Toyoo Mayeda
He was born on 21 December 1906. He was a millhand employed by Royston Lumber Company, Cumberland, BC. His family includes Tami Mayeda (mother; nee Tami Tamaishi), and Tozo Mayeda (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 129, Cumberland, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Toyoo |
| Surname | Mayeda |
| Regularized Name | Toyoo Mayeda |
| Custodian Identification Number | 8995 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Cumberland |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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