Odai Sumiya
She was born on 6 November 1896. She was a housewife. Her family includes Jukichi Sumiya (husband), Yasuyoshi Sumiya (son), Chikayoshi Sumiya (son), Hiyoshi Sumiya (son), Hideyoshi Sumiya (son), Misaye Sumiya (daughter), Yoshiye Sumiya (daughter), and Michiyoshi Sumiya (son). Her home address is listed as 639 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and exiled to Japan on 2 October 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Odai |
| Surname | Sumiya |
| Regularized Name | Odai Sumiya |
| Custodian Identification Number | 10210 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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