Chiya Yanai

Chiya Yanai

She was born on 15 November 1921. She was a houseworker employed b Mrs. Nicholson, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Sumi Yanai (mother), and Hisakichi Yanai (father). Her home address is listed as Sidney, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.

Metadata

ForenameChiya
SurnameYanai
Regularized NameChiya Yanai
Custodian Identification Number8215
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Slocan, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Sidney

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Terminology

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