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The image depicts a part of Crystal City Internment Camp's fence and a guard tower. Guards can be seen on horseback beyond the fence. Note also the flood lights every several feet or so.

The following are segments of a letter written by Mr. Geo. Shichitaro Fujii to James O'Rourke. In the first selection, he thanks Mr. O'Rourke for helping him and his family during his stay "there," the Crystal City Internment Camp, and for helping…

The following is an image of the Crystal City Internment Camp Grounds by and internee. The different parts of the camp are neatly displayed, including the soccer field, German section, community hall, water tower, and hospital. It also shows the…

The following is a letter to James O'Rourke written by Ryuchi Fujii, requesting that he provide a reference to the University of Southern California so that his thesis for his Ph.D. can be evaluated by the university committee. He talks about how he…

The following is another letter of thanks to the officer in charge of the camp. In it, the writer thanks the administrator for "the peaceful life [they] were able to live...under your efficient administration." They also say that they were "highly…

The following is a report about the camp by James O'Rourke, officer in charge at Crystal City. An important resource for understanding the history of the camp from the administration's perspective, the document reveals the different challenges of…

The following is a selection of a letter written to James O'Rourke, the officer in charge of the Crystal City Internment Camp, after the internee's release. In this letter, the Friedrich recalls how downtrodden he felt during his time at Crystal…