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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Interview With Gerald A. Regan

Format: Film reels (00:11:45 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An interview with Nova Scotia Premier Gerald REGAN. REGAN talks about issues such as NS's heavy water plant, provincial budgets, Clairtone [television] Co., a new Department of Tourism, etc.

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 2319 Supplemental information no.: Mf340-4

Prince's Lodge

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: EXTERIOR SHOTS OF THE PRINCE'S LODGE MANSION ROTUNDA IN BEDFORD, 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 533 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 179

Boat Harbour Pollution

Format: 3 film reels (00:27:36 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A report on the death of the tidal estuary Boat Harbour near Pictou, N.S., caused by the effluent emissions of the Scott Maritimes pulp mill at Abercrombie Pt., N.S. Interviewed are residents and fishermen of the area who discuss the affect of the pollution on the quality of life and the fishing--in particular the lobster fishery.

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 2287 - 2289 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-93

United Mine Workers, Springhill

Format: 2 film reels (00:16:25 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Documentary about the controversy surrounding the International President vote of the United Mine Workers in Springhill, N.S. Bob OXLEY interviews several ex-miners who dicuss voting procedures, particularly the eligibility of 'honorary' and retired members. There is some excellent footage of miners at work.

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 2447- 2448 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-56

Devils Island - Interview on a Hermit

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: AN INTERVIEW WITH Andy, A EUROPEAN WHO HAS CHOSEN TO LIVE LIKE A HERMIT ON DEVILS ISLAND AT THE MOUTH OF HALIFAX HARBOUR, 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 589 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 231

Brown Apollo

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: AN INTERVIEW WITH PROFESSOR John BROWN OF ACADIA UNIVERSITY IN WOLFVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA ON HIS WORK WITH THE LUNAR MODULE DESCENT ENGINES.

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 594, 595 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 235

Medway Fish Trap

Format: 1 film reel (00:00:30 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Silent footage showing a fish trap for the raising of Atlantic Salmon.

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 2191 Supplemental information no.: Mf204-11

Black Capitalists

Format: 2 film reels (00:17:52 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interviews with two unidentified Black entrepreneurs from Halifax, N.S., who own and operate a clothing store and a night club. Both discuss their philosophies about business and society and discuss the problems faced by Blacks in obtaining financing for their ventures. One of the interviews is conducted by Sheila URQUHART.

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 2161- 2162 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-84

Christmas Trees - Les Corkum

Format: 2 film reels (00:11:41 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Nova Scotia Christmas tree grower Les CORKUM is profiled.

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 1427- 1428 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-08

Christmas Messages

Format: 10 film reels (00:5:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Christmas messages from Premier Gerald REGAN (French & English), Lieutenant-Governor OLAND, Mayor Roland THORNHILL and Mayor O'BRIEN.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fb 2462- 2471

College of Art. Show no. 2

Format: 3 film reels (00:24:41 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Part 2 of a documentary about the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax, N.S., during which members of the faculty discuss the goals, roles and teaching methods of the College. Sheila URQUHART interviews several members of the faculty.

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 2166- 2168 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-86

College of Art. Show no. 1

Format: 3 film reels (00:23:46 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Part 1 of a documentary about the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax, N.S., during which members of the faculty and students discuss goals, roles and teaching methods of the College. Sheila URQUHART interviews Director [Edward] KENNEDY.

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 2163- 2165 Supplemental information no.: Mf202-85

Ledain Commission On Drugs

Format: Film reels (00:11:47 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of a LeDain commission meeting on the problem of non-medical drug use among youth. Commission panel include: J. Peter STEIN, Marie BERTRAND, Heinz E. LEHMANN, [Dan] L. CAMPBELL, James J. MOORE and chairman Gerald LEDAIN.

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 2317 2318 Supplemental information no.: Mf340-3

Sight Point Cape Breton

Format: 5 film reels (00:27:52 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with Jean [ROSSMAN], American property owner at Sight Point between Inverness and Mabou on Cape Breton Island. She recently gave land to the Nature Conservancy of Canada for protection. She speaks passionately about the need to preserve the waterfront of the Island in its natural state.

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 2474 - 2478 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-91

Sable Island

Format: 2 film reels (00:22:29 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A report about the bird, animal and plant life of Sable Island. Interviewed are several biologists and botanists (unidentified) working on the island. Excellent extensive footage of the island and its varied life.

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 2290 2291 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-94