Tag Archives: 19th century photography

The Wilhelm E. Nassau Camera Collection at Ryerson University

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Beth

The Heritage Camera Collection more than doubled in size this past January thanks to the generous donation of approximately 500 cameras and pieces of camera equipment from Wilfrid Laurier University. The collection improves the holdings in European and Japanese manufacturers, … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from Ryerson Archives & Special Collections

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Beth

The Archives & Special Collections reading rooms will be closed from December 22nd to January 3rd, re-opening on January 4th. Enjoy your holiday break and come and visit us again in 2012!

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Feature from the Collections: Summer Fashions

Posted on July 22, 2011 by laine.gabel

Special Collections staff recently stumbled upon this gorgeous photograph of a lady relaxing in a hammock during a late 1890s summer and wanted to share. Knowing how warm our Ontario summers can be, we can’t help but feel thankful for … Continue reading →

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Feature of the week : American Burlesque

Posted on January 12, 2011 by askyrme

Welcome to the first in a series of blogs highlighting interesting and unique objects we come across in the Ryerson University Archives & Special Collections. There’s a lot of amazing objects in our stacks, and here are just a few…. AMERICAN … Continue reading →

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