May Yoshinaka
She was born on 24 February 1920. Her name is also listed as May Fuyuko Yoshinaka. She was a bookkeeper employed by Cartwright Lumber Company Limited at 1685 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Taru Yoshinaka (mother; nee Taru Nishiyama) and Sakuyoshi Yoshinaka (father). Her home address is listed as 325 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. 2320 Ash Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | May |
| Surname | Yoshinaka |
| Regularized Name | May Yoshinaka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12992 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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