Umekichi Katayama
He was born on 11 September 1898. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers Company Limited, Nass River, BC. His family includes Chiyo Katayama (mother), Mankichi Katayama (father), Matsuno Katayama (wife; deceased), Miyuki Katayama (daughter), Isao Katayama (son), Fukue Katayama (daughter), and Keiko Katayama (daughter). His home address is listed as Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Taft, BC and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Umekichi |
| Surname | Katayama |
| Regularized Name | Umekichi Katayama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2391 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Taft, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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