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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img Swimming pool at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1511)

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_1513

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1511/

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. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1400/

img Hospital grounds (ddr-csujad-55-1337)

Four mounted black and white photographs depicting individuals in the flower and vegetable gardens on the hospital grounds at Fort Missoula Department of Justice Internment Camp. Caption reads: Hospital grounds. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947" page 8. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1337/

doc Blank page from Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I forget, 1942-1947" (ddr-csujad-55-1353)

Blank page from the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 24. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1355

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1353/

doc Symphonie konzert (ddr-csujad-55-1472)

Program for the Symphony Concert directed by Max Lasar 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_1474

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1472/

doc History of the Surveillance Division 1942-? (ddr-csujad-55-1445)

Narrative essay on the history of the Surveillance Division at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 96. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1447

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1445/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1333/

img Going up to the main gate (ddr-csujad-55-1361)

Scrapbook page containing a black and white photograph of the sign near the main entrance to Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 32. 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-55-1361/

doc Five trainloads aliens leave camp (ddr-csujad-55-1499)

Newspaper clipping regarding repatriation 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 site: sac_jaac_1501

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1499/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1407/

doc Down by the Bitterroot River (ddr-csujad-55-1338)

Four mounted black and white photographs depicting "Aunt Mary" with two individuals and Montana landscapes. Caption reads: Down by the Bitterroot River. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947" page 9. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1340

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1338/

img German recreation hall at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1506)

Color photograph of the German recreation hall 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_1508

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1506/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1408/

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/