Photos from Paldi Sikh Temple ➔ [Audio interview of Mayo story as told by Mohinder Singh]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_28_060
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Mayo Story from Paldi Granthi
Date
March 17 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (33 min., 47 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Mohinder Singh, the Paldi gurdwara granthi. Mohinder Singh tells the story of Mayo Singh. Mayo Singh Manhas came to Canada in 1906. Mayo Singh began working in sawmills during the first world war. Mohinder Singh discusses how he purchased an at-risk-of-closing sawmill with other men. He was able to build a profitable business and used those profits to purchase 1300 acres on the island . Mayo Singh partnered with Kapoor Singh and began to develop a town on the land which they named Paldi. Mohinder Singh also mentions how Mayo Singh was seen as a very generous man as he donated money to many people in need. Several generosity stories are mentioned. The interview concludes with Mohinder Singh mentioning Mayo Singh's family and legacy today.
Location
Vancouver Island;Alberni Land District;Cowichan Valley Regional District;Duncan
Language
Punjabi
Rights Statement
In copyright
Subject Headings - SACDA
Sikh men;South Asian Canadian sawmill workers;Gurdwaras
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];Sikh temples [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85133770]