Q508 Summary

Summary prepared by Fielding M. McGehee III. If you use this material, please credit The Jonestown Institute. Thank you.

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FBI Catalogue           Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note: Labeled in part “Das Capital”

Date cues on tape:     None

People named:           None

Bible verses cited:     None

Summary:

This tape consists of a compilation of R&B and soul music, including selections by the O’Jays, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, and Marvin Gaye. Much of the tape is marred by the recording of a second track.

FBI Summary:

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s investigation into the assassination of U.S. Congressman LEO J. RYAN at Port Kaituma, Guyana, South America, on November 18, 1978, a tape recording was obtained. This tape recording was located in Jonestown, Guyana, South America, and was turned over to U.S. Officials in Guyana and subsequently transported to the United States.

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-36. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Differences with FBI Summary:

The summary is accurate and meets the FBI’s purposes.      

Tape originally posted July 2016