Genzaburo Kumita
He was born on 23 February 1904. He was a clerk employed by Matsumiya Nose Company, 229 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Hatsuye Kumita (wife; nee Hatsuye Onishi), Kozo Kumita (son), Yuji Kumita (son), and Yoshiro Kumita (son). His home address is listed as 2040 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to 374 McNab Street, Hamilton, ON and 57 Lloyd Street, Hamilton, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Genzaburo |
| Surname | Kumita |
| Regularized Name | Genzaburo Kumita |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1009_xi |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hamilton, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hamilton, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
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Terminology
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