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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Forest Management

Format: 1 film reel (00:11:55 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Outs from a programme on forest management, shots of clear cut land, Scott Paper Company 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.: Fc 1909 Supplemental information no.: Mf338-1

Home of The Guardian Angel

Format: Film reels (00:12:43 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A documentary on the work of the 'Home of the Guardian Angel', Halifax- a home for pregnant teenagers. Interviews with a pregnant teenager, a social worker Sister Rose, and [superintendent] Sister Elizabeth.

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 2332 2333 Supplemental information no.: Mf340-13

Neptune Theatre

Format: 16 mm : b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: SILENT FOOTAGE ON THE RENOVATION OF THE GARRICK THEATRE INTO THE NEPTUNE THEATRE IN HALIFAX, 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.: FB 2169 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 122

City Strike Cupe

Format: Film reels (00:06:56 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with representative for local 108 of CUPE Halifax City Hall Workers, Mr. HILL about issues in their strike.

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 2325 2340 Supplemental information no.: Mf340-8

McNab's Island

Format: Film reels (00:02:37 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of aerial shots of McNab's Island & a map of Halifax, Dartmouth and McNab's Island. (Footage may have to do with a development plan for McNab's Island.)

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 2329 Supplemental information no.: Mf340-11

Arnie Neilson

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Arnie NEILSON, PRESIDENT OF MOBILE OIL, IS INTERVIEWED ABOUT HIS COMPANY'S EXPLORATION PROGRAMME ON SABLE ISLAND, 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 461 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 120

Port of Saint John, New Brunsick

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:30 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Doug ARNOLD interviews numerous people involved with the development of the port of Saint John, N.B. They discuss in detail the Lorneville Project--a deep water port facility--and the trend to containerization taking place. There is much discussion about the nature of cooperation and competition between the ports of Saint John and Halifax and the general impact of containerization on the Atlantic Canadian ports.

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 2433- 2434 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-51

Fibre Glass Fishing Boats and Killer Whales

Format: 3 film reels (00:12:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Mike GILLIS interviews unidentified man (first name - Reg) about his involvement with designing and building fibre glass fishing boats in the Cape Sable Island area. Silent footage of Killer Whales.

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 898 900 Supplemental information no.: Mf204-18

Minister of Fisheries Interview

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE FEDERAL MINISTER OF FISHERIES, Jack DAVIS.

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 536 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 182

Atlantic Salmon

Format: 2 film reels (00:24:54 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Programme on the farming 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.: Fc 769- 770 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-12

Frank Hawbolt Interview

Format: 2 film reels (00:11:27 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Peter BROCK interviews ship propeller maker Frank HAWBOLT of Chester, 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 901 902 Supplemental information no.: Mf204-19

C.I.A.U. Atlantic Conference

Format: 8 film reels (00:58:50 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A comprehensive look at intercollegiate sport in Atlantic Canada through a series of interviews with coaches and atheletic directors from several universities and a wide range of sports (i.e. hockey,basketball, soccer, football, etc.). Focus is on the place of sports in the university environment in general and the state of intercollegiate sports in the Atlantic Provinces in particular.

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.: Fc 2464- 2471 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-95

Changing Face of Halifax

Format: 4 film reels (00:27:50 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A critical look at the state of the city of Halifax, N.S.--its strengths and weaknesses--and the possible directions for future development. Issues ranging from pollution to racism, standards of living to education are examined. The position of Blacks is addressed and the issue of the Africville relocation. The need for good urban planning is stressed.

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 2451- 2454 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-80

Bridgewater Bulletin - Frank Freeman

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:22 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Frank FREEMAN, columnist for the 'Bridgewater Bulletin,' is featured.

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 1437- 1438 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-13

Ross Farm Museum

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:55 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Guests Ron BARKHOUSE and Mrs. WHITE talk about what there is to see and do at the Ross Farm Museum in New Ross, 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 1445- 1446 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-17