Mataju Saito
He was born on 17 May 1897. He was a logger employed by Jikemura Logging Contractor, O’Brien Bay, BC. His family includes Moto Saito (wife), and Tsunesaku Saito (father). His home address is listed as 556 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Bay Farm, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Mataju |
| Surname | Saito |
| Regularized Name | Mataju Saito |
| Custodian Identification Number | 8347 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Bay Farm, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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