Sub-Series 1.1 : 75th anniversary

Copy of a news release from May 12, 1989 from Vancouver Sath announcing a public exhibition created to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The news release provides the date, time, and location of the event. On the top of the page there is a photograph of the Komagata Maru's passengers, as well as the contact information and logo for Vancouver Sath. more

Invitation from Vancouver Sath to their event, The Komagata Maru Photo Exhibition Release. The photo exhibition was created to commemorating the 75th anniversary for the Komagata Maru tragedy. The invitation includes information regarding the event date, time, and location.

Exhibit flyer detailing the photo exhibit held by Vancouver Sath commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. Flyer details event dates, time, and location. On the bottom of the flyer is Vancouver Sath's logo and contact information. more

Letter written by Moe Sihota, M.L.A., describing a day in the Legislature when he attempted to get a response from the provincial government on whether there were plans to commemorate the Komagata Maru tragedy. The inquiry was met with denial. Included is a copy of the exchange between Sihota and Reid, the Minister of Tourism, as well a copy of the news release Moe Sihota released following the… more

Letter written by Moe Sihota, M.L.A., describing a day in the Legislature when he attempted to get a response from the provincial government on whether the provincial government would consider providing funding for the Komagata Maru memorial. He was met with denial, and a debate among the members ensued. During the exchange, racial allusions and comments were made against Mr. Sihota by the… more

Letter written by Bikar Singh Dhillon, president of Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver. The recipient of the letter is an unknown president of an organization. In the letter, Dhillon requests the recipient to post a poster with the events surrounding the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy where the organization's members would be able to see it. The letter is written on a white paper… more

Letter written by Bikar Singh Dhillon, president of Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver, to B.C. Premier Bill Vander Zalm. Dhillon expresses his shock at the premier's treatment of M.L.A. Moe Sihota, as well as his refusal to support the placement of a commemorative plaque honouring the passengers of the Komagata Maru. Dhillon reminds the premier of the past actions of the provincial government… more

Notice written by B.C. Premier Bill Vander Zalm declaring the week of July 17-23, 1989, as "The 75th Anniversary of the Komagata Maru Incident" in the province of B.C. more

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.

List with the names of the passengers aboard the Komagata Maru, including their place of origin.