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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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, …
Poston's Florence nightingales (ddr-csujad-55-1866)
doc Poston's Florence nightingales (ddr-csujad-55-1866)
Essay describing the author's experience in Nurses Aide training at Poston incarceration camp. Includes black and white photographs of Nurses Aides in training. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1869
Area on which the hospital was to be constructed, January 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1377)
img Area on which the hospital was to be constructed, January 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1377)
Scrapbook page containing a black and white photograph depicting the plot of land slated for the construction of a hospital at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 48. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities …
Some of our nurses aides and the country to which they returned (ddr-csujad-55-1403)
img Some of our nurses aides and the country to which they returned (ddr-csujad-55-1403)
Black and white portrait photographs of four nurses aides listing which country or state they returned to after leaving the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from capiton. From Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 64. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
Eye chart with the English phonetic at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1409)
doc Eye chart with the English phonetic at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1409)
Hand drawn Japanese eye charts with the English phonetic below, used at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 69. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1411
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, December 10, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-498)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, December 10, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-498)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on elections and "health problems." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0500
Letter from Dr. Adolph L. Kappus to the spokesmen of the German and Japanese group, August 27, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1391)
doc Letter from Dr. Adolph L. Kappus to the spokesmen of the German and Japanese group, August 27, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1391)
Correspondence and report by Adolph Kappus to the spokesman of the German and Japanese group regarding health concerns in Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Covers current and potential health concerns, environmental factors, and medical equipment shortages. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 60. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See …
Hospital corridors; O.B. room; Dental clinic (ddr-csujad-55-1388)
img Hospital corridors; O.B. room; Dental clinic (ddr-csujad-55-1388)
Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs depicting the hospital corridors, obstetrics room, and the dental clinic at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 57. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
Letter from Thomas Parran, Surgeon General, to Nurse Mary F. Clark, U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky, February 27, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1334)
doc Letter from Thomas Parran, Surgeon General, to Nurse Mary F. Clark, U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky, February 27, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1334)
Correspondence from Thomas Parran to Mary Clark regarding Clarks travel authorization from Lexington, Kentucky to Fort Missoula, Montana. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947" page 5. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1336
Form to report student illness to parents (ddr-csujad-55-1761)
doc Form to report student illness to parents (ddr-csujad-55-1761)
Blank form for reporting student illness at Poston II school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1763
Health (ddr-csujad-55-882)
doc Health (ddr-csujad-55-882)
Petition regarding health care at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Covers problems and requests related to an increase in the number of doctors, psychiatric facilities and services, and free dental services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0884
Baby formula instructions provided at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1401)
doc Baby formula instructions provided at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1401)
Instructions for baby formula based on age and weight of the baby using either whole milk or evaporated milk, and food lists for infants under one year of age, from the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 62. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See …
Before I forget, 1942-1947, cover-foreword (ddr-csujad-55-1332)
doc Before I forget, 1942-1947, cover-foreword (ddr-csujad-55-1332)
Introduction of the "Before I Forget, 1942-1947" scrapbook created by Mary F. Clark, head nurse at Crystal City Internment Camp. See also sac_jaac_1335 through 1379. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1334
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 28, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-327)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 28, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-327)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on wages, records, facilities, and hospital. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0329
Minutes from Heart Mountain Community Council special session, January 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-510)
doc Minutes from Heart Mountain Community Council special session, January 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-510)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting Special Session. Includes discussion on labor, fire, and "evacuee doctors." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0512
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, August 31, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-466)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, August 31, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-466)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes reports on "food problems," "dental problems," recreation, and administrative procedures. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0468
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, April 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-553)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, April 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-553)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on camp healthcare, medical services, doctors, and hospital facilities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0555
Medical tag (ddr-csujad-55-1987)
doc Medical tag (ddr-csujad-55-1987)
Medical tag for Allan Minoru Hida, family number 27776. "To be taken by medical examiner." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1990
Baby formula instructions provided at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1400)
doc Baby formula instructions provided at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1400)
Instructions in Japanese for baby formula based on age and weight of the baby using either whole milk or evaporated milk and food lists for infants under one year of age from the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook,"Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 61. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. …
Letter from the Lemuel B. Schofield, Special Assistant to the Attorney General to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, April 28, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1333)
doc Letter from the Lemuel B. Schofield, Special Assistant to the Attorney General to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, April 28, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1333)
Correspondence from Lemuel B. Schofield to the Immigration and Naturalization Service regarding "instructions concerning the treatment of enemy alien detainees." Covers humane treatment, quarters, sanitation, exercise and fresh air, food, clothing, bedding, canteens, work, recreation, religious service, visitors, internal relations, censorship, money and valuables, discipline, medical care, civil processes, death and burial, and posting of the …
Leanor, nurse's aide at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1407)
img Leanor, nurse's aide at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1407)
Two black and white photographs of "Leanor,", a nurses aide at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 67. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1409
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
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