[Jonestown children's parade], circa 1974-1978
Scope and Contents
Film reel 29. Amateur movie recording a children's parade in Jonestown, with children in costume, playing. 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
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