Department of Justice camps

More than 5,500 Japanese immigrants (Issei) were arrested by the FBI following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Most were sent first to temporary Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) detention stations and then transferred to Department of Justice (DOJ) internment camps, where they waited to appear before the Alien Enemy Hearing Board. These hearings determined whether the Issei would remain in the internment camps or be "released" to the War Relocation Authority (WRA) concentration camps. After the hearings, most of the Issei were sent to U.S. Army internment camps. The U.S. Army, charged with detaining military prisoners of war (POWs), then returned the Issei internees to DOJ control. The DOJ camps also interned Italian and German nationals and Japanese Latin Americans. Most of the DOJ internment camps held only men who had been separated from their families, but three camps housed single women and families. The camps were run by the INS, part of the Department of Justice.

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1943 Christmas greetings (ddr-csujad-55-1463)
doc 1943 Christmas greetings (ddr-csujad-55-1463)
Program for a Christmas pageant at the Protestant Church at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 111. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1465
Weinachts programm 1944 Internierungslager Crystal City, Texas (ddr-csujad-55-1481)
doc Weinachts programm 1944 Internierungslager Crystal City, Texas (ddr-csujad-55-1481)
Program for a German Christmas Eve celebration at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 124. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1483
Label used for repatriation baggage (ddr-csujad-55-1490)
doc Label used for repatriation baggage (ddr-csujad-55-1490)
Label used for luggage of former internees during repatriation. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 130. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1492
Housing at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1366)
img Housing at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1366)
Scrapbook page containing six black and white photographs depicting barracks and housing at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. One photograph shows five unidentified Caucasian children. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 37. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
Buildings at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1507)
img Buildings at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1507)
Aerial color photograph of buildings at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook,"Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 140. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1509
Swimming pool during construction at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1477)
img Swimming pool during construction at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1477)
Scrapbook page containing text and six black and white photographs of the swimming pool during construction at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 120. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1479
Program from Christmas party for medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1387)
doc Program from Christmas party for medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1387)
Program for a Christmas party for the medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 56. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1389
Inside some of the homes (ddr-csujad-55-1370)
img Inside some of the homes (ddr-csujad-55-1370)
Scrapbook page containing five black and white photographs of the interiors of barracks at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes a photograph of a group of three individuals (most likely internees). Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 41. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this …
Post office at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1519)
img Post office at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1519)
Color photograph of the post office building at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 144. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1521
Special, very special story (ddr-csujad-55-1480)
img Special, very special story (ddr-csujad-55-1480)
Scrapbook page containing black and white photographs and description of a German internee who constructed a liquor still inside his home. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 123. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1482
Commentary about hardships of working at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1392)
doc Commentary about hardships of working at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1392)
Scrapbook page containing commentary by Clark regarding hardships at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. See sac_jaac_1395 through sac_jaac_1401 for hardships referred to by the author. 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 …
First class of nurses aides (ddr-csujad-55-1381)
img First class of nurses aides (ddr-csujad-55-1381)
Scrapbook page containing four mounted black and white photographs of groups of female nurses aides in uniform at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Two photographs show scrapbook compiler, Mary F. Clark, one sitting at a desk and the other with a group of nurses aides. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, …
Federal High School; Corner of Japanese school (ddr-csujad-55-1426)
img Federal High School; Corner of Japanese school (ddr-csujad-55-1426)
Scrapbook page containing three black and white photographs of the Federal High School and Japanese school at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 78. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
Repatriation statistics and clipping (ddr-csujad-55-1494)
doc Repatriation statistics and clipping (ddr-csujad-55-1494)
Scrapbook page containing statistics on repatriation from Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp and a newspaper clipping including a photograph of a Japanese family as they returned to Japan. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 133. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
Administration staff of Crystal City Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1330)
img Administration staff of Crystal City Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1330)
Black and white photograph of the administration staff at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1332
Recreational activities at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1479)
img Recreational activities at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1479)
Scrapbook page containing black and white photographs of Girl Scout activities, football and baseball fields, basketball court, and a German Christmas play at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 122. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
Christmas in the American grammar school 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1428)
img Christmas in the American grammar school 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1428)
Scrapbook page containing five black and white photographs of groups of students and teachers during the Christmas season. Images taken at the American Grammar School at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 80. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this …
Japanese Girl and Boy Scouts at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1460)
img Japanese Girl and Boy Scouts at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1460)
Scrapbook page containing two black and white photographs of Japanese Girl Scouts and Girl and Boy Scout leaders at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 109. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
Letter from S.F. Oliver, (Surg) UEPES, Medical Officer in Charge to Mr. Elwood, Liaison Division, Crystal City, Texas, August 20, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1395)
doc Letter from S.F. Oliver, (Surg) UEPES, Medical Officer in Charge to Mr. Elwood, Liaison Division, Crystal City, Texas, August 20, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1395)
Correspondence from S. F. Oliver, Medical Officer in Charge, to Larry Elmwood, Liaison Office, regarding a request for preferential medical treatment for the Schnellbach family. 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_1397
Victory Hut area at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1514)
img Victory Hut area at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1514)
Color photograph of the "Victory Huts" at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 142. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1516
First large list of staple drugs, the most money I ever spent in one day which of course means nothing to anyone, except myself (ddr-csujad-55-1379)
doc First large list of staple drugs, the most money I ever spent in one day which of course means nothing to anyone, except myself (ddr-csujad-55-1379)
Order form including list of staple drugs for use at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Form includes name of drugs, quantity, unit, price, and amount. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 49. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
German recreation hall; Camp laundry (ddr-csujad-55-1447)
img German recreation hall; Camp laundry (ddr-csujad-55-1447)
Scrapbook page containing three black and white photographs of the German recreation hall and the camp laundry building at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 98. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
Envelopes for two letters from Italy to internees in Ft. Missoula, Montana (ddr-csujad-55-1344)
doc Envelopes for two letters from Italy to internees in Ft. Missoula, Montana (ddr-csujad-55-1344)
Two mounted envelopes for correspondence from internees, postmarked from Missoula, Montana to Italy showing censorship stamps and other postmarks. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 15. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1346
Medical Division (ddr-csujad-55-1373)
doc Medical Division (ddr-csujad-55-1373)
Title page for the "Medical Division" section from the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 44. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1375
Buildings and sign near the entrance to Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1508)
img Buildings and sign near the entrance to Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1508)
Color photograph of the buildings and sign near the entrance to Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 140. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1510
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