CASTLE STREET/ LIVERPOOL." At bottom right, "Negatives kept/ Copies may be had." and at centre "CARTES & CABINET PORTRAITS/ COLOURED TO ORDER."

Vandyke & Brown, Photographers

Portrait of girl playing violin

Grey card with texture. Photography of a girl in short white dress and a bow in her hair playing violin. Art nouveau screen behind her, along with medieval-style x chair. At bottom, embossed in silver, "Edwards & Co" with an image of a royal crown at centre and on the right "STRATFORD/ FOREST GATE/ AND EAST HAM." On verso, in pencil "23 078".

Edwards & Co

Portrait of woman and two children

Item is a beige cabinet card with brown letterpress at bottom, "W. Crooke/ 103 PRINCES STREET/ EDINBURGH." Photograph is of a mother and two daughters. The woman sits on the left, wears a tight jacket with lace sleeves and a narrow bonnet with crushed fabric decoration at brim and large silk bow tied under her neck. The older girl on the right wears a dark fabric, probably velvet, dress with lace collar and lace trimming on short sleeves. The infant on the mother's lap wears a lace dress and bonnet. Only the infant looks toward the camera.

Crooke, William, 1849-1928

Portrait of a woman

Item is a cream card with silver letterpress at bottom edge, "Regent Portraits Ltd., London & Provinces." Photograph is a portrait of a young woman in plain white blouse with her short hair curled forward on either side of her face, and a section pulled up and rolled back on top - a very popular style for the 40s. On verso, "Further copies may always be obtained/ from our local Studio by quoting index/ letter and Negative Number." Handwritten in pencil, "PA61.99.8" and again in letterpress, "OR FROM/ REGENT PORTRAITS Ltd.,/ 30/31 GREAT SUTTON ST.,/ LONDON, E.C. 1."

Regent Portraits Ltd.

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