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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Fort Anne

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Freighter sailing out under guns (old footage) [Shot for anniversary of Annapolis Royal]

Production Company: NS Information Service (Film and Photographic Section)
Broadcaster: NS Department of Trade and Industry
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 2445 Supplemental information no.: mf115-594

Tuna Cup Matches

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Tuna match

Production Company: NS Information Service - Film and Photographic Section
Broadcaster: NS Communications and Information Centre
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 2389 Supplemental information no.: mf115-584

Dallas Show

Format: 4 film reels (00:10:00 hrs.) : sound : silent
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A filmed slide show for Dallas investment luncheons. A series of stills depicts the general 'flavour' of Nova Scotia for the interested investor. [See also 'A Special PLace' (1970) for slightly different silent version]

Production Company: [Nova Scotia Information Services Film Unit]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives 1991-26 / Location no.: Fc 2713 - 2716 Supplemental information no.: mf115-703

Encounter On An Urban Environment - Self Examination by an Urban Community In Transition

Date: February 1970
Format: 1 film reel (00:52:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Edited proceedings from public and private meetings held in Halifax, NS during Encounter Week. Sponsored by the [Metropolitan Area Planning Committee].

Production Company: Nova Scotia Information Services
Director: ALFORD, Martin
Broadcaster: [Modern Talking Picture Services Inc.]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 134 Duplication no.: Vc 52 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-356+

Maritime Premier's Meeting at Province House

Format: 1 film reel : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: [Shot by Les KRISAN.]

Production Company: NS Information Service Film and Photographic Section
Broadcaster: NS Department of Trade and Industry
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives 1991-26 / Location no.: Fc 2702 Supplemental information no.: mf115-694

Encounter On An Urban Environment - Self Examination by an Urban Community In Transition

Date: February 1970
Format: 1 film reel (00:52:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Edited proceedings from public and private meetings held in Halifax, NS during Encounter Week. Sponsored by the [Metropolitan Area Planning Committee].

Production Company: Nova Scotia Information Services
Director: ALFORD, Martin
Broadcaster: [Modern Talking Picture Services Inc.]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 135 Duplication no.: Vc 52 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-356+

Ice and Flood - Lahave River

Format: 1 film reel : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: [Original ecktachrome stock shot by Les KRISAN]

Production Company: NS Information Service Film and Photographic Section
Broadcaster: NS Department of Trade and Industry
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives 1991-26 / Location no.: Fc 2701 Supplemental information no.: mf115-692

The Virtue of Energy

Format: 1 film reel (00:24:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre

Note: Documentary about the 3rd Pan American Wheelchair Games held in Kingston, Jamaica in 1971. Features opening ceremonies, track and field events, weightlifting, swimming, slalom, table tennis, archery, javelin and closing ceremonies. Participants are from 17 countries including Canada. Narrated by Reggie CARTER, commentary by Roy LAWRENCE.

Production Company: Harvey Film Productions (Jamaica)
Access: Open for consultation. Permission required from copyright holder for use or duplication.

Reference: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre Nova Scotia Archives 1997-13 / Location no.: Fc 3414

Community Planning Association of Canada - National Conference

Format: 3 videoreels : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: [Va 14 : Ralph King 'People Involvement'; Va 15 : Goals for Dallas; Va 16 : Wrap Up]

Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 14 , Va 15 , Va 16 Supplemental information no.: Mf 132-7

Views of Lockeport

Date: 1972-1978
Format: 1 film reel (00:25:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Charles Balish

Note: This item contains footage taken in and around Lockeport featuring its schools, churches and beach as well as street scenes.

Producer: Charles Balish
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.

Reference: Charles Balish Nova Scotia Archives 1990-25 / Location no.: Fc 1900 Duplication no.: Vc 845 Supplemental information no.: Mf 334- 8

Blairage

Date: 1972
Format: 1 film reel (00:07:00 hrs.) : Super 8, sound, colour
Filmmaker: Black River Productions

Note: This is Livingston's first documentary film and has as its subjects the cashier and usher of the Capital movie theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, prior to the cinema's destruction.

Production Company: Black River Productions Limited
Producer: Neal Livingston
Broadcaster: Black River Productions Limited
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use until 2029.

Reference: Black River Productions Nova Scotia Archives 1994-20 / Location no.: Fc 3290

Restored Paintings Legislature

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: SILENT FOOTAGE ON THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF VARIOUS PIECES OF ART EXHIBITED IN THE NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATURE.

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 497 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 156

Premier Gerald Regan

Format: 1 film reel (00:4:27 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Premier Gerald REGAN places blame for present austerity measures upon previous Conservative governments secret deals, excessive spending and bad investments.

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 2213 Supplemental information no.: Mf206-06

Violin Maker And Restorer George Dunsford

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:53 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Profile of violin maker and restorer George DUNSFORD.

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 1483- 1484 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-36

Harry Flemming Apec

Format: 16 mm : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: AN INTERVIEW WITH Harry FLEMMING, OF THE ATLANTIC PROVINCES ECONOMICS COUNCIL, ON THE FUTURE OF THAT ORGANIZATION.

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 484 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 144