Piara Singh Dhillon ➔ [Transcription of interview with Piara Singh Dhillon]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_34_003
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Piara Singh Dhillon Transcription
Date
January 14 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
11 p. of textual records
Format
textual record
Description
Transcription of interview with Piara Singh Dhillon discusses his immigration history, his various roles and working conditions in sawmills. Dhillon also mentions his co-workers, wages, and eating in cookhouses. He concludes by mentioning the challenges he faced in Canada and his living expenses.
Location
Canada;British Columbia;Range 5 Coast Land District;Prince Rupert
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];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]
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