Sotaro Shibuya
He was born on 09 December 1887. He was a rooming house keeper. His family includes Tokujiro Shibuya (father) and Hyaku Shibuya [also listed as Hiyaku Shibuya] (wife). His home address is listed as 138 Water Street, Vancouver, BC. 230 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 02 August 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Sotaro |
| Surname | Shibuya |
| Regularized Name | Sotaro Shibuya |
| Custodian Identification Number | 10693 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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