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Pioneering Punjabis Digital Archive
A New Resource Documenting the History of the South Asian Pioneers in California, 1899 - Present
People
Early Pioneers
Tuly Singh Johl
Puna Singh and Nand Kaur
Nand Singh Johl
Monshu Singh
Farmers
Purewal Brothers
Didar Singh Bains
Mehar Singh Tumber and Surjit Kaur Tumber
Khazan Singh Johl and Sham Kaur Johl
Lal Singh Rai and Mary Rai
Professionals
Hari Singh Everest, M.A.
Gurdev Singh Khush, Ph.D.
Jasbir Singh Kang, MD, FHM
Harbans Sekhon, RN, BSN
Places
Origins
Punjab
Destinations
California
Sacramento Valley
Yuba City Area
Davis
Eras
1899-1922: Arrival & Early Years
1923-1945: Hard Times
1946-1964: Restoration of Immigration and Citizenship
1965-1983: Community Revival
1984-2000: Growth and Political Upheaval
2001-Present: Renewed Struggle for Justice
Contributions
Overview
Farming
Religion
Sikh Religion
Gurdwaras (Sikh Houses of Worship)
Stockton Gurdwara
Yuba City Gurdwara
Sacramento Gurdwara Sahib
Yuba City’s Sikh Parade
Cultural Festivals
Punjabi American Festival
Women’s Dance Festivals
Classroom Toolkit
California Schools
Punjabi Resources
About
Credits
Punjabi American Heritage Society
In Memory of Ted Sibia
Curator & Historian
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“Medical Help,” Appeal Democrat, August 24, 1995.
January 3, 2017
January 3, 2017
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Puna Singh with four of his sons. Eldest son had been drafted and was away serving in the US army at the time. Yuba City, c. 1945. Courtesy of the Puna Singh and Nand Kaur Family.
“Kang Wins Top Doctor Honor,” Appeal Democrat, Yuba City, October 23, 2009.
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