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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Chignecto Ship Railway

Date: 15 February 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: This program examines proposals made in the past to connect the Gulf of St Lawrence to the Bay of Fundy through the Isthmus of Chignecto.

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 1985-63 / Location no.: Vc 91 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 137; 138

Acadian Village. Part

Date: 22 March 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: This program is the first of two segments which examines the Acadian Historic Village, near Caraquet, NB. Several directors discuss the founding, funding and operations of the village. Curator Clarence LEBRETON speaks about the history of the people who settled in the area.

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 139 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 273; 274

Province House N.S.

Date: 03 October 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Neil COPELAND and Shirley ELLIOT, the librarian at Province House in Halifax discuss various aspects of the building, especially it's historic and architectural significance. There are shots of exterior and interior details, as well as old drawings, paintings (including several portraits) and photographs.

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 1985-54 / Location no.: Vc 83 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 107; 108

Acadia The

Date: 08 March 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: On this tape, Neil COPELAND interviews Capt John TAYLOR about the history of the 'Acadia', the first Canadian vessel specifically built for hydrographic survey work, and about his years as the ship's Master.

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 1985-58 / Location no.: Vc 88 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 127; 128

Acadian Village. Part

Date: 29 March 1978
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:50 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: This is the second of two programs on the Acadian Village, Caraquet, NB. Curator of textiles, Jeanne ARSENAULT, and Clarence LEBRETON, discuss planning and execution of details for village reconstruction.

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 139 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 275; 276

Eastern Seaboard Cabinet Makers

Date: 11 January 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 1985-75 / Location no.: Vc 103 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 187; 188

Springhill. Part

Date: 17 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- 109; 110

Agricultural Growth. Part Landslide

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

Note: [Part 2 of 4 deals with land use- urban vs. rural, seeking a solution to the land dichotomy, examining the use, misuse and potential of provincial agricultural land. Farmers are fearful- unable to compete with planners & developers, farmers see prime grazing land going to the suburbs.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bob Hutt
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 1032- 1033 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-131

Agricultural Growth. Part Two Minutes to Twelve

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

Note: [Part 1 of 4 sets the scene of inherent [agricultural] problems. Agribusinessman J.E. PILE comments on & criticizes present procedures. Pile is a revolutionist, a successful cash crop farmer...and feels that too many farmers are timid and afraid of innovation.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bob Hutt
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 1030- 1031 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-130

Agricultural Growth. Part too Little And too Late

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

Note: [Part 3 of 4 deals with the lack of money. The absence of research and special projects has made farmers angry and upset. Some are even complacent towards the entrepreneur. Farmers are looking for modern means and contemporary results, they would like to make use of all available technology, but a vacuum has been created because of lack of money.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bob Hutt
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 1034- 1035 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-132

Agricultural Growth. Part The Bottom Line

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

Note: [Last of 4 part series: 'Item contains various interviews with people re: the marketing boards etc. After all the talk with farmers, specialists, extension workers & agricultural representatives a consensus forms, we must feed ourselves, consumers must be made aware of the situation, farmers must be as responsible as anyone. We must act now.']

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bob Hutt
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 1036- 1037 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-133

Tuna G.L. Deering

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

Note: [This item is about processing tuna at a plant in St. Andrews, NB.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Hal Andrews
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 1038- 1039 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-134

Herring Fishery

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

Note: [A look at the herring fishery in Nova Scotia. The recent conversion from a fish meal and oil industry to a food business has brought more money to both fishermen and processors.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Hal Andrews
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 1050- 1051 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-141

Fisheries Series. Part Marine Manufacturing

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

Note: [A look at the making of fish processing equipment in Canada. Interviews with plant owners and managers. Modern fishing technology and how Canada lags behind other nations in manufacturing.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Hal Andrews
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 1060- 1061 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-146

Fisheries Series. Part Ocean Sciences

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

Note: [A look at the type of scientific research going into the fisheries off the east coast...a discussion with the experts about the continental shelf off Nova Scotia.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Hal Andrews
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 1062- 1063 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-147