Date: September 1937
Format: 1 film reel (00:02:52 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: George Hames
Note: [Newsreel footage] showing the exploits of American tuna anglers [Chissy] and Kip FARRINGTON at a tuna fishing tournament in Wedgeport, N.S., probably in 1937 at a competition between the USA and the British Empire.
Production Company: Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc.
Writer: GENET, Ira (dialogue)
Broadcaster: [Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc.]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission must be obtained from copyright owner for use or reproduction.
Reference: George Hames Nova Scotia Archives 1993-03 / Location no.: Fb 2498 Supplemental information no.: Mf394-01
Date: 1936
Format: 1 film reel (00:16:00 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: Dr. Alexander Leighton
Note: A re-creation of the porpoise hunt enacted by the Digby County Micmacs [Bear River] and the subsequent rendering of the carcasses into oil. The oil was sold by the Micmacs to various local businesses for a time; but the practice died out when there was not longer any market for the product.
Producer: Alexander Leighton
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction until 2000.
Reference: Dr. Alexander Leighton Nova Scotia Archives 1989-01 / Location no.: Fb 2378 Duplication no.: Vb 404
Date: 1937
Format: 1 film reel (00:08:57 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: John B. Porter
Note: Footage of various birds at [San Diego Zoo].Detailed content report and creator's notes available in Mf. 425.
Access: Moved to Vinegar Syndrome Shelf.
Reference: John B. Porter Nova Scotia Archives 1981-43 / Location no.: Fb 2811 Supplemental information no.: Mf 425
Date: ca. 1938
Format: 1 film reel (00:17:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Reginald S. Babcock
Note: Golf tournament at the Riverside Golf Club, St. John. BABCOCK family playing golf at Gorsebrook Golf Club, Halifax. Lunenburg Harbour from the golf course.
Producer: Reginald S. Babcock
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.
Reference: Reginald S. Babcock Nova Scotia Archives 1992-52 /
Date: ca.1938
Format: 1 film reel (00:17:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Reginald S. Babcock
Note: BABCOCK family vacationing at Hubbards; Halifax-Dartmouth ferry; golf and tennis; [White Point Beach Lodge].
Producer: Reginald S. Babcock
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.
Reference: Reginald S. Babcock Nova Scotia Archives 1992-52 /
Date: ca. 1938
Format: 1 film reel (00:10:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Reginald S. Babcock
Note: Golf Tournament at Gorsebrook showing spectators and clubhouse.
Producer: Reginald S. Babcock
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.
Reference: Reginald S. Babcock Nova Scotia Archives 1992-52 /
Date: 1938-1940
Format: 1 film reel (00:16:00 hrs.) : b&w
Filmmaker: Charles Balish
Note: This item contains footage of the Balish family picnic-ing, visiting relatives and friends, and travelling around the province.
Producer: Charles Balish
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.
Reference: Charles Balish Nova Scotia Archives 1990-25 / Location no.: Fb 2312 Duplication no.: Vc 843 Supplemental information no.: Mf 334- 4
Date: 1938
Format: 1 film reel (00:01:30 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: Charles Balish
Note: This short film shows a group of men [locked-out fishermen] working together to cut a winter's supply of wood. There are also shots of the town of Lockeport.
Producer: Charles Balish
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.
Reference: Charles Balish Nova Scotia Archives 1988-23 / Location no.: Fb 2310 Duplication no.: Vc 843 Supplemental information no.: Mf 334- 1
Date: ca. 1938
Format: 1 film reel (00:07:54 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: C.C. Foster
Note: An amateur drama about a couple, Bob Mellwood and his wife, who threw a bridge party to entertain Bob's boss. Mrs. Mellwood preparded homemade mushroom soup for the occasion. During bridge, two burglars break in, rob the assembled guests and gulp down the mushroom soup on the way out. Before they reach the door they drop down dead - the soup was unintentionally made with poison mushrooms. [Actors were all members of The Halifax Amateur Cinema Group.]
Production Company: The Halifax Amateur Cinema Group
Director: Foster, C.C. [Cecil]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction until 1997.
Reference: C.C. Foster Nova Scotia Archives 1992-51 / Location no.: Fc 3012
Date: ca. 1938
Format: 1 film reel (00:12:20 hrs.) : silent, b&w
Filmmaker: C.C. Foster
Note: A amateur film with sub-titles depicting the exploits of CC FOSTER while working on the government icebreaker 'NB McLean' as it made its way the Hudson Bay. Shows building an igloo, a dog team, inuit families and kayaking.
Production Company: The Halifax Amateur Cinema Group
Producer: C.C. Foster
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction until 1997.
Reference: C.C. Foster Nova Scotia Archives 1992-51 / Location no.: Fb 2644
Date: 30 September 1937
Format: 1 film reel (00:6:43 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: George Hames
Note: Footage of the installation of Lord TWEEDSMUIR (John BUCHAN), Governor-General of Canada, as Grand Master of the Order of the Good Time in Annapolis Royal, N.S. The ceremony takes place at Fort Anne and shows the investiture, the reception by Micmac leaders in ceremonial dress, the cake cutting and the large crowds viewing the event. Seen also is Premier Angus L. MacDonald.
Access: Open for consultation; written permission must be obtained from copyright owner for use or reproduction.
Reference: George Hames Nova Scotia Archives 1993-03 / Location no.: Fc 2735 Supplemental information no.: Mf394-06
Date: September 1937
Format: 1 film reel (00:06:51 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: George Hames
Note: [Newsreel footage] showing the exploits of American tuna anglers [Chissy] and Kip FARRINGTON at a tuna fishing tournament in Wedgeport, N.S., probably in 1937 at a competition between the USA and the British Empire.
Production Company: [Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc.]
Broadcaster: [Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc.]
Access: Open for consultation; written permission must be obtained from copyright owner for use or reproduction.
Reference: George Hames Nova Scotia Archives 1993-03 / Location no.: Fb 2500 Supplemental information no.: Mf394-03
Date: 1938/1948
Format: 1 videocassette (00:17:20 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Mary Elizabeth Lynch
Note: Amateur footage shot by Andrew D. MERKEL. Colour footage of children playing with camera case. B&W footage of Dalhousie graduating class (1939) with Peggy MERKEL, Public Gardens, the Dingle. Colour footage of the Nova Scotia Legislature Building, Peggy and Gordon's wedding at All Saints Cathedral in Halifax, 1942. Wagwoltic Club. Merkel family Christmas. Footage of Habitation, Port Royal, N.S.
Producer: Andrew D. Merkel
Reference: Mary Elizabeth Lynch Nova Scotia Archives 1987-64 / Location no.: Vb 254 Supplemental information no.: Mf404-09
Date: 1938
Format: 1 film reel (00:10:22 hrs.) : colour
Filmmaker: Harold Weir
Note: This film contains shots taken while travelling around the Cabot Trail, beginning at Baddeck. Locales are identified by titles.
Producer: Harold Weir
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.
Reference: Harold Weir Nova Scotia Archives 1986-17 / Location no.: Fc 500 Duplication no.: Vc 191 Supplemental information no.: Mf 287-9
Date: 1938
Format: 1 film reel (00:7:29 hrs.) : silent, colour
Filmmaker: Harold Weir
Note: This film contains shots taken while travelling around the Cabot Trail, beginning at Baddeck. Locales are identified by titles.
Producer: Harold Weir
Access: Open for consultation; PANS holds copyright.
Reference: Harold Weir Nova Scotia Archives 1986-17 / Location no.: Fc 501 Duplication no.: Vc 191 Supplemental information no.: Mf 287-10
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