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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Museum Collection Daisy MacDonald

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:39 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A profile of Daisy MACDONALD and her private museum of 'collectibles' (maps/ phonograph/ bottles/ glassware/ quilts etc.) in Churchville, Pictou County.

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 1533- 1534 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-61

John Allan Cameron

Format: 2 film reels (00:03:32 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A brief interview with musician/ singer John Allan CAMERON.

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 1583 1584 Supplemental information no.: Mf109-2

Requiem For a Work Ethic. Part

Format: 2 film reels (00:28:09 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Neil COPELAND continues his look at the work ethic in the industrialized world and the impact of technology and automation on the labour force. He takes a close look at unemployment and 'disemployment,' the concept of leisure, Marxism, and the division of labour. Heard are Garth HOPKINS, Marc LELAND and others.

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 2228- 2229 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-84

Historical Writer Roland Sherwood

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:52 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An interview with Pictou County photographer, radio broadcaster, newspaper reporter and historical writer Roland SHERWOOD.

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 1531- 1532 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-60

Aquaculture Fish Culture In Nova Scotia And New Brunswick

Format: 5 film reels (00:27:50 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Documentary on aquaculture - fish farming - in the Maritimes. Featured is a trout farm in Comeauville, N.S., an eel farm in New Brunsick, and an oyster farm on the Bras D'Or Lakes in Cape Breton. A federal fisheries experiment with fish cages in Arichat, Cape Breton, is profiled. Also extensive discussion on fish hatcheries and the general state of aquaculture - i.e. the urgent need for more research.

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 2343 - 2347 Supplemental information no.: Mf380-9

Doll Maker Miss Pipes

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:51 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A profile of Amherst NS doll maker Miss PIPES.

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 1537- 1538 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-63

Barn Raising Sheep Farm

Format: 2 film reels (00:26:48 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at a barn raising in PEI and a sheep farm in NS.

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 857- 858 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-57

National Election Special Women In Politics

Format: 1 film reels (00:09:54 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Three women campaigning for office in 1974 (federal) election are interviewed re: experiences in the world of male politics. Important political issues facing women also discussed.

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 1570, Fc 1571 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-45

Interview With Jeremy Akerman

Format: 2 film reels (00:4:52 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party Jeremy AKERMAN about the party's chances in the upcoming provincial election. He briefly discusses how the NDP's platform differs from the two mainstream parties.

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 2242 2243 Supplemental information no.: Mf283-186

Coal Mining

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:51 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at Cape Breton's coal industry- past and present.

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 846- 847 Duplication no.: Vb 101 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-51

Bonnie Lea Farm Rick Rohie

Format: 2 film reels (00:24:15 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Two features: 1. A profile of Bonnie Lea Farm in Lunenburg Co., N.S. Staff discuss their philosophy and methods of teaching the physically and mentally challenged students and of the need for integration back into society. 2. Poet Rick [ROHIE] recites poems and reflects on why he likes living 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.: Fc 2194- 2195 Supplemental information no.: Mf219-20

History of St. Mary's Bay Alphonse Deveau

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:51 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Author and history professor Alphonse DEVEAU talks about the research he is conducting on the St. Mary's Bay area of Nova Scotia.

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 1545- 1546 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-67

atlantic Patrol

Format: 2 film reels (00:25:21 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Canada's fishery patrol system is examined.

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 863- 864 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-60

Brian Flemming International Law of The Sea

Format: 2 film reels (00:04:25 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A discussion of important issues to be raised at the 3rd international law of the sea conference (June 20, 1974 Venesuela). Most important issue raised is mining of the Pacific ocean seabed.

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 1585- 1586 Supplemental information no.: Mf296-2

National Election Special Campaigning Nova Scotia Style

Format: 5 film reels (00:25:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at the nature of campaign politics in Nova Scotia. Focuses specifically upon Cape Breton Nova, Yarmouth and Dartmouth South ridings during the 1974 federal election campaign.

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 1571- 1575 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-46