Sub-Series 1.1 : 75th anniversary ➔ Unveiling plaque

Item
Identifier:
2020_04_004_093
Date
July 22 1989 at 17:00;Date(s) of creation
Extent
1 photograph : col.
Format
still image
Description
A colour image taken at the historical gathering commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Komagata Maru tragedy. There are four men standing on stage behind a table, holding up and unveiling a plaque. The plaque reads, "Komagata Maru Incident 75th Anniversary." In both English and Punjabi, there is writing on the plaque explaining the history of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The men seen include Bikar Singh Dhillon, Gurnek Singh Brar, Hari Singh Seehra, and Jagtar Singh Sandhu. On the left, speakers are visible. In front of the stage, a person is visible standing and looking towards the four men.
Location
British Columbia;New Westminster Land District;Metro Vancouver Regional District;Vancouver
Rights Statement
In copyright
Subject Headings - SACDA
Komagata Maru tragedy
Subject Headings - Library of Congress
Commemorations [http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/graphicMaterials/tgm002337]
Related people
Dhillon, Bikar Singh (subject)
Seehra, Hari Singh (depicts)
Sandhu, Jagtar Singh (depicts)
Brar, Gurnek Singh (depicts)