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 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1392/

doc Letter from (sgd) Thomas Parran, Surgeon General, to Staff Nurse Mary F. Clark to Crystal City, Texas, December 8, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1350)

Scrapbook page containing correspondence from Thomas Parran to Mary Clark regarding travel and expenses for her reassignment from Fort Missoula, Montana to Crystal City, Texas. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 21. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1352

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1350/

img Sewing project (ddr-csujad-55-1435)

Scrapbook page containing five black and white photographs of internees in a sewing studio at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 86. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1437

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1435/

img Fire truck at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1523)

Color photograph depicting a group standing near a fire truck 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_1525

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1523/

doc Fritz Kuhn may get freedom in U.S. Army Zone (ddr-csujad-55-1491)

Newspaper clipping about Fritz Kuhn. In scrapbook includes the caption: "An Old Friend of Ours." See sac_jaac_1490. 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_1493

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1491/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1377/

img Landscaping at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1369)

Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs depicting landscaping and plants at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes a photograph of a group of children standing on a Japanese style bridge. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 40. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1369/

img Swimming pool at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1510)

Color photograph of the swimming pool at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 141. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1512

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1510/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1403/

img Internal relations office at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1517)

Color photograph of the Internal Relations office at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 143. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1519

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1517/

img Swimming pool; Sewage disposal (ddr-csujad-55-1360)

Scrapbook page containing two black and white aerial photographs depicting the swimming pool and sewage disposal at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 31. 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-55-1360/

doc Recreation: as directed by the internees themselves (ddr-csujad-55-1455)

Scrapbook page with an essay on internee-led recreation activities at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 104. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1457

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1455/

doc Letter from Tomiye to Miss Mary Clark, November 3, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1457)

Scrapbook page containing a note regarding a request for a crutch and a Boy Scouts program. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 106. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1459

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1457/

doc Ephemera related to the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1488)

Scrapbook page containing ephemera related to the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes correspondence form, Japanese currency, export form and newspaper clipping. 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_1490

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1488/

doc Program of play written, produced and given by Italian detainees at Ft. Missoula, Montana (ddr-csujad-55-1348)

Program for a play written, produced, and performed at Fort Missoula Department of Justice Internment Camp by Italian internees. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 19. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1350

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1348/

img Some of our younger internees (ddr-csujad-55-1372)

Scrapbook page containing three black and white photographs of children at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 43. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1374

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1372/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1409/

doc Federal Elementary Class 1944; Federal Elementary School Class of 1944 eight grade graduation (ddr-csujad-55-1423)

Scrapbook page containing an invitation and program for the Federal Elementary School graduation ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For invitation see sac_jaac_1426; for program see sac_jaac_1427. 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1423/

img Rhythm band; Federal elementary school (ddr-csujad-55-1431)

Scrapbook page containing three black and white photographs of the rhythm band at Federal elementary school with an event program. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 83. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1433

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1431/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1391/

doc Poem from German internee at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1386)

Poem written by a German internee given as a gift to Mary Clark, originally accompanied by a bottle of perfume. 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_1388

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1386/

doc Federal Elementary School (ddr-csujad-55-1432)

Invitation for a musical program and tea at Federal elementary school at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 83. See especially sac_jaac_1433. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1434

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1432/

img Victory Hut area and water tower at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1515)

Color photograph of the "Victory Huts" with the water tower in the background 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_1517

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1515/

doc Culinary Division (ddr-csujad-55-1452)

Scrapbook page containing the first page of an essay on the history and activities of the Culinary Division at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. For full essay see sac_jaac_1455. 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1452/

doc Internee instruction, no. 60 (March 6, 1946) (ddr-csujad-55-1492)

Instructions regarding a thirty-day window for repatriated internees departing from Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 131. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1494

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1492/