Unokichi Takenaka
He was born on 25 October 1888. He was a sawmill hand employed by B.C. Fir and Cedar Company. His family includes Haru Takenaka (wife), Isamu Takenaka (son), and Niichi Takenaka (son). His home address is listed as 623 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Nakusp, BC, Sandon, BC, and Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Unokichi |
| Surname | Takenaka |
| Regularized Name | Unokichi Takenaka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14695 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Nakusp, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Sandon, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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