Masako Hamanaka
She was born on 26 January 1920. She was a self-employed dressmaker. Her family
includes Jinsaku Hamanaka (father) and Chiyoye Hamanaka (mother; nee Chiyoye
Hamaji). Her home address is listed as 206 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. She was
forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Masako |
| Surname | Hamanaka |
| Regularized Name | Masako Hamanaka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 10788 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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