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Honoring those who made the Becoming American Museum possible
Acknowledgements
This project would not have been possible without the support of many individuals. We wish to acknowledge and express our gratitude to the following for their assistance and guidance:
Project Leadership
- • Steve Perry, former president of Sutter County Memorial Museum Commission for his initiative and support
- • Julie Stark and Sharyl Simmons for their assistance in securing historical pictures
- • Dan Wodarcyk of S2 Associates, Inc., for developing the exhibit
Community Support
- • Kam Takhar for fundraising assistance in Yuba City
- • Dr. Chandan Singh Cheema for hosting fundraising events
- • Kanwaljit Singh Kahlon and the San Jose community
Special Recognition
- • Late Ted Sibia for his invaluable research assistance and dedication through Sikhpioneers.org
- • Professor Jane Singh for her valuable input
- • Professor Onkar Bindra and Dr. Raghbir Singh Bains for proofreading assistance
- • All families who donated original passports and photographs
Founder's Circle
$25,000+
Late Mehar Singh Tumber's Family
In honor of: Mehar Singh Tumber
The Tumber Family honors Mehar Singh Tumber (1920-2004), who arrived in San Francisco in 1949 and became a successful farmer in Yuba City, helping establish the first Sikh Temple there in 1969.
Bains Family
In honor of: Gurpal Singh Bains & Amar Kaur
The Bains Family honors Gurpal Singh Bains and Amar Kaur, who came to the United States in 1948 and 1962 respectively, becoming pillars of the Yuba-Sutter Punjabi community and helping establish the Tierra Buena Sikh Temple.
Sarbjit Singh Thiara
In honor of: Jawala Singh Bains
Sarbjit Singh Thiara honors Jawala Singh Bains (1885-1977), who arrived in Canada in 1907 and eventually made his way to Yuba City in 1930 after a seven-year journey, establishing a peach farming operation.
Sarbjit Singh Johl & Parmjit Singh Johl
In honor of: Gurbax Singh Johl
Sarbjit Singh Johl and Parmjit Singh Johl honor their father Gurbax Singh Johl (1925-1988), who immigrated in 1963 and established a successful family farming operation while helping fellow Punjabis settle in America.
Gold
$10,000+
Silver
$5,000+
Bronze
$2,500+
Honorable Mention
$1,000-$2,000
Contributors
Under $1,000
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