Yaye Hamakawa
She was born on 28 September 1918. She was a dressmaker employed by Mrs.
Kitayama at 5971 West Boulevard, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Koto
Hamakawa (mother; nee Koto Sawada) and Yosokichi Hamakawa (father). Her home
address is listed as 944 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly
uprooted to Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Yaye |
| Surname | Hamakawa |
| Regularized Name | Yaye Hamakawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12785 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
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Terminology
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