Toshimi Ochiai
She was born on 8 October 1921. Her birth name is Toshimi Matsumoto, adopted by step-father. She was a student at Yamataya Dressmaking School 259 Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Ikushi Ochiai (step-father), Asae Ochiai (mother; nee Asae Kadoya). Her home address is listed as 306 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Toshimi |
| Surname | Ochiai |
| Regularized Name | Toshimi Ochiai |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9985 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Greenwood, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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