"Enemy alien" classification

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doc Letter from Issei man to his family (ddr-densho-25-67)

After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the FBI under the Department of Justice began arresting aliens of Japanese, German, and Italian ancestry. These aliens, although they had not been charged with specific crimes, were considered "dangerous" by the U.S. government, and were interned in special Justice Department camps.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-67/

doc Parole Agreement (ddr-densho-25-57)

On December 7, 1941, numerous Japanese nationals were arrested by the FBI as "enemy aliens." An alien enemy hearing board was created, which determined whether the aliens were to be released, paroled, or interned. Matahichi Iseri signed a Parole Agreement in which he agreed to the terms of his parole.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-57/

doc Letter to an Issei man from the U.S. Quartermaster General (ddr-densho-25-60)

Mitsuo (Mike) Iseri, son of Matahichi and Kisa Iseri, was killed in action during World War II. As his closest relative, Matahichi Iseri received a letter from the U.S. Quartermaster General of the Army asking him to complete a form entitled "Request for Disposition of Remains," which enabled him to arrange for the funeral of his …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-60/

doc Letter regarding parole agreement (ddr-densho-25-53)

Letter from the Department of Justice to Matahichi Iseri regarding his requirements as a parolee. On December 7, 1941, the FBI began to arrest Japanese nationals who were considered "enemy aliens." An alien enemy hearing board was created, which determined whether the individual was to be released, paroled, or interned. Matahichi Iseri was paroled in 1942 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-53/

doc Letter written by an Issei man to his family (ddr-densho-25-26)

While he was at Fort Missoula, Montana, a Department of Justice internment camp for enemy aliens, Matahichi Iseri wrote to his wife and children, who were still awaiting a relocation assignment from the WRA.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-26/

doc Issei's hearing notice (ddr-densho-25-71)

Matahichi Iseri was arrested as an "enemy alien." Those arrested were required to appear before an alien enemy hearing board.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-71/

doc Letter regarding parole status (ddr-densho-25-112)

This letter from a district director of the Department of Justice was sent to an Issei in 1945. He was detained at the Minidoka concentration camp in Idaho for a period of time, and the letter informed him that while he was there, he did not have to report to a parole officer.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-112/

doc Record of the Territory of Hawai'I Board of Officers and Civilians in the case of James Seigo Miwa (ddr-densho-437-16)

Transcript and exhibits regarding the arrest and decision to intern James Seigo Miwa for the duration of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-437-16/

doc National Archives files for James Seigo Miwa (ddr-densho-437-18)

Including documents related to James Seigo Miwa's repatriation to Japan, affidavits. efforts to reclaim lost property, and work as interpreter in Japan

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-437-18/

doc James Seigo Miwa's Department of Justice internee file (ddr-densho-437-17)

James Seigo Miwa's Department of Justice internee file. Includes information about his arrest, incarceration, and repatriation request.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-437-17/

doc Jap and Italian Internees Refuse to Mingle at Camp (April 3, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-829)

The Seattle Daily Times, August 3, 1942, p. 9

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-829/

doc Shift U.S.-Born Aliens, Too, Say Legionnaires (February 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-639)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 20, 1942, p. 13

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-639/

doc 5,000 Aliens Register Here (February 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-615)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 10, 1942, p. 12

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-615/

doc Jap's Plea Accepted In Registration Case (April 22, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-765)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 22, 1942, p. 28

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-765/

doc Memorandum from J. Edgar Hoover to Francis M. Shea, Assistant Attorney General (ddr-densho-67-20)

Memorandum from J. Edgar Hoover to Francis M. Shea, Assistant Attorney General regarding "alien enemies" and internal security. Hoover states his belief that there should be an identification and registration process for all "alien enemies" in the U.S. He recommends that there should be an authority permitted to apprehend citizens and aliens under suspicion. States that …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-20/

doc Order 'Freezes' Aliens on Coast (March 30, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-731)

The Seattle Daily Times, March 30, 1942, p. 2

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-731/

doc Many Japanese Leave City for Montana Prison. At Least 80 of 119 Arrested Belived Confined at Fort Missoula. (December 29, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-564)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 29, 1941, p. 1

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-564/

doc "Protective Custody" of Any Suspect May Be Asked (February 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-603)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 6, 1942, p. 4

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-603/

doc Warning to Aliens (February 15, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-625)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 15, 1942, p. 19

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-625/

doc Letter regarding lifting of residency restriction (ddr-densho-167-52)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-167-52/

doc Draft classification card (ddr-densho-164-133)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-164-133/

doc Letter regarding lifting of "enemy alien restrictions" (ddr-densho-164-134)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-164-134/

doc Censored letter written by an Issei man (ddr-densho-164-130)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-164-130/

doc Application for Permission to Travel (ddr-densho-164-138)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-164-138/

doc Letter to an Issei from U.S. Attorney J. Charles Dennis (ddr-densho-166-14)

This is a response to a letter from Masaye Mayeno, requesting a rehearing for her husband Kunizo who was being held in a Department of Justice internment camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-166-14/