Chiyo Tonomura
She was born on 10 August 1908. Her maiden name is Chiyo Kitamura. She was a housewife. Her family includes Sumi Kitamura (mother), Izo Kitamura (father), Kotaro Tonomura (husband), and Sam Osamu Tonomura [also known as Samuel Osamu Tonomura] (son). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box 100, Port Hammond, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Chiyo |
| Surname | Tonomura |
| Regularized Name | Chiyo Tonomura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6379 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Hammond |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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