Haruko Oku
She was born on 23 April 1912. Her maiden name is Haruko Mayeda. She was a housewife. Her family includes Kuni Mayeda (mother; nee Kuni Mayeda), Katsuzo Mayeda (father), Takeji Oku (husband), and Dennis Oku [also listed as Hiromi Oku] (son). Her home address is listed as 166 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Haruko |
| Surname | Oku |
| Regularized Name | Haruko Oku |
| Custodian Identification Number | 8569 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kaslo, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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