Painting from Jonestown, Guyana
Content Description
Painting of the sun, painted on wood by an anonymous member of Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana, between 1974 and 1978.
Dates
- circa 1974-1978
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The California Historical Society (CHS) is the lawful owner of Peoples Temple documents and photographs, by orders of the California Superior Court and of the Guyana High Court. CHS is unaware of any other copyrights or other rights associated with this material. Reproduction or publication of materials in this collection beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of CHS. Please contact rights@calhist.org.
Extent
1 box (1 item in 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Painting of the sun, painted on wood by an anonymous member of Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana, between 1974 and 1978.
Custodial History
The painting was given to the donor's mother by a United States crewman at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana, in 1978.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Nick McCrea, 2019.
Physical Description
Painting measures 13 x 14 centimenters.
General
"Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, Jonestown, Guyana" written on back.
- Title
- Painting from Jonestown, Guyana
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the California Historical Society Repository