Akira Takemura
He was born on 1 September 1897. His name is also listed as Akira James Takemura. He was a photographer. His family includes Rio Takemura (mother; nee Rio Ito), Tatsugaro Takemura [possibly Tatsugoro Takemura] (father), and Irene Nordquest [possibly also Irene Takemura] (wife). He lived at 105 Central Chambers, Saskatoon, SK and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Akira |
| Surname | Takemura |
| Regularized Name | Akira Takemura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14488 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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