Shimo Toma
She was born on 8 December 1896. Her maiden name is Shimo Karino. Her occupation is listed as housewife. Her family includes Kiyo Karino (mother; nee Kiyo Oda), Tomeshichi Karino (father), Yosaku Toma (husband), Haruo Toma (son; in Japan), Isamu Toma (son; in Japan), and Toshio Toma (son; in Japan). Her home address is listed as 117 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. 391 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Shimo |
| Surname | Toma |
| Regularized Name | Shimo Toma |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7156 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Sandon, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
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Terminology
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