Elgin and Area Heritage Society

This young girl is dressed in her Sunday best as she rests her arm on the chair beside her. A sense calm and innocence perhaps?  But, note just a hint of self-congratulation on her face, and the “in-charge” clench of her hands. Her dolls are scattered, abandoned on the floor, and her cat, far from […]

Black & white photography was the medium of the day in the Clifford Pennock era. Black and white photography removes any distraction of colour and helps the viewer focus on other aspects of the photo, such as the subject, the textures, shapes and patterns, and the composition.  Pennock masterfully brought his subjects to life, often […]

A feature documentary on the life and photographic art of Clifford Pennock. Born in Elgin Ontario in 1880, he became the “Karsh” of his times. He brilliantly captured life in South Crosby in the early decades of the 1900s. Sponsored by the Elgin and Area Heritage Society (EAHS), this program was produced by Glen Russell […]

The following article by reporter Lily Bedore appeared in the October 6, 2022 edition of the Review-Mirror. EAHS thanks Ms. Bedore and the Review-Mirror for the coverage.

This is the pre-unveiling article regarding the Elgin storyboards featuring photographer Clifford Pennock. Additional informationn and pictures will be posted following the unveiling at 2:00 pm on October 1, 2022.

The following glimpse into the life and photographic artistry of Clifford Pennock was researched and authored by Glen Russell. Note: To scroll through the various pages, click the arrow in the upper left corner of the page beside the page number