Medical care and health issues

Medical and dental facilities were for the most part inadequate, lacking in both equipment and staff. Doctors and nurses were overworked, and treatment was often substandard as well as delayed. Camp inmates recall outbreaks of food poisoning, tuberculosis and dysentery epidemics, and preventable deaths of patients and newborns.

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Recommendations by the Committee on the Health Program, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1700)
doc Recommendations by the Committee on the Health Program, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1700)
Report and recommendations by the Committee on the Health Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1702
Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp medical staff and aerial view of hospital (ddr-csujad-55-1408)
img Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp medical staff and aerial view of hospital (ddr-csujad-55-1408)
Black and white photographs of the medical staff and an aerial view of the hospital facilities at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 68. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1410
Sentinel supplement, series 48 (March 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1040)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 48 (March 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1040)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on Rocky Mountain spotted fever, an announcement on the transfer of warehouse and property control section, nurses aid positions, and plans for a service flag honoring former Heart Mountain incarcerees currently serving in the …
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 12, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-378)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 12, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-378)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on "hospital problems." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0380
Hospital grounds (ddr-csujad-55-1390)
img Hospital grounds (ddr-csujad-55-1390)
Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs of the hospital building exterior and grounds at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 59. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1392
Translation of a report to Mr. H. Bruppacher of the Legation of Switzerland, July 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1398)
doc Translation of a report to Mr. H. Bruppacher of the Legation of Switzerland, July 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1398)
Report to Mr. H. Bruppacher of the Legation of Switzerland regarding the state of medical services and health care at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From Mary F. Clark scrapbook, \nBefore I Forget, 1942-1947,; page 60. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
Committee report on health and physical education (ddr-csujad-55-1723)
doc Committee report on health and physical education (ddr-csujad-55-1723)
Report on health and physical education at Poston incarceration camp. Covers the objective of health and physical education, school, recreation department, hospital section, and recommendations. Also includes the committee report on school records and reports. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1725
Letters from students who were given a tour of the hospital, November 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1383)
doc Letters from students who were given a tour of the hospital, November 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1383)
Scrapbook page accompanied by five handwritten "Thank You" letters to "Miss Clark" from Japanese primary school students after a tour of the hospital at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 54. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities …
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, November 9, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-488)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, November 9, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-488)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on fire protection, janitors, and doctors. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0490
Letter from three Japanese nurses, October 11, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1384)
doc Letter from three Japanese nurses, October 11, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1384)
Letter of resignation from three Japanese nurses at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 55. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1386
Letter from Bernhard Buesken to Dr. S.F. Oliver, Surgeon General, Crystal City internment camp, March 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1399)
doc Letter from Bernhard Buesken to Dr. S.F. Oliver, Surgeon General, Crystal City internment camp, March 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1399)
Correspondence from Bernhard Buesken to Dr. S.F. Oliver regarding sanitary conditions including garbage collecting barrels, control of mosquitos, and general sanitation at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 60. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
Memo from E.D. McAlexander, Acting Chief Liaison Officer, Crystal City incarceration camp, August 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1397)
doc Memo from E.D. McAlexander, Acting Chief Liaison Officer, Crystal City incarceration camp, August 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1397)
Memorandum of understanding from E.D. Alexander to S.F. Oliver regarding Wolfgang Schnellbach's status in the hospital at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 60. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1399
Labels from medicine sent from Japan to internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1410)
doc Labels from medicine sent from Japan to internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1410)
Three medication labels printed in Japanese and sent to internees at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp from Japan. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 70. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1412
My health score (ddr-csujad-55-1788)
doc My health score (ddr-csujad-55-1788)
Health form for students at Poston High School at Poston incarceration camp. Includes questions on habits, lifestyle, and diseases. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1791
Recompense for Drs. (ddr-csujad-55-682)
doc Recompense for Drs. (ddr-csujad-55-682)
Form documenting compensation for doctors at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes list of doctor's names, columns for 13 months, rows for block numbers, and a completed column of monetary amounts for June, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0684
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, April 7, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-547)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, April 7, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-547)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes announcements and discussions on administrative process and camp healthcare. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0549
Mary Frances Clark, Head Nurse at Crystal City Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1331)
img Mary Frances Clark, Head Nurse at Crystal City Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1331)
Sepia-toned photographic portrait of Mary Frances Clark, the head nurse at Crystal City Department of Justice internment camp. Photograph taken at Clark's nursing school graduation. See also Mary F. Clark scrapbooks, sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1379. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1333
Immunization record (ddr-csujad-55-1959)
doc Immunization record (ddr-csujad-55-1959)
Typhoid immunization card, no. 80237, probably used by Masako Adachi at Tule Lake incarceration camp. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1962
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, February 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-528)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, February 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-528)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on distribution of Red Cross shipment and medicine, subcommittee reports, and camp administration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0530
Memo from Howard L. Adams, Acting Chief, Administrative Services Division, to Robert F. Martin, Medical Officer in Charge, November 16, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1486)
doc Memo from Howard L. Adams, Acting Chief, Administrative Services Division, to Robert F. Martin, Medical Officer in Charge, November 16, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1486)
Correspondence from Howard L. Adams to Robert F. Martin regarding procedures and medical documents required for repatriation of chronically ill internees at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 129. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, October 28, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-485)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, October 28, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-485)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on "coal situation", proposal for "evacuee doctors", and camp operations and services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0487
Blueprint of original hospital plan (ddr-csujad-55-1376)
doc Blueprint of original hospital plan (ddr-csujad-55-1376)
Scrapbook page containing a blueprint of the original hospital plan at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 47. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1378
Staff of medical division, July 1946 (ddr-csujad-55-1402)
img Staff of medical division, July 1946 (ddr-csujad-55-1402)
Black and white photograph of the staff members in the medical division at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 63. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1404
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, April 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-453)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, April 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-453)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes report from Housing Committee and discussion on ambulance service. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0455
Immunization record (ddr-csujad-55-1286)
doc Immunization record (ddr-csujad-55-1286)
Immunization card belonging to Takaichi Tsukamoto. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1288
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