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Komagata Maru tragedy

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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 the table. On the left, there are windows.
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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 vases with flowers placed at both ends of the table.
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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 the table.
2020_04_004_041.pdf
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Document detailing the proclamation from Gordon Campbell, the Mayor of Vancouver, declaring July 23, 1989 to be Komagata Maru Day.
2020_04_004_040.pdf
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Document detailing the wording for the plaques the would be placed in Vancouver, made to commemorate the Komagata Maru tragedy.
2020_04_004_039.pdf
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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.
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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.
2020_04_004_037.pdf
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Compilation of Canadian newspaper clippings surrounding the topic of the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru. Articles included are printed in English and Punjabi.
2020_04_004_035.pdf
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List with the names of the passengers aboard the Komagata Maru, including their place of origin.
2020_04_004_034.pdf
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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.