Kiyo Tamura
He was born on 15 November 1922. He was a mill worker employed by Alberta Lumber Company, 6th Avenue and Willow Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Chiharu Tamura (mother; nee Chiharu Takeuchi) and Seisaku Tamura (father). His home address is listed as 1607 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. 1527 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Three Valley, BC and Rogers, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Kiyo |
| Surname | Tamura |
| Regularized Name | Kiyo Tamura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 627 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Three Valley, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Rogers, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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