Series 2: Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill - Textual Records

Letter from Milne, Carmichael, Corbould & Todd Barristers & Solicitors to A. E. LePage Western Ltd. regarding the court case involving Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill. Dennis D. G. Milne is writing on behalf of his client, Gurdev Singh, stating that the company's employee by the name of Mrs. Lee acted in a way that breached their duties by attempting to deceive Dr. Gill about the true value of… more

Court documents from the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The trial dates were October 5 and 6, 1981, with the final judgement being on October 14, 1981. The case lists the plaintiffs as Ronald Fraser, David Lam, and Donald Fields. Gurdev Singh Gill is listed as the defendant. The document details the case at hand involving property owned by Gurdev Singh which had been purportedly sold to the… more

Letter from Michael A. Milaney, the Chairman for the Board of Trustees for The Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society. Milaney congratulates Dr. Gill for being awarded the Order of B.C.. He further acknowledges the importance of Dr. Gill's contribution to the South Asian community in Canada and recognizes the struggles Dr. Gill must have gone through during the process. more

Letter from William (Bill) N. Vander Zalm, the Premier of British Columbia, to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill. In the letter, Vander Zalm congratulates Dr. Gill and writes that envelope that the letter came with includes some photographs from the investiture event. He also notes that a video tape of the award day will also be sent.

Letter from Howard Dirks, Provincial Secretary, to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill, telling him that he has been selected to receive the Order of British Columbia. Dirks provides a bit of background surrounding the award, and provides the information for the Investiture Ceremony.

Newspaper article titled, "Indo-Canadian one of 26 to get order of B.C." The article highlights the inclusion of Dr. Gurdev Gill, the first South Asian Canadian to practise medicine in Canada, in the list of recipients for the award. more

Letter from R. C. MacPherson, the Vice President of Medicine for the Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society, to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill. In the letter, MacPherson congratulates Dr. Gill on being a recipient of the Order of British Columbia.

Letter from M.L.A. Anita Hagen to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill congratulating him on receiving the Order of British Columbia. She writes that she unfortunately would not be able to attend the ceremony, but sends her regards.

Letter from Rita M. Johnston, Minister of Transportation and Highways, to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill congratulating him on being selected to receive the Order of British Columbia.

Letter from J.S. Fair, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill congratulating him for being awarded the Order of British Columbia.

Application filled in by Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill for renewal of medical staff privileges for Pacific Health Care Society. A letter is included as well from Keith G. Anderson, President of Pacific Health Care Society informing Dr. Gill of the attached form.

Application filled in by Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill for the Canadian Medical Protective Association dues rebate.

Letter from Gurdev Singh Gill to H & S Investment Management in New Delhi, India. In the letter Dr. Gill writes that he has enclosed a draft cheque for Rs. 5,000.00 for the to cover the costs that had been taken from Lt./Col Karam Thandi's account. He concludes the letter by telling them to fax him his portfolio information. more

Letter from M. S. Dhupia the Honorary General Secretary of the International Punjabi Society to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill, written on December 21, 1972. Dhupia writes to Dr. Gill stating that although the committee is interested in his views, they cannot go forward with anything until an International Punjabi Society branch with a minimum of twenty members, has been opened and functioning in… more

Certificate for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal presented to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill for his contributions to the country.