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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Crosswalks

Format: 1 film reel (00:3:06 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marilyn MACDONALD and Jim BENNET demonstrate the difficulties for pedestrians crossing the streets of Halifax, N.S.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 519 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-13

Better Business Bureau

Format: 1 film reel (00:1:22 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of the Better Business Bureau.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 553 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-36

Country Churches

Format: 1 film reel (00:2:46 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage showing various country churches including Oakfield Anglican Church.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1255 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-37

Country Calendar, Opening and Closing

Format: 2 film reels (00:2:36 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: The opening and closing of the final Country Calender show for 1968. Gives credits.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1258 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-39

Country Calendar

Format: 3 film reels (00:1:10 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of various 4-H activities.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1331 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-81

Countdown to New Year

Format: 1 film reel (00:05:00 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A countdown to midnight to welcome in the new year 1969.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 443 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-21

Containerized Cargo

Format: 1 film reel (00:1:05 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of containerized cargo being unloaded from a ship at the Halifax waterfront.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2197 Supplemental information no.: Mf199-31

Interview Percy Baker

Format: 1 film reel (00:3:08 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with Percy BAKER about the need to do away with the County Protection Services which are duplicated by the RCMP and the City Police Forces.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 703 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-28

Small Business Park

Format: 1 film reel (00:01:56 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of small businesses in Halifax & the Africville land proposed business park. Includes shots of- 'The Maritime Radiator Building', 'A.I.D. Ltd. Furniture Building', 'Croft Metal Products Building', 'Apex Industrial Supply' & 'Sun Crest Maritime Ltd.'.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 569 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-50

Property Tax Exemptions

Format: 1 film reel (00:11:48 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marilyn MACGILLVRAY interviews a Mr. DUGGAN about his opinion on property tax exemptions for hospitals and a Rev. MCGRAY about his opinion on churches being required to pay taxes.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 339 Supplemental information no.: Mf119-23

Model of Atlantic Provinces

Format: 1 film reel (00:2:34 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of a model of the Atlantic Provinces planned for exhibition at the New England Trade Fair.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 557 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-40

Mission of Springfield

Format: 16 mm : b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A TOUR OF CANADA'S MARITIME PAVILIONS AT THE EASTERN STATES EXHIBITION IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS WHERE MARITIME PREMIERS AND MANUFACTURERS PROMOTE THEIR PRODUCTS TO AN AMERICAN MARKET.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: FB 229 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 73

Sportsman's Almanac, Various Interviews

Format: 4 film reels (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: 3 interviews at the 7th Montreal Camping & Sports Show in Montreal. Interviews with Louis & Georges VOISARD on casting techniques, with 'Fred' about his grandfather Buffalo Bill and with Pierre PINARD about camping and the Montreal Camping Association.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1561 1562 1563 1564 Supplemental information no.: Mf252-24

Canada Games Halifax N.S. - Opening Report

Format: 2 film reels (00:13:36 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of the runner with the ceremonial torch, and Dan GOODWIN talks about the Canada Games to be held in Halifax & Dartmouth . GOODWIN interviews Rear Admiral D.W. [PEARCE], Chairman of the Ceremonies and Protocol Committee about that committee's plans.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1555 1556 Supplemental information no.: Mf252-22

Monarchy Streeter

Format: 1 film reel (00:3:40 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interviews with people on the street about the British Monarchy.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 329 Supplemental information no.: Mf199-17