Tomeji Akiyama
He was born on 4 April 1888. He was a sawmill hand employed by Mayo Lumber Company, Paldi, BC. His family includes Rose Akiyama (wife; nee Rose Lancaster; deceased). His home address is listed as Paldi, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and Passmore, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Tomeji |
| Surname | Akiyama |
| Regularized Name | Tomeji Akiyama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6833 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Passmore, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Paldi |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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