Date of transcription: 3/28/79

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 March 21, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-79. This tape was found to contain the following:

Continuation of interrogation by unidentified female of LYNETTA JONES, Mother of JIM JONES. Interview concerned lifestory of JONES. Interrogator during interview attempts to recruit LYNETTA to join People’s Temple, to assist in Administrative duties.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

Q 763 — Music

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 March 21, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-81. This tape was found to contain the following:

Short news broadcast by JIM JONES, topics included, current unrest in Iran, Revolutionary Socialistic Movement, Government involvement in murder of Malcom-X [sic] and overthrow of military dicatorship [sic] in Bolvia [sic].

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained theron [sic] which was considered to be of evidentiary or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 765 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 60/ illegible [word in FBI notes], 7 typed 3x5 cards re IRS & tel calls

Date of transcription: 3/29/79

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62#82. This tape was found to contain the following:

Taped telephone conversations between JONES and IRS Office, Chronicle and a Dr. BOYNTON. Most of the conversation dealt with a tax audit by IRS and a testimonial dinner sponsored by People’s Temple.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature of beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 766 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 60/ News

Date of transcription: 3/29/79

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62#83. This tape was found to contain the following:

News announcements made by JONES to his constituents in Jonestown. Includes comments on a speech made by SAC CHARLES BATES in the Bay Area Tarzan movies and a suit brought against Synannon [sic].

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

Date of transcription: 3/29/79

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-84. This tape was found to contain the following:

This tape contains a recording of the afternoon news announcements made by JONES to the people of JONESTOWN. Subjects included elections in Syria, United Mine Workers contract dispute with Mine Owners and Japanese - Chinese relationships.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 768 — Identified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 90/ "Marcie"

Date of transcription: 3/29/79

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62#85. This tape was found to contain the following:

Recording of telephone conversations that were made by MARCELINE JONES on her return trip from Guyana. She is calling to thank the supporters of People’s Temple.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained theron [sic] which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 769 — Music

# Q 770 — Identified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 90/ "Charles Garry"

Date of transcription: 3/30/79

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-87. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side 1:

Contained a recording of a television broadcast or radio broadcast of an interview with CHARLES GEARY about the BOBBY SEAL [Seale] trial.

Side 2:

Contained several phone conversations of MARSHA JONES with several individuals who had helped Reverend JONES in possibly the establishment of Jonestown. Mrs. JONES during one of her conversations with a female was asked by this female to possibly attend a women's rally at the Homestead Savings and Loan on March 12, and that the Soviet Women from the Russian Consolate [sic] in San Francisco would also be attending. Another conversation by Mrs. JONES was with a male individual concerning the possibility of attending a political dinner at the Hyatt Regency on April 1, year unknown.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 771 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Memorex 90/ "The Path", "Sound of a Drum"

Date of transcription: 3/30/79

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-88. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side 1

Contained conversations between several individuals about the media and public attacks on JONESTOWN, Guyana.

Side 2

Contained music and general talk between several people.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained theron [sic] which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

#Q 772 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics/ "Wanda to Wayne" 2-3x5 cards

Date of transcription: 3/20/79

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-89. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side 1 and part of Side 2 contained part of a conversation between a mother and her son by the name of WAYNE, which related to the possibility of WAYNE coming back to the People’s Temple. Part 2 contained a phone conversation from an individual to JONES complaining about a woman from the People’s Temple who was stealing from an elderly woman.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

Q 773 — Blank Tapes

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-91. This tape was found to contain the following:

Sides 1 and 2 contained conversations between several individuals who were trying to pursuade [sic] another individual from leaving the People’s Temple. It appears from the conversation that one of the individuals also trying to pursuade [sic] the individual to stay was JIM JONES.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained theron [sic] which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 775 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Maxell C-90/ "Marcie, Linda 11/5/73, Words & (illegible)"

Date of transcription: April 9, 1979

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 Number 92. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side one consists of a conversation between four women (JANET, CLAIRE or CLARA, LINDA and MARCI concerning defection from People’s Temple because of JIM JONES’s "manipulation" of children.

Side two consists of a conversation between a male and a female regartding [sic] LINDA (LNU [Last Name Unknown]) who is possibly a Temple defector (this side is partially inaudible).

Nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 776 — Identified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One ConcerTape C-90/ "James Young on Joseph Blair"

Date of transcription: April 9, 1979

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape number 1B62 Number 93. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side one consists of telephone calls placed by GENE CHAIKEN and a partially inaudible conversation between two males (GENE CHAIKEN and JOHN YOUNG).

Side two is blank.

Nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 777 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One unlabeled/ "Jack Beam," "Jack"

Date of transcription: April 9, 1979

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 Number 94. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side one is a discussion among two to three persons about the Pentacostal [sic] Church in Indiana and JIM JONES’s early involvment [sic] there as a "healer".

Side two is blank.

Nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 778 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 90/ "5-9-76 JJ on Vibrations" 3x5 card

Date of transcription: April 9, 1979

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 Number 95. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side one consists of JIM JONES and others discussing possible threats against Temple members by drug dealers.

Side two is a recording of a radio or television interview of JIM JONES.

Nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 779 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note One ConcerTape C-120/ 2/15/74 "Jim Jones Hostage Statement"/ (illegible) sermon side 1, side 2 blank, includes PSE (illegible)

Date of transcription: 3/22/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #96. This tape was found to contain the following:

Recordings of television news broadcasts concerning the kidnapping of PATRICIA HEARST.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 780 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note One ConcerTape C-120/ "News of the Day, April 4, 1978"

Date of transcription: 3/22/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #97. This tape was found to contain the following:

An oral summary of the news made by an unidentified male.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

Q 780a — Music

# Q 781 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
To read Tape Transcript, click here.

FBI preliminary tape identification note One ConcerTape C-120/ Service April 2

Date of transcription: 3/22/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 # 99. This tape was found to contain the following:

Recording of a Sunday evening meeting.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

#Q 782 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note One TDK C-120/ News April 1

Date of transcription: 3/22/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #100. This tape was found to contain the following:

An oral summary of the news made by an unidentified male.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

#Q 782A — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

Date of transcription: 4/4/79

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 March 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-101. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side 1 includes a female voice announcing that DONNY CASANOVA should come to the radio room.

Side 2 includes a female voice requesting LEE INGRAM to come to the radio room.

Side 1 also includes a male voice reading the noon news from Guyana. The text is anti-United States and pro-Soviet and pro-Socialist in its tenor. At the end of the news, the male announces that because of the water shortage, a bucket brigade will form in the garden at 3:30; that there will be a rally that night to discuss production levels; and that names of persons wasting water will be taken and the persons would be "brought up for learning."

Both sides of the tape include a muffled monologue in which the language is undecipherable [sic].

This tape was reviewed and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 783 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Compact Cassette C-120/ "2/4/76 Moscone promises appointments" 3x5 card/ Marked side is blank, other side has Moscone interview

Date of transcription: 4/5/79

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 March 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-102. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side 1 includes a conversation by at least three males regarding some campaign. Reference is made to the "mayor" and to assistance to be given by members of the People’s Temple. At one point, one voice says he does not want to give BARBEGELATA something he can be firing at him. Discussion includes possible appointment of People’s Temple people to the Human Rights Commission, the Redevelopment Commission, and the Police Commission of San Francisco. Names of people, including CHARLIE BROWN, JUDY CLOWARD, DIANE WOODS, RHONDA CRAWFORD, LOU DAVIS, and CAROLUN LOOMAN are mentioned, however, their status is not clear.

Side 2 of the tape is a continuation of the conversation plus a recording of a television news broadcast of News Scene with VAN AMBURG, JERRY JENSEN, and PETER CLEVELAND, who interviews MARIE DUNCAN or DUCKETT, a reformed narcotics addict and People’s Temple member, and Reverend JIM JONES of the People’s Temple.

This tape was reviewed and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

#Q 784 — Identified Individuals Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
To read Tape Transcript, click here.

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Scotch C-60/ "Celebration for Change Nov. 30, 1975"

Date of transcription: 4/5/79

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 March 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape number 1B62-103. This tape was found to contain the following:

Celebration at Glide Memorial Church honoring CECIL WILLIAMS, prior to June, 1976, with Assemblyman WILLIE BROWN as Master of Ceremonies. Speakers include BOB HAYES, San Francisco Examiner; BELVAH DAVIS, KPIX-TV; ANGELA DAVIS, teacher; MILTON MARKS, State Senator; MARGO ST. JAMES, head of COYOTE; Revered JIM JONES, People’s Temple; Senator GEORGE MOSCONE, candidate for Mayor of San Francisco; ED FREEMAN, Director of ONI Trucking; and CECIL WILLIAMS.

This tape was reviewed and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

Q 785 — Music

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 March 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62-105. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side 1 contains an unnamed male describing his acute depression.

Side 2 includes radio-phone conversation between daughter and mother. Daughter advised mother that the father is spreading lies that she cannot leave the place. She alleges that father molested her when she was young and "messed up" her life. Mother insists on face-to-face meeting, stating she does not believe daughter is free to come and go. Daughter, whose name may be MARIE, is 24 years old and she sends greetings to ELAINE, ANTHONY, and JACK, who may be sister and brothers.

Also on Side 2 is continuation of side 1 which was apparently was recorded over by conversation above.

This tape was reviewed and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 787 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 60/ "April 18 Peoples Rally"

Date of transcription: 3/23/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #106. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES lecturing/reprimanding members, stating that they do not exhibit enough pride. JONES stated that a Russian visited the commune. JONES ridiculed/critisized [sic] the press. JONES also reprimanded the members regarding promiscuity and stated the women who get pregnant will be penalized.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 788 — Radio Transmissions

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Kmart 60/ "1x2" longer (illegible) Maxell

Date of transcription: 3/23/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #107. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES lecturing on numerous topics: namely, the religious history of South America; JONES advising ham radio operator WBIABF of the achievements of the People’s Temple commune. Male at Jonestown conversing with team radio operators, including Dr. AGNASVAR (phonetic) in Chanango Bridge, New York. JONES transmitting to San Francisco People’s Temple.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 789 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One BASF 90/ "Monica Peterson"/ 2 cards

Date of transcription: 3/23/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #108. This tape was found to contain the following:

Conversation of a male and female in Los Angeles. Much of the conversation was inundated by the background traffic noise. Female stated that she met NIXON and that a female Superior Court Judge owes her favors.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# †Q 790 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note One unlabeled/ unmarked

Date of transcription: 3/23/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #109. This tape was found to contain the following:

Male (probably physician) dictating when examining several patients.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# †Q 791 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Nobility C-60/ (illegible) all over it, prob. music

Date of transcription: 3/23/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #110. This tape was found to contain the following:

Male (probably physician) dictating when examining patients. Recorded music from KSFX, San Francisco.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 792 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Certron C-60/ "News April 11 (16?)"

Date of transcription: 3/23/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #111. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES lecturing on "last months" weather as reported/published by CONRAD PERSAD (phonetic), Meteorologist. Also lectured about world politics and news reports from Georgetown, Guyana. JONES expressed strong distaste for capitalism and the U.S., expressing adulation for socialism and the USSR. JONES admonished People’s Temple members who were stealing.

This tape was reviewed, and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

Q 793 — Blank Tapes

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 March 19, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape number 1B62 #113. This tape was found to contain the following:

A press conference concerning ELDRIDGE CLEAVER and a strategy meeting.

This tape was reviewed and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

Q 795 — Blank Tapes

# Q 797 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60/ 9/26/72 interview w/ JJ

Date of transcription: 3/22/79

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 March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B62 #100. This tape was found to contain the following:

Bay Area Newscast Interview of JIM JONES at Redwood City, California

Bay Area Newscast Interview of JIM JONES at Redwood City, California

This tape was reviewed and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investigation of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 798 — Tapes Not Summarized

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Bud 120/ "Karl Irvin & Pat Grunnet 12/12/73"/ Side 1 about 25 min. only

# Q 799 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

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 14, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-5. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side A - End of tape contains a recorded conversation between JIM JONES and an unidentified female sounding like Rosalynn Carter.

Side B - Blank.

# Q 800 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
To read Tape Transcript, click here.

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 90/ "For Dr. Reid to hear" 3x5 card

Date of transcription: 3/27/79

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 3/30/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-6. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES is cutting a tape for the Guyanese Foreign Minister. He is communicating with him because of rumors that comrades "Carmichael" and "Lambert" are attempting to discredit them. He says the only thing he has done is father a child with TIM STOEN’s wife and that the potential for court action in this matter is the reason they are staying in Guyana. He tells him that the people have voted to die rather than return to the U.S.

# Q 801 — Miscellaneous

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Bristol/ Medical tape

Date of transcription: 3/27/79

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 3/27/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-7 This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a professional symposium on disease.

# Q 802 — Miscellaneous

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio/Scope 36/ Medical tape

Date of transcription: 3/29/79

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 3/29/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-8 This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a Mayo Clinic program on heart failure.

# Q 803 — Miscellaneous

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio-Abstracts/ Medical tape

Date of transcription: 3/28/79

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 3/28/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-9. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording titled Audio Abstracts of Internal Medicine - 1972.

# Q 804 — Miscellaneous

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Bristol/ Medical tape

Date of transcription: 3/30/79

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 3/30/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-10. This tape was found to contain the following:

A pre-recorded Medical forum.

#†Q 805 — Identified Individuals Speaking

Date of transcription: 3/29/79

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 March 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-11. This tape was reviewed and the following is a transcript of side one:

"I am a confirmed and committed Socialist. I am confirmed and committed to JIM JONES as well I have been for years and I always will be, however, years ago when I joined this group I was a passivist [pacifist]. I really believed that we could effect meaningful social change using Democratic practices. I no longer believe that’s true. Now I think the only way in the words of MAO to change society is through the barrel of a gun and I’m committed to that principle as well. It’s only JIM’s guidance that has stopped me from acting out in this way because I see no other use or meaning for my life. In the past I’ve done a number of things for the Socialist cause that are not acceptable to the society or could not be construed in any way as being legal, but these are not considerations of mine. The only consideration I have is the advancement of the Socialist cause."

"My name is JEAN FORESTER BROWN. I believe in JIM JONES. I believe in Socialism, but I do not believe that it is possible any longer in this country to effect change and to bring about Socialism without violent revolt, and I am pledged by everything that I hold dear that I will give my life in a violent overthrow of this government, and if it comes to it, I will stick a grenade or a bomb in my body and go to the Senate or the Congress of this country and blow myself and this Government up. I am committed to this Socialist revolution and the violent manner against the better judgment of my pastor who has cautioned me against it but I can do no other."

"This is JUNE CRYM. For years I have been a Socialist. I believe in Socialism as the only way, the only way to effect a change in this country is to go about it through violent means. We have reached a point where passivism [pacifism] does not work. If I have the chance and I will take it any time I can, I will do anything I can to blow up any part of this Government. I will take part or conspire in any thing I can to destroy this Government. I will assassinate President CARTER. I will do what I can to destroy the Senate or any part of this Government that continues this terrible course of events existing now in this country. The only thing that has kept me from going ahead and doing this is my pastor, JIM JONES . I thank him for keeping my temper under control and one of these days if I didn’t have him I would let loose and do what I had had in my mind for years."

"This is BONNIE BECK and I think that it’s about time that we face up to the reality that I’ve sat here for years and I’ve watched JIM talk about being a passivist [pacifist] and turning the other cheek and trying to educate the people and show kindness and all its gotten me is sick. I think it’s about time that I get on with what I know has to be done. I mean in a way CUSTER had the right idea. You kill them to save them. And my choice at this point is to get rid of the mother fuckers. They’re doing nothing hut causing people to die. They’re causing them to starve. They’re causing them to be sick and I think the best thing right now is to get rid of their ass. I see no other alternative. Everything that he’s spoken about is fine and good but nothing happens. All’s that happens to good people is they get sicker, they get poorer and the mother fuckers get rewarded so fuck them all. I’m ready to off them and I don’t care what anybody says. They’ve had it in my book."

"This is HARRIET TROPP and I’ve done alot [a lot] of thinking in the past few weeks and I just thought I should make a few things clear. Number one, I’ve been a member of the People’s Temple for seven years and I have seen JIM JONES give his life to the ideals of peaceful change within the system to bring about a more just society. I fully have supported everything he has ever done. I believe in him. I believe in his sincerity and I stand committed to what he believes in, his ideals, and his actions, I have no disagreement with him whatsoever. However, I know that my commitment has always been a more militant one, in the sense that he knows how to convince me not to participate in violent activities or to commit really anti-social acts. And I’ve been reluctantly convinced because I could see the pragmaticism of his point of view. However, what is sincere for him, what is a sincere belief in passivism [pacifism] for him, has always been play acting for me because I am basically a very violent person. And a person who believes in the destruction of this society, in the overthrow of this Government by violent means, and the reinstitution of a completely different economic system and I believe in killing representatives of this Government and of the establishment, the law enforcement. I will do so. The point of time has come into my life where I can no longer maintain myself in a passivistic [pacifistic] organization such as People’s Temple under the guidance of a person like JIM JONES who believes in non-violent change. And I’ve decided that I will in the future work out my political beliefs which are for me, Communist, although Reverend JONES is not a Communist and I will do so, I will take my Communist ideology into the streets with violent activity and destroy, kill, maim, or blow up anything and everything that I feel will be a valid way of protesting the system, which includes law enforcement, PG&E, you know power stations, things like that which I have long planned on doing and have plans to do but I have been prevented from doing this by JIM JONES’ teachings."

"Hello. My name is RICHARD D. TROPP. All I want to say is I’ve been a member of People’s Temple for many years and JIM JONES is a very compassionate man, but even he is this kind of person and he is very committed to human ideals, I feel he is going about it in entirely the wrong way. Things are not moving fast enough. We got to get some guns. I believe it’s true that revolution comes out of the barrel of a gun. And these mother fucking people who have been ripping off poor people and have been fucking over the world. I got myself together a bunch of people and we’re going to do something about it. We’re not going to sit around here and talk theory and bullshit about this and that. We’re going to get ourselves some of these big wigs. I seen hotels, I know it’s easy to get into these hotels and these convention rooms. Get some guns, get some bombs. We can get this place blown up. We can get these places all blown up. We can get of things done. We better get started on it. And I’m planning on taking action very soon. Don’t know where but I cannot stay any longer a passivist [pacifist]. Any longer anybody that’s non-violent. This is just completely ridiculous. It’s not doing anybody any good. It’s the kind of thing, okay you know we’re just spinning our wheels. We got to get something done so I think we’re going to have to kill some of these people, from the President on down, I mean the Senators, the Congressmen, get some of these corporation heads, board of directors. Right in there at the very top level. Create havoc, terrorism. I think with a bunch of people we can get some people together. I got some contacts with the underground movement, terrorists, NWLF and they said right on we’re going to tear it up. So we going to get it together right away."

Voices terminate and the rest of the tape is blank. Side two contains telephone call from what appears to be a female complaining to a People’s Temple male concerning excessive and unjust use of her aunt’s funds. Side two also contains some short phone calls and one call from LEE to JIM JONES about DENNIS (apparently DENNIS BANKS) and Treasury investigations.

# Q 805a — Jones Speaking

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Date of transcription: 3/29/79

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 3/29/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-12. This tape was found to contain the following:

Phone conversations with JONES and some unknown persons and with YVONNE GOLDEN. Nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be beneficial to the investigation.

# Q 806 — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/30/79

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 3/30/79 Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-13. This tape was found to contain the following:

Radio to radio personal broadcasts between Peoples Temple and Jonestown. Nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature.

Q 806 (2) — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 7/6/79

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 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-23. This tape was found to contain the following:

Radio transmission from MARIA CATSARIS refusing to return to her father’s home. This appears to be a broadcast from Jonestown to Georgetown, Guyana.

(Handwritten note has date of "9/18/77")

[Ed. note: The FBI's attempt to locate this tape pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request proved unsuccessful.]

# Q 807 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 3/29/79

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 3/29/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-14. This tape was found to contain the following:

A Peoples rally in Guyana (a kangaroo court).

Q 807 (2) — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/29/79

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 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68 #C24. This tape was found to contain the following:

This tape is labeled "Service Thursday April 6". JONES speaks of personal problems of some of the followers. JONES individually commends many of the workers while reprimanding others. Individual followers admit short comings and discuss problems among the group. JONES lectures the virtues of discipline, love and trust.

[Ed. note: The FBI's attempt to locate this tape pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request proved unsuccessful.]

# Q 808 — Identified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 120/ Group discussion w/ CRL 3x5 card

Date of transcription: 7/6/79

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 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape number 1B68 25. This tape was found to contain the following:

Tape identified as "Group Discussion W/CRL following her theft of $400. Participants:

STOEN (GRACE and TIM)

CAROLYN

PATTI

SHARON

PROKES

KAREN

DALE

JACK BEAM, SR.

A.J.

October 25, 1975 M.J.P" C.R.L. appears to be CHRISTINE LUCIENTE (phonetic)

The tape consists of a group inquiry into the reason why CHRISTINE stole money. Much of the conversation is inaudible due to a crying baby and the genera quality of the recording.

Much of the discussion concerns how much money is missing and how to prevent future thefts.

Q 808 (2) — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

Date of transcription: 3/30/79

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 3/30/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-15. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of an uproar which ensued after the discovered theft $2000 from the offering. This takes place in San Francisco. Nothing was contained thereon of an evidentiary nature.

[Ed. note: The FBI's attempt to locate this tape pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request proved unsuccessful.]

#Q 809 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One ConcerTape C120/ Carry Bass -- legal release

Date of transcription: 3/30/79

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 3/30/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-16. This tape was found to contain the following:

A person with a body recorder listens in on a complaint by the son of a Peoples Temple member who feels his mother was donating money and jewelry which were properly his. Nothing of an evidentiary nature was contained thereon.

Q 809 (2) — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

Date of transcription: 7/6/79

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 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-C26. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of two people discussing donations to the PT. Most of the conversation is inaudible. The cassette also has a piece of paper, 3 x 5 card, attached to it dated March 23, 1975. The card refers to the release of donations to the PT. The reverse side is blank.

[Ed. note: The FBI's attempt to locate this tape pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request proved unsuccessful.]

# Q 810 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One ConcerTape C120/ JJ to Dennis Denny 10/5/75 2-3x5 cards

Date of transcription: 7/6/79

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 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-C-27. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES talking with someone about the guardianship of some children. JIM JONES then talks with an individual by the name of JOHNDAHL concerning the beating of a child.

Included on the cassette are two orange 3 x 5 cards and two white 4 x 6 cards.

Q 810 (2) — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 4/3/79

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 4/3/79, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-17. This tape was found to contain the following:

Phone conversations between JONES and officials of Mendocino County; a Mr. Denny and Sheriff Dahl. This concerns an arrest of a Peoples Temple member teacher for beating a student. It is noted that at that time Peoples Temple had 50 guardianships under their jurisdiction.

[Ed. note: The FBI's attempt to locate this tape pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request proved unsuccessful.]

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