10809: Ume Nishimura
Ume Nishimura
She was born on 19 July 1916. She is also listed as Umeko Nishimura. Her maiden name
is Ume Tanaka [also listed as Umeko Tanaka]. She was a dressmaker employed by Mrs.
Kita’s School. Her family includes Tomijiro Tanaka (father), Taka Tanaka (mother),
Zenhichi Nishimura (husband). Her home address is listed as 522 Powell Street, Vancouver,
BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and exiled to Japan on 24 December 1946.
| Sex | F |
| Date of Birth | 19 July 1916 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Locations after uprooting |
Sandon, BC
|
| Date exiled to Japan | 24 December 1946 |
| Locations before uprooting |
Vancouver
|
| Reel |
C-9403
(537-546)
|
| Type | Person |
| Custodian Number | 10809 |
| Name | Ume Nishimura |
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10809: Ume Nishimura
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Metadata Author: Natsuki Abe
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