Takezo Hanazawa
He was born on 8 July 1886. He was a fisherman employed by Canadian Fishing Company, Steveston, BC. His family includes Oyoku Hanazawa (mother; nee Oyoku Sakiyama), Genyomen Hanazawa (father), Haru Hanazawa (wife; nee Haru Uyeama), and children over the age of sixteen. His home address is listed as Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Bridge River, BC and Taylor Lake, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Takezo |
| Surname | Hanazawa |
| Regularized Name | Takezo Hanazawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1753 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence | Bridge River, BC |
| Residence | Taylor Lake, BC |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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