8569: Haruko Oku

Haruko Oku

She was born on 23 April 1912. Her maiden name is Haruko Mayeda. She was a housewife. Her family includes Kuni Mayeda (mother; nee Kuni Mayeda), Katsuzo Mayeda (father), Takeji Oku (husband), and Dennis Oku [also listed as Hiromi Oku] (son). Her home address is listed as 166 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC.

Sex	F
Date of Birth	23 April 1912
Nationality	Japanese national
Locations after uprooting	Kaslo, BC
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9383 (36-55)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	8569
Name	Haruko Oku

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Title

8569: Haruko Oku

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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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