Doman, Harbanse Singh

A feature biography of Harbanse "Herb" Singh Doman written in 1988, shortly before the opening of the Doman Industries Log Merchandising Plant in Duke Point, Nanaimo, B.C. This biography recounts Herb's humble beginnings as a truck driver providing for his family following his father's death, the challenges he later faced as President of Doman Industries, and his approach to managing the company and connecting with his employees.

Interview with Harjinder (Helen) Kaur Doman and Darcia Kaur Doman. Helen and Darcia speak about their family history and the history of the family business. Harjinder (Helen) Kaur and Harbanse (Herb) Singh Doman. Both Helen and Herb were born in Duncan, BC. Both had fathers who were involved with the lumber industry on Vancouver Island. The couple was married in 1955. Herb Doman went on to establish a successful lumber company and Helen became an active community volunteer. Doman Industries went on to become a highly profitable enterprise and the family went on to lead successful lives. Herb and Helen went on to have four children together: Darcia, Sherry, Verinda, and Jaspaul (Rick).

Narrative of Harjinder (Helen) Kaur and Harbanse (Herb) Singh Doman. Both Helen and Herb were born in Duncan, BC. Both had fathers who were involved with the lumber industry on Vancouver Island. The couple was married in 1955. Herb Doman went on to establish a successful lumber company and Helen became an active community volunteer. Doman Industries went on to become a highly profitable enterprise and the family went on to lead successful lives. Herb and Helen went on to have four children together: Darcia, Sherry, Verinda, and Jaspaul (Rick).

Photograph of a Doman transport pick-up truck. The truck is a dark green colour and is seen parked inside a garage. The photograph shows the side of the vehicle which reads, "No. 6 Doman's Transport Phone 995 Duncan."

Photograph of a Doman transport pick-up truck. The truck is a dark green colour and is seen parked inside a garage. The photograph shows the side of the vehicle which reads, "No. 6 Doman's Transport Phone 995 Duncan."

Photograph of a Doman transport pick-up truck. The truck is a dark green colour and is seen parked inside a garage. The photograph shows the front of the vehicle.

Photograph of a Doman Forest Products Ltd. sign. The sign reads, "Doman Forest Products Limited Chemainus (Nanoose) Sawmill Division 9401 Trans Canada Highway."

Photograph of the Doman family. Herb and Helen Doman are seen posing with their four children. All are wearing formal evening wear.

Photograph of the Doman family. Herb and Helen Doman are seen posing with one of their daughters and two of their grandchildren. All are wearing formal evening wear.

Photograph of Herb Doman. Doman is seen standing in front of a stack of logs. Doman has one foot resting up on one of the logs and he is smiling towards the camera.