5959: Choichi Sumi

Choichi Sumi

He was born on 6 June 1907. His family includes Kuma Sumi (mother; nee Kuma Otani), Kikumatsu Sumi (father), Hideko Sumi (wife; nee Hideko Nagata), Masako Sumi (daughter), and Tommy Sumi (son). His home address is listed as Mayne Island, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Rosebery, BC and Toronto, ON.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	06 June 1907
Nationality	Canadian born
Locations after uprooting	Rosebery, BC Toronto, ON

Reel	C-9362 (1941-1994)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	5959
Name	Choichi Sumi

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Title

5959: Choichi Sumi

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-3 Business Records

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