Akie Okihiro
She was born on 12 November 1918. She was also listed as Betty Okihiro. She was a dressmaker. Her family includes Chise Okihira (mother; nee Chise Sasaki). Her home address is listed as 148 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Akie |
| Surname | Okihiro |
| Regularized Name | Akie Okihiro |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7994 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
Collections
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Terminology
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