Philip Timms | |
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Born | Philip Thomas Timms September 16, 1874 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | August 8, 1973 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | (aged 98)
Occupation(s) | Photographer, printer, activist |
Known for | Historic 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.
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]
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