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 Religion (ddr-csujad-55-1462)

Scrapbook page containing a brief essay on religious groups and services at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes a program from the Christmas 1943 Protestant Christmas program. Title from caption. 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1462/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1388/

img Road bordering the perimeter of Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1516)

Color photograph of the road bordering the perimeter of 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_1518

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1516/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1334/

doc Administrative instruction (Crystal City, Texas), no. 17; Internee instruction no. 29 (ddr-csujad-55-1448)

Scrapbook page containing an administrative instruction outlining the functions of the Internee Employment Office at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Covers organization, classes of work, assignment, reassignments, resignation, termination, suspension, work hours, eligibility, timekeeping, and injuries. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 99. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1448/

img Senior Day at Federal High School at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1413)

Four black and white photographs depicting groups of school children and a group of school staff members at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 73. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1415

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1413/

img Swimming pool at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1509)

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 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_1511

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1509/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1401/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1332/

doc Envelope from Crystal City internee to Miss Mary F. Clark, June 2, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1405)

Note from an internee at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp to Mary Clark, originally accompanied by two doily drink coasters. 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_1407

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1405/

doc Family life (ddr-csujad-55-1363)

Scrapbook page containing Clark's description of daily life, living arrangements, and families at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 34. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1365

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1363/

doc Star Festival (ddr-csujad-55-1470)

Program for the Star Festival 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_1472

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1470/

img Hospital entrance at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1518)

Color photograph of the hospital building and entrance 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_1520

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1518/

doc Hell in Texas (ddr-csujad-55-1354)

Scrapbook page containing a card including a poem "Hell in Texas" with commentary by Clark. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 25. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1356

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1354/

doc Mary Clark in her garden and an aerial view of Ft. Missoula main area (ddr-csujad-55-1340)

Black and white photographs depicting Mary Clark in her garden and an aerial view of the Fort Missoula Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947" page 11. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1342

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1340/

doc Adios Nuestra amiga nosotros te recordamos pasa todo el tiempo! (ddr-csujad-55-1526)

Handmade goodbye card with signatures. 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_1528

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1526/

img In honor of Meiji (ddr-csujad-55-1458)

Scrapbook page containing two black and white photographs depicting Japanese Boy Scouts in uniform honoring Meiji. Title from caption. See also sac_jac_1461. From Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 107. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1460

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1458/

doc Beauty shop; Printing shop (ddr-csujad-55-1440)

Scrapbook page containing black and white photographs and descriptions of the beauty salon and printing shop at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 91. 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-55-1440/

doc Commencement program, Federal High School (ddr-csujad-55-1420)

Program for the Federal High 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_1422

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1420/

img Internal relations and security offices (ddr-csujad-55-1449)

Scrapbook page containing an aerial black and white photograph of buildings at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes a list of building names and numbers. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 100. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1449/

doc Statement regarding transfer out of Ft. Missoula, Montana, and poem card (ddr-csujad-55-1349)

Scrapbook page containing Clark's reflections on being transferred from her position at Fort Missoula. Includes a poem, "Out Where the West Begins" by Arthur Chapman. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 20. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1351

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1349/

img Ariel views of sections; Sections of "the area" (ddr-csujad-55-1358)

Scrapbook page containing two black and white aerial photographs of the barracks and buildings of "sections" at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 29. 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-55-1358/

doc Letter from Bruno Miller to Larry R. Elwood, Liaison Officer, Internment Camp Crystal City, July 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1393)

Correspondence from Bruno Miller, internee, to Larry R. Elwood, Liaison Officer at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp regarding Miller's request for larger living quarters to accommodate his growing 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1393/

img Aerial photograph of Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1512)

Aerial color photograph of the buildings and horizon line 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_1514

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1512/

doc Commencement program (ddr-csujad-55-1422)

Invitation to the Federal High School and Eighth Grade 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: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1422/