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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

36 Hours

Date: 1978
Format: 1 film reel (00:23:19 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Documentary about CBC Radio in Halifax, N.S., focusing on its regional programming and how the station fits into the National network. Programmes such as Information Morning, Radio Noon and Metro Action are highlighted. As well, a taping of a radio drama starring John NEVILLE and an Atlantic Symphony Orchestra performance taping are featured. Neil COPELAND narrates.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1987-50 / Location no.: Fc 2422 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-93

Other Child The

Format: 1 videocassette : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [A programme on the Burn Unit at the Isaac Walton Killam [Children's] Hospital, by Dorothy GRANT.]

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 996

Halifax Explosion Anniversary

Format: 2 film reels (00:04:57 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Brief report about the Halifax Explosion of 1917 using stills and original footage. Heard are Polly DOBSON, daughter of Archibald MACMECHAN and survivor of the Explosion and Graham METSON, author of a book an the Explosion based on the work done by MACMECHAN.

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 1987-52 / Location no.: Fc 2412- 2413 Supplemental information no.: Mf382-1

Nova Scotia Election Special

Date: 14 September 1978
Format: 2 film reels (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An overview of the 1978 Nova Scotia Provincial Election campaign focusing on the different approaches, strategies and styles of the three parties and their leaders, Gerald REGAN (Liberal), John BUCHANAN (Progressive Conservative) and Jeremy AKERMAN (New Democratic Party). Narrator is Frank 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 1987-50 / Location no.: Fc 2414- 2415 Supplemental information no.: Mf382-2

Beaconsfield Pei Heritage Foundation

Date: 21 November 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: In this program Neil COPELAND interviews Irene ROGERS, chairperson of the PEI Heritage Foundation meetings. They discuss the headquarters [Beaconsfield], as well as activities undertaken by the Society.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-76 / Location no.: Vc 116 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 213; 214

Corvette Navy. Part

Date: 07 November 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An interview with navy veterans James B. LAMB and Hedley DOTY about the corvettes, escort vessels important in the North Atlantic during World War II. They discuss the design, living conditions on board, and procedures of naval warfare. Colour film footage shot by Hedley while on the corvette 'Weyburn' during 1941 & 1942 is featured.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-33 / Location no.: Vc 57 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 9; 10

Lunenburg. Part

Date: 28 November 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-70 / Location no.: Vc 135 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 257; 258

Corvette Navy. Part

Date: 14 November 1986
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Neil COPELAND continues his interview with World War II navy veterans James B. LAMB (author of The Corvette Navy) and Hedley DOTY, photographer and filmmaker, about serving on board the corvettes. Various anecdotes about specific individuals included, as well as DOTY footage from that period at sea.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-33 / Location no.: Vc 60 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 13; 14

Provincial Archives

Date: 28 December 1977
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at the history & holdings of the Nova Scotia Provincial Archives, including interviews with (then) Provincial Archivist Dr. Bruce FERGUSON, and with Dr. Peter WAITE, a member of the Board of Trustees. Dr. WAITE discusses the plans for a new Archives building at the corner of Robie & University to be built by 1979.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-48 / Location no.: Vc 72 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 61; 62

Carleton County Courthouse

Date: 18 January 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: In this program Neil COPELAND interviews Ken and Dees HOMER about the efforts of the Carleton County Historical Society to restore the courthouse in Upper Woodstock, NB, which dates from 1832.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-75 / Location no.: Vc 107 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 201; 202

Lunenburg. Part

Date: 05 December 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:49 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-70 / Location no.: Vc 135 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 259; 260

Amos Seaman: King of Minudie

Date: 19 December 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-73 / Location no.: Vc 102 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 181; 182

Captain George Spicer

Date: 31 October 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Stanley SPICER talks about his grandfather, Captain George SPICER, who sailed as captain of various vessels from Spencer's Island all over the world, from 1858- 1910. Capt. [Kip] MERRIAM recalls his own days at sea on schooners built along the Fundy coast. Several photographs are included, of various ships and people mentioned.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
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 73 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 67; 68

Springhill. Part

Date: 29 October 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-53 / Location no.: Vc 84 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 111; 112

Fort Beausejour

Date: 22 February 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Director: HARPER, Bill
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Vc 103 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 185; 186