Asajiro Mase
Mase was born on 2 February 1868. He was a fisherman. His landlord was B.C. Packers, Steveston, BC. His family includes Naka Mase (wife). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 73, Steveston, BC. He lived at No. 9, Pacific Coast Cannery, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Shuswap, BC, care of M.L. Jurcott. He died there on 27 October 1946. His listed seized property includes his fishing vessel, the “A.M.” or “Asama,” and another vessel, the “A.M.” which were both purchased by B.C. Packers Limited, as well as fishing gear, nets, and household belongings.
Metadata
| Forename | Asajiro |
| Surname | Mase |
| Regularized Name | Asajiro Mase |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1363 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Shuswap, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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