Ume Nishimura
She was born on 19 July 1916. She is also listed as Umeko Nishimura. Her maiden name is Ume Tanaka [also listed as Umeko Tanaka]. She was a dressmaker employed by Mrs. Kita’s School. Her family includes Tomijiro Tanaka (father), Taka Tanaka (mother), Zenhichi Nishimura (husband). Her home address is listed as 522 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and exiled to Japan on 24 December 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Ume |
| Surname | Nishimura |
| Regularized Name | Ume Nishimura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 10809 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Sandon, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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