11731: Kumataro Kotani

Kumataro Kotani

He was born on 18 September 1875. He was a retired boarding house keeper. His family includes Shima Kotani (wife), Torao Kotani (son), Tatsuo Kotani (son), Shizuo Kotani (son), Yoshimi Kotani (son), and Tomeki Kotani (son). His home address is listed as 306 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Taylor Lake, BC.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	18 September 1875
Nationality	Japanese national
Locations after uprooting	Taylor Lake, BC
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9411 (229-245)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	11731
Name	Kumataro Kotani

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Title

11731: Kumataro Kotani

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Metadata Author: Natsuki Abe

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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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