Keiji Nitta
He was born on 26 July 1896. He was a boat carpenter. His family includes Tsune Nitta (wife; in Japan). Steveston, BC and Sunnyside Cannery, Skeena River, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Pyramid Work Camp, BC and was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
Metadata
Forename | Keiji |
Surname | Nitta |
Regularized Name | Keiji Nitta |
Custodian Identification Number | 13686 |
Nationality | Japanese national |
Residence (after uprooting) | Pyramid Work Camp, BC |
Label | Exiled to Japan |
Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Residence (before uprooting) | Skeena River |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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