Sub-Series 1.1 : 75th anniversary ➔ [Mr. Hari Singh Seehra : New Westminster]

Item
Identifier:
2020_04_004_096
Alternative Title
Mr. H. S. Seehra : New West
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. A group of people are seen seated on top of a stage. On the left there is chair holding a plaque that 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. There is a podium that reads, "Komagata Maru 75th Anniversary 1914-1989." Hari Singh Seehra, president of Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster, is seen giving a speech into the microphone. Kanwal Singh Neel and John Fraser are seen seated behind Hari Singh Seehra.
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
Neel, Kanwal Singh (depicts)
Seehra, Hari Singh (depicts)
Fraser, John (depicts)