Helen Lambert
She was born on 16 March 1921. Her name is also listed as Raiko Lambert and her maiden name is Helen Tanaka or Helen Raiko Tanaka. She was a housewife. Her family includes Mitsuyo Tanaka (mother; nee Mitsuyo Handa), Toraichi Tanaka (father), and Forrest Lambert (husband). Read Island, BC is listed as a former address. The file indicates that she was “exempt” from being forcibly uprooted.
Metadata
| Forename | Helen |
| Surname | Lambert |
| Regularized Name | Helen Lambert |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14436 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Read Island |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
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