Hideko Masago

Hideko Masago

She was born on 15 June 1922. A document in the file indicates that she is also known by Dorothy Masago. She was a cannery worker employed by B.C. Packers, Steveston, BC. Her family includes Isano Masago (mother; nee Isano Ishibashi) and Seishichi Masago (father). Her home address is listed as 29 Moncton Street, Steveston, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.

Metadata

ForenameHideko
SurnameMasago
Regularized NameHideko Masago
Custodian Identification Number1131
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Tashme, BC
LabelExiled to Japan
Residence (before uprooting)Steveston

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