Isamu Shigematsu
He was born on 10 September 1901. He was a logger. His family includes Taki Shigematsu (wife), Yoshiko Shigematsu (daughter), Toshiko Shigematsu (daughter), Tsunezo Shigematsu (father), and Chiyo Shigematsu (mother). His home address is listed as 268 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Isamu |
| Surname | Shigematsu |
| Regularized Name | Isamu Shigematsu |
| Custodian Identification Number | 10438 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Greenwood, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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