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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Royal Visit- State Dinner at the Nova Scotian Hotel

Format: Film reels (00:33:16 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Action takes place prior to and during the speeches before the state dinner at the Nova Scotian Hotel.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066- 2079 Supplemental information no.: Mf265-03

Natural Childbirth

Format: 1 film reel (00:7:17 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of expectant mother in an natural childbirth class and at the Grace Maternity Hospital.

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 Location no.: Fb 2119 Supplemental information no.: Mf276-1

Royal Visit - Garrison Grounds

Format: Film reels (00:05:43 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Garrison Grounds/ Presentation of Prince of Wales cup.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066- 2079 Supplemental information no.: Mf265-03

Bluenose Ghost Promo

Format: 1 film reel (00:00:22 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television
Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1817 Supplemental information no.: Mf261-13

Royal Visit

Format: 1 film reel (00:9:13 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A composite programme of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Prince of Wales, to Halifax, N.S. A visual synopsis of itinerary.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1989-57 / Location no.: Fc 2176 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-49

Royal Visit

Format: 2 film reels (00:10:41 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Montage of footage of the 1959 Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Halifax, N.S.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1989-57 / Location no.: Fc 2177- 2178 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-50

Fountain - Opening and Closing Film

Format: 1 film reel (00:08:02 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Four shots of the same sequence- opens on a shot of a small fountain with water running from top bowl to second, to third. Then camera pans down to third bowl and stays fixed on it until end. Exciting.

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 Location no.: Fb 1469 Supplemental information no.: Mf248-1

Royal Visit - Arrival at Shearwater

Format: Film reels (00:20:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Arrival of the royal couple at Shearwater airforce base for inspection of the guard.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066- 2079 Supplemental information no.: Mf265-03

Lobster Fishing

Format: 1 film reel (00:27:51 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Ches COOPER and Jack JOHNSTON interview several farmers who also do lobster fishing. They also investigate the use of lobster shells for fertilizer.

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 Location no.: Fb 1336 Supplemental information no.: Mf229-86

Springhill Gold Medal

Format: 1 film reel : b& w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Nova Scotia Premier Robert STANFIELD presents the gold medal award to Nova Scotia's Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation [DOSCO] and the men who risked their lives during rescue attempts.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 284 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 110

Federal Cabinet Meeting In Halifax, Deifenbaker Statement

Format: Film reels (00:05:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of people arriving for the meeting and entering the building/ Shots of DIEFENBAKER talking to the press followed by the royal couple arriving and entering the building.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066- 2079 Supplemental information no.: Mf265-03

Royal Visit- Departure From Shearwater

Format: Film reels (00:22:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Shots of the departure of the royal couple from Shearwater with commentary about events on the tour.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066- 2079 Supplemental information no.: Mf265-03

Jack Baker Interview

Format: 1 film reel : b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An interview with Sheriff Jack BAKER, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, on his extensive gun collection.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 124 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 14

Colonel Logan

Format: 1 film reel : b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An interview with Colonel R.A. LOGAN on his military career and his career with Pan American Airlines.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 196 - 200 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 56

Royal Visit

Format: Film reels (00:32:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Footage of the state dinner for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at the Nova Scotian Hotel, with speeches by Premier STANFIELD and Prime Minister DIEFENBAKER. Arrival of Queen Eliz. and Prince Phil..

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2141 2142 Supplemental information no.: Mf265-06