Sumiko Miyahara

Sumiko Miyahara

She was born on 8 May 1917. She was a dressmaker employed by Ohashi Cleaners and Dressmakers. Her family includes Tomegoro Nishi (father), Soyo Nishi (mother; nee Soyo Tanaka), Tsutomu Miyahara (husband). Her home address is listed as 231 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Rosebery, BC.

Metadata

ForenameSumiko
SurnameMiyahara
Regularized NameSumiko Miyahara
Custodian Identification Number10431
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Rosebery, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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Terminology

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