Johnston, Hugh

Creator: Johnston, Hugh

Historian and author Hugh Johnston speaks about the Komagata Maru incident and discusses the various individuals involved.

A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left, slightly out of view, is a chair holding a plaque and speakers. At the centre, there is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Dr. Hugh Johnston, history professor at Simon Fraser University, is seen standing behind the podium speaking into the microphone. Kanwal Singh Neel, Gordon Wilson, Margaret Mitchell, and Doug Mowat are visible in the background.

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. Behind the three men is a crowd of people standing.

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.

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.

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.

Compilation of Canadian newspaper clippings surrounding the topic of the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru. Articles included are printed in English and Punjabi.