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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Christmas Shopping Items Return

Format: 1 film reel (00:3:50 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of shoppers returning merchandise to stores.

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 511 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-8

Centennial Art Gallery

Format: 1 film reel (00:5:23 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of an exhibit of crafts at the Centennial 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 509 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-6

Growing Shrubs from Cuttings

Format: 1 film reel (00:04:08 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of [Gordon WARREN] taking cuttings from 2 types of plants and then planting them- in the fall.

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 919 Supplemental information no.: Mf216-22

Geese Feeding On Strawberries, Virus Free Strawberries

Format: 2 film reels (00:11:00 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of Geese feeding in a strawberry field/ a greenhouse and strawberry beds/ discussion on how virus free strawberries are developed and maintained/ a demonstration of grafting.

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 921- 922 Supplemental information no.: Mf216-32

Goose Shoot

Format: 1 film reel (00:00:45 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of watching geese from a blind.

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 1548 Supplemental information no.: Mf252-17

Diary of a Miramichi Guide

Format: 7 film reels (00:25:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with Fred COLWATER and commentary on fishing on the Miramichi.

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 2046- 2052 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-40

Gracie Findlay

Format: 2 film reels (00:11:10 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Marilyn MACDONALD interviews Gracie FINDLAY, amateur actress, about her role in Anne of Green Gables.

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 1095- 1096 Supplemental information no.: Mf222-4

Grain Seed

Format: 11 film reels (00:7:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interviews with various farmers about the planting, spraying and storage of grain seed.

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 1232 1233 1983 1999 2567 - 2568 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-22

Great Christmas Debate The Dalhousie University

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:19 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Comments by two unidentified Dalhousie University students about their and their peer's attitudes toward the Church and religion in general in today's society. They express disillusionment and doubt. Response by Canon FRENCH and Father MACDONALD to these comments in which they discuss the need to keep the Church in touch with society.

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 696- 697 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-23

Hostas - Dartmouth and Public Gardens In Halifax

Format: 1 film reel (00:02:08 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Item appeared to concentrate on one plant found both in the Public Gardens and on a lawn in front of someone's home [Hostas- Dartmouth].

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 915 Supplemental information no.: Mf216-20

Beef Cattle

Format: 3 film reels (00:15:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Bill SKERRETT interviews unidentified farmer about wintering beef cattle outdoors.

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 1222 1223 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-18

Uniacke Square Eviction

Format: 2 film reels (00:7:11 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Frank FILLMORE interviews unidentified man from the Halifax Housing Authority about the eviction of a Mrs. KNIGHT and her family from Uniacke Square. He also interviews Mrs. KNIGHT.

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 336 337 Supplemental information no.: Mf199-21

Foam Frost Protection

Format: 1 film reel (00:2:08 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage of a demonstration of foam frost protection for fruits and vegetables.

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 1254 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-36

Frost Foam Protection

Format: 3 film reels (00:4:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Three items: demonstration of frost foam protection of vegetables and fruits; silent footage of cows grazing; silent footage of National 4-H Club Council meeting.

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 1242 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-28

Halifax Harbour

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

Note: Footage of Halifax Harbour and the 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 546 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-30