Philip Timms

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Philip Timms
Philip Timms in 1909 with his Helicon E flat bass, Vancouver, B.C.
Born
Philip Thomas Timms

September 16, 1874
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedAugust 8, 1973(1973-08-08) (aged 98)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation(s)Photographer, printer, activist
Known forHistoric photography

Philip Thomas Timms (September 16, 1874 – August 8, 1973)[1] was a Canadian photographer and printer. He was an advocate for vegetarianism, animal welfare and against vivisection.

Life and career

As an amateur he was involved in archaeology, history, music, and film. He was a member of the Royal Photographic Society and the official photographer of the Vancouver Museum. Major J.S. Matthews stated he "is a real Vancouver pioneer; handpicked, extra special, double refined and forty over proof" and Maclean's Guide to Vancouver described his works as an "invaluable contribution to our cultural heritage".[2]

Timms became a vegetarian at the age of 27 after visiting a slaughterhouse.[3] He advocated for animal welfare and was a member of the Anti-Vivisection Society and the SPCA. He was secretary of the Vancouver Vegetarian Society.[3]

References

  1. ^ Thirkell, Fred; Scullion, Bob; Timms, Philip (2006). Philip Timms' Vancouver:1900-1910. pp. 6, 16.
  2. ^ Vancouver Public Library staff writers. "Through the Camera Lens of Philip Timms". Canada's Digital Collections Initiative, Industry Canada. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
  3. ^ a b Thirkell, Fred; Timms, Philip T; Scullion. Bob. (2006). Philip Timms' Vancouver 1900-1910. Heritage House Publishing. p. 8. ISBN 978-1894974189

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