Tora Sakai

Tora Sakai

She was born on 1 December 1890. She was a housewife. Her family includes Hichisuke Sakai (husband), Chiyoko Sakai (daughter), and Shuichi Sakai (son). Osland, Smith Island, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Hastings Park, Vancouver, BC and New Denver, BC.

Metadata

ForenameTora
SurnameSakai
Regularized NameTora Sakai
Custodian Identification Number10478
NationalityNaturalized Canadian
Residence (after uprooting)New Denver, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Smith Island

Collections

Custodian Case Files (1)

Terminology

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