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[Jonestown residents entertaining in pavilion], circa 1974-1978

 Item — Box: 44
Identifier: Series 6

Scope and Contents

Film reel 26. Amateur movie recording a performance of the song "Yesterday" by a woman singer and band and a comedy skit at the Jonestown pavilion. Films like this were recorded by Peoples Temple to promote the agricultural mission and encourage migration to Jonestown.

Dates

  • circa 1974-1978

Conditions Governing Access

Recorded on Super 8mm film. Original reel is restricted for preservation purposes; researchers must use digital reproduction at Internet Archive.

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