Anniversaries
2020_04_004_016.pdf
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Creator: Komagata Maru Historical Society
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Notice giving details for the historic gathering on July 23, 1989 for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The notice provides information on the date, time, and location of the event. Through the notice, the Komagata Maru Historical Society calls upon its members to attend the event to bear witness to the gathering and to witness the Vancouver Mayor, Gordon Campbell issue a proclamation to recall the Komagata Maru tragedy. The notice is printed on a white sheet of paper with the Komagata Maru Historical Society letterhead.
2020_04_004_015.pdf
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Creator: McKnight, Bill
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Copy of a letter written to Bikar Singh Dhillon, the president of Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver from Bill McKnight from the Minister of National Defense. In the letter, McKnight writes that despite feeling compassion, he had to deny the request for a 21 gun salute for the Komagata Maru commemoration event. He explains that salutes are reserved for certain events. He ends the letter by wishing Dhillon success in his endeavors. The letter is printed on yellow paper with the Ministry of National Defense letterhead, and is dated Jul 7, 1989. The letter is signed by Bill McKnight.
2020_04_004_014.pdf
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Copy of a news release from July 21, 1989, from the Province of British Columbia announcing the establishment of July 23 as Komagata Maru Memorial Day. The record also contains a copy of the official proclamation from the Province of British Columbia.
2020_04_004_013.pdf
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Copy of a letter written to Wendy Carter, Regional Director of the Department of Secretary of State. The letter was written on October 2, 1989 and details a request for her approval on the wording for a plaque commemorating the Komagata Maru tragedy, and for a statement regarding financial contribution for the plaque. There is an appendix following the letter detailing the participants in the meeting when the wording for the plaque was outlined.
2020_04_004_012.pdf
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Creator: Neel, Kanwal Singh
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Handwritten notes regarding the planning of the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru events in Vancouver, B.C.
2020_04_004_011.pdf
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Meeting agenda for June 25, 1989 regarding the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy commemoration events in Vancouver, B.C. Record contains some handwritten notes.
2020_04_004_010.pdf
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Budget details for the events surrounding the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy in Vancouver, B.C.
2020_04_004_009.pdf
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Meeting agenda for June 11, 1989 regarding the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy commemoration events in Vancouver, B.C. Record contains some handwritten notes.
2020_04_004_008.pdf
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Meeting agenda for May 22, 1989 regarding the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy commemoration events in Vancouver, B.C.
2020_04_004_007.pdf
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Record detailing the activities that were included as the main projects to commemorate the Komagata Maru tragedy in Vancouver, B.C. The record details the activities which included organizing functions and events for the public to attend, educating the public about the Komagata Maru, and making donations to the food bank. The document is printed on white paper with the Khalsa Diwan Society letterhead.