Jiro Kanaya
He was born on 30 March 1920. He was a millworker employed by Big Bay Lumber Company, Georgetown, BC. His family includes Midori Kanaya (mother; nee Midori Samegima) and Yaozo Kanaya (father). His home address is listed as Big Bay Lumber Company, Georgetown, BC. 7 Water Street, Prince Rupert, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to 174 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON and 77 Borden Street, Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Jiro |
| Surname | Kanaya |
| Regularized Name | Jiro Kanaya |
| Custodian Identification Number | 694 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Georgetown |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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