Masue Kariya
She was born on 23 February 1898. She was a cannery worker employed by Canadian Fishing Company, Steveston, BC. Her family includes Shinosuke Kariya (husband; deceased), and Yasue Kariya (daughter). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box 88, Atlas Cannery, Steveston, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Masue |
| Surname | Kariya |
| Regularized Name | Masue Kariya |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5272 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Greenwood, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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