'The Way We Were': Nova Scotia in Film, 1917-1950

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Behold The Lambs

Format: 4 film reels (00:28:24 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: The Acadia University Choir and organist under the direction of Leonard MAYOH perform music for Good Friday in the Acadia University Chapel.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Jack O'Neil
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1769- 1772 Supplemental information no.: Mf259-13

Beyond Those Mountains

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:13 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Sociologist John NICHOLSON examines the economic, social, educational, physical and religious life in the isolated communities of Black Point and Meat Cove in Cape Breton.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: James Clarkson
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 302 303 Supplemental information no.: Mf199-02

Convoys

Format: 2 film reels (00:29:20 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Jim BENNETT and Paddy GREGG host a program on convoys. Jim relates an occurance on 'The Jarvis Bay'. Jim and Paddy interview Rear Admiral Hugh F. PULLEN on convoys in World War II. Footage and photographs of convoy crossing.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: John MacKay
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 877 878 Supplemental information no.: Mf214-6

Singalong Jubilee

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:12 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Host Bill LANGSTROTH and the Jubilee Singers sing folk songs. [Guests 'The Townsmen'- Michael STANBURY, Donny BURKE and Scott MACCULLOCH, and Catherine MCKINNON and Kay PORTER.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1670 Supplemental information no.: Mf225-13

Music Hop, Frank's Bandstand

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:23 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music and dancing hosted by Frank CAMERON, and featuring Karen OXLEY, Patician Ann MACKINNON, D.J. Jeffries and group 'Brian AHERN and the Offbeats'. Special guest is Melinda ABBASS.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Director: PITTSON, Manny
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1508 Supplemental information no.: Mf251-3

Music Hop, Frank's Bandstand

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:16 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music and dancing hosted by Frank CAMERON, and featuring Karen OXLEY, Patician Ann MACKINNON, D.J. Jeffries and group 'Brian AHERN and the Offbeats'. Special guest is Kenny CHANDLER.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Director: PITTSON, Manny
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1507 Supplemental information no.: Mf251-2

Diary of a Miramichi Guide

Format: 7 film reels (00:27:58 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Paddy GREGG interviews and accompanies Fred COWATER who was a guide on the Miramichi River for 31 years.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Paddy Gregg
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 430: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 428- 433 Supplemental information no.: Mf195-12

St. Patrick's High School

Format: Film reels (00:29:24 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: St. Patrick's High School, Halifax NS students perform in singing and dancing numbers, hosted by Pat NAPIER.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Paul Baylis
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2118 Supplemental information no.: Mf275-1

St. Patrick's High School

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:24 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Patrick NAPIER hosts this programme recorded at St. Patrick's High School in Halifax, N.S. Heard are Audrey AMIRO, Nancy HUNT, Kathie DAVIS, Sharon WHALEN, Ann HOGANSON, Beth NEWMAN, Judy DEYOUNG, Jim MULCAHY, Harry DUNSMORE, Maurice MACGILLVARY, Sharon DUNCAN, Jean LEVANGIE, Ann Marie MACKENZIE, etc.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation / Halifax Musicians Association
Producer: Paul Baylis
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2118 Supplemental information no.: Mf275-1

Seal Hunt Witchcraft

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: 4 items: Interview with Ross HOLMES on the seal hunt/ Neglect of the Joseph HOWE homestead/ 1873 sea disaster- sinking of ship 'The Atlantic'/ Halifax Children's Theatre performs 'Hansel & Gretel'.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Paul Baylis
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 357 Supplemental information no.: Mf200-09

MacTaqyac

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: 4 items: Interview with Arthur HELEWEL on his celebrity newspaper column/ Interviews with those involved and affected by NB Mactaquac hydroelectric power dam project/ NB man rescues deer/ Interview with Chubby CHECKER

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Paul Baylis
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 356 Supplemental information no.: Mf200-08

Diary of Alex Colville

Format: 10 film reels (00:26:55 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Profile of artist Alex COLVILLE. COLVILLE is interviewed by Ken HOMER.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Sandy Lumsden
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 410 & 414: CLOSED: conservation; Fb 411: new MAG (1995)

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 408 - 417 Supplemental information no.: Mf195-09

Stirling County

Date: 1965-1966
Format: 1 film reel (00:7:30 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Alexander Leighton

Note: A compilation of short reels, all seemingly shot in Digby County. Includes street scenes; a sportsmens' meet and agricultural and forestry activity.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction until 2000.

Reference: Alexander Leighton Nova Scotia Archives 1987-14 / Location no.: Fc 2052 Supplemental information no.: Mf360- 40

Stirling County

Date: 1965-1966
Format: 1 film reel (00:5:45 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Alexander Leighton

Note: Various rural shots: a field of tall hay; tractor cutting hay; loading cattle; graduation ceremony for student nurses; a parade in Bear River, N.S.; a county fair; and a baseball game.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction until 2000.

Reference: Alexander Leighton Nova Scotia Archives 1987-14 / Location no.: Fc 2065 Supplemental information no.: Mf360- 41

Core Fal Crossing Bay of Fundy

Date: 1965-1966
Format: 1 film reel (00:18:20 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Alexander Leighton

Note: Various shots of fishing taken aboard the vessel 'Randar,' from Saint John, N.B. as she crosses the Bay of Fundy. Crew are shown repairing the nets, hauling their catch, cleaning and filleting the fish and cooking and eating a meal. Also includes shots of the radar and other equipment aboard the ship.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction until 2000.

Reference: Alexander Leighton Nova Scotia Archives 1987-14 / Location no.: Fc 2086 Supplemental information no.: Mf360- 53