[Jim Jones showing supplies and provisions in the Jonestown warehouse], circa 1974-1977
Scope and Contents
Film reel 23. Amateur movie recording Jim Jones showing and describing supplies and provisions in the Jonestown warehouse. Films like this were recorded by Peoples Temple to promote the agricultural mission and encourage migration to Jonestown.
Dates
- circa 1974-1977
Conditions Governing Access
Sealed and closed until 2046:
[Peoples Temple meeting], Thanksgiving meeting, Nov. 25, 1971, Reel 1, Video Tape 04, Box 43.
[Peoples Temple meeting, Los Angeles], 11-27-71, #2, Video Tape 10, Box 43.
[Peoples Temple meeting], Reel #3, 11/27/71, L.A. meeting, Video Tape 03, Box 43.
Sealed and closed until 2050:
[Peoples Temple meeting], March 5, 1975, Wed nite, Video Tape 01, Box 43.
[Peoples Temple meeting], 3/14/1975, Video Tape 02, Box 43.
[Psychic surgery on unidentified woman's abdomen and neck], Film Reel 40, Box 44.
[Peoples Temple meeting], L.A. Saturday, Video Tape 07, Box 43
Sealed for the lifetimes of the subjects:
“Jim and Marcie respond to John Stoen suit from Jonestown,” Film Reel 01, Box 44 (Timothy Stoen and Grace Jones)
Extent
From the Series: 5 Linear Feet (2 record storage cartons, 1 oversize print box B, 1 large capacity CD box, 1 oversize legal document box)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Recorded on Super 8mm film. Original reel is restricted for preservation purposes; researchers must use digital reproduction at Internet Archive.
Repository Details
Part of the California Historical Society Repository