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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Donald Johnston

Format: 1 videoreel (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A performance by Donald Johnston, a black musician from Lincolnsville, N.S. of his original songs, to his own accompaniment.[Video Theatre catalogue #: 12BW0174003d]

Producer: Video Theatre For Black United Front
Director: COYLE, Mike
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 84

Beef to The World

Date: 1975
Format: 1 film reel (00:25:18 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture

Note: Film extolling the vitures of Hereford beef cattle and discussing various aspects of the beef industry, with a focus on Alberta.

Production Company: Agravoice Productions Ltd.
Producer: A. Donald MacYick
Broadcaster: Canadian Hereford Association
Access: Open for consultation; written permission must be obtained from copyright owner for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture Nova Scotia Archives 1985-05 / Location no.: Fc 1858 Supplemental information no.: mf328-7

Subs And Pizzas

Date: 1975
Format: 2 videoreels (00:28:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Black River Productions

Note: This video was made while Neal LIVINGSTON was attending NSCAD. It was shot in a take out pizza/submarine restaurant located in Spryfield, and documents the ordinary activities which took place that evening.

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. CLOSED: conservation

Reference: Black River Productions Nova Scotia Archives 1994-21 / Location no.: Va 221 Duplication no.: Va 220

Fire tower

Date: 1975
Format: 1 videoreel (00:16:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Black River Productions

Note: This video was shot while Neal LIVINGSTON attended NSCAD. It was shot from the hut atop a fire observation tower on the Hammonds Plains Road outside Halifax. LIVINGSTON worked in this fire tower during the summer of 1975.

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. CLOSED: conservation

Reference: Black River Productions Nova Scotia Archives 1994-21 / Location no.: Va 222

Aura-Gone

Format: 1 film reel (00:10:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Black River Productions

Note: This film 'centers around one still shot that documents the movements of a city, which is seen in multi-layered reflection of passing street action...the result is an impressionistic, descriptive documentation of urban places and technology with people moving in this landscape.'

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

Reference: Black River Productions Nova Scotia Archives 1994-14 / Location no.: Fb 2658 Supplemental information no.: Mf410- 1; 11

Voices From The Landscape

Date: 1975
Format: 1 film reel (00:11:29 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: John Brett

Note: When the homestead is deserted, memories are all that are left. This film delves into the memories of an aging Acadian patriarch. It mixes collage and narrative style to reveal the interior monlogue of the man.

Producer: John Brett
Director: BRETT, John
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from Brett for use or reproduction.

Reference: John Brett Nova Scotia Archives 1987-21 / Location no.: Fc 2758 Supplemental information no.: Mf20

Voices From The Landscape

Date: 1975
Format: 5 film reels (00:11:29 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: John Brett

Note: When the homestead is deserted, memories are all that are left. This film delves into the memories of an aging Acadian patriarch. It mixes collage and narrative style to reveal the interior monlogue of the man.

Producer: John Brett
Director: BRETT, John
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from Brett for use or reproduction.

Reference: John Brett Nova Scotia Archives 1987-21 / Location no.: Fc 2755- 2757; 2759; Fn 195 Supplemental information no.: Mf20

Sydney Harbour

Date: 09 December 1975
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with Commander R.B. MITCHELL, naval control service officer in Sydney during World War II, about Sydney's role as a port from which convoys departed. Also interviews Peggy SEXTON, a civilian confidential secretary to the naval officer in charge, about her memories. Includes Hedley DOTY footage & old photos 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 1985-50 / Location no.: Vc 75 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 73; 74

Map Makers. Part Unknown Shore

Format: 2 film reels (00:26:54 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Program showing how maps and charts are made from readings taken on land and at sea. Aerial footage of survey ships and the north. Footage taken at Bedford Institute of Oceanography.]

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 918- 919 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-74

What Is Progress Salt Fish

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: No information presently available.

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 943- 944 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-86

Miramichi Rivermen

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of old log drives in New Brunswick, with voice overs and interviews with old timers, relating their experiences on the rivers.

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 1987-03 / Location no.: Fc 910 911 Duplication no.: Vb 107 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-70

Links For Underwater Man Dr. Joe MacInnis Interview

Format: 2 film reels (00:15:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Interview with Dr. Joe MACINNIS about the Ocean '74 Conference.]

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 912- 913 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-71

Celebration of Bell, A

Date: 1975
Format: 1 videocassette (00:30:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: 'Alexander Graham BELL' a re-worked version of a programme Bill HARPER did on Mr. Bell, with interviews with J.A.D. MCCURDY, Mr. Walter PINAUD, and Mr. Jack STEPHENS.

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 1992-16 / Location no.: Vc 1184

Sydney Steel

Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [no annotation] - Dub

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1992-16 / Location no.: Vc 1189

Windsor History Gwendolyn Shand

Date: 1975
Format: 1 videocassette (00:30:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Neil COPELAND interviews Gwendolyn SHAND of Windsor, N.S., about that town's history. They discuss specific buildings, industries, shipbuilding and notable people of the town from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

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 1992-16 / Location no.: Vc 1186