Torakichi Otake

Torakichi Otake

He was born on 4 June 1890. He was a sawmill worker employed by Steven’s Mill, Malahat, Victoria, BC. His home address is listed as Steven’s Mill, Malahat, Victoria, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Vernon, BC.

Metadata

ForenameTorakichi
SurnameOtake
Regularized NameTorakichi Otake
Custodian Identification Number5347
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Vernon, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Victoria

Collections

Custodian Case Files (1)

Terminology

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