Taro Shimane
He was born on 09 March 1915. He was a fisherman employed by Phoenix Cannery. His family includes Kyo Shimane (mother) and Toranosuke Shimane (father). His home address is listed as Phoenix Cannery House 39, PO Box 234, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to St. Jean, MB and PO Box 254, Letellier, MB.
Metadata
| Forename | Taro |
| Surname | Shimane |
| Regularized Name | Taro Shimane |
| Custodian Identification Number | 3065 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | St Jean, MB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Letellier, MB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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