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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Sharon Lois And Bram

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

Note: [off air] Contains a feature on the children's group Sharon, Lois and Bram.

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 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 1001

Farming Women

Format: 2 film reels (00:15:57 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Interview with two unidentified women (Heather and Allison) who purchased a farm (the Maple Hill Farm) in the Annapolis Valley, N.S. They discuss how they diversified and expanded the farm which produces vegetables and fruits for sale in their own produce market near 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 1987-50 / Location no.: Fc 2526- 2527 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-260

Super Titles

Format: 1 film reel (00:03:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Programme titles]

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 1988-47 / Location no.: Fc 3252 Supplemental information no.: Mf 411 -1

Scotian Gold Something Lost Something Gained

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:11 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at the effects of a fire that destroyed the Coldbrook NS 'Scotian Gold' apple processing plant and how the company rebuilt it's business.

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 1618- 1619 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-209

Freedom of Information

Format: 2 film reels (00:19:51 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Michael HARRIS takes a comprehensive look at the Nova Scotia Freedom of Information Act. He speaks with journalist Parker BARSS DONHAM and an unidentified law student woh both tried to get information using the Act but failed. Harris also interviews Ron GIFFEN, Minister responsible for the Act. This programme was not aired due to changes in the Act at the time of broadcast.

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 1988-47 / Location no.: Fc 2544 2545 Supplemental information no.: Mf 386- 02

Rozinskis The

Date: 31 March 1981
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 1985-53 / Location no.: Vc 96 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 159; 160

Annapolis Royal. Part

Date: 27 January 1981
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:49 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: This program deals with historical restoration in Annapolis Royal. Interviews with 2 members of the citizen's group known as 'Historical Restorations Enterprises'- Barry [MOODY] and Ruth [EISENHAUR]. Special emphasis is placed on 2 buildings owned by Miss EISENHAUR 'The Bailey House' c.1780, and 'Sinclair's Inn' c. 1630.

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 1985-36 / Location no.: Vc 61 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 17; 18

Cape Breton Singers. Part

Date: 09 February 1981
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:49 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: In this program Neil COPELAND interviews folksong collector Debra MEEKS about her collecting career. Informant Stanley COLLINS of Scotsville sings some of his compositions accompanied by his family.

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 1985-59 / Location no.: Vc 92 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 141; 142

Stranny The

Date: 10 March 1981
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:49 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: This program is about the Stranmaer Flying Boat which was a vital part of the Canadian Defence Establishment on the East Coast just prior to W.W.2.

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- 183; 184

St Ann's Part

Date: 1981
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 101 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 177; 178

Cape Breton Singers. Part 2

Date: 17 February 1981
Format: 1 videocassette (00:28:00 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: This program the second of a 3 part series on Cape Breton Singers. Neil COPELAND talks with Angus BEATON, Willie GILLIS, Debra MEEKS, Stanley COLLINS, and Terry MACDONALD.

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 1985-59 / Location no.: Vc 92 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 143; 144

Old attorney General The. Part 2

Date: 13 October 1981
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:49 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Dr. Brian CUTHBERTSON continues his recounting of the life of Richard John UNIACKE, in Part 2 dealing with the building of the estate at Mount Uniacke in 1813, and trade until his death in 1830.

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 1985-41 / Location no.: Vc 67 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 41; 42

Prescott House. Part 1

Date: 24 February 1981
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 1985-72 / Location no.: Vc 150 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 317; 318

Preview Show -

Date: 09 October 1981
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 1986-01 / Location no.: Vc 145 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 297; 298

Old attorney General The. Part 1

Date: 13 October 1981
Format: 1 videocassette (00:27:49 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Dr. Brian CUTHBERTSON, author of 'The Old Attorney General', a biography of Richard John UNIACKE, discusses his background in Ireland, his arrival in the New World, his rise to political power and his involvement in the privateering trade. Part 1 ends c. 1810, when Uniacke built his estate in Mount Uniacke.

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 1985-41 / Location no.: Vc 67 Supplemental information no.: Mf163- 39; 40