Born in Ozu, Japan, in 1900, Gordon Nakayama came to Canada in 1919, was ordained priest in the Anglican Church of Canada in 1939 and served in the Church in Vancouver prior to the evacuation to the B.C. interior in 1942 and Coaldale, Alberta after World War II. He travelled in portions on Canada, United States, Japan, and other parts of Asia on missionary activity on behalf of the Anglican Church. In addition, he wrote ca. 15 books in the Japanese language on theological and philosophical matters.
From the description of Gordon Goichi Nakayama fonds. [ca. 1930]-1995. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606470336