10788: Masako Hamanaka

10788: Masako Hamanaka

Masako Hamanaka

She was born on 26 January 1920. She was a self-employed dressmaker. Her family includes Jinsaku Hamanaka (father) and Chiyoye Hamanaka (mother; nee Chiyoye Hamaji). Her home address is listed as 206 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
Sex F
Date of Birth 26 January 1920
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
New Denver, BC
Locations before uprooting
Vancouver
Reel
C-9403 (110-112)
Type Person
Custodian Number 10788
Name Masako Hamanaka

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10788: Masako Hamanaka

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Metadata Author: Natsuki Abe
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