Henry Takahashi
He was born on 29 March 1903. His name is also listed as Yoshimi Takahashi. He was a gardener. His family includes Naka Takahashi (mother; nee Naka Yamaki), Taikichi Takahashi (father), Kimiyo Takahashi (wife; nee Kimiyo Yanamoto), Michiko Takahashi (daughter), Percy Takahashi [also listed as Masanobu Takahashi] (son), Stanley Takahashi [also listed as Katsuyoshi Takahashi] (son), and George Takahashi [also listed as Noboru Takahashi] (son). His home address is listed as 414 West 6trh Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC and Bay Farm, Slocan, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946.
Metadata
Forename | Henry |
Surname | Takahashi |
Regularized Name | Henry Takahashi |
Custodian Identification Number | 12621 |
Nationality | Japanese national |
Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
Label | Exiled to Japan |
Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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