STK-ID 6092

Conference on French language at Laval University (00/06/1952): MS of two clergymen unveiling plaque, HAS of audience. CS of cardinal making speech. Shots of unveiling of another plaque, audience rises. LAS of clergyman making speech, CUs of both plaques. Exterior shots of Laval University, LACU of sign reading "Conservons notre héritage français" (Preserve our French heritage). HAS of university. Shots of nuns and students (mainly girls) in inner courtyard of university, CUs of licence plates from different provinces and American states. Sequence on graduation ceremony in which cardinal awards honorary degree to Maurice Duplessis, who signs honour book and makes speech.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Canadian Newsreels (canada-US relations)
Location
Quebec City
Year
1950
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
16mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486