Sub-Series 1.1 : 75th anniversary

Invitation to the historical gathering on July 23, 1989, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy.

News article describing the history and legacy of the Komagata Maru incident.

Brochure from a photo exhibit held by Vancouver Sath commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The brochure gives a brief history of the Komagata Maru event and includes photographs from the ship. The brochure also includes information about the organization, Vancouver Sath. Vancouver Sath's logo is printed on the bottom of the first page. The brochure is printed on… more

Invitation from the City of Vancouver inviting the recipient to the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy, on May 23, 1990. At the top of the invitation is the City of Vancouver's coat of arms. more

Letter from Alderman Sandra Wilking to Kanwal Singh Neel including minutes from the Vancouver City Council meeting on February 13, 1990.

Pamphlet about the history of the Komagata Maru and its legacy written by Simon Fraser University history professor, Dr. Hugh Johnston. There are two photos of the Komagata Maru on the pamphlet cover. The pamphlet was published to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy.

Pamplet detailing the history of the Khalsa Diwan Society in Vancouver. The piece was written by Sarbjit Singh Neel. On the cover there are two photographs: one of the old gurdwara in Vancouver, the second, a photograph of the gurdwara located on Ross Street in Vancouver. On the last page, there are photographs of Bhai Mewa Singh and Bhai Balwant Singh.

Compilation of Canadian newspaper clippings surrounding the topic of the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru. Articles included are printed in English and Punjabi.

Satire piece written for Indo-Canadian Times newspaper criticizing Bill C-84, as well as the events surrounding the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy.

Report outlining the events for the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The report also provides the program for the historical gathering held on July 23, 1989.

Document detailing the wording for the plaques the would be placed in Vancouver, made to commemorate the Komagata Maru tragedy.

Document detailing the proclamation from Gordon Campbell, the Mayor of Vancouver, declaring July 23, 1989 to be Komagata Maru Day.

A colour image of nine men seated behind a table, indoors. Behind them on the wall is a banner that reads in English, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989" and two framed black and white photographs of the Komagata Maru and its passengers. On the table there are microphones placed in front of Hugh Johnston and Kanwal Singh Neel. There are vases with flowers placed at both ends of… more

A colour image of eight men seated behind a table, indoors. Behind them on the wall is a banner that reads in English, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989" and two framed black and white photographs of the Komagata Maru and its passengers. On the table there are microphones placed in front of Hugh Johnston and Kanwal Singh Neel. Hugh Johnston appears to be speaking. There are… more

A colour image of nine men seated behind a table, indoors. Behind them on the wall is a banner that reads in English, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989" and two framed black and white photographs of the Komagata Maru and its passengers. On the table there are microphones placed in front of Hugh Johnston and Kanwal Singh Neel. There are vases with flowers placed at both ends of… more