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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Chemical Thinning of Apple Orchards

Format: 8 film reels (00:14:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Report on the use of chemical sprays and fertilizers in apple orchards. Silent footage of spraying in progress. Bill SKERRETT interviews Les HUTCHINSON and Fred WALSH on the subject.

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 1239 1240 2593 2594 451 452.. Supplemental information no.: Mf229-26

Hothouse Tomatoes

Format: 8 film reels (00:17:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Three items: interview by Bill SKERRET with growers of hothouse tomatoes in Nova Scotia; interview by Bill SKERRETT with Art STONE about his experimental covering of plastic for strawberries as well as an interview with a strawberry picker; and silent footage of a farmer using a special tractor with a rotating mower.

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 1248 1249 465 467 2628 - 2633 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-31

Forestry Improvement Act

Format: 6 film reels (00:9:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Two items: interview by Bill SKERRETT with Mr. HAVERSTOCK, Chair of the Forestry Improvement Board about the 'Green Belt' section of the Forestry Improvement Act; interview with farmer about containerization.

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 1234 1235 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-23

Halifax County Hospital

Format: 1 film reel (00:10:53 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marilyn MACDONALD takes a look inside the Halifax County Hospital.

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 544 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-28

Christmas Trees

Format: 1 film reel (00:11:58 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Report on the Christmas tree industry in Nova Scoita.

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 2168

Capt. Grey - Miami Seaquarium

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 1602- 1603 Supplemental information no.: Mf253-10

Strawberry Farm Project

Format: 5 film reels (00:24:40 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Report on the growing, processing and marketing of strawberries in Nova Scotia with a focus on a special project in Digby County.

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 1260 - 1262 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-41

Watershed Supply Area - Mr. Kline Interview

Format: 2 film reels (00:09:22 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marilyn MACDONALD interview Mr. KLINE of the Water Commission on the water supply problem in Halifax and urban areas.

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 597 598 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-67

Christmas Trees

Format: 4 film reels (00:10:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage showing the care of Christmas tree lots and the preparation of the trees for export.

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 1337 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-87

Uniacke Square Playground

Format: 1 film reel (00:00:31 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Shot of the Uniacke Square playground in the winter.

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 588 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-62

Housing Commission

Format: 1 film reel (00:2:20 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Dave ROWE interviews disgruntled home owner who claims that the Nova Scotia Housing Commission is not supplying materials at the lowest possible price.

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 685 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-16

Caribou Herd Cape Breton Highlands

Format: 1 film reel (00:04:33 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Shots of a caribou herd at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

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 1549 Supplemental information no.: Mf252-18

Human Rights Conference

Format: 1 film reel (00:25:54 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Sound only] Dave Rowe interviews numerous people about the controversy over the appointment of a co-ordinator for a Human Rights Conference in Nova Scotia. Heard are Dr. Howard MCCURDY, Gerald REGAN, Premier G.I. SMITH, Rocky JONES, Marvin SCHIFF, etc. Also discussed are their views on how successful the conference was on the whole.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 2194: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2194 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-44

Tuna Cup - Wedgeport

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 1598- 1599 Supplemental information no.: Mf253-8

G.I. Smith Interview

Format: 1 film reel (00:7:25 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with N.S. Premier G.I. SMITH about accusations by Liberal leader Gerald REGAN concerning government patronage in the Industrial Estates development.

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 340 Supplemental information no.: Mf199-24