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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Encounter - Alinsky to the People

Format: 2 film reels (00:61:02 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A live open forum session with American activist Saul ALINSKY at the Joseph Howe School in Halifax, N.S. This public meeting was part of two days of seminars held in Halifax on the topic 'Organizing for action.' He has lively discussions with the audience about racism and ways to combat it.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fb 2455- 2456 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-87

Information Morning Promos

Format: 2 film reels (00:5:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [no annotation]

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 2252- 2253

Wheelchair Games, Shearwater

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: OPENING CEREMONIES, AS WELL AS SEVERAL EVENTS, IN A WHEELCHAIR GAMES MEET HELD AT CFB SHEARWATER, NOVA SCOTIA.

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 531 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 176

Interviews Concerning Clairtone

Format: 3 film reels (00:9:42 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interviews with Frank SOBEY, Peter MONK, J.K. BELL, and Frank MCKEDGH about the financial problems of the Clairtone plant in Pictou, 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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fb 2421- 2423 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-48

Oil Boom Demonstration

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: AN OIL BOOM'S ABILITY TO CONTROL AN OIL SPILL IS DEMONSTRATED OFF A WHARF IN WEST ARICHAT, NOVA SCOTIA.

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 588 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 230

Huntsman Marine Lab

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:54 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Mike GILLIS reports on the Huntsman Marine Lab in St. Andrews, N.B., a teaching institution set up by 19 universities, the provincial and federal governments and an international body. It is associated with the St. Andrews Biological Station.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 888 889 Supplemental information no.: Mf204-13

Hudson '70

Format: 1 film reel (00:1:13 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Brief report on the scientific ship the Hudson '70 which will sail over 40,000 miles around the Americas investigating the oceans.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fb 2190 Supplemental information no.: Mf204-08

Dental Clinic - Tatamagouche

Format: 2 film reels (00:19:11 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Documentary about a dental clinic for children in Tatamagouche, N.S., where dentistry students receive practical training in a community setting as opposed to a university classroom. Unidentified reporter interviews organizers of the Clinic, students, residents and children.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 2460: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fb 2460- 2461 Supplemental information no.: Mf379-1

Pollution Standards

Format: 4 film reels (00:21:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A discussion around the environmental impact of proposed construction of a Michelin plant on the La Have River, N.S., and of governmental effluent monitoring. Bob OXLEY interviews several people. Silent footage of construction of the Michelin plant and pollution.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 1568- 1569 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-45

Historic Film - Sydney

Format: 1 videocassette : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A compilation of short sequences depicting various aspects of life on board a naval vessel, perhaps a Corvette. Included are shots of convoys at sea; aircraft, including Zeppelins; various harbours, probably St. John's and Iceland; signaling with lights and flags; sailor's routines including navigation, drills & ship maintenance. [see Heritage's SYDNEY HARBOUR pgm, bd: 10/12/1975]

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 1985-48 / Location no.: Vc 81 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 99; 100

Hippies - Youth Migration

Format: 2 film reels (00:5:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Various people commenting on the influx of 'hippies' into Halifax during the summer. Several scenes showing groups of young people--'hippies'--the proverbial 'flower children'--camped out in public parks 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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fb 2416- 2417 Supplemental information no.: Mf219-14

Ukuleles

Format: 2 film reels (00:4:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Segment of [St. Patrick's] School Music Festival shows a large ensemble of children performing for a large audience in an auditorium. The children (musicians and choir) perform the song 'Raindrops keep falling on my head.'

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 2172- 2173 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-88

Prince of Fundy Opening

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: NUMEROUS PEOPLE ARE INTERVIEWED ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF A FERRY FROM YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA TO PORTLAND, MAINE. THE FERRY, PRINCE OF FUNDY, ARRIVES IN YARMOUTH HARBOUR.

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 647, 675 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 290

Interview - John Yerxa

Format: 2 film reels (00:11:55 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Guest John YERXA shows and talks about his home and gardens located on the shores of Eden Lake, 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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 1415- 1416 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-02

Baskets and Shells

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:19 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Host Ches COOPER interviews basket weaver Mrs. Frank ROY and her sister-in-law, Helen, who does shell crafts.

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 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 1421- 1422 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-05