File 26: Rajinder Singh Gill

Photograph of two unidentified men sitting on bar stools in what appears to be a shop. Both men are looking towards the camera and the man on the left appears to be smoking. Behind them is a wall laden with handbags and wall hangings.

Narrative of Dharm Singh Gill, grandfather of Rajinder Singh Gill. Dharm Singh came to Canadain 1928 to meet his uncle Jeewan Singh. Dharm Singh was able to attain a legal status in Canada with the help of Dr. D. P. Pandia. He continued to reside in Canada while his family was in India. Not until 1954, was he able to return to meet his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. In 1959, Dharm Singh… more

Passport of Rajinder Singh Gill. Passport contains a photograph of Rajinder Singh Gil as a young child, and details his birthdate and physical characteristics.

Passport of Manjit Kaur. Passport contains a photograph of Manjit Kaur as a young adult, and details her birthdate and physical characteristics.

Photograph of Rajinder Singh Gill standing with an unidentified woman and child. Gill is seen wearing striped pants and a maroon shirt. The woman is seen wearing a green salwar kameez suit and is holding a young baby. The pair are standing in front of a building or house. A car can paritally be seen in the right corner of the photograph.

Photograph of Dharm Singh Gill. Gill is seen standing, wearing glasses, a blue turban, and a dark jacket. He is holding a kirpan in his hands. Behind him is a wood panel wall with a shelf holding flowers.

Photograph of an unidentified South Asian Canadian couple with two young children sitting on a sofa. The unidentified man is seen wearing dress pants, a sweater vest, collared shirt, and tie. The unidentified woman is seen wearing a red and gold pajami kameez suit. She is holding a young child and is cutting a cake. A young girl is seen sitting on the right, wearing a navy blue and white dress.… more

Photograph of an unidentified South Asian Canadian couple with a young child. The unidentified man is seen wearing dress pants, a sweater vest, collared shirt, and tie. The unidentified woman is seen wearing a red and gold pajami kameez suit. She is holding the handles of a stroller where a young child is sitting. Behind them is some greenery and a building.

Photograph of an unidentified woman holding a young baby. The woman is seen wearing a green salwar kameez suit and is standing in front of what appears to be a house. There is a blue car visible in the right corner of the photograph.

Group photograph taken outside the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, BC. About 24 people are seen standing together on the front steps of the gurdwara.

Transcription and English transliteration of an interview with Rajinder Singh Gill. Rajinder Singh speaks about his family's immigration history and their expereinces living in Canada. more

Interview with Rajinder Singh Gill. Rajinder Singh speaks about his family's immigration history and their expereinces living in Canada. more