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The Challenge of the Labrador

Accession number: 
1940.0062

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Producers:

Distributors:

Production Years: 
1940 to 1949

Languages:

  • English
Film Properties: 
  • 16mm
  • Colour
Length (feet): 
1300 (16mm)
Length (minutes): 
36

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Holding Institutions: 

Library and Archives Canada: 16mm, 3/4", VHS, Digibeta.
"Mission work on the Labrador coast including insights into the foundation of public services, medical services, and social activities such as hospitals, associations, schools, orphanages, etc. Also shown is the development in the fishing industry along the coast of Labrador. Sequences are included on wildlife, vegetation, and the geology of the area. The outlook presented demonstrates the hardships of life in this secluded part of the country."

Bibliography: 

Crawley Films, Free Films: Directory of Sources of Free 16mm Sponsored Films in Canada (Ottawa: Crawley Films, May 1952): 9.
"The Grenfell Missions in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador."