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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Steel

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Various processess involved in manufacturing axles at the Trenton Steel plant is documented.

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 237 Supplemental information no.: mf115-248

Wildlife

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Various species of birds and waterfowl found at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park.

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 256 Supplemental information no.: mf115-270

International Tuna Cup Match

Format: 1 film reel (00:02:42 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A short clip about the evnts surrounding the International Tuna Cup Match held at Wedgeport, NS.

Production Company: [Nova Scotia Information Service Film Unit]
Broadcaster: National Film Board
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 52 Supplemental information no.: mf115-401

Farming

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Farmlands seen from a bird's-eye veiw showing harvesting activities.

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 203 Supplemental information no.: mf115-205

Industrial

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Documentation of the processes involved in the production of paper products at the Mersey Pulp and Paper plant. Also includes a short segment on Stanfield's cotton mill.

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 236 Supplemental information no.: mf115-247

Halifax City

Format: 2 film reels
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Montage of Halifax City scenes including dockyard activities.

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 291 292 Duplication no.: Vc57 Supplemental information no.: mf115-307

Ovens, Oak Island

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Ovens/ Oak Island

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 193 Supplemental information no.: mf115-190

Ox Pull

Format: 1 film reel (00:02:43 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: A brief account of an ox pull competion at at the Bridgewater County Fair.

Production Company: [Nova Scotia Information Service Film Unit]
Broadcaster: National Film Board
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 48 Supplemental information no.: mf115-397

Halifax

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Flora and fauna of Public Gardens.

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 196 Supplemental information no.: mf115-196

Wildlife

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: People visiting the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park at different times throughout the year.

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 254 Supplemental information no.: mf115-268

Bread From Minerals

Format: 1 film reel (00:32:36 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: The mining and processing of fifteen different ores/minerals are explained.

Production Company: [Nova Scotia] Dept. of Mines
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives 1983-27 / Location no.: Fb 80 Supplemental information no.: Mf115-38

Historic Buildings

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Ross Thompson/ Meeting House/ Simeon Perkins/ Uniake House

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 217 Supplemental information no.: mf115-221

Water Skiing

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Boat races and teams of waterskiers performing.

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 272 Supplemental information no.: mf115-286

Towns

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: General shots of daily activities in the towns of Lunenburg and Liverpool.

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.: mf115-223

Towns

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Shots of the historic aspects of the towns of Lunenburg and Liverpool.

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

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 219 Supplemental information no.: mf115-225