Renji Anzai
Bird Commission case file number 185. Custodian file number 12461. (Source: lac_rg33-69_volume_10_file_0185)
He was born on 11 November 1900. He was a self-employed contractor. His family includes Miyoko Anzai (wife; nee Miyoko Yabe), Mary Anzai [also listed as Kazuko Anzai] (daughter), George Anzai (son), Eiji Anzai (son), and Kenji Anzai (son). 2326 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Vernon, BC; Chase, BC; Tappen, BC; and Lavington, BC.
Metadata
| Surname | Anzai |
| Forename | Renji |
| Regularized Name | Renji Anzai |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12461 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Vernon, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Chase, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tappen, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lavington, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Other Archival Files (1)
Terminology
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