Bant Brar ➔ [Narrative of Bant Singh Brar]

Item
Identifier:
2022_16_05_007
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi//
Repository Identifier
Bant Singh Brar Narrative
Date
November 1 2014;Date(s) of creation
Extent
3 p. of textual records
Format
textual record
Description
Bant Singh Brar discusses his immigration status, tough experiences working at sawmills and ownership of a sawmill. He also discusses the length of shifts, the diversity of his co-workers at the sawmills and his good memories. Brar also discusses how many South Asians also faced physical threats while working at sawmills. He also mentions the food he ate and his leisure time.
Location
British Columbia;New Westminster Land District;Fraser Valley Regional District;Mission
Language
English
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];Threats of violence [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2006006714];Ownership [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005063];Racism [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85110266];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]