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Peoples Temple Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0183
Scope and Contents
The Peoples Temple Collection (1942-2015) documents portions of the history of Peoples Temple, before and after the mass-suicide and murders in 1978. The collection consists of litigation materials derived Freedom of Information Act requests, copies of original unclassified documents, publications, audiovisual materials, artifacts, and artwork and pays particular attention to the events that unfolded for survivors and relatives after the tragedy. The...
Dates:
1942-2019; Majority of material found in 1972-2011
Jones Family Memorabilia Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0516
Scope and Contents
The Jones Family Memorabilia Collection (1948-2002) contains photographs, correspondence, and school records collected by Stephan Jones. The collection consists chiefly of photographs originally housed in photo albums and scrapbooks. There are photos of the Jones family as well as of Jim Jones and his work with Peoples...
Dates:
1948 - 2002; Majority of material found in 1965-1978
Ann Elizabeth Moore Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0526
Scope and Contents
The Ann Elizabeth Moore Papers (1954-1978) consist of correspondence, schoolwork, photographs, artwork and memorabilia. All materials are organized alphabetically by document type, with correspondence further organized chronologically within its folders. The largest amount of material is correspondence, and within that category most letters are written to Ann from her friends. The earliest letters date from when Ann was only eight years old, and most...
Dates:
1956-1978
Rebecca Moore Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0521
Scope and Contents
The Rebecca Moore Papers (1951-2013) consist of correspondence, drawings, school records, news clippings, research materials, research papers, publications, and audiovisual materials. The collection is divided into six series, which are organized alphabetically unless otherwise noted: Correspondence; Professional Materials; Miscellaneous Family Documents, Cards, and Clippings; John...
Dates:
1951-2013; Majority of material found in 1951-1989
Barbara C. Moore Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS-0539
Scope and Contents
The Barbara C. Moore Correspondence (1968-1999) collection contains correspondence from Barbara Moore to her daughter Rebecca Moore beginning when Rebecca ("Becky") left home to attend college and continuing throughout the following three decades. The collection also contains letters from Barbara to Pat Clary (Rebecca’s first husband) while he was in the Vietnam War, as well as a few letters from John Moore (Rebecca’s father) to Rebecca, and...
Dates:
1968-1999
James T. Richardson New Religious Movements Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0563
Scope and Contents
The James T. Richardson New Religious Movement Collection contains records of his scholarly research and activity to include newspaper clippings, photos, audio and video recordings, personal papers, organizational documents, federal agency records, and related anti-cult and scholarly papers spanning over the last fifty years. It is evident by the contents of this collection that several New Religious Movements directly contributed primary source materials about their activities to...
Dates:
1830-2014; Majority of material found in 1972-2010
Fielding M. McGehee III Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0525
Scope and Contents
The Fielding M. McGehee III Papers (1967-1999) consist primarily of correspondence between McGehee and his parents, Fielding McGehee, Jr. and Helen McGehee, and also include some correspondence to and from other family members. Many letters include discussion about draft resistance efforts as well as Peoples Temple and the agricultural settlement at Jonestown, Guyana. Some writings related to the draft are also...
Dates:
1967-1999; Majority of material found in 1967-1980
The Family International Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-0560
Scope and Contents
The Family International Records document more than six decades of church and personal activity and include newspaper clippings, photos, audio and video recordings, personal papers, organizational documents, federal agency records, and related anti-cult and scholarly documents. During this time, The Family faced many controversies based on their sexual practices and accusations of abuse. The majority of this collection features “witnessing” activities through...
Dates:
1940-2009; Majority of material found in 1968-1981