11588: Tamako Deshima

11588: Tamako Deshima

Tamako Deshima

She was born on 16 May 1923. She was a clerk employed by Richards & Robson. Her family includes Tomekusa Deshima (father) and Gin Deshima (mother; nee Gin Shishikura). Her home address is listed as 516 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, BC and Hamilton, ON.
Sex F
Date of Birth 16 May 1923
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Hamilton, ON
Lemon Creek, BC
Locations before uprooting
Vancouver
Reel
C-9409 (1830-1871)
Type Person
Custodian Number 11588
Name Tamako Deshima

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11588: Tamako Deshima

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Metadata Author: Natsuki Abe
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