STK-ID 6388

Unveiling (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 00/07/1939): shots of group including JL Ilsley, Premier John Bracken of Manitoba seated on platform, of Premier Campbell and Lieutenant-governor De Blois unveiling tablets on occasion of 75th anniversary of Confederation, of CD Howe seated in group on platform. Shot of group of seven descendants of Fathers of Confederation pose in front of unveiled plaques. Sequence on ceremony showing Highland band parading to ribbon for opening of golf course, elderly woman cutting ribbon, of CD Howe and friend playing golf at Green Gables Golf Course. CS of plaques to Colonel John Hamilton Gray, Edward Palmer. Shot of CD Howe and TA Crerar on first tee.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Canadian News
Location
Charlottetown
Year
1940
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
35mm dupe neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486