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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Gathering of The Clans

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Dancing, parades and piping competitions held at the Pugwash gathering of the clans.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 231 Supplemental information no.: mf115-239

Blomidon

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Landscape scenics of Cape Blomidon's beaches, cliffs and shorelines.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 276 Supplemental information no.: mf115-292

Highland Games

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Highland games, Antigonish. Footage of spectators.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 153 Supplemental information no.: mf115-141

Bridges

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Construction of the Angus L. MacDonald Halifax/Dartmouth bridge from the sod turning to laying of the foundation.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 204 Supplemental information no.: mf115-207

Fishing

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Fishing for trout in Nova Scotia's streams

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 160 Supplemental information no.: mf115-151

Fishing

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A deep sea fishing sequence about a group who rent the boat Nancy L. for a day's sport.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 263 Supplemental information no.: mf115-277

Folk Song

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: [Helen Creighton recording] Folk song on wharf in fishing village.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 218 Supplemental information no.: mf115-224

Halifax

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Assorted shots of various playgrounds and buildings in Halifax City.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 171 Supplemental information no.: mf115-165

Lobsters

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Two segments: winter lobster fishing and a lobster picnic.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 224 Supplemental information no.: mf115-230

Aerials

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Aerial footage of Halifax and surrounding area including shots of airforce and Trans Canada Airlines planes.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 180 Supplemental information no.: mf115-174

Authors

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Thomas RADDALL and -- TURNBALL meet on a beach.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 234 Supplemental information no.: mf115-243

Fishing

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Portugese fishermen (crew of the Argus) work on their ship[s] while they lie docked at Halifax Harbour.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 215 Supplemental information no.: mf115-219

Halifax

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: General shots of Halifax City including a public ceremony sequence.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 170 Supplemental information no.: mf115-164

High Powder Skiing in The Rockies

Format: 1 film reel (00:21:24 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A tour of ski slopes and lodges in the Canadian Rockies. Includes footage of an early snowmobile.

Production Company: [Associated Screen News for Canadian Pacific Railways]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 55 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-62

Causeway

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Canso Strait showing ferry George E. Murray in operation and excavations for the construction of the roadbed.

Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 215 Supplemental information no.: mf115-218