Item
Identifier:
2022_16_03_002
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi//
Repository Identifier
Bachittar Singh Gill (Jatta Singh) Narration
Date
February 9 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
2 p. of textual records
Format
textual record
Description
Bachittar Singh Gill discusses his immigration history and citizenship status, the difficulties he faced while working in sawmills, his wages and the food that was served to him in the cookhouse. Gill also discusses his notice of eviction and move to Youbou, B.C. His marriage is also briefly mentioned.
Location
British Columbia;Vancouver Island;Cowichan Lake Land District;Youbou
Rights Statement
In copyright
Subject Headings - SACDA
Sikh men;South Asian Canadian sawmill workers
Subject Headings - Library of Congress
Sikhs [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85122444];South Asians [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85125544];Lumber trade [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85078814];Sawmill workers [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85117788];Timber [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85135386];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]
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