Masao Yatabe
He was born in 1915. He is also listed in the file as Robert Yatabe. His name was changed from Masao Yanagisawa by deed poll in 1937. He was a self-employed gardener. His family includes Tsune Yatabe [also listed as Tsune Yanagisawa] (mother; nee Tsune Makuta) and Gensaku Yatabe [also listed as Gensaku Yanagisawa] (father). His home address is listed as 2818 Yew Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to St. Thomas, ON and Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Masao |
| Surname | Yatabe |
| Regularized Name | Masao Yatabe |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1765 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | St. Thomas, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
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