Joseph Takashima
He was born on 15 March 1924. He was a a wood mill worker employed by T.F. Paterson, 1785 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. Another document in the file states that he was a gardener. His family includes Teru Fujiwara (mother) and Senji Takashima (father). His home address is listed as 1788 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to London, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Joseph |
| Surname | Takashima |
| Regularized Name | Joseph Takashima |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2487 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | London, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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