Ursulinen-Klooster
August 11, 2012
Camp Location
The Ursulinen-Klooster (Ursuline Sisters Convent) was in the center of the city on Hospitaalweg, immediately north of the Governor General’s palace. The camp was located in part of the boarding school, surrounded by barbed wire.
The nuns stayed in a separate section of the convent, apart from the men’s camp.
Japanese Camp Commander
Matsuoda
Camp Guards
Native police personnel
| Date | Arrived from | Transferred to | Number in Transport | Total Number in Camp | Individual Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENS CAMP | |||||
| July xx, 1942 | Surrounding Areas (1) | 400 | 400 | m |
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| Aug. 14, 1942 | Soekaboemi: Politieschool | 300 | 700 | m |
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| Oct. 9, 1942 | Buitenzorg: Kedoengbadak | 700 | 0 | m |
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| WOMENS CAMP | |||||
| July xx, 1943 | Buitenzorg: Sempoer | 30 | 30 | w ch (2) |
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| Oct. 15, 1943 | Tangerang: Tanahtinggi | 30 | 0 | w ch |
Abbreviations / Notes
ch=children, m=men, w=women
(1) Buitenzorg (including Gevangenis – the prison) and Serang
(2) British and American women and children
References
Beekhuis, H. et al – Atlas Bersiapkampen, 2009, p. 58 (events during the Bersiap period)
Dulm, J. van et al – Atlas Japanse Kampen, Volume I, 2000, p. 106
Lara, Moesson magazine 38/12 (June 15, 1994), p. 33
Drawings
Claassen, Rob en Joke van Grootheest – Getekend, 1995, p. 42
Photographs
Beekhuis, H. et al – Atlas Bersiapkampen, 2009, p. 58 (front façade, 1925)
Diessen, J.R.van, R.P.G.A.Voskuil – Boven Indië, 1993, p. 77 (aerial photo)
Rosters
Group of 30 women in 1943: see LOG Tangerang roster, numbers 802-835
