Tarlochan Singh Basra ➔ [Transcription of interview with Tarlochan Singh Basra]

Item
Identifier:
2022_16_48_003
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Tarlochan Singh Basra Transcription
Date
February 8 2015;Date(s) of creation
Extent
6 p. of textual records
Format
textual record
Description
Transcription of interview with Tarlochan Singh Basra in which he discusses his personal history, immigration history, and his experience working in sawmills. Basra also mentions his co-workers, his wages, and his hardships. He furher discusses discrimination he faced living in Canada, his family, and the food he ate. He concludes by discussing his leisure time and celebrating Diwali.
Location
Canada;British Columbia;Sayward Land District;Campbell River
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];Discrimination [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85038376]