Surinder Singh Sandhu ➔ [Audio interview with Surinder Singh Sandhu]
Item
Identifier:
2022_16_44_004
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
2 Surinder Sandhu
Date
February 8 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
Audio (20 min., 41 sec.)
Format
sound recording
Description
Audio interview with Surinder Singh Sandhu conducted by Dr. Kusum Soni. Sandhu is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1967. He began working at Plumper Bay Sawmill in Victoria, B.C. He discusses why he immigrated from England to Canada and his experience working in sawmills. Sandhu also mentions the various jobs he had at sawmills, his wages, and his co-workers. He concludes by mentioning the food he ate and his leisure time.
Location
British Columbia;Vancouver Island;Victoria Land District;Victoria
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]