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 Correspondence form used by internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1489)

Foreign correspondence form used by internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. 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_1491

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1489/

doc Envelopes for three letters from Italy to internees in Ft. Missoula, Montana, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1343)

Three 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 14. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1345

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1343/

doc Christmas Day program at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1456)

Scrapbook page containing a program for a Christmas play presented by German internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 105. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1458

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1456/

img Visitation house (ddr-csujad-55-1484)

Scrapbook page containing five black and white photographs of the interior of the visitation house at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 127. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1484/

doc Poem from German internee and program for Christmas party at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1385)

Scrapbook page containing a poem written by a German internee and a program for a Christmas party 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_1387

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1385/

img Crystal City Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-38)

Illustrated map of the Crystal City Internment Camp in Crystal City, Texas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00042

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-38/

img Boy Scouts (ddr-csujad-55-1459)

Scrapbook page containing five black and white photographs of Boy Scouts at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 108. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1461

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1459/

doc Passenger's evidence of air priority, ATC-PT-49, Mary Frances Clark (ddr-csujad-55-1493)

Scrapbook page containing a form for Clark's government air travel from New York to Texas. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 132. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1495

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1493/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1376/

img Menu card from the Conte Biancamano ship (ddr-csujad-55-1347)

Menu card with illustration from the Italian steam liner, SS Conte Biancamano. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 18. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1349

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1347/

doc Letter from Emil Bayer, German Spokesman, to Robert F. Martin, M.D., Medical Officer in Charge, September 27, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1471)

Invitation from Emil Bayer to the Symphony Concert at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 115. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1473

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1471/

img Surveillance Division (ddr-csujad-55-1444)

Scrapbook page containing two black and white photographs of the Surveillance Division building and a mounted guard at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 95. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1446

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1444/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1402/

doc Federal Elementary Class 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1424)

Invitation for the Federal Elementary School graduation ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with invitation see sac_jaac_1425. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 77. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1426

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1424/

img Water tower at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1504)

Color photograph of the water tower 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_1506

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1504/

doc Internal Relations Division (ddr-csujad-55-1450)

Scrapbook page containing an essay on the history and activities of the Internal Relations Division at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes one black and white photograph of the building exterior. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 101. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1450/

img Description of the sewing project at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1436)

Scrapbook page containing two black and white photographs of items made by the "sewing project" and an invitation to a Christmas party at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 87. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1436/

img Grammar school tea (ddr-csujad-55-1429)

Scrapbook page containing an invitation to an informal tea for grammar school faculty and black and white photographs of the event. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 81. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1431

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1429/

img Near entrance at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1503)

Color photograph of the entrance 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_1505

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1503/

doc Letter from Henry W. Roscoe to Mary Clark, October 23, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-1527)

Scrapbook page containing a handwritten note from Henry Roscoe to Mary Clark. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 146. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1529

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1527/

img Medical officer in charge and his two best friends (ddr-csujad-55-1342)

Black and white photograph of a man in uniform shown standing near two horses. Caption reads, "Medical officer in charge with his two best friends!" Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947" page 13. 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-55-1342/

doc Federal Elementary graduation (ddr-csujad-55-1421)

Program for the Federal Elementary School graduation ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with programs see sac_jaac_1421. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 76. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1423

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1421/

doc Letter from Willy Boeck, German Spokesman, to Dr. Robert F. Martin, Medical Officer in Charge, April 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1469)

Invitation for the German May Day celebration at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 114. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1471

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1469/

doc Letter from Alfred Beck to Mr. J.L. O'Rourke, Officer in Charge, Crystal City internment camp, Autust 31, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1394)

Correspondence from Alfred Beck to J.L. O'Rourke, Officer in Charge, regarding optical care for internees 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_1396

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1394/

doc Signs in four languages at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1382)

Scrapbook page containing a lettered sign with the phrase, "Quiet Please" in English, German, Italian, and Japanese. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 53. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1384

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1382/