(DIS)Enfranchisement - 1907-1947: The Forty Year Struggle for The Vote exhibit collection ➔ [South Asian Canadians] may not vote in Vancouver

Item
Identifier:
2021_05_031
Alternative Title
Hindus may not vote in Vancouver
Date
April 18 1907;Date(s) of creation
Creator
Province (newspaper)
Extent
1 p. of textual records
Format
newspaper
Description
Article from The Vancouver Daily Province discussing the notice of amendment to the Vancouver Incorporation Act to exclude South Asian Canadians from voting in municipal elections.
Location
British Columbia;New Westminster Land District;Metro Vancouver Regional District;Vancouver
Language
English
Subject Headings - SACDA
Anti-Asian racism;Voter disenfranchisement
Subject Headings - Library of Congress
Election law--Canada [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008119136];Racism in public administration [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2020000513];Local elections [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85077914]
Related person
Bowser, William John (subject)