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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Nature's Salt Cellar

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

Note: Keith BARRY visits the new salt mine at Pugwash, NS. He is given a tour of the mine by the manager Mr. MACQUARRIE.

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 1954; Fb 2407 (Mf262-61) Supplemental information no.: Mf262-28

Navy Day

Format: 2 film reels (00:28:40 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Jack MACANDREW narrates the festivities presented for the celebration of the Royal Canadian Navy's 50th Anniversary.

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 1797- 1798 Supplemental information no.: Mf260-09

Exercises at Sea Bonaventure

Format: 5 film reels (00:28:52 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Keith BARRY goes on board the aircraft carrier Bonaventure during naval exercises 200 miles off the coast of Nova Scotia. He interviews officers and crew and profiles the role of the ship in naval operations.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Bill Harper
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1793: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1792- 1796 Supplemental information no.: Mf260-08

Admiralty House

Format: 5 film reels (00:29:25 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Thomas RADDALL at Admiralty House, Halifax, recalls the history of the house and the dockyard throughout the war years, the explosion and World War II when it was a club house for servicemen.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Cameron Graham
Writer: RADDALL, Thomas
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1938- 1942 Supplemental information no.: Mf262-26

Snakes

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:22 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at snakes- snakes as pets, snake charmers and snakes from South America.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1022 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-34

Music Boxes

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:28 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at music boxes- antique and contemporary.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1021 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-33

Singalong Jubilee

Format: 1 film reel (00:26:42 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Host Bill LANGSTROTH and the Jubilee Singers sing folk songs.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1664 Supplemental information no.: Mf255-7

Don Tremaine Lulu

Format: Film reels (00:13:27 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music featuring the musical group 'The Downeasters' singing folk songs. Guest is Big Don MACNEIL.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. CLOSED: severe sprocket damage & film tears (JKW:07/06/96). USE VIDEOTAPE.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1367 Supplemental information no.: Mf235-3

Folk Song Show

Format: Film reels (00:13:24 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A programme of music featuring the musical group 'The Downeasters' singing folk songs.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Manny Pittson And Glenn Sarty
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction. Fb 1365: CLOSED: conservation

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1365- 1366 Supplemental information no.: Mf235-2

Reflections

Format: 1 film reel (00:27:24 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A half hour of music with guest singer Tomiko KANAZAWA. Item also features Francis CHAPLIN, Phyllis ENSHER, Gordon MACPHERSON and orchestra and host Syd DAVISON.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1471 Supplemental information no.: Mf248-3

Through a Looking Glass - Lenses

Format: 4 film reels (00:13:23 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at lenses.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1001- 1004 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-21

Crystals

Format: 1 film reel (00:12:22 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at crystals and their formation.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1019 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-31

Through a Looking Glass - Mirrors

Format: 4 film reels (00:13:10 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at mirrors.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1001- 1004 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-20

Animals With Shells

Format: 1 film reel (00:13:23 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at animals with shells for protection.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 1014 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-27

Making Light

Format: 4 film reels (00:13:22 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at making light- from candles to oil lamps, and electricity.

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

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fb 997- 1000 Supplemental information no.: Mf221-19