Shizuye Yakura
She was born on 9 May 1919. Her maiden name is Shizuye Sumi. Her family includes Katsuno Sumi (mother; nee Katsuno Kadowaki), Isematsu Sumi (father), Choju Yakura (husband) and Marcia Yakura (daughter). 1907 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Shizuye |
| Surname | Yakura |
| Regularized Name | Shizuye Yakura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14035 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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