Rose Oka
She was born on 3 December 1921. Her name is also listed in the files as Rose Haruko Oka. She was a farmer’s help employed by Mr. Arinobu. Her family includes Umeo Oka (mother; nee Umeo Shigetomi), and Shigeta Oka (father). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box 148, Port Hammond, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Glenlea, MB.
Metadata
| Forename | Rose |
| Surname | Oka |
| Regularized Name | Rose Oka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 3729 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Glenlea, MB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Hammond |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
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