Moto Saito
Saito was born on 10 July 1904. She was a cook employed by S. Jikemura Camp, Logging Camp, O’Brien Bay, BC. Her family includes Tane Hori (mother; deceased at time of file), Torakichi [last name unlisted] (father; deceased at time of file), and Mataju Saito (husband). She lived at 556 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC and was forcibly uprooted to Bay Farm, BC. Her listed seized property includes: sewing machine; household belongings.
Metadata
| Forename | Moto |
| Surname | Saito |
| Regularized Name | Moto Saito |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1252 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Bay Farm, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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