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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Scenic Shots of Nova Scotia

Format: 1 film reel (00:21:53 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Film outs of high rise buildings in downtown Halifax & of the Nova Scotia countryside- fishing villages & fishermen.

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 606 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-71

Canoe Race Medway River

Format: 2 film reels (00:13:27 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Highlights of the canoe race on the Medway River, NS.

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 1551 1552 Supplemental information no.: Mf252-20

Educational Showcase

Format: 1 film reel (00:1:03 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage showing and educational exhibition and schools in the city of Halifax, N.S., including Gorsebrook School, St. Francis School, St. Patrick's High School, Queen Elizabeth High School, Mulgrave Park Elementary School, and St. Stephens School.

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 667 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-4

Nova Scotia Industry

Format: 1 film reel (00:23:14 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Dave ROWE looks at the McBean Mine in Thorburn, Pictou Co., N.S., threatened with closure by DOSCO. He examines the future of 400 miners and their families through interviews with the miners, mine and union officials.

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 317 Supplemental information no.: Mf199-09

Old Homes in Halifax

Format: 1 film reel (00:01:23 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of old homes in Halifax.

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 609 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-73

Butterfly Collector

Format: 1 film reel (00:29:15 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marilyn MACDONALD interviews a female judo expert. Don TREMAINE interviews Philip WARD about his butterfly collection.

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 1109 Supplemental information no.: Mf222-14

Raising a Dairy Calf

Format: 2 film reels (00:28:51 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Bill SKERRETT reports on the life of a dairy calf from birth to full production. Also included are two brief Country Calender promos.

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 1224 - 1227 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-19

Canada Games

Format: 2 film reels
Filmmaker: CBC Television
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 1600- 1601 Supplemental information no.: Mf253-9

Soot Damage

Format: 1 film reel (00:00:52 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage showing people cleaning up soot damage in 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 704 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-29

Rose Kones Newfoundland Flower Show

Format: 3 film reels (00:05:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: The use of rose kones is discussed and demonstrated/ Shots of the displays at a flower show.

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 916- 918 Supplemental information no.: Mf216-21

New Glasgow Water Pollution

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:33 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marilyn MACGILLVRAY looks at the pollution problem in New Glasgow, N.S., caused by the effluent from the Scott Paper mill. She talks with residents, fishermen and plant officials about the problem.

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 342 343 Supplemental information no.: Mf199-26

St. Mary's Painting Exhibition

Format: 1 film reel (00:01:44 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An exhibition of paintings at the St. Mary's University Art Gallery.

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 575 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-53

New Brunswick Potato Farmers Meeting

Format: 1 film reel (00:2:07 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of a meeting of the New Brunswick Potato Farmers.

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 1253 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-35

Outer Baldonia

Format: 2 film reels
Filmmaker: CBC Television
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 1606- 1607 Supplemental information no.: Mf253-12

Roseway Tree Racoon Races

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: CBC Television
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 1584 Supplemental information no.: Mf253-1