NATIONAL ARCHIVES

Click here for an explanation of the records available at the National Archives and record administration (NARA)

For the resources on the NARA website, you will need to either prove the death of the incarceree (death cert, picture of a gravestone, SSDI, etc.) or have the person fill out the form themselves, or have them complete a notarized power of attorney.

 How to order camp files

1. Go to: https://aad.archives.gov/aad/

2. Type in the name of the family member you are trying to find.

3. Fill out WRA Evacuee Case File Request form.

4. Mail request to:

Old Military and Civil Branch, Textual Archives Services Division, 
National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408

OR scan and email to:

Archives1reference@nara.gov

Military Service Records: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/536000

WRA Photographs: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/536000

Assembly Center Files: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/22476357

How to order Enemy Alien files

1. Go to: https://www.archives.gov/research/catalog

2. Type in the name of the family member that was taken by the FBI.

3. To request a DOJ case file, please provide the following information:

• Name of internee (include all names used)

• Date of birth

• Department of Justice case file number, if known

4. Mail request to:

Civilian Branch, Textual Archives Services Division, 
National Archives and Records Administration 
8601 Adelphi Road, Suite 2600
College Park, MD 20720

OR scan and email to:

Archives2reference@nara.gov