Toshihiko Miyahara
He was born on 12 March 1908. He is also listed in the files as Walter Miyahara. He was born as Walter Toshihiko Nishidera and was adopted into his wife’s family. He was a millhand employed by Royston Lumber Company, Cumberland, BC. His family includes Yuki Nishidera (mother; nee Yuki Sawakami), Masahachi Nishidera (father), Hatsumi Miyahara (wife), Franklin Miyahara [also listed as Kunio Miyahara] (son), Gordon Miyahara [also listed as Masao Miyahara] (son), and Thomas Miyahara [also listed as Tamotsu Miyahara] (son). His home address is listed as Cumberland, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and Raymond, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Toshihiko |
| Surname | Miyahara |
| Regularized Name | Toshihiko Miyahara |
| Custodian Identification Number | 8031 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Raymond, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Cumberland |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
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