Isamu Ryujin
He was born on 28 April 1919. His surname appears as Riujin in the casefile but his own signature shows Ryujin. He was a salesman employed by M. Furuya Company, 318 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Toshie Ryujin (mother) and Kichitaro Ryujin (father). His home address is listed as 2307 Oxford Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Taft, BC and Lumby, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Isamu |
| Surname | Ryujin |
| Regularized Name | Isamu Ryujin |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2353 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Taft, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lumby, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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