Gill, Jeewan Singh
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Interview with Rajinder Singh Gill. Rajinder Singh speaks about his family's immigration history and their expereinces living in Canada.
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Transcription and English transliteration of an interview with Rajinder Singh Gill. Rajinder Singh speaks about his family's immigration history and their expereinces living in Canada.
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Narrative of Dharm Singh Gill, grandfather of Rajinder Singh Gill. Dharm Singh came to Canadain 1928 to meet his uncle Jeewan Singh. Dharm Singh was able to attain a legal status in Canada with the help of Dr. D. P. Pandia. He continued to reside in Canada while his family was in India. Not until 1954, was he able to return to meet his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. In 1959, Dharm Singh brought over his son Zora Singh who was later able to sponsor the rest of the family, including his son, Rajinder Singh. Rajinder Singh soon began working at a sawmill and the whole family was very active within the Gur Sikh Temple.
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Group photograph of Gill family members. Dharm Singh Gill is seen standing on the far left. Jeewan Singh Gill is seen seated on a chair at the front. Jeewan Singh was a passenger on the Komagata Maru and was on the ship when it was forced to turn around.