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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doc Football program (ddr-csujad-55-1415)

Program for a high school football game at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes names of players and positions and coaches biographical statements. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 74. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1417

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1415/

doc Christmas card from Japanese Spokesman's office to Miss Mary F. Clark, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1406)

Christmas card from the Japanese Spokesman's office to Mary Clark. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 66. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1408

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1406/

img Santa Claus "Knecht Ruprecht" at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1464)

Scrapbook page containing photographs of Santa Clause or "Knecht Ruprecht" at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 112. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1466

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1464/

img Japanese repatriation on the Liner Matsonian (ddr-csujad-55-1495)

Scrapbook page containing a black and white photograph of Japanese internees boarding the steam liner, Matsonian, about to be repatriated to Japan. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 134. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1497

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1495/

img German entertainment (ddr-csujad-55-1461)

Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs of German entertainers in costume at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 110. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1463

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1461/

doc Crystal City Internment Camp history (ddr-csujad-55-1453)

Scrapbook page containing an essay on the history and activities of the Culinary Division at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Covers internee employees, operations, facilities, and services. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 102. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1453/

img Chicken farm; Camp water tower; Japanese union store and camp barber shop; Mail boxes (ddr-csujad-55-1442)

Scrapbook page containing five black and white photographs of locations at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp including the chicken farm, Catholic church, water tower, union store, and barber shop. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 93. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1442/

img Swimming pool at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1478)

Scrapbook page containing six black and white photographs of the swimming pool at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 121. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1480

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1478/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1390/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1398/

doc Educational Division (ddr-csujad-55-1412)

Scrapbook page containing notes about the Educational Division and school system at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 72. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1414

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1412/

img Sumio at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1505)

Color photograph of the "Sumio" at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 139. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1507

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1505/

doc Jr Sr colonial winter banquet; Jr Sr colonial winter program (ddr-csujad-55-1416)

Scrapbook page containing an invitation and program for the Federal High School Junior-Senior Banquet at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For programs, see sac_jaac_1419 and sac_jaac_1420. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 75. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1416/

img Clothing store (ddr-csujad-55-1433)

Scrapbook page containing a black and white photograph and brief essay on the history of the clothing store at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 84. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1433/

img Japanese internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1522)

Color photograph depicting a group of Japanese internees standing near huts at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 145. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1524

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1522/

img Joseph L. O'Rourke, Officer in Charge (ddr-csujad-55-1524)

Scrapbook page containing a black and white photographic portrait of Joseph L. O'Rourke, Officer in Charge at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Also includes Clark's reflection on O'Rourke's leadership at the camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 146. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1524/

doc Sky view: alien internment camp, Crystal City, Texas (ddr-csujad-55-1356)

Scrapbook page containing a black and white aerial photograph of the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 27. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1358

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1356/

img Birthday party (ddr-csujad-55-1474)

Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs of a birthday party celebration at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 117. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1476

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1474/

img Official staff 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1501)

Scrapbook page containing one black and white photograph of the staff at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 138. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1503

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1501/

doc Photograph of a drawing and a prayer card from an Italian internee, Ft. Missoula, Montana (ddr-csujad-55-1341)

Mounted black and white photograph of a drawing of "Santa Maria Fort Missoula" and mounted Italian Catholic prayer card depicting Jesus. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947" page 12. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1343

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1341/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1383/

doc Jr Sr colonial winter banquet (ddr-csujad-55-1417)

Invitation for the Federal High School Junior-Senior "Colonial Winter" Banquet at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with program, see sac_jaac_1418. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 75. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1419

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1417/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1384/

doc Story of Crystal-City-Internment-Camp, December 12, 1942 to October 24, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-1352)

Scrapbook page containing a title for section, "Story of Crystal City Internment Camp, December 12, 1942 to October 24, 1947." From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 23. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1354

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1352/

Memo from J.L. O'Rourke, Officer in Charge, Crystal City Internment Camp, to the Personnel of all Divisions, Crystal City Internment Camp, December 3, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1498)

doc Memo from J.L. O'Rourke, Officer in Charge, Crystal City Internment Camp, to the Personnel of all Divisions, Crystal City Internment Camp, December 3, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1498)

Memorandum of understanding from J.L. O'Rourke to "The Personnel from All Divisions" expressing his appreciation regarding the repatriation process at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 136. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1498/