Sub-Series 1.1 : 75th anniversary

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

A colour image of Gurnam Singh Pooni, Hugh Johnston, and Mr. Bal seated at a table. Hugh Johnston is in the middle of the two men with some papers in front of him. In front of the man on the right of the image is a stack of Johnston's book, "The Voyage of the Komagata Maru: The Sikh Challenge to Canada's Colour Bar." The man on the left of the image is seen writing in a book.… more

A colour image of food items collected during food drives hosted by Khalsa Diwan Society in July 1989, in order to commemorate the passengers of the Komagata Maru tragedy. In the background there is a banner tied in front of two windows that reads in English, "Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver B.C." more

A colour image of food items collected during food drives hosted by Khalsa Diwan Society in July 1989, in order to commemorate the passengers of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are three men and a child behind a table of food in the middle of the photograph. In the background there is a banner partially obscured, tied in front of two windows that reads in English, "Khalsa Diwan Society… more

A colour image of six men standing outside. Behind them is a white truck that reads, "Food Bank." more

A colour image of food items collected during food drives hosted by Khalsa Diwan Society in July 1989, in order to commemorate the passengers of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are five men and one woman standing behind a table of food in the middle of the photograph. In the background there is an obscured banner tied to two windows.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are two men in the foreground with their backs turned and Moe Sihota is seen stepping down from a stage.