Masayuki Yano
He was born on 13 September 1909. He was also known as Masayuki Obara. He was a painter employed by B.C. Pulp and Paper Company, Port Alice, BC. His family includes Koemon Yano (father), Yei Obara (mother), Martha Yano (wife; nee Martha Inouye), Tokuo Yano (son), Yukio Yano (son), and Shoji Yano (son). His home address is listed as Port Alice, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan Extension, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Masayuki |
| Surname | Yano |
| Regularized Name | Masayuki Yano |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2126 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan Extension, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Alice |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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