Eligibility:
A student is classified as an individual, of any country, attending an educational institution as a student at least part time.
Topic:
Paper covering original research into any aspect of Canada's photographic history. It could involve equipment, images, individuals, general photographic history or any other topic. For example:
- 19th century advertising by professional photographers
- Canadian daguerreotypists
- Catalogue of Canadian made cameras
- The history of Kodak Canada
- The stereo views of James Esson
- The history of movie making in Toronto
- Compendium of manufacturers of photographic accessories
- Early photographs of Vancouver
- The tin type process
$500 provided by Kodak Canada. Runner-up: $250. Additional rewards may be made. The PHSC reserves the right to withdraw the awards if no submission is considered of a satisfactory standard. A permanent trophy is also offered, ideally to be presented in person.
Selection Criteria:
Extent to which it expands existing knowledge or facilitates application of existing knowledge. Relevance to Canada.
Terms and Conditions:
Minimum 2,000 words (except listings, catalogues, etc.). Maximum 20,000 words. Typed on paper or disk. Include sources and bibliography. Paper must not have been previously published, and must have been written within the previous two years. Entrants agree that the PHSC may reproduce the work in whole or in part.
Deadline:
Paper must be submitted by November. Award announced by January 1, the following year. Judged by a panel of experts including a non PHSC member. Panel's decision is final.
Contact:
Queries to John Morden via e-mail: [email protected].
Submissions to:
Photographic Historical Society of Canada
4335 Bloor St West, PO Box 11703
Toronto ON M9C 2A5 Canada