Sub-Series 1.1 : 75th anniversary

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru." Dr. Kanwal Singh Neel is seen giving a speech at the podium. more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. In the foreground is a crowd of people gathering. In the distance Kanwal Singh Neel is seen at a podium.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There is a crowd of people gathering and at a distance, a stage is seen with speakers on each side. Two flags are visible: the Canadian flag and the Nishan Sahib, a flag symbolizing the Sikh religion.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There is a crowd of people gathering and at a distance, a stage is seen with speakers on each side. Two flags are visible: the Canadian flag and the Nishan Sahib, a flag symbolizing the Sikh religion. On the right of the image, boats are seen docked.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There is a crowd of people gathering and at a distance, a stage is seen with speakers on each side. Two flags are visible: the Canadian flag and the Nishan Sahib, a flag symbolizing the Sikh religion. On the right of the image, boats are seen docked and Canada Place is visible.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There is a podium that reads "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." John Fraser, M.P., and Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, is seen giving a speech. more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There is a podium that reads "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Dr. Noël Kinsella, the Associate Under-Secretary of State of Canada, is seen giving a speech. more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. In the foreground, Kanwal Singh Neel and Bikar Singh Dhillon are seen seated. Behind him, John Fraser is also visible. In the background, Canada Place is seen.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. In the foreground, Kanwal Singh Neel is seen seated. Behind him, John Fraser is also visible. In the background, Canada Place is visible. Gordon Wilson, leader of the Liberal Party of B.C. is seen giving a speech into a microphone.… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. Kanwal Singh Neel, John Fraser, Noël Kinsella, Margaret Mitchell and Doug Mowat are seen on stage. There is a podium that reads "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Gordon Wilson,… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A crowd of people are seen gathering together. The children in the photograph are seen holding balloons that say, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." In the background, Canada Place is visible. more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage including Gordon Wilson, Doug Mowat, Emery Barnes, and Moe Sihota. There are three flags on the stage: the Canadian flag, the British Columbian flag, and the Nishan Sahib, a flag symbolizing the Sikh religion.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A plane is seen flying in the sky with a sign reading, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniv. 1914-89." more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. In the foreground is a crowd of people gathering. In the distance Margaret Mitchell, M.P, is seen at a podium giving a speech. There are speakers on stage and three flags are visible: the B.C. flag, the Canadian flag, and the Nishan Sahib, a flag symbolizing the Sikh religion. On the… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. Kanwal Singh Neel, John Fraser, Noël Kinsella, Margaret Mitchell and Gordon Wilson are seen on stage. There is a podium that reads "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Doug Mowat, a… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. Kanwal Singh Neel, John Fraser, Noël Kinsella, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Wilson, Emery Barnes, Moe Sihota, Rosaline Stoddard, and Jim Young are seen on stage. There is a podium that reads "Komagata… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. Kanwal Singh Neel, John Fraser, Margaret Mitchell, and Gordon Wilson are seen on stage. There is a podium that "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Emery Barnes is seen giving a speech… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. Margaret Mitchell, Doug Mowat, Rosaline Stoddard, and Moe Sihota are seen seated on stage. Emery Barnes is standing on the left of the image, giving a speech into a microphone. There are three flags visible on stage: the B.C. flag,… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Kanwal Singh Neel is moving the microphone at the podium towards him and Emery Barnes is seen turning away from the… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Kanwal Singh Neel is seen standing behind the podium. Noël Kinsella, Margaret Mitchell, and Gordon Wilson are seen… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Moe Sihota is seen giving a speech into the microphone. Kanwal Singh Neel, Noël Kinsella, Margaret Mitchell, and… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Moe Sihota is seen giving a speech into the microphone. Kanwal Singh Neel, Noël Kinsella, Margaret Mitchell, and… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is chair holding a plaque. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Jagtar Singh Sandhu is seen giving a speech into the microphone. Kanwal Singh Neel and Noël Kinsella… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is chair holding a plaque. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Jagtar Singh Sandhu is seen giving a speech into the microphone. Kanwal Singh Neel and John Fraser are… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen standing. In the background, Canada Place is visible on the left. The turbaned gentleman in the center, wearing glasses and holding a camera is Gurdial Singh Neel, a member of the organizing committee. On the right, a building is seen, as well as several… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a chair holding a plaque and speakers. At the centre, there is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Kanwal Singh Neel is seen standing behind the podium, speaking into a… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a chair holding a plaque and speakers. At the centre, there is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Kanwal Singh Neel is seen standing behind the podium, speaking into a… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left, slightly out of view, is a chair holding a plaque and speakers. At the centre, there is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Dr. Hugh Johnston, history professor at Simon Fraser… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a chair holding a plaque and speakers. At the centre, there is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Rosaline Stoddard is seen standing behind the podium speaking into the… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of six bhangra dancers are seen on stage performing. On the left a speaker is visble. In front of the stage there is a film crew recording the stage. On the right of the image, in the background, Canada Place is visible.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Moe Sihota is seen giving a speech into the microphone. Kanwal Singh Neel, Noël Kinsella, Margaret Mitchell, and… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Jim Young, alderman of Burnaby, is seen giving a speech into the microphone. Kanwal Singh Neel, Bikar Singh Dhillon,… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is a table. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Bikar Singh Dhillon, president of Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver, is seen giving a speech into the microphone. Kanwal… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are four men standing on stage behind a table, holding up and unveiling a plaque. The plaque reads, "Komagata Maru Incident 75th Anniversary." In both English and Punjabi, there is writing on the plaque explaining the history of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The men seen… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are four men standing on stage behind a table, holding up and unveiling a plaque. The men seen include Bikar Singh Dhillon, Gurnek Singh Brar, Hari Singh Seehra, and Jagtar Singh Sandhu. The plaque reads, "Komagata Maru Incident 75th Anniversary." In both English and… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are four men standing on stage behind a table, holding up and unveiling a plaque. The men holding the plaque are Bikar Singh Dhillon, Gurnek Singh Brar, Hari Singh Seehra and Jagtar Singh Sandhu. The plaque reads, "Komagata Maru Incident 75th Anniversary." In both… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is chair holding a plaque that reads, "Komagata Maru Incident 75th Anniversary." In both English and Punjabi, there is writing on the plaque explaining the history of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There is a… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is chair holding a plaque that reads, "Komagata Maru Incident 75th Anniversary." In both English and Punjabi, there is writing on the plaque explaining the history of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There is a… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of six bhangra dancers are seen on stage performing. At the bottom of the image on the left, a speaker is visible. In front of the stage there is a film crew recording the stage. On the right of the image, in the background, Canada Place is visible.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of six bhangra dancers are seen on stage performing. There is a speaker visible on stage. In front of the stage, there is a film crew recording the stage. In the background, behind the stage, people are seen watching the dancers. On the right of the image, in the background,… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of six bhangra dancers are seen on stage performing. There is one person on stage playing the dhol, a popular Indian drum. There is a speaker visible on stage. At the centre of the image, there are stairs leading up to the stage visible. On the right of the image, behind the… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of seven bhangra dancers are seen on stage performing. On the left a speaker is visible. In front of the stage there is a film crew recording the stage. On the right of the image, in the background, Canada Place is visible.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of five bhangra dancers are seen on stage performing. On the left a speaker is visible. In front of the stage there is a film crew recording the stage. On the right of the image, in the background, Canada Place is visible. In the background on the right, there is a crowd of… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of five bhangra dancers are seen on stage performing. On the left a speaker is visble. In front of the stage there is a film crew recording the stage. On the right of the image, in the background, Canada Place is visible. In the background , there is a crowd of people watching… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of seven bhangra dancers are seen on stage performing. On the stage a speaker is visible and a microphone is seen in front of one of the performers. On the right of the image, in the background, Canada Place is visible. In the background , there is a crowd of people watching… more

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of six bhangra dancers are seen on stage performing. On the left, on stage, a speaker is visible. In front of the stage there is a film crew recording the stage. On the right of the image, in the background, Canada Place is visible. In the background, there is a crowd of… more

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. A man is seen speaking at a podium, into a microphone. A crowd of people are seen standing, surrounding the speaker. In the background there are boats in the water and mountains in the scenery. In the foreground, there is greenery.

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. A man is seen speaking at a podium, into a microphone. A crowd of people are seen standing, surrounding the speaker. In the background there are boats in the water and mountains in the scenery. In the foreground, there is greenery.

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. There is a crowd of people standing close together, amongst some greenery. In the background on the left of the image, there are boats in the water and mountains in the scenery. In the foreground, there is greenery.

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. Vancouver Alderman Sandra Wilking is seen speaking at a podium, into a microphone. A crowd of people are seen standing, surrounding her.

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. There is a crowd of people standing close together, amongst some greenery. On the left, in the crowd, Grace McCarthy, Social Credit M.L.A., is seen speaking at a podium. In the background on the left of the image, there are trains, as well as boats in the water and… more

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. There is a crowd of people standing close together. Gordon Campbell, mayor of Vancouver, is seen speaking at a podium. There are reporters holding microphones to the podium. In the background, there are boats in the water and mountains in the scenery. In the foreground,… more

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. The plaque is visible, placed in the ground among the greenery. Gordon Campbell, Grace McCarthy, and a third person, are seen helping to remove a sheet off the plaque. Behind them, in the background, there is a group of people watching.

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. The plaque is visible, placed in the ground among the greenery. The plaque reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary - On May 23 1914, 376 British subjects (12 Hindus, 24 Muslims and 340 Sikhs) of Indian origin arrived in Vancouver Harbour aboard the Komagata Maru,… more

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. A group of people are seen grouped together, looking forward. In the background there is a crowd of people.

A colour image taken at the plaque unveiling event at Portal Park, Vancouver, commemorating the Komagata Maru 75th anniversary. Kanwal Singh Neel is seen seated on a stone bench in front of the plaque with his family, including his wife Nancy and their two daughters. On the left of the photo are Gurdial Singh and Swarnjit Kaur Neel. In the background there is greenery and some people standing.

A colour image taken at the Ross Street Temple, showing Kanwal Singh Neel speaking at a wooden podium. In front of him, there is a low stage covered in white, with microphone stands on top. Behind him, on the left, Alderman Sandra Wilking is seated. On the right in the background is a table with floral arrangements. On the wall in the background, is a mirror decoration and and khanda, the symbol… more