Junichi Nagasuye
He was born on 01 June 1921. He was a fisherman employed by Canadian Fishing Company, Skeena River, BC and a millworker. His family includes Noshi Nagasuye (mother; nee Noshi Watatani) and Isaburo Nagasuye (father). His home address is listed as Big Bay Lumber Company, Georgetown, Prince Rupert, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to 188 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON.
Metadata
Forename | Junichi |
Surname | Nagasuye |
Regularized Name | Junichi Nagasuye |
Custodian Identification Number | 1060 |
Nationality | Canadian born |
Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
Residence (before uprooting) | Prince Rupert |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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