Tome Hama
She was born on 14 May 1896. She was a housewife. Her family includes Rikimatsu
Hama (husband). Her home address is listed as House No. 50, Phoenix Cannery,
Steveston, BC. Porlior Pass, North Galiano, BC and 362 Alexander Street,
Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. She was forcibly uprooted to
Tashme, BC and was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Tome |
| Surname | Hama |
| Regularized Name | Tome Hama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2529 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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