Diplomas

Creator: University of British Columbia

Doctor of medicine diploma awarded to Gurdev Singh Gill on May 21, 1957, from the University of British Columbia medical school. Dr. Gill became the first South Asian Canadian to graduate from a medical school in Canada and was the first to practise in the country. Item was originally framed by Dr. Gill.

Creator: University of British Columbia Alumni Association

Honorary Doctor of Sciences degree awarded to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill from the University of British Columbia Alumni Association. Item was originally framed by Dr. Gill.

Creator: Pasadena Academy

Diploma awarded to Dilbag Singh Gill upon the completion of studies from Pasadena Academy in California, USA. The diploma was enclosed in a manila envelope with a handwritten note that reads, "Sangir."

The Apprentice Engineer's Certificate was awareded to Piara Singh upon successful completion of Apprentice Mechanic course in the year 1963 at the System Technical School Jhansi, Indian Railways. His two-year apprenticeship included 13 related theoretical subjects and a practical training with "fitting trade" being the main focus.