Eiji Kamikawaji
He was born on 20 October 1907. He was a sawyer employed by Powell Lumber and Fuel. His family includes Sadako Kamikawaji (wife), Hideki Kamikawaji (son), Sachiko Kamikawaji (daughter), and Mineko Kamikawaji (daughter). His home address is listed as 536 Princess Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and possibly Vernon, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Eiji |
| Surname | Kamikawaji |
| Regularized Name | Eiji Kamikawaji |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12939 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Vernon, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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