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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Royal Visit - Wanderer's Grounds

Format: Film reels (00:32:48 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Children view the royal couple with entertainment from the Bengal Lancers.

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

Captain Walters Interview

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

Note: Captain Angus WALTERS discusses his racing career.

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 293 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 112

Red Chamber

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

Note: Nova Scotia Premier Robert STANFIELD and leader of the Opposition, Henry HICKS, in the Red Chamber ofProvince House, Halifax.

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 297 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 117

Royal Visit - Prince Edward Island tour

Format: Film reels (00:09:45 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: General information about PEI, and footage of the route for the royal visit.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 2069: CLOSED: conservation

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

Royal Visit - Presentation of Colours to Royal Canadian Navy

Format: Film reels (00:65:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Opening ceremonies leading to the consecration of new colour, including part of the trooping of the King's Colour.

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 Tour - State Dinner at Nova Scotian Hotel

Format: 1 film reel (00:5:15 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: The address of Queen Elizabeth II given at a State Dinner held at the Nova Scotian Hotel in Halifax, N.S., during the 1959 Royal Tour. Present at the Dinner are Robert STANFIELD and John DIEFENBAKER.

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.: Fb 2392 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-51

Heart Operations

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

Note: This episode of Gazette contains remote coverage of open heart surgery [in a local hospital]; the surgeon performing the operation describes the procedure.

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 300; Fb 301 Supplemental information no.: Mf 196 - 119

Acadia University

Format: 4 film reels (00:29:21 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Narrator George RICH profiles Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S., and the students studying at the Baptist Seminary. There are scenes of students in classes, on field trips and at graduation. Extensive footage of the University campus.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Al Grayson
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1406: New full-coat MAG (1995)

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1403- 1406 Supplemental information no.: Mf245- 01

Tatamagouche Festival of The Arts

Format: 3 film reels (00:29:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: The town of Tatamagouche in central Nova Scotia holds a festival of the arts and community crafts. Festival is opened by Lt. Governor PLOW of Nova Scotia.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1904- 1906 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-20

Argus

Format: 4 film reels (00:29:25 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Jack MACANDREW and Keith BARRY visit RCAF Greenwood and learn about the operation of the Argus Patrol Aircraft.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1788- 1791 Supplemental information no.: Mf260-07

Meegamauk

Format: 2 film reels (00:29:22 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Jack MACANDREW and Keith BARRY on the Micmac indians from central Nova Scotia. A replica of a typical indian village is set up at the Citadel. Jack interviews Chief Irving KNOCKWOOD and discuss the Micmac customs.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1898- 1899 Duplication no.: Vb 475 1899 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-18

Alexander Graham Bell Dedication and Silver Dart Flight

Format: 13 film reels : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Old newsreel footage of the flight of the Silver Dart at Baddeck, and footage of commemorative celebrations. Also footage of Alexander Graham BELL.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper And Sandy Lumsden
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 2019- 2031 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-38

Eddie Richards Band

Format: 1 film reel (00:12:20 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Maurice FOISY introduces the sound of jazz with Eddie RICHARDS Band.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1396 Supplemental information no.: Mf239-5

Halifax Jazz Quintet

Format: 1 film reel (00:12:20 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Maurice FOISY introduces the Atlantic Jazz Quintet with the sounds of jazz.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1394 Supplemental information no.: Mf239-3

At Home With The Diefenbakers

Format: Film reels (00:28:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Joyce DAVIDSON and Charles TEMPLETON visit the Prime Minister John DIEFENBAKER and his wife at 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa. Joyce and Mrs. DIEFENBAKER tour the house- Charles TEMPLETON and Mr. DIEFENBAKER discuss DIEFENBAKER's life and political career.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1351 Supplemental information no.: Mf232-1