Robert O’Dell III on Postal Cancellations

Robert O’Dell III on Postal Cancellations: Machinery and Message At Riverdale Historical Society, Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 6:30 pm. Announcements in the History of Canadian Science and Technology. First posted Friday, September 16, 2022 / Yom rishon, 20 Elul, 5782. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca You might remember Robert … Continue reading Robert O’Dell III on Postal Cancellations →

1972 IGC Field Excursion C-03 Ends on Vancouver Island

IGC Field Excursion C-03 Ends on Vancouver Island, A Semi-Centennial Celebration 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology: The Excursions of the 1972 Montréal International Geological Congress (IGC). First posted Tuesday, September 13, 2022 / Yom shlishi, 17 Elul, 5782. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca Final Days of Excursion … Continue reading 1972 IGC Field Excursion C-03 Ends on Vancouver Island →

Peter Kropotkin Has Crossed Back from Vancouver to Calgary

Peter Kropotkin Has Crossed Back from Vancouver to Calgary 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology First posted Monday, September 12, 2022 / Yom sheni, 16 Elul, 5782. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca On Sunday, August 12, 1897, exactly 125 years ago – a century and a quarter … Continue reading Peter Kropotkin Has Crossed Back from Vancouver to Calgary →

Peter Kropotkin Writes from Vancouver to James Mavor

Peter Kropotkin Writes from Vancouver to James Mavor 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology First posted Thursday, September 8, 2022 / Yom chamishi, 12 Elul, 5782 By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca On Wednesday, August 8, 1897, exactly 125 years ago – a century and a quarter - Peter … Continue reading Peter Kropotkin Writes from Vancouver to James Mavor →

1972 IGC Field Excursion C-03, Pt. 3

IGC Field Excursion C-03 in Southeast British Columbia, Early September, 1972 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology: The Excursions of the 1972 Montréal International Geological Congress (IGC) First posted Tuesday, September 6, 2022 / Yom shlishi, 10 Elul, 5782 By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca IGC Field Excursion C-03 in … Continue reading 1972 IGC Field Excursion C-03, Pt. 3 →

1972 IGC Field Excursion C-03, Pt. 2

1972 IGC Field Excursion C-03: From Calgary, Alberta, to the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia in August / September, 1972 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology: The Excursions of the 1972 Montréal International Geological Congress (IGC) First posted Friday, September 2, 2022 / Yom shishi, 6 Elul, 5782. … Continue reading 1972 IGC Field Excursion C-03, Pt. 2 →

1972 Field Excursion C-03, Pt. 1

Preparing for Another Cordillera Crossing: 1972 Field Excursion C-03 at Their Calgary, Alberta, Base Camp 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology: The Excursions of the 1972 Montréal International Geological Congress (IGC) First posted Tuesday, August 30, 2022 / Yom shlishi, 3 Elul, 5782. Updated August 31, 2022. By David Orenstein, … Continue reading 1972 Field Excursion C-03, Pt. 1 →

CFP: Special issue of Scientia Canadensis on Military Technology

Call for Papers Special issue of Scientia Canadensis on Military Technology The twentieth century witnessed an unprecedented expansion of scientific research and technological development geared towards military ends. Chemists made their mark on warfare through the creation of poison gas and high explosives; engineers designed and improved tanks, submarines, and jet aircraft; and physicists produced … Continue reading CFP: Special issue of Scientia Canadensis on Military Technology →

“I’m Here!” Peter Kropotkin Arrives in Montréal

“I’m Here!” Peter Kropotkin Arrives in Montréal 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology First posted Monday, August 8, 2022 / Yom sheni, 11 Av, 5782 By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca On Sunday, August 8, 1897, Peter Kropotkin wrote to his friend Janes Mavor, in Toronto: “Sunday evening “Just … Continue reading “I’m Here!” Peter Kropotkin Arrives in Montréal →

The First Cordillera Crossing: Field Excursion A 0X at the 1972 Montréal IGC

The First Cordillera Crossing: Field Excursion A 0X at the 1972 Montréal IGC 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology First posted Friday, July 22, 2022 / Yom shishi, 23 Tammuz, 5782 By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca Back on Canada Day I gave an overview of “the Field Excursions of … Continue reading The First Cordillera Crossing: Field Excursion A 0X at the 1972 Montréal IGC →