EE-3-C
Letter from Clara Johnson to Sandy, January 28, 1978
1-28-78
Hi Sandy,
I’ve sent practically everything up on the bus. Rusty just couldn’t leave me, yet. He said he will come later. (Smile)
Please see that my so called family receives this letter.
Thanks,
Clara Johnson
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EE-3-G
Undated note to Carolyn Layton from Jean Brown
Carolyn,
These are all materials Sally requested for the research she is doing on Winston’s article.
Please see that she gets them when you see her.
Thanks, Jean [Brown]
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EE-3-P-1 – P-3
Undated analysis of letter from unknown person
letter
is concerned about his dad’s health, hoped to be able to get a little extra help for his family by getting down to the union (conspiracy) hall, says it’s a terrific conspiracy doing a great job. Would like to learn the ropes and get to understand the trade. Is really worried that there is not much time to help as his dad is pretty ill. Taking a temporary job at the conspiracy, does not want a job like Bobby had. Discussed it with Jim before at length and Jim also felt that I could get job. Only one in the family the conspiracy would consider hiring. Is no longer working for Wells (Banks) in any way. Signed off.
Thinks Tim Stoen might consider her a good candidate and give her some work.
Again notes that the family all seem to be very worried about his dad failing, had another attack just last week. Carolyn [Layton] is not such a good prospect for the job because of Kimo [Prokes], Agent Provocateur could not be as qualified in the super market business (Agent) as Terri is. It could be easily understood in terms of his record working for Peoples Temple, plus the personal motives of having lost one like Wendell. (A baby)
I would assist PT this way, help get information about the trade and teach PT so she would be employed also. Work is scarce these days. Lane and friends are having no luck, and that is a real disappointment to everyone. It will take some time to get the job training he needs, but do not expect miracles. If the job falls through, nothing will be lost because it can’t hurt to try. He wants to prove himself.
The job skills he will learn are in order. (1) To study hard and shares what he learns with PT. (2) To express opinions like Mr. Pitts (Blakey) was so good at doing. If number one falls short and if it doesn’t drive her crazy, (3) something he mentioned to Jim at an earlier time, not made clear.
Aware of emotions and problem of hesitation of the family’s son getting a new job, but how else can such a medical hardship case get help? Knows you know his true feelings and he cares for her.
Terri knows she can take a stand, does not know if others can. Couldn’t live with self if something happened to his dad and he hadn’t done something to help him while he still could. No one will be able to play on him. Understands his may have to go to jail if he works too hard. Tim Stoen may advise it, but if he waited for Jim to say “do it,” it would get put off for one reason or another.
PT would naturally never ask her to do that, but she knows it is the right thing to do, even though there are occupational hazards, they are not as severe as some lines of work he’s done before.
She said the people were told she would only be at SF for a few weeks while Jean was away, so they will be expecting her to be back in Guyana. It is not wise to involve the press or the radio as we monitored.
Assure PT he will not be going after the money. Had plenty of chances before and never did. Carolyn and Maria can double check, but he has proven himself in that way. Doesn’t like money in the slightest. Please do not consult the press on this. It would only nullify the chances for his [struck over word] with the union. (Conspiracy)
He made his position regarding Meredith known. When he listed Sampson’s symptoms that may speak well to Meredith, maybe not. Believes doing the right thing, sorry to cause worry. Wants to succeed, asks his folks let him try his wings so he can make good.
She believes strongly in PT, has conflicts but not insurmountable. She has no illusions of personal love or trust. Does not expect them. Is resentful of those who have children by JJ, but should have been more firm at the time. She knows practically it was the right thing. She knows she was talked about by many, especially by Debbie. But she knows one is accepted by day to day and not on the past. She hates to be thought of as an Agent Provacateur, but knows that Jim knows better so she doesn’t care what others think. Only personal feelings she has for JJ, Diane and children. Is discouraged with the problems of SF. **Folks just won’t grow up.
Left three affidavidts.
- Her work under TOS in the department Sampson told about.
- About Banks and Blair?
- About diversions
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EE-3-R-1 – R-2
Temple reaction to pending Ryan visit, by Mike Prokes
We will seek asylum in Soviet Union if you don’t do something to stop this. Exposing us to people contrary to our beliefs & conscience e.g. Pinochet
We have friends in many 3rd World countries and we will contact every one of these 3rd World nations if it’s not stopped.
See if Bunnie [Laurence Mann, Guyana Ambassador to US], can do something. Tell him they’re coming to start a fight. Relatives see relatives all the time. State Dept sees 20 – 40 people ea. time, but these people are coming to barnstorm in here & cause trouble.
All they (Relatives) have to do is write or go thru State Dept. 20 – 40 people do it every 3 months. Why didn’t the ones coming do it?
We’ve had asylum offered to us in 4 different places and we can’t live like this. Ought to be told at the airline gate to get on the next plane out. They’ll go around to businesses & professions telling lies. Ellis [US Embassy official Doug Ellice] wants Mark [Lane] to talk to Rya [Leo Ryan] directly and find out if he’s turning down all our conditions and if it is true – the first five names, Katsaris, Oliver on petition.
We’ll take your request on to see if they want to see you. They will answer in their handwriting. See Green.
They start incidents – Don’t let anyone but congr. men in country. [illegible word] he voted for Pinochet. Get Ryan’s voting record.
We won’t be forced to meet anyone. Relatives don’t want to meet with any relatives assoc. w/ Ryan. Took a vote, get assurance.
The State Dept came in & talked w/ relatives, over 20 ea. time and know they came on their own volition so this is just to start an incident.
News report that he is bringing others besides his staffer. If this is the case, then Ellis would consider this serious.
Sarah [Harriet Tropp]: #4 – What variety do you want? Do you mean 2- [illegible number] or just 4? Or did you mean 49? Telling all church leaders that your lies & harassment has caused us to lay down our lives.
[Marginal note: “What did [Don] Freed say would be the value of buying the article”]
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EE-3-X
Statement by Stephen Addison regarding disgruntled resident
To council, to supervisor of, to security, to PSU, to ECU, to all.
RE: Willie Malone Wednesday, 9 Nov 78
About noon, 9 Nov 78, Wednesday, Willie said in a loud voice, “Fuck Jonestowne” in the nurses office while being treated by Judy Ijames. I think she then situation was all morning Bob Kice had been trying to find out why Willie was off work 3 days. What medical staff authorized him being off work? People involved are Luna Murell [Minnie Luna Murral Buckley], Julius Evans, Judy Ijames. No one seems to know who or where the off work note is or who signed it. Has medical problem – 3 days ago, he cut his toe – then he was treated for the wound.
Now – when I heard his loud fuck Jonestowne I wanted to get at him – I was enraged. It looks like the above is going to be a long explanation but I believe there is absolutely no room for “fuck Jonestowne.”
Thank you for hearing this.
Stephen Addison
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EE-3-Y1
List of tasks from Jean Brown, October 1978
Maria [Katsaris]/Carolyn [Layton]
Questions and Follow-ups 10/15 [Oct 15, 1978]
- Maria, please see that Barbara Hoyer gets a letter to me with her signature for the Bank of America for withdrawl of the balance of her account. We will have a check from her for $2,600.00 or so which bounced and it is messing up our account. I talked to her about it when I was there and gave her the bank statement. All she has to do is write the letter. Thanks.
- I have attached a letter which Paulette Jackson put inside a glasses case and put in my hand at last minute. She said it was a list of people who need glasses. But along with that information is the attached letter with many requests from Paulette herself. It puts us in a spot, because when people later ask if their letters were received, paranoia is created that letters are blocked. Can you talk to Paulette or have someone talk to her? Maybe she can rewrite the letter with the nice parts for Jimmie and CJ and Valishia, and leave the personal requests off. Tell her I will see the glasses orders are taken care of, too.
- Please look for a check issued to James and Eva Pugh from an escrow company which represents the close out of the note on their home; while I was in Jonestown, Paula sent it to Pughs for signature, but I have no xerox of the check or letter for our records. If you send it back endorsed, that will be OK. We will deposit it. If not, please send me back a xerox.
- Please note that in bringing back the cashier’s check for $300,000 as a transfer, we had to pay $2420.20 in exchange. This is Paula’s calculation – what we lost in the transaction. Gene [Chaikin] said it might be a good way to transfer money back in the future. The transaction went smoothly in Guyana and no problem in coming through, either. But the cost is a factor to take into account.
- Don’t forget to send back Roosevelt Turner’s deed. I gave it to Jann [Gurvich] to have it notarized and sent to the consulate for authorization. This means money for us.
It was wonderful to see Dad, you and everyone. Separation isn’t much fun. I sort of look on being here as a chance to grow up and just hope the costs in mistakes isn’t too high. Your support means a lot and I appreciated talking to you. Terri [Buford] being here makes a big difference. There is plenty for all of us to keep up with. Tell Annie [Moore] I got her note and thank her for the kind thoughts. I miss you. Jean
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EE-3-Y-2
Referenced note from Paulette Jackson
Hi Jimmie, Valishia or CJ
Just a note since you all don’t know how to write. Will be glad when you all are here. Take this list to Dr. Wittlin and get glasses made & send back right away. Also, here’s a list of things I need. Make sure they are marked clearly. Rochelle gave Leona [Collier] her list but I was ill when she was here so I didn’t get a chance to talk to her.
I need:
1 pair of shoes 8 1/2, √
2 pair of pants size 8,
2 pair of pants size 10, 4 tee shirts or blouses or halter tops size small,
4 sun dress size 8,
2 pull over sweaters small,
1 jacket small,
2 jumpsuits size 8,
1 red cotton bedspread,
1 pr wk boots 8 1/2, √
2 pr thongs,
4 pr colored socks,
1 hooded sweat jacket (blue),
4 bras, the cotton ones I get from Penney’s size 34, √
1 robe,
2 pr shirts size 8, 2 nice pant suits 8,
1 large red rug.
The checked ones I don’t need right away.
Glasses for Maree Wittlin.
- Dorothy Macon – repeat prescription with photo gray uptown frame silver 58/20.
- Wanda Swinney – duplicate prescription & frame.
- Otis Mitchell – copy prescription, want sweepstakes frame, silver, 58/20.
- Paulette Jackson dup. uptown, 58/20 of something else that you like.
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EE-3-Y-3
To: Valishia Williams or CJ, Jimmie Ingram. Also Christine Bates, duplicate prescription. From: Paulette Jackson.
I’ve written everyone and have not received and [any] letters as of yet. What is going on? I wrote Valishia, Doxie, Ted, CJ & you. I know all of you are not that busy that you can’t say hello. CJ, can you help get the things & Valishia, also. She knows what I like. Tell Valishia I only weight 125 lbs now and feel good Thanks to Dad. I will be happy when the rest of you can share this opportunity that had been given up. We have so much to be grateful for. Ava & Alice are doing just fine. Just yesterday, Dad stepped in right on time when Ava had a 106 temperature, tt came down to 103 with no brain damage, Thanks to Dad. Yes, these things happen but our one & only friend is always there. Jimmie, I wish I could express to you the guilt I feel for not doing all I could have while there, because he has given up so much. It’s sad that we have to reach here before we can really see what has been given to us and how much he has given up for us. Do tell everyone hello & to write.
All for now, your sis Paulette.
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EE-3-QQQ
Evaluation of two Jonestown workers
10/25/78
To Joyce Touchette
From Kathy Johnson
Re: work evaluation of Melanie Simon & Eileen McMurry.
Melanie’s work performance, in my opinion, is bad. For instance, in the last week, she twice came back from lunch 1/2 hour late saying she had to go to the bathroom. I don’t know why the delay is necessary being that she gets 1 1/2 hours to feed her baby and eat lunch. Yesterday, she went to feed the baby at 2:00 and was supposed to return at 3:00 but did not return until 3:45, saying she had to go home and change her clothes because she had gotten wet. She returns back late often. Also when she is here, her work habits are poor. She talks a lot and will not participate in the dirty or heavy work, such as washing cassava or potatoes, emptying tubs, scrubbing the floors, etc. Yet, she likes to give orders to others and today, tried to put the responsibility of time keeping (when she is not here) to Elaine.
Eileen’s work habits are much better but she still does not help too much in heavy work and talks and plays too much. I have had complaints from the seniors that their laughing and teasing annoys them. Eileen has befriended Melanie when I have talked about her poor habits.
Also, I don’t think that Melanie spends the full hour feeding her baby. Today, for instance, I arrived home at 11:55 and Melanie was in bed asleep. I wish that you could talk to them both and get the situation corrected. Thank you.
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EE-3-RRR
Joyce Touchette on rewarding test results
If they get excellent plus, that means they miss next test. Now the problem is if they miss the next test – that means no extra treat. We make at least 500 extra treats if this was the case.
Joyce
If a praise knocks off a warning then they should not get candy for that same praise.
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EE-3-WWW
Note to Marceline from Gary Tyler
To Mother,
Sometimes I feel really bad because I crave attention from males. My real dad never gave me any attention at all and I feel that somehow I still have that need. But by analyzing myself I see that I actually crave a sexual partner. I also still want something like a big brother but I feel all mixed up. I have trouble communicating with males. They barely even talk to me – of course part of that could be my fault.
Aug. 3 will be a year since I left the states. When I left my Mom was in a convalescent home under conservatorship of her oldest sister. I wasn’t able to gain control of her or her affairs. Since I’ve been over here I have not written her all. She’s so hung up on me, it’s pitiful. I feel really guilty because I felt I shouldn’t write her because she would dwell on me and she would never get well but then again I felt I should write her because she might go into deep depression & get worse. It hurt because every time I went to see her she begged me to get her out & take her to dad. My aunt stopped me from getting her. Once since I’ve been here Dad told me not to worry about it but I constantly wonder wether she’s gotten better or worse or is still alive.
In the states I was on the PA. I worked on videotapes night & day (along with PA). I’m over here & can’t even get on the PA. Donny said I can help out at night but if I do that I can’t get the news. Donnie said he asked for me & they wouldn’t let me out of agriculture but I wouldn’t mind being on a sort of half & half basis. I’ve been in agriculture a year, and most people that have been here that long have at least had 1 job change since then. It makes me frustrated when I can’t get into PA & I see a lot of young able body people on night security, even ones that are fat & need to be in the fields to lose weight. I may be selfish to think this under a lot of times I feel like I get the short end of the stick. I seem to be prone to that.
Then problems with Steven & Keith Wade.
I would like to talk to you.
Thank You Mom
Thank Dad
signed, Gary Tyler
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EE-3-EEEE-1
Note from unknown person regarding the Beam family
He said to thank Mom for getting the utilities out of his name so promptly and to write him if he could help any of you in any way. Much love from all.
Tell Mom Jones that Jack Beam wrote a nice letter, saying that he understood the reasoning why notice had to be given. He said he will send his copies of the contract to her. They have had much sickness. Joyce nearly died of an allergy from a bee sting and then a close follow up of an emergency appendectomy. Don’t speak these things generally because they don’t want anyone other than you (our folks) there to know your business. Elly has asthma, too and Joyce has had an eye to go crossed but corrective glasses seem to be working. He was cheerful. By the way he said that there was a power mower in the garage that could go [illegible] up. So tell Mom it could come in handy at the nursing homes. Love your kids
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EE-3- EEEE-2
Drawing made for Lynetta Jones from Lew Jones
Please give to Grandma Jones
For Grandmaw Jones
From Lew
[A drawing of a boy wearing feathers on his head labeled Lew Jones]
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EE-3-GGGG
Letter to Rita Tupper from June Crym, October 1978
10/78
San Fran USA
Dear Rita [Tupper],
I’m sitting here at work, 1/2 hour to go on a Friday with nothing to do – one of these long, boring days in this greay [Geary] office. It has been grey and cold outside for 2 days now, the temperature staying at 58 day and night. Those of us who came on this visit from home are always bundled up in sweaters now, with memories of the beautiful walk from cottage 46 to the shower… all warm and golden outside. I remember walking down that stretch one twilight and Jewel Wilson was sitting on the porch of the senior apartments looking out over that broad field between the radio and cottages, the sun was going down and she said it was the most beautiful view… so true.
Watched an interesting little segment on the news last night about a doctor who developed a diet which involves eating only foods with nonadditives, no chemicals attached, and which has been proven to remarkably improve hyperactive children – taking away all symptoms of hyperactivity. One parent had a child with severe behavior problems and vision restriction to almost blindness, and she put her son on the diet; in weeks, his behavior was calm and normal and his vision was almost 100% normal! She tested the diet by putting her son back on regular additive food like soda drinks and cookies and synthetic mixes for 3 days – his vision plummeted back to almost zero and his behavior became rocky again. Of course, the medical profession will not endorse the diet – but there are several groups across the country that are using it. I’m sending away for info on it. I would guess that our group over there has a similar type diet – natural foods, unprocessed, no sodapops etc. and that is part of the reason that people’s health blooms over there. I do know that when I came back here, for at least 2 weeks, my system felt like it was clean and I hated to put any of the food here in it. I had the same experience when we went over 4 years ago. I am trying to avoid sugars and starches because I did lose some pounds when I was there. Paula [Adams] said the first day she was back she gained 5 pounds and we think a lot of that was due to water retention. People here are bloated way out of proportion.
Tell Dorothy Brady for me that Mabel the cat is doing fine. I’ll write her soon. Mabel was very well taken care of by Sandy [Bradshaw] while I was gone, and now Mabel looks forward to Sandy’s visits. She gained a little weight.
Bye for now.
June Crym
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EE-3-MMMM-1 – MMMM-2
Undated letter to Marceline Jones from Odell Rhodes
To Mother,
There are two areas I wish to discuss concerning the kitchen. The first concerns the night workers. Most of us would prefer sandwiches for our night meal, but we are most often given leftovers from the supper meal. A lot of the time, its cold. We have rice and gravy a lot. Anyway, the prospect of eating the same meal we finished a few hours before is just not to heartening. If we ask for sandwiches, it seems that some people can get them and some can’t. For instance, on Thursday night – Friday morning, the students who work with the sandwich makers got sandwiches and they got off at about 12:30 am. I don’t want to begrudge a child their dues for working but the rest of us had to eat rice, milk and sugar. In my case, I can’t eat sugar, but when I explained this to Ollie [Smith] & Willy, I was told I had to eat plain rice & milk and I have to work from 1800 until 0630. Poncho Johnson also picked up sandwiches. I feel that what is fair for one is fair for everyone. The second area is sugar free & salt free diets. I have been on salt free and I don’t feel there is enough attention given to the preparation of their foods. Their gravies are often watery with no seasoning or such small amounts you can’t tell there has been less meats in their soups & gravies. Once, we had rice with meat & what appeared to be onions. The salt free had nothing in the meat, no onions and was tasteless. The regular kitchen fixes cru-tons for the noon day soup. Unless salt free has recently started, they don’t do this. I don’t feel this is a completely selfish complaint because I am now on regular salt diet. I just feel something should be done. I am still on a sugar free diet. I’m not diabetic. I just can’t handle sugar. We see the entire family get treats, pies, cake & cookies for dessert and there is no compensation for us. We used to get fruits and bananas but not anymore. I occasionally do eat sugar but its not because I envy those who can. Its because I need the energy. I’ve been kind of weak lately.
Dad loves us all.
Odell Rhodes
[Different handwriting] Ollie not doing Pot, Leaving for day?
Are you boiling the tea? Or just soaking in hot water?
[Notation at bottom of page: “Phyllis Bloom [Chaikin], medical staff”]
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