FBI Summaries, Q 001 – 1059 (Part 6)

Jonestown Audiotape Primary Project : FBI Summaries

Q 001 – 1059 (Part 6)

This is a listing of all of the FBI's summaries of the Jonestown tapes. The tapes are listed in numerical order. The symbols before the numbers on the tape represent the following:

† = Tapes initially denied to requesters under Freedom of Information Act. All now currently available from FBI

# = Tapes currently available through this website. All are available for cost of duplication and postage.

* = (Symbol in original FBI documents)

Tapes which have been transcribed and summarized by the Jonestown Institute include links to the transcripts and summaries posted directly under the tape numbers. We have also noted the tapes which are available as MP3s through this website.

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# Q 001* — Radio Transmissions.

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

In connection with the FBI’s investigation into the assassination of the United States Congressman LEO J. RYAN at Port Kaituma, Guyana, South America, on November 18, 1978, a tape recording was obtained. This tape recording of radio transmissions on amateur radio frequencies was furnished to the FBI by (name deleted).

(A marginal note indicates the words were deleted under Freedom of Information Act exemption b7d, "investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes … [and which] disclose the identity of a confidential source…")

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 89-250-11111-1B46-1. This tape was found to contain the following:

Amateur radio transmissions from various People’s Temple (PT) members to persons in the United Stated. Conversations involved PT activity in Guyana and advised persons where they could send donations for the temple. At 60 in the tape, there is a reference to former FBI Director CLARENCE KELLY. KELLY is said to be a member of the Christian Church of the United States, a forerunner of the PT. It is stated that KELLY is not associated with PT.

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 002* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/7/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s investigation into the assassination of the United States Congressman LEO J. RYAN at Port Kaituma, Guyana, South America, on November 18, 1978, a tape recording was obtained. This tape recording of radio transmissions on amateur radio frequencies was furnished to the FBI by (name deleted).

On March 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions, most of which were messages between Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 003* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/7/79

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-3. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions, most of which were messages between Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 004-1 — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/7/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-4. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions, most of which were messages between Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 004-2* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/7/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-5. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions, most of which were messages between Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 005-1* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/7/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-6. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions, most of which were messages between Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 005-2* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/5/79

On March 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #7. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions of conversations with Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 006-1* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/5/79

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #8. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions of conversations with Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 006-2* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/5/79

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #9. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions of conversations between an unidentified female in Guyana and an unidentified male from the West Coast of the United States. In the conversation, these two individuals are discussing the "problem", and the woman is recommending that they will "probably all have to go the same course" and recommended that they will probably have to enlist the same "solution" that was used for her cousin. The woman then went on to inquire as to the number of people coming down and requested that the male find out. The female also made reference to letter that was to be sent to the "600 Club" and inquired as to if it was sent. This information is contained on Side 2 of this tape.

This tape appears to contain no additional information of evidentiary value.

# Q 007-2* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/5/79

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #10. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions of conversations with Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 008* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/5/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #11. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions of conversations with Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 009-1* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/5/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #12. This tape was found to contain the following:

Ham radio transmissions of conversations with Jonestown residents and acquaintances.

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 009-2* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/21/79

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 of radio transmissions on amateur radio frequencies was furnished to the FBI by (name deleted).

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #13.

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 010* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/21/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #14.

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 011* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/21/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #15.

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 012* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/21/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #16.

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 013* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/21/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #17.

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 014* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/21/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #18.

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 015* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 1/14/80

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #19. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 016* — Tapes Not Summarized

Summary, Transcript, and MP3.

Date of transcription: 1/14/80

On March 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #20. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 017* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 1/14/80

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #21. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 018* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 1/14/80

On March 9, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #22. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 019* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

In connection with the FBI’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 of radio transmissions on amateur radio frequencies was furnished to the FBI by (name deleted).

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #23. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 020* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #24. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 021* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #25. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 022* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #26. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 023* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 1/14/80

On March 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-27.

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 024* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 1/14/80

On March 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-28.

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 025* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 1/14/80

On March 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-29. This tape was found to contain the following:

Several references are made to Baker (not further identified) who is messing around in diplomatic circles. One unidentified female participant in these conversations indicates that relatives are going to tell how beautiful it is in order to counter statements by Baker.

# Q 26* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 1/14/80

On March 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-30.

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 027* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

On March 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #31. This tape was found to contain the following:

Different persons (both male and female) talking to a male radio operator about the "community" and the agricultural project. There was talk of relatives, schooling, and gratefullness [sic] for the opportunity given them or their relatives to be part of the community.

It appears that a female is dictating a speech to a male regarding philosophical attack on the community by its enemies.

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 028* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

On March 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #32. This tape was found to contain the following:

A female is dictating a speech via radio on the Concerned Relatives Group to a male. She labels the Concerned Relatives Group as a [sic] misinformed enemies who are trying to destroy the project.

A female talks about a farming commune in Arizona, mentioning "radicals" who want to pull the movement out of Arizona to an unnamed city.

Side B is blank.

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 029* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

On March 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #35. This tape was found to contain the following:

A. A discussion between two males regarding the repair of a television and replacement of tubes.

B. A discussion between two females regarding a letter written by a doctor concerning an "ANTHONY . One female wanted to know if the doctor was a friend of ANTHONY ‘s.

C. A male and female discussing medical problems of various individuals and possible surgery,

D. There was some discussion of showing a movie.

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 030* — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

On March 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #34. This tape was found to contain the following:

A. Two females exchanging news and greetings.

B. Two males - one discussin [sic] placing an "order" for 1000 bags (of an unmentioned commodity).

C. Female and male talking about radio transmissions.

D. Two females talking about a Journalist who visited and will devote a two page favorable spread about the commune; talked about an author/movie producer who is visiting the commune.

E. Two males, one inaudible; male advising about the political climate, that the dissatisfied people "here" are not communists, "I don’t think that there is a chance of the communists taking over this country". Male advised that "it" is being financed by communist countries.

F. Males discussing the workings of their respective ham radios.

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 031* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

On March 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #35. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 032* — Tapes Not Summarized

Date of transcription: 3/15/79

On March 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46 #36. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 039 — Identified Individuals Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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MP3 is available.

Date of transcription: 2/9/79

Cassette tape identified as FBI Labatory [sic]; Number 81205068-Q39 was reviewed and determined to be approximately three minutes personal conversation of two persons believed to be PATRICIA and JUDY HOUSTON.

#†Q 042 — Jones speaking

To see transcripts, summaries, and commentaries of the "death tape," click here.

The tape of the last hour of Jonestown — the so-called "death tape" — was transcribed in its entirety rather than summarized. There are a number of versions of the transcript on this website, located at http://jonestown.sdsu.edu/AboutJonestown/Tapes/Tapes/DeathTape/death.html. There are minor differences among them.

# †Q 043* — Radio transmissions

FBI preliminary tape identification notes Date probably May 1, 1978 Georgetown Guyana comments on travel reservations for Walt Thain. Something about mercy cases. Order for photo material of equip[ment]. Jim Jones voice to [two lines deleted] was checking on Walt’s departure from Jonestown and Georgetown.

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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. (Line deleted) furnished the FBI with tape recordings of radio transmissions from People’s Temple Guyana, South America.

On June 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-1. This tape was found to contain the following:

Majority of above described tape is blank.

The remaining portion of the tape consists of unintelligible transmissions, disjointed conversation, and material pertaining to medical matters.

# Q 044* — Radio Transmissions

FBI preliminary tape identification notes Property of [name deleted] [four lines of markings deleted] WB6DTJ San Fran & WB6MID/8R3 Jonestown [line deleted] out of amateur band operation for part of this. Jim Jones talking. See transcrip[t] of most of tape.

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES and other unknown voices describing Jonestown offering greetings and arranging details of medical shipments. This is followed by statements about relatives and various visitors to Jonestown. There is a great amount of static and interference on this tape rendering much of it inaudible.

# Q 045* — Radio Transmissions

FBI preliminary tape identification notes Property of [name deleted] [much of writing illegible] Jonestown to San Fran. [call letters illegible] This was made sometime after [illegible] Conversation meaning unknown.

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) investigation into the assassination of the United States Congressman LEO J. RYAN at Port Kaituma, Guyana, South America, on November 18, 1978, a tape recording was obtained. (Line of type deleted) furnished the FBI with tape recordings of radio transmissions from People’s Temple Guyan [sic], South America.

On June 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-3. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of what appears to be a radio transmission describing an area and people acquainted with each other.

# Q 046* — Radio Transmissions

FBI preliminary tape identification notes Date unknown. WA6PCE (Dennis) San Jose, CA made phone patch for Leica at WB6MID/8R3 in Guyana (Jonestown)/ *Note -- anyone wanting to check this should get ahold of WA6PCE. San Fran is in contact with Georgetown related to a sick baby and relaying Georgetown info to Jonestown. [illegible name; Rick?] voice in San Fran. Richard on patch from Jonestown to [illegible word].

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B46-4. This tape was found to contain the following:

Various recording of radio transmissions including one from a radio operator to LISA or other radio operator in Jonestown with the following identifying call numbers: WA6ACE in San Jose. Several patched through calls including one to RICHARD from his mother in the USA. Tapes ended at 5:23.

# Q 047 — Radio Transmissions

Date of transcription: 1/16/80

In connection with the FBI’s investigation into the assassination of Congressman LEO J. RYAN at Port Kaituma, Guyana, South America, on November 18, 1978, a tape recording was obtained by the Kansas City Office of the FBI from a ham radio operator.

On January 16, 1980, tape numbered 1861-1, Q-47 was reviewed and determined to contain radio messages between Peoples Temple, San Francisco and Guyana.

# †Q 048 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

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MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Marked in part "17/11/78 Congressman Leo Ryan"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 1B60-1. This tape was found to contain the following:

A short speech by a male, identified on the tape as Congressman RYAN. He states he is leaving the next day. During the speech he states his visit was a congressional inquiry but everything was acceptable. There was applause on several occasions.

# Q 049 — Jones Speaking

Summary, Transcript, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Marked in part "Sat Nite Answers/Reporters"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 1B60-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES questioning and instructing members in correct replies to possible newsman questions regarding the settlement. He instructs them to discontinue the use of the term "DAD" for him and "group", "family", comrade and other revolutionary terms to combat C.I.A. plot against the church. He also mentioned statements should not be anti-United States or pro Communist countries and should indicate an unbiased knowledge of correct events. The majority of side two seemed to be blank although distant voices can be heard.

# Q 049a — Jones Speaking

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Date of transcription: 6/27/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 1B60-3. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES instructing members in correct responses to anticipated newsmen questions concerning the settlement.

Then further instruction on the socialist viewpoint on history (Nazi action in World War II), movies, current events.

He advised the members a written test was scheduled on Tuesday concerning tonight’s meeting.

Part of Side A and all of Side B was blank.

# †Q 050 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Marked in part "11/16/78 Thur Rally"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 1B60-4. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES holding a meeting and discussing the visit tomorrow of Congressman RYAN and newsmen. He describes RYAN as a right wing reactionary and the visit as a CIA plot. Expressed resentment of uninviting demanding nature of visit, discussing RYAN in derogatory street terms, the possibility of flying the Russian flag, refusing admittance to group, seizing NBC cameras, etc. JONES stated he would like to "shoot his ass" and rather die than move. JONES stated the Russians and PPP (phonetic) have promised support. He reminds members to speak positive and as little as possible and furnish all letters to security unopened. JONES states he is tired as he has been up 8 days and mentions dying numerous times and earlier stated they have been through 84 "White Nights".

# Q 051 — Jones Speaking

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MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Contained in a box marked in part "White Night Tape 2"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 1B60-5. This tape was found to contain the following:

The entire tape has a background recording. With Side A it sounds like a recording recorded at a faster speed and the last half of Side B sounds like a very faint recording at the same speed.

This is a night meeting concerning security at the location. JONES is attempting to identify two members who have violated rules. One stating she may not come back from town and a male attempting to send a message without censor by security group. He threatened a slow agonizing death if they didn’t confess and, after a sound like a gunshot, stated the device fired only one shot. He also stated it did not fire the first time but he willed it to fire on the second try and it would blow a hold the size of a bathtub in a person and with other devices they could defend themselves.

The two people were identified and critized [sic] extensively, particularly Reverend MOORE (phonetic), responsible for the attempted message. BEN BEARD (phonetic), white male, was also questioned.

JONES also stated the group threatened mass suicide several times to obtain their wishes with the government. He also stated Michigan State University was a CIA front group, the U.S. government was attempting to alter genes to produce non-thinking workers, etc.

# †Q 054 — Radio transmissions

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MP3 is available.

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B97. This tape was found to contain the following:

Phrases which appear to have been coded.

The transmissions were decoded by the Agent using the People’s Temple code book.

The word or phrases underlined indicate the coded word and the word or phrases in parenthesis indicate the decoded section.

This is something from ARLENE’s (VERA) or (CLEO) department that Dr. BRYANT (SUTTON) or DYMALLY) and FELIX’s (WILLIE BROWN) counter part in Dr. Bedford’s area and a number of other people, anyway its tomorrow in Dr. Bedford’s place and its a SCOTT (Synanon) will be there. No but he is related to Dr. SHOEMAKER (CECIL WILLIAMS) main one will be Dr. BRYANT its all of San Francisco meeting together in unity.

We talked to Dr. RYAN today, so he has background regarding SALLY (Press), however this was another event where I just wanted to run it across and not make any assumptions of Dr. RYAN.

We have already given Dr. RYAN, Dr. HUDSON’s (possibly JIM JONES) opinion on the matter.)

Dr. MILLS (GRECO) who is he. He works for the same department as Dr. WHITWHITE (TOS).

The remaining transmissions described the performances given by the people of Jonestown in Georgetown.

# †Q 055 — Radio transmissions

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Scotch AVC-90 cassette marked "Guyana 1" on side 1 and "Guyana 2" on side 2.

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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. (Line deleted) furnished tape recordings of radio transmissions between Guyana and San Francisco. (Name deleted) furnished tapes to the United States State Department for relay to the FBI.

On June 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B98-1. This tape was found to contain the following:

A tape of radio transmissions from Guyana on February 13, 1978 and February 15, 1978.

This tape was made by a source (possibly the FCC) to show the manner in which these radios were being utilized.

Much of the tape deals with medical names, i.e. Dr. BILL, Dr. ROGERS, Mrs. ROGERS, Dr. RICHARDS, and Dr. HUDSON.

# †Q 056 — Radio transmissions

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Scotch AVC-90 cassette marked "Guyana 3" on side 1 and "Guyana 4" on side 2.

Date of transcription: 6/28/79

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. (Line deleted) furnished tape recordings of radio transmissions between Guyana and San Francisco. (Name deleted) furnished tapes to the United States State Department for relay to the FBI.

On June 5, 1979, Special Agent (SA) (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B98-2 which was found to contain the following:

This recording appears to be a continuance of the tape numbered 1B98-1, and the majority of the information contained thereon appears to be coded. Decoders available at this time have not proven valuable in determining the meaning of the statements and comments on this tape.

During the latter portions of the tape, an unidentified narrator explains that an important statement was received from Guyana on November 13, 1978. This was on frequency 7101 on the 40 meter band on stations WB6 MID portable 8R3 and WB6 MNH, portable 8R1. The narrator states that "Communiqué Number 1" begins with a renouncing of charges of the Concerned Relatives Group. The statement allows that a conspiracy by outside forces is underway and civil suits are forthcoming. The sender of the message from Guyana sets forth conditions under which the upcoming visit from Congressman RYAN will be acceptable to the residents of Jonestown:

1. RYAN and his staff will be accompanied by other Congressmen or representatives of third world countries.

2. MEL GREEN (phonetic), Citizens Commission Inquiry (CCI), will also come along.

3. No media or members of "Concerned Relatives" will participate.

The sender of the message acknowledges that RYAN had previously refused these conditions. The residents of Jonestown had signed a statement refusing to see RYAN and members of his party. The sender put RYAN and members of his group on "official notice" that they (residents of Jonestown) will be seeking protection of the Guyana police in the event attempts are made to enter the Jonestown community.

People’s Temple members charge that RYAN and those with him are planning to "misportray" Jonestown. People’s Temple residents reject any charges that they are being held against their will, and feel that they are a model community project.

# Q 127 — Tapes Not Summarized

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Memorex 90 eight-track tape cartridge/ Tape binding taken apart, unwound 2 loops cut & spliced/ Music prog[ram] 1&2 others blank. 1/16 tape broke & repaired.

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

Date of transcription: 3/12/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47#1. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 128 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Capitol 60 eight-track tape cartridge/ Music on all four programs

Date of transcription: 3/12/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #2. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side A

Recording of Soul Groups Earth Wind and Fire, ARETHA FRANKLIN, JOHNNY MATHIS, Commodores and NATALIE COLE.

Side B

Recording of Soul Groups - BARRY WHITE, JOHNNY MATHIS, Earth Wind and Fire, STEVIE WONDER, Rolls Royce.

# Q 129 — Miscellaneous

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note One 3 inch reel of .25 inch tape marked "I.P. Holmes" / ½ trk 7 ¾ ips [inches per second] -- Parks assist -- Put on new reel because old one crooked, leader added

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 9, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47#3. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side A

Recording of various "takes" for commercials of various products. Commericals [sic] made by an unknown male individual.

Side B

Blank.

# Q 130 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Olympic MC-60 ~~microcassette tape marked "Lynetta"~~

Date of transcription: 3/12/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47#4. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side A

In the beginning of the tape an unidentified man asks an unidentified woman, "Did you kill her?" They then move away from the recorder and most of the remaining conversation cannot be heard, but bits and pieces of the conversation which can be heard sound like a Doctor and his female assistant talking to a very sick or drugged female patient. The patient sounds like an older woman. The Doctor called the woman patient, "Mother" once and "Grandmother" another time.

Side B

Conversation between an old sick woman and her relatives and/or friends.

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 133 — Jones Speaking

MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Olympic MC-60 ~~microcassette marked in part "Paul Robeson"~~ /Side A blank

Date of transcription: 3/14/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #5. This tape was found to contain the following: Numerous discussions between JIM JONES and unidentified individuals.

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

# Q 134 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Olympic MC-60 ~~microcassette~~ /Jones dictating life story? Early communist leanings ~ 22 min./Side B blank

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

Date of transcription: 3/14/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #5. This tape was found to contain the following: JIM JONES discusses his life story and stated his reasons for being a Marxist. JONES further states that he has a strong desire to die.

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

# Q 135 — Radio Transmissions

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Olympic MC-60 ~~microcassette~~/in box labeled "when property under jeopardy, JJ speaking to the People" Jones stirring up the crowd about 15 minutes into tape & on radio. (Writing illegible) Charles Garry. Side B blank

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

Date of transcription: 3/14/79

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 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #7. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES appears to be very upset and states that if they take twenty people today they will take sixty people tomorrow. JONES further states that if "we all can’t go together we will die together.

JONES transmits over the radio requesting any country to grant him and his people asylum. JONES also states that all his people have made a decision to die together if they are given asylum.

# Q 141 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One unlabeled ~~microcassette~~ in SONY case, tape pulled out/of cassette & twisted. Approximately 15 inches of damage./ Tape removed and tape spliced.

Date of transcription: 3/14/79

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 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47#8. This tape was found to contain the following: Unknown male discussing problems such as FBI infiltrating into their community and the possibility that their community could reach 15,000 in the future.

# †Q 144 — Radio transmissions

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled "JJ"

Date of transcription: 5/30/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-1 (5 inch). This tape was found to contain the following:

A radio broadcast reporting on the people who have had all their maladies cured by JIM JONES and also a sermon of the many errors in the Bible.

Toward the end of the tape, there is music.

# Q 148 — Miscellaneous

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Winnie the Pooh"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

A story re Winnie the Pooh.

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 149 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Snow White"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-3 (5") This tape was found to contain the following:

Tape recorded music and children’s record.

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 150 — Music

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-4 (5"). This tape was found to contain the following:

Taped music.

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.

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# Q 151 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Voice of Peoples Temple KBLE"

Date of transcription: 5/30/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-5 (5 inch). This tape was found to contain the following:

A radio broadcast where JIM JONES is curing people.

# Q 152 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

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

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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

What appears to be a Russian language lesson.

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

# Q 153 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "The Fight Part VI"

Date of transcription: 5/30/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

A speech stating that President CARTER is a puppet for his National Security Advisor and that United States politics are disgusting.

# Q 154 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/26/78 News & Comments"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-3. This tape was found to contain the following:

An unidentified male individual talking about the living relationships between people, suggestions for improvements of living conditions, and frugality.

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 155 — Jones Speaking (two tapes)

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News 10/30/78"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-4. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading the daily news of October 30, 1978, from Radio Moscow and Radio Havanna [sic] and music.

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

Q 155a — Music

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

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-5. This tape was found to contain the following:

Gospel Music.

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 156 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-25-78"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-6. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES talking about miscellaneous topics to include Libya and its new socialist society, MOAMMAR KHADAFY, Watergate II, Rhodesia, Russian language lessons, crew supervisor reports and letters to DICK GREGORY.

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 157 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "June 6 Afternoon"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-7. This tape was found to contain the following:

A speech by an unknown male regarding teaching, education and discipline of children within the community.

A reading of news and current events also was contained on this tape.

The remaining portion of the tape was either blank or contained music.

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 158 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sept 1 News"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-8. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES broadcasting the morning news to include topics such as the revolution in Iran, a spy ring in Germany, ghettos, PATRICIA HEARST, Rhodesia, and Prime Minister BURNHAM.

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 159 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 28 News"

Date of transcription: 5/30/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-10. This tape was found to contain the following:

A talk by JIM JONES entitled, "News of the Day". JONES states that Christianity oppresses the poor man with the promise of heaven.

# Q 160 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "July 29, 1978 News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-9. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading the international news from Radio Moscow and Radio Havanna [sic] and music.

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

Q 160a — Music

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-11. This tape was found to contain the following:

A few minutes of taped music. The remaining portion of the above numbered tape was blank.

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 161 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/3/74 Peoples Rally"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-12. This tape was found to contain the following:

A congratulatory speech by a female visitor to Jonestown identified as CYNTHY’s mother on the first few minutes of the tape. This is followed by JIM JONES critizing [sic] two boys for killing insects. JONES comments that, "I heard some Congressman wants to come here. I think I’ll tell him to stick it!" The tape concludes with JONES giving the basketball team a pep talk for their upcoming tournament in Georgetown.

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

# †Q 162 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-13. This tape was found to contain the following:

Two unknown males giving sermons to a congregation.

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

Q 163 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "LAPT [Los Angeles Peoples Temple] 6/8/75"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-14. This tape was found to contain music.

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 164 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-15. This tape was found to contain the following:

Contemporary music and a history lesson from an unknown 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 165 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Diane & Kenny"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-16. This tape was found to contain the following:

A few minutes of taped music. The remaining portion of the above numbered tape was blank.

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 166 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical Music"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-17. This tape was found to contain music.

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 167 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News 10/29/78"

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-18. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES providing a monologue on current world events.

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

# Q 168 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Quest. & Answers for Test"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-19. This tape was found to contain the following:

Current events speech and quiz, question and answer session instructed by JIM JONES.

# Q 169 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "11/6/78 News"

Date of transcription: 5/30/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-20. This tape was found to contain the following:

A talk by JIM JONES concerning the Summit Peace Talks. He (JONES) states that Egypt and Israel sold out other countries. JONES also states that two Russians were arrested illegally by the United States.

# Q 170 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/28/78 JJ"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-20. This tape was found to contain the following:

The tape begins with an unknown male who states, "He’s fine, he’s alert. He’ll be on his feet tonight. Our enemies can’t kill him … he’s gonna get all our enemies. If he has to hire the Mafia he’ll get our enemies."

JONES comes on and says, "I’m disturbed with a traitor … who stole our money … Traitors caused my heart attacks . . . Our enemies will die … All enemies will die - every last one of them."

The rest of the tape is pop music.

Q 171 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical Music"

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-22. This tape was found to contain the following:

Orchestrated music only.

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 172 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/30/78 Entertainment"

Date of transcription: 5/30/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-23. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of an entertainment session in Guyana.

# Q 173 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Russia Lesson"

Date of transcription: 5/25/79

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

Russian language lesson.

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 174 — Music

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/2/78 Band Music"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-25. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music identified as being performed by "The Jonestown Express."

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 175 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "11/8/78 11/9/78"

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 24, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B68-26. This tape was found to contain the following:

A monologue by JIM JONES concerning current events.

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

# Q 176 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News Oct. 20, 1978"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-1. This tape was found to contain the following:

Broadcast of Friday news by JIM JONES to include topics such as the revolution in Iran, Angola, Hawaii, SALT/Middle East Talks, Postal Strike in Canada, Stock Market Report, and Rhodesia.

Q 176a — Blank Tapes

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

This is a blank tape.

Q 177 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical Music"

Date of transcription: 6/2/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-3. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of classical music.

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 178 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Patti Austin"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69.4. This tape was found to contain the following:

A quarter tape of contemporary music.

Q 179 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Kool & The Gang"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-5. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 180 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical Music"

Date of transcription: 6/2/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-6. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a classical music program.

# Q 181 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News 10/31/78"

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-7. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recorded reading of current world events by JIM JONES. The remaining portions of the tape were blank and appeared to contain no items of an evidentiary nature.

# Q 182 — Jones Speaking

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MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/8/78, 10/9/78"

Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-8. This tape was found to contain the following:

Talk covering numerous miscellaneous topics by JIM JONES such as cloud seeding, instructions to Socialism and Monday News broadcast re news topics such as the Neutron bomb, world peace, sale of copper to China from Chile, and U.S. spy trial of two Soviet United Nations employees.

Broadcast by unidentified male individual re miracles performed by JIM JONES.

Readings of letters to DAD from individuals by JIM JONES.

Q 183 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/2/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-9. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of classical music.

# Q 184 — Jones Speaking

Summary, Transcript, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 6 Sunday"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-10. This tape was found to contain the following:

JONES indicates his critical views of CRYSTOL, a "Wall Street Journal" author who wrote an article on Proposition 13. He provides his political statements on socialism and a historical lecture on early and modern Canada. JONES reports his analysis of the pending JOHN KEARNEY (FBI) trial.

# Q 185 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Marked in part "Aug 10, 78"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-11. This tape was found to contain the following:

A reading of current events and world-wide news by JAMES JONES.

# Q 186 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 4"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-12. This tape was found to contain the following:

A monologue by JIM JONES concerning current events which is going to be test material depending upon the interest shown to him (JONES).

JIM JONES begins talking about GARY THOMAS ROWE at approximately 1450 on the counter. JONES refers to ROWE as an FBI Agent. JONES also states that ROWE’s activities were covered up by the FBI.

# Q 187 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Oct. 12 News"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-13. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading a political and historical analysis of the Nation of Islam (NOI), Malcom [sic] X, Black Panther Party (BPP) and Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNEC) [sic] followed by the Radio Moscow and Radio Havanna [sic] News, Diet tips, announcements and work schedule and an announcement that National Enquirer and New West Magazines would not print articles on People’s Temple.

# Q 188 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6-13-78"

Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-14. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day by JIM JONES specifically dealing with Rhodesia, followed by discussion of a lawsuit initiated by TIM STOEN and then a return to the topic of Rhodesia. A continuation of the news concerned such topics as Israel, the U.S. Africa Policy, the arrest of U.S. Embassay [sic] employee MARTHA PETERSON by the Soviets, Information about the arrest of 400 demonstrators at the United Nations in New York, and then a statement by JONES about revolutionary death.

The tape ends with an interview of JONES by an unidentified male individual regarding background information of Jonestown.

# Q 189 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/15/78"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-15. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES speaking on administrative matters, i.e. keeping the place clean, planting shrubbery, and "tightening the belts" because of the conspiracy in the United States against People’s Temple.

The remaining portion of the tape was JIM JONES’ reading of current events and world-wide news.

# Q 190 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/15/78"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-16. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading radio Moscow and Havanna [sic] radio news and an unknown male announcing two "miracle" cures performed by JIM JONES. This is followed by JONES reading notes and announcements.

# †Q 191 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3, Pt. 4).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "8-Aug Peoples Form"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-17. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES announces he has lung cancer and has three to five years to live. Thereafter, follows announcements and a general discussion of JONES’ health and "miracles." Then, a long discussion and coaching members in how to answer reporter’s questions concerning diet, living conditions, work, discipline, marriage, security, suicide, schooling, freedom of movement, adequacy of housing, religion, weather, complaints and politics. JONES exhorts the members to memorize and practice the answers and to avoid all negative comments. The tape concludes with JONES highlighting the recent news stories before a quiz on current events.

# Q 192 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "15-Aug"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-18. This tape was found to contain the following:

A JIM JONES monologue on current world events including political statements on international hunger problems and self-ingratiating remarks on Jonestown’s available medical care. He stated that Dr. MARK LANE feels the USA is facing the inevitable state of facism [sic].

Q 193 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Practice … Jonestown … Band Oct 20, 1978"

Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-19. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 194 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/10/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 May 25, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-20. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES’ reading of current events and world-wide news.

# Q 196 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "25-Sept-78"

Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-21. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day talk by JIM JONES regarding topics such as:

1. Nation of Islam

2. Work/discipline problems in the community

3. Tulane University in New Orleans and subliminal message experiments by HAL BECKER

4. Joint FBI/U.S. Postal Inspector arrest of MEDINA

5. Republic of New Africa

6. Conduct of people when guests visit, specifically JONES opined the people take advantage of the visit to do less work

7. Mosquitos [sic]

8. Physical examinations/barefoot Doctors

9. USSR

# Q 197 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "5/31/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-22. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES with news and commentary followed by announcements. JONES makes the statement, "We are armed," we believe in armed defense and resistance", "we ask comrade STEVEN and others to form their guerilla [sic] activist group in guerilla [sic] training and strategy … we should learn all phases of guerilla [sic] training and discipline."

This is followed by a question and answer session on the news followed by more announcements in which JONESS [sic] states, "Teachers, tell your kids not to speak of killing capitalists."

# Q 197A — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

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Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-23. This tape was found to contain the following:

Unidentified male talking before a crowd about topics such as:

1. The supreme court and obscenity

2. What determines an art work to be obscene

3. Pornography

4. Vice and Police Department Enforcement of the Vice Laws

5. Drugs and drug rehabilitation

6. Heroin

7. Marijuana

8. Zig Zag cigarette papers

9. LYNDON JOHNSON

10. JOHN KENNEDY

# Q 198 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug News"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-24. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading Radio Moscow and Radio Havanna [sic] news items and announcements.

# Q 199 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6-11-78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-25. This tape was found to contain the following:

Sunday news by JIM JONES to include topics

1. Taiwan

2. Mainland China and Zaire

3. U.S. aid to Saudi Arabia

4. Strategic Arms limitation talks

5. Italian elections

6. Prime Minister FORBES BURNHAM

7. IRS

8. California Proposition 13

9. Fair-trade laws

10. UFO

11. FBI

12. USSR

13. Saudi Arabia

14. FBI/ROY WILKINS relationship

The tape concluded with an announcement by JONES re the pending visit of a news group.

# Q 200 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6-18-78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-26. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading the Radio Moscow and Radio Havanna [sic] News and announcements.

# Q 201 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 9, 1978"

Date of transcription: 7/25/79

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 May 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-27. This tape was found to contain the following:

Announcements by JIM JONES re miscellaneous items and news about topics such as:

1. China - Great Britain Coal Mine Treaty

2. Egypt/Israel Relations

3. Japan/China Friendship Treaty

4. Japan/USA Exchange Rate

5. Viet Nam/China Border Conflict

6. Pope Paul VI

7. Governor WALLACE

8. Rhodesia

9. Voice of America

10. Guinea

11. OPEC

12. China - Libya Treaty

13. South Africa

14. Radio Moscow

In additiona [sic], JONES also talks about GUINEA, Human Rights, and Chinese Peasants.

# Q 202 — Identified Individuals Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-28. This tape was found to contain the following:

Interviews of HERBIE THOMAS and Mrs. THOS, Ministry of Regional Development, Port Kaituma, SHARON AMOS, DICK TROPP, GLADYS and BUNNY BOYER, on their impressions of Jonestown.

A radio broadcast by DICK TROPP on impressions of Jonestown on May 29, (no year stated).

# Q 203 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 11 News"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 26, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-29. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading the Radio Moscow and Radio Havanna [sic] news of the day and announcements.

# Q 204 — Identified Individuals Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 27, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-30 This tape was found to contain the following:

Interviews of ARTHUR HERNANDEZ (phonetic), ERMEZ (phonetic) JONES, and PROKES from Jonestown regarding their individual impressions of Jonestown.

# Q 205 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 3 News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 27, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-31. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary for Thursday by JIM JONES. News items included topics such as:

1. ABC story re youth terror

2. Value of the dollar

3. Iraq

4. North and South Yemem [sic]

5. England

6. Israel

7. U.S. unenployment [sic] and racism

8. Syria

9. BAKKE decision

Miscellaneous announcement followed and JONES continued to talk about other news such as:

1. ELAINE BROWN and HUEY NEWTON

2. ANDREW YOUNG

A late news bulletin by JONES was next read and then he started to talk about air raid shelters, California’s Proposition 13, and Attorney General BELL and the FBI.

The tape concludes with JONES talking about KOREA.

# Q 206 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Oct. 10, 1978 People’s Rally"

Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 27, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-32. This tape was found to contain the following:

Various discussions between JIM JONES and unidentified individuals regarding current world events.

In addition, JONES talks about death, his dislike of "snitches", and makes the statement that he would not commit suicide because he loves everyone too much.

# Q 207 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/12/78"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 27, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-33. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary for Thursday by JIM JONES. News items included topics such as:

1. Border disputes between the Soviet Union and Mainland China

2. General HUGH B. HESTNER (phonetic)

3. Earthquake in Japan

4. Martial law in Japan

5. Zaire

6. Thailand

# Q 208 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Don Russia tape"

Date of transcription: 6/5/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-34. This tape was found to contain the following:

A foreign language lesson.

# Q 209 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
To read Tape Transcript, click here.
MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 30 News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-33. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary by JIM JONES. News items included topics such as:

1. West Germany

2. Hydrogen vehicles

3. Chinese Prime Minister HUA

4. U.S. trade deficit

5. Rhodesia

The news was interrupted and JONES stated that people would have to pass a quiz before being allowed in the food line. The news then continued which included topics such as:

6. Spinks - Ali fight

7. CARTER

8. Senator KENNEDY

9. Korea

# Q 210 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/25/78"

Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-36. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news items and announcements.

# Q 211 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News Oct. 23, 1978"

Date of transcription: 6/5/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-37. This tape was found to contain the following:

The tape consisted of three general areas:

1. News and commentary by JIM JONES. News Items included topics such as:

a. Cancer

b. OSHA

c. Rhodesia

2. Unidentified male individual discussing healing powers of Dad

3. An announcement by JIM JONES re Soviet visitors

# Q 212 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News 10/18/78"

Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-38. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news and announcements.

Q 213 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Beethoven Concerto"

Date of transcription: 6/5/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-39. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 214 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 5 1978 News"

Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B69-40. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading daily news and announcements.

# Q 215 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Oct 21 News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-1. This tape was found to contain the following:

A monologue by JIM JONES concerning current events.

# Q 216 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "11/1/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

A speech by JIM JONES concerning current news events.

# Q 217 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/16/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-3. This tape was found to contain the following:

A series of short speeches by JIM JONES relating to a relocation of the People’s Temple to the Soviet Union where all will be given an education. Also, about the possible relocation to somewhere in Africa, the location which JIM JONES would not reveal to avoid the possibility of a security leak.

JIM JONES also talks about the runaway he (JONES) states that the runaways will no longer be looked for by the workers of the land, that all runaways will be handled by the military.

JONES further talks of the miracles he has performed.

# Q 218 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/5/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-4. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES talking before an audience about God and his church.

# Q 219 — Miscellaneous

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MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/31/78 Entertainment"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-5. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of an entertainment session in the People's Temple at Guyana.

# Q 220 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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Date of transcription: 6/7/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-6. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading and editorializing on Chapter 5 of "Chile’s Prisoners of War" by ROLANDO CORASACO.

At 25 minutes and 50 seconds into the tape JONES said, "You here in Jonestown must be prepared for revolutionary death … I’m very impatient with you who still fear death … which is the last enemy that we’ve overcome in many white nights."

Q 221 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Lasco Guitar"

Date of transcription: 6/4/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-7. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 222 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Graditude Tape #2"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-8. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 223 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "July 28, 1978 News"

Date of transcription: 6/4/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-9. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary; a reading of current events by JIM JONES.

JONES also stated that important visitors were expected and everyone would have to work very hard to clean up the area.

# Q 224 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "8-Aug. Peoples Town Forum"

Date of transcription: 6/2/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-10. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary; a reading of current events by JIM JONES.

JONES stated that all residents of Jonestown were to speak as socialists when visitors were present.

# Q 225 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 7"

Date of transcription: 6/2/79

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 May 28, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-11. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary; a reading of current events by JIM JONES.

# Q 226 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Snake Man 10/6/78"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-12. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a lesson being given on snakes to the populas [sic] of the PT in Guyana.

# Q 227 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-21-78 News"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-13. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary concerning the current events of the world to the people of Jonestown People’s Temple.

Q 228 — Music

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-14. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 229 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 15 News"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-15. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of current events by JIM JONES

# Q 231 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/6/78 News"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-16. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary by JIM JONES. The news included topics such as:

1. China/Viet Nam Border Conflict

2. CIA

3. Shah of Iran

4. FBI illegal activities

5. Guyana

6. Zaire

It was noted JONES stated that he had "Close Insights with Red Brigade Activities".

Q 231a — 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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-17. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and current events by Reverend JIM JONES.

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

# Q 232 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 6"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-18. This tape was found to contain the following:

A lecture BY JIM JONES on political subjects including racism and capitalism.

# Q 233 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-19. This tape was found to contain the following:

Various speeches of Reverend JIM JONES to his congregation.

# Q 234 — Jones Speaking

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MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "11/6/78 comments"

Date of transcription: 5/29/79

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-20. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES speaking about the arrival of visitors, which could include CIA personnel.

JONES requested a massive clean-up effort in Jonestown, in anticipation of the arrival of visitors.

# Q 235 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/2/78"

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-21. This tape was found to contain the following:

A lecture by JIM JONES on international politics and U.S. imperialism.

Q 235a — Blank Tapes

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-22. This tape was found to contain the following:

A blank tape.

# Q 236 — Jones Speaking

MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Questions & Answers 9-Sept-78"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-23. This tape was found to contain the following:

Question and answer session on current world events by Reverend JIM JONES and members of People’s Temple.

# Q 237 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News 17-Aug"

Date of transcription: 5/29/79

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-24. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES.

# Q 238 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7/3/78"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-25. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news and announcements, and editorializing.

Q 239 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "L-Ch-Both Sides"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-26. This tape was found to contain the following:

Contemporary music (Rhythm and Blues and Soul)

Back to the Top

# Q 240 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

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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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-27. This tape was found to contain the following:

Agriculture Meeting

# Q 241 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 27 News"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-28. This tape was found to contain the following:

Twenty-six minutes of news briefings by Reverend JIM JONES.

# Q 242 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sat Nite Aug 19"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-29. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side Number 1: Reverend JIM JONES talks about the conspiracy against the PT and the alleged use of two U.S. Air Force men by Senator JOHN STENNIS against the PT in San Francisco. JONES also talks about arming his body guards with weapons.

Side Number 2: JIM JONES talks about CHRIS LEWIS at 31:30 minutes and his dealings with the MERTLE’s and threatening them in a supermarket.

# Q 243 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/13/78 Suicide 10/14/78"

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-30. This tape was found to contain the following:

Lectures by JONES re the physical surroundings of Jonestown, world current events, and the ramifications of personal suicide and subsequent reincarnation.

# Q 244 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "8/8/78 News 7 ½"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-31. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news and announcements.

# †Q 245 — Identified Individuals Speaking

Summary, Transcript, and MP3.

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-32. This tape was found to contain the following:

The following individuals giving their reasons for committing revolutionary suicide.

1. HUE FORTSON

2. LARRY SCHACHT

3. ETTA THOMPSON

4. CHRISTA AMOS (Age 11)

5. SHARON AMOS

6. MARTIN AMOS (Age 10)

7. HELEN SWINNEY

8. LISA LAYTON

9. EDITH ROLLER

10. KAY NELSON

11. JIM JONES

12. DEANNA WILKINSON

13. VALERIE JONES

14. RICHARD TROPP

15. LEMUEL THOMAS GRUBBS

16. LIAN HARRIS

17. BILL OLIVER

18. MIKE PROKES

19. HARRIET TROPP

20. JAMES EDWARDS

21. GENE CHAIKIN

22. LEE INGRAM

23. JOHN HARRIS

24. SHANOA JAMES

25. REBECCA BYKEMAN (phonetic)

26. TERESA KING

27. PAULINE SIMON

28. LORETTA COOMER

29. STEPHEN JONES

30. TISH LEROY

31. PAULA ADAMS

32. EARNEST JONES

33. JEFF CAREY

34. DONALD JACKSON

35. JACK BERN (phonetic)

36. PENNY KERNS DUPONT

37. MARTHEA HICKS

# Q 246 — Identified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "BCST"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-33. This tape was found to contain the following:

DICK TROPP and SARAH TROPP interviewing people re the medical treatment they received at the PT.

The rest of the tape consists of two recordings of JIM JONES which are on seperate [sic] tracks. One recording is news and commentary by JIM JONES while the other recording by JIM JONES is about interrogations in Chile.

# Q 248 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/1/78 News"

Date of transcription: 5/29/79

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-34. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES.

# Q 249 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sept 7 News"

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-35. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news and announcements.

# Q 250 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7/14/78 News"

Date of transcription: 5/29/79

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-36. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES.

# Q 251 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/5/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 29, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-33. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES starts off the tape by stating that "It’s Tuesday, this is going to be a big day for us this evening." JONES goes on to state that a news conference that evening includes GOODLETT (Phonetic), Dr. FRIED and MARK LANE. Furthermore, the news conference will deal with STOEN and conspirators; and that they will get a strong link into the conspirators with Interpol, CIA, Treasury Department, San Francisco Police Department, and the Los Angeles Police Department.

JONES then goes into the news of the day with commentary.

# Q 252 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/15/78"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-38. This tape was found to contain the following:

A reading of current world events by JONES, interposed with his personal views of Freedom of Speech, neutron bombs and nuclear wastes.

# Q 253 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-39. This tape was found to contain the following:

REV JIM JONES with news of world events. At approximately 6:30 minutes into this tape JIM JONES remarks about telling PAUL TIDDIMAN, Guyana Council of Churches, something that JONES had learned about him through his intelligence sources to get him to support a July 10 referendum in Guyana. Book review of W.E.B. Dubois book of "Importance of Africa on World History."

This tape was reviewed and nothing was contained thereon which was considered to be of evidentiary nature or beneficial to the investiation [sic] of the murder of Congressman RYAN.

# Q 254 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Special News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B70-40. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news and announcements.

(Handwritten note underneath: special news?)

# Q 255 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/3/74 [78] News"

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-1. This tape was found to contain the following:

News, commentary, and announcements by JIM JONES. During the commentary, JONES states, "Nobody is capable of being a socialist until they are not afraid" of death - it’s just a quiet rest. It’s good for people to not be afraid to die for what they believe."

News items included topics such as:

1. Israel

2. Lebanon

3. Pope JOHN PAUL

4. FBI files re Dr. MARTIN L. KING

5. JOHN MITCHELL

6. DETENTE

7. RONALD REAGAN

8. Korea

The back of the tape also contains some news and commentary by JIM JONES.

# Q 256 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-17-78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES giving news briefings and sermonizing to People’s Temple members in Jonestown.

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

# Q 257 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/22/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-3. This tape was found to contain the following:

World news and remarks from JIM JONES, in which JONES advises that visitors were due the day of this broadcast, the DUNCAN’s, the PARR’s and the wife of JOHN HARRIS were expected. Later, on the same tape JONES advises that Russians are scheduled to visit, as well as a MARY BLACK, who has authority to assign $1/4 million United States dollars, hopefully for the Jonestown project. All listeners are advised to speak favorably of the project to all outsiders, or be banned to "public service". Further, Mrs. GARCIA and possibly a Mrs. STANSFIELD will visit.

# Q 258 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News 9/27/78"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-4. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news and announcements.

# Q 259 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 16 News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-5. This tape was found to contain the following:

An introduction to the movie, "For Whom the Bells Toll", by JAMES JONES.

A commentary and politicized reading of the news by JAMES JONES.

# Q 260 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News Oct 10"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-6. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recorded message to the workers at Jonestown to step up productions and the news of the day by JIM JONES.

Q 261 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Mixed News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-7. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of popular music.

# Q 262 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Peoples Ralley [sic] 7-9-78"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-8. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES at "People’s Rally" with questions, answers, and criticisms. Announcements follow concerning the TIM STOEN law suit, the death of Rockefeller and a "New Times" magazine article on HUEY NEWTON, the Black Panther Party (BPP) and ELAINE BROWN.

# Q 263 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/16/78"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-9. This tape was found to contain the following:

Today’s news by Rev. JIM JONES to People’s Temple members in Jonestown, Guyana.

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

# Q 264 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 31 News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-10. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music by "Black Velvet."

A commentary and politicized reading of the news by JAMES JONES.

JONES advises visitors will be arriving soon and no negative references will be made to the United States Government during this time. JONES instructs people to tell the visitors the reason they left the United States was because of racism and not socialism.

# Q 265 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Oct. 17, 1978, Comments"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-11. This tape was found to contain the following:

Comments and a lecture from JIM JONES regarding physical security and the problems of runaways from the community.

# Q 266 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/27/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-12. This tape was found to contain the following:

News reports on current events by Rev. JIM JONES to members of People’s Temple, Jonestown, Guyana.

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

# Q 267 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/28/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-13. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of JIM JONES giving a lesson on Soviet History and also the current news events.

# Q 268 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sept. 9, 1978 Questions to ask informer"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-14. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES speaking to the people advises that four people have been selected by him [to] return to the United States for assignments of great responsibility. (They are: TERRI BUFORD, MARCELINE JONES HUGH FORTSON, and PAULA ADAMS).

JONES also poses questions for people to ask Moser [Mazor] when he visits Jonestown. (i.e., conspiracies against People’s Temple).

# †Q 269 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/14/78 T-1 Wed News"

Date of transcription: 7/3/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-15. This tape was found to contain the following:

Quotes and instructions by JIM JONES to his people in Guyana.

JONES was talking about shooting some birds that were destroying their crops when he said, "We can use our licensed guns, we have no weapons if anybody ever asks you, if we have guns, no-no. Guyana has licensed some, but we to not admit that to anybody coming in…" "So you see no guns, we don’t have them".

JIM JONES then goes on to give instructions to his people in the event they receive any visitors, "If asked, did you get your mail, you say yes and if you answered and did some one help you write it, you answer, yes you answered and no help was needed to write it…" "You better not say anything else now…" "Some of you, like the end of the world, then make a mistake…" "We don’t beat people…" "We do not let people know that we have someone presently locked up…" "We do not have sermons on the air…" "We don’t bury babies…" "You better get this in your brains…" "You better not complain, damn you, not one"… "I’ll haunt your ass wherever you hide." … "I found one of them suckers in West Germany and nobody is hearing from these days either"… "Now you seniors better wake up and you better give the right answer" "I better not have nobody, when somebody comes and asks you how you fell say, "I fell off the top bunk of the bed, we’ll see if you can fall off two bunks next time."

The rest of the tape concerns basically electrical problems that they were having at the PT in Guyana and personality conflicts among themselves.

Q 270 — Blank Tapes

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-16. This tape was found to contain the following:

This tape is blank.

Q 270a — Blank Tapes

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-17. This tape was found to contain the following:

Blank tape.

# Q 271 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Tues 19 News"

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-18. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary by JIM JONES.

In the tape, JONES discusses mail censorship at Jonestown. Furthermore, he makes the statement, "Security can be involved in that now you have these new long range things that can protect us," at the middle of the tape.

JONES also states, "Have those surveillance protections all stationed throughout the entire project and don’t let anybody, don’t let anybody try to cause us harm.

It is noted that JONES repeatedly states that people are supposed to follow the letter writing rules and states, "Every person is to write letters as she says, as they say, because we’ve been told to by the Guyanese Government how to do it."

Further into the tape, he (JONES) makes the statement, "You’ve got the equipment to take care of the enemy."

On the back side of the tape, JONES makes the statement, "We are quite capable of protecting ourselves, but all alert now look to see if anyone is approaching from any angle."

# Q 272 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "A Course in Russian"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-19. This tape was found to contain the following:

A russian [sic] language lesson.

# Q 273 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7-1-78 Peoples Rally"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-20. This tape was found to contain the following:

Rev. JIM JONES’ presentation to PT members in Jonestown, Guyana, about the problems of the community. JONES talks about revolutionary death and dying at 22 minutes into the tape. He continues to talk about "committing suicide over his child as is his right to do." JONES admonishes the people "to raise a lot of hell if anybody comes for him, JOHN or anybody else then raise a lot of hell". This was at 24 minutes into this tape. Tape ends with JONES in mid-sentence claiming that "none of them that they have come for were any of his relatives, other than his adopted…"

# Q 274 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-21. This tape was found to contain the following:

Statement by an old man in what appears to be an American Indian dialect interspersed with English telling about how glad he is to be in "this place".

Q 275 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-22. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 278 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 30, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-23. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a lecture on the good of socialism and the evil of capitalism. Also instructions on what to discuss when the important guests arrive. JIM JONES names DON FREED as the individual who is going to visit. His purpose is to make a movie of the People’s Temple.

Also a lecture on current new events.

#278a — Jones Speaking

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

Date of transcription: 6/12/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-24. This tape was found to contain the following:

Commentary and announcements by JIM JONES. JONES specifically talks about personal images, behavior, and tests. Total time for the news and commentary is approximately two minutes with the rest of the tape being blank.

# Q 279 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sat Aug 19"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-25. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES speaking and quizzing members of Jonestown on questions and answers which may be asked by visitors to Jonestown.

Questions and answers deal with topics of:

1. Schools in Jonestown

2. Entertainment in Jonestown

3. Food and Housing in Jonestown

4. Health care in Jonestown

5. Weather in Jonestown

6. Life in general in Jonestown

# Q 280 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Tues Nite news 29-8-78"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-26. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary of the day by JIM JONES along with a question and answer period regarding news events. News items included such topics as:

1. South Africa

2. Chinese Chairman HUA

3. China/Viet Nam Border Clashes

4. Govenor [sic] Brown

5. Russia

6. Women’s Lib

# Q 281 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 14 News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-27. This tape was found to contain the following:

A review by JIM JONES of world news and other messages to People’s Temple members.

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

# Q 282 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-23-78 Sat News"

Date of transcription: 6/11/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-28. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of JIM JONES lecturing on current events.

# Q 283 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "19 Aug News Sat"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-29. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news, commentary, and announcements.

# Q 284 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "May 20, 1978 4 Major Enemies of Internationl [sic] Communism"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-30. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES lectures to People’s Temple members on the subject of Marxism-Leninism. JONES also gave the news of the day.

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

# †Q 285 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "16 Sept 78 Sat News"

Date of transcription: 6/22/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-31. This tape was found to contain the following:

A lecture by JIM JONES on the conditions of the world caused by capitalism.

# Q 286 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Fri Aug 25 Meeting (Russian)"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-32. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES holding a question and answer session in preparation for visit of DON FREED, Director of "Executive Action" and "Parallax View". Group Russian language lesson is also contained on this tape.

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

Q 287 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-33. This tape was found to contain the following:

Classical music from radio station KKHI, San Francisco.

# Q 289 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Thurs News 10/5/78"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-34. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news, commentary, and announcements.

# Q 290 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-18-78 Mon News"

Date of transcription: 5/31/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-35. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary by JIM JONES. News items included topics such as:

1. International monetary fund;

2. Rhodesia;

3. Lebanon;

4. MARK LANE;

5. CHARLES BOYER’s death;

6. Calcium deficiencies

# Q 291 — Identified Individuals Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Broadcast with Special Guest"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-36. This tape was found to contain the following:

A taped interview of DONALD FREED, during his visit to Jonestown.

FREED expresses his views on life in Jonestown.

# Q 292 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/4/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-37. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES’ review of world news and current events.

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

# Q 293 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

Date of transcription: 5/31/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-38. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording which describes the readiness of the Jonestown Medical Staff.

# Q 294 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-14-78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-39. This tape was found to contain the following:

A politicized reading and commentary on the news by JAMES JONES.

# Q 295 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-12-78 News"

Date of transcription: 5/31/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-40. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES briefing on news and world events of the day. Again implores his members to be on their best behavior for the "visitor" (DON FREED) and to be careful of what they say to him because they have a "wireless mic [sic]," a body recorder, recording his every word.

Q 296 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Mon News 28-8-78"

Date of transcription: 5/31/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-14. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of classical music.

# Q 297 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-13-78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-42. This tape was found to contain the following:

A reading of the news, with commentary, by JAMES JONES.

# Q 298 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/8/78"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-43. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES.

JONES urges the people to work hard and be productive, so Jonestown can be a model to the rest of the world. JONES wants the area cleaned up, as the Soviets will be visiting shortly.

JONES advised that a conspirator will be arriving with CHARLES GARRY and MARK LANE. No one is to talk with this person, just smile. If anyone is caught talking with the conspirator they will be dealt with severely.

# Q 299 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Tues Aug 15"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-44. This tape was found to contain the following:

An eight-and-a-half minute segment by unidentified female and male People’s Temple members about Jonestown, possibly for a broadcast. This was followed by Reverend JIM JONES giving instruction regarding visitors to Jonestown and the conspiracy against him and Jonestown and news of world events.

Back to the Top

# Q 300 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Friday News Oct 5, 1978"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 May 31, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-45. This tape was found to contain the following:

Combination of music with news and commentary by JIM JONES. News items included topics such as:

1. North Korea

2. Rhodesia

3. PHILIP AGEE and the CIA

4. Chile

An announcement by JONES concerned the loss and subsequent recovery of a boat.

# Q 301 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/1/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-46. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of current events and a lecture on the current events by JIM JONES.

# Q 302 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News Oct 21 1978"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-47. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES. JONES speaks of administrative matters regarding Jonestown, i.e. (Bathrooms, cleaning of dishes.)

JONES speaks of possibly moving the community at Jonestown to the Soviet Union.

# Q 304 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/1/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-48. This tape was found to contain the following:

A short interview of "HENRY" (Last Name Unknown), a visitor from Port Kaituma to Jonestown.

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

# Q 305 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Cuba & Barbara W. [Walters]"

Date of transcription: 6/1/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-49. This tape was found to contain the following:

A history of Cuba is discussed by JIM JONES followed by a recording of an ABC television program wherein FIDEL CASTRO is interviewed by BARBARA WALTERS.

# Q 306 — Miscellaneous

Date of transcription: 6/1/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-50. This tape was found to contain the following:

The majority of the tape is blank with approximately 20 seconds of a woman thanking JIM JONES.

# Q 307 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-51. This tape was found to contain the following:

News test and commentary by JIM JONES. It was followed by news and commentary by JONES.

Q 308 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/1/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-52. This tape was found to contain the following:

Rock music on both sides.

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 309 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sat Oct 7 News"

Date of transcription: 6/1/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-53. This tape was found to contain the following:

A lecture on current events by JIM JONES, preparing the People’s Temple members for a test.

# Q 311 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "July 19 Japan Jamaica"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-54. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES giving news and world events to People’s Temple members in Jonestown.

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

# †Q 313 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
To read Tape Transcript, click here.
MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Peoples Rally 11/10/78"

Date of transcription: 8/28/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 August 20, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-55. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES sermon on inhumanity to animals (horses).

JIM JONES states, "I have a daughter on board a plane arriving on Tuesday night, amongst GRACE (STOEN) who’s living with WALTER JONES, TIM STOEN, STEVEN KATSARIS, ANTHONY KATSARIS, JIM COBB, MICKEY TOUCHETTE, WAYNE PIETLA, the two sinister OLIVERS, BONNIE BURNHAM (phonetic), MIKE CARTMEL, SUSAN CARTMEL, DIANA MERTLE, MIKE and SUSAN don’t live together, SUSAN is nothing more than a common whore, MERT - MERTLE, TIM REITERMAN, who is a rightist fascist with the Examiner, DON HARRIS, another rightist with NBC, someone of the same ilk with the Chronicle, LEO RYAN…some coming in secretly … some at night … They will kill … destroy … How do I know? Because I have a very reliable person, inside, infiltrated, doing heavy work … This criminal RYAN… If they enter this property illegally, they will not leave it alive…"

"I’m a liberator, I’m a savior. And I’m also powerful … I am here, there, there is no space that I am not present. That I fill all space, occupy all time. You’ve forgotten who I am … I have no beginning and I have no ending … I am that which they call God." (crowd applauds and agrees)

# †Q 314 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "11/13/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-56. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary, November 13, 1978, by JIM JONES. During JONES’s commentary, he states, "There is no news upon the arrival of those who threaten our community. Their forces are not as large as first estimated. We are assured that we have the right to use reasonable force to keep anyone off our premises that we do not wish here."

At the conclusion of the news and commentary, JONES states, "Stand true to socialism, it requires much sacrifice. I am preparing to make great sacrifice. I know what it requires."

In addition, there are portions of the tape which have inaudible voices.

It is noted that JONES mentions that Russia will make an issue out of RYAN’s visit to Jonestown should the visit be against the will of Jonestown.

# Q 315 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/20/78"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-57. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES presenting news of world events to the People’s Temple members at Jonestown.

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

# Q 317 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/9/78 Sat News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-58. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES tells people what to say when visitors arrive in Jonestown. (i. e. "‘I love it here. Don’ t want to go back to USA.")

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES

A speech by JAMES JONES on the origins and meaning of Fascism.

# Q 318 — Jones Speaking

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

MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 1 Questions & Answers"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-59. This tape was found to contain the following:

A question and answer session on the news of the day, narrated and led by JAMES JONES.

JAMES JONES while discussing religion and socialism stated that he did not believe in reincarnation or suicide.

# Q 319 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sun Aug 13 News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-60. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES giving the news briefing is on one track and Jonestown group discussion regarding problems and sermonizing by Reverend JONES on the other track.

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

# †Q 320 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "11/15/78 Wed"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-61. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES announces, "We will be having guests probably on Friday. They seem to be much nicer now … the Congressman is quite apologetic for all of this ado. He probably didn’t expect to happen what is happening. We are going to receive him and he’s trying to get an understanding and he’s willing to even talk on the radio. Perhaps they are aware of our determination-whatever . . We want our attorney with us who will be here, MARK LANE, and he will accept our terms on that basis."

There follows the news, commentary and announcements followed by, "Do not fear. Things are not near. We’re looking very good at this particular time… The government has been very thoughtful and they called the arrival of Mr. RYAN on radio (inaudible) a right wing reactionary."

# Q 321 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/27/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/13/79

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 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-62. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary, October 27, 1978, by JIM JONES. News items included such topics as:

1. Interpol

2. Rhodesia

3. U.S. Economy

In addition, there were also inaudible voices.

# Q 322 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "11/3/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-63. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES giving the review of the dally news and world events to the PT members at Jonestown.

# †Q 323 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Nov 11, 78 SAT News"

Date of transcription: 7/11/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-64. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES reading and commentary of the news of the day on Thursday and Friday, November 9 and 10, 1978.

JONES states the community is under siege starting on Tuesday when the visitors arrive. Congressman RYAN has voted as a racist and a fascist, and the community is under an onslaught of a fascist American plot.

JONES states that only if you are prepared to die for what you believe in are you prepared to live for it.

JONES told members of the community to stay in the central area of the compound, as they might be killed by infiltrators.

JONES made the following points about visitors:

1. Ex-members are funded by and connected with the CIA.

2. These people will kill you if you went up to them.

3. There may even be hired mercenaries, who will kill you if you move towards them.

4. They are coming here to destroy Jonestown.

5. No matter how friendly they seem, do not go near them.

6. The airplane that flew over yesterday was trying to locate me and kidnap me.

7. We are under attack by mercenaries, stay together.

8. They have tried to kill one of my sons.

9. Some will have guns, you will not find safety by going to them.

10. Do not trust them.

# Q 324 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7-10-78 Sun News"

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-65. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES.

JONES also speaks about several nations in the form of a history lesson. (i.e. Albania, Angola, China.)

# Q 326 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7-10-78 Sun News"

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-66. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES, on current events of October 22.

JONES speaks of administrative concerns regarding Jonestown (i.e. a. Removal of a teacher because he is a sexual addict. b. JONES states that he is a drug addict. c. Water report - a sulphur problem

# Q 327 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/25/78 10/26/78 Comments & Confrontation"

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-67. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news, commentary and announcements followed by criticisms of TOM GRUBBS teaching methods. The quality of this recording is such that much of it is inaudible.

# †Q 328 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Peoples Rally 10/7/78"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-68. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES speaking to PT members at Jonestown and lecturing them on their faults and about his traitorous daughter.

# Q 329 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7/4/78 News"

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-69. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of "News of the Day" by JIM JONES.

# Q 330 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Russian"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-70. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a Russian language record lesson with what is apparently conversational Russian phrases.

# Q 331 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "USSR Constitution"

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-71. This tape was found to contain the following:

A study out line [sic] of the constitution fundamental law of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic presented by a female.

# Q 332 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Victor JARA"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-72. This tape was found to contain the following:

Tape recording of KPFA, Radio Free Berkeley, program on the liberation of Vietnam and the repression in Chile, hosted by a female with a number of songs by people from third world countries.

# Q 335 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Mon July 31 News"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-73. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news , commentary and announcements.

Q 336 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note RCA music label

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-74. This tape was found to contain the following:

Tape recording of "big-band" music.

# Q 337 — Identified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "2/13/77"

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-75. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a speech by DONALD FREED where he speaks of how the FBI was part of a conspiracy to kill Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING.

# Q 338 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-76. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a live performance by a black female singer.

# Q 341 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-77. This tape was found to contain the following:

Classical symphony music on one track. Reverend JIM JONES comes in over the music at 25:30 minutes threatening those PT members who are treasonous and wanting to leave Jonestown.

# Q 342 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Wed News 9/6/78"

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-78. This tape was found to contain the following:

A lecture on current events by JIM JONES.

# Q 343 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Thur Aug 24"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-79. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news, commentary and announcements. The quality of this recording is such that much of it is inaudible.

# Q 344 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Friday Night Rally"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-80. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES conducting a "people’s rally" meeting and criticisms of members.

# Q 345 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/10/78 Entertainment"

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-81. This tape was found to contain the following:

A lecture by JIM JONES where he is telling the people about a private investigator that will be arriving in Guyana, and a recorded entertainment session by the people in Jonestown.

# Q 347 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News Fri Sept 8"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-82. This tape was found to contain the following:

News by Reverend JIM JONES to PT members at Jonestown. He requests that everybody study their Russian language lessons and old news tapes.

# Q 348 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Russia"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-83. This tape was found to contain the following:

A Russian language lesson.

Q 349 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Marie’s tape"

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-84. This tape was found to contain the following:

Taped music.

# Q 351 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7/10/78"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-85. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES presents the news and world events to PT members at Jonestown. His night rally at Jonestown with lecturing to PT members.

# †Q 352 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/1/78 Russian Guest"

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-86. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

JAMES JONES introduces guest of honor, the Counselor and Chief of Press of the Soviet Embassy in Guyana. JONES states that the US is not our mother, but that the Soviet Union is our spiritual mother.

The Soviet counselor makes a short speech in English, and praises JONES and Jonestown for their socialist and communist effort.

JONES leads group in singing of Russian and pro-communist songs. JONES concludes by saying Jonestown is totally committed to the Soviet Union, and refers to Jonestown, USSR.

# Q 353 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-87. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES.

A sermon given by JAMES JONES, where he says that he is Christ reincarnated into mortal flesh.

# Q 354 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sept 11, 78 News"

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-88. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES.

JONES states that a visitor named MAZER will be arriving shortly, and to be very careful in dealing with him, as he may be a conspirator.

JONES also states a prominent Guyanese Government Official will also be arriving shortly.

# Q 355 — Miscellaneous

Summary, Transcript, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "1/9/76"

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-89. This tape was found to contain the following:

Some testing of recording equipment by unknown male.

The remaining portion of above described tape is blank.

# †Q 356 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-90. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES giving a revival meeting and the "healing" of MARY PHILLIPS and others.

# Q 357 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/24/73"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-91. This tape was found to contain the following:

Testimony to the powers of Reverend JIM JONES and requests for donations and tithings. Individuals give their personal praise and thanks to JIM JONES, their father.

# Q 358 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-92. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES exhorting his People’s Temple members to work harder and to get the newspaper out. This was apparently at the PT in Redwood Valley during June.

# Q 359 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
To read Tape Transcript, click here.
MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Oct 8 B’cast Message to SF"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-93. This tape was found to contain the following:

MIKE PROKES taping a report from the People’s Temple Agricultural Mission at Jonestown, Guyana with an interview and report by Reverend JIM JONES covering a wide spectrum of questions. This was apparently soon after JONES’ arrival in Guyana.

Q 360 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-94. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of singing and music.

# Q 361 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sun News"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-95. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES gives the news and world events to PT members at Jonestown. Also discusses some of the problems in the Jonestown community.

Q 362 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Marvin Gaye"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-96. This tape was found to contain the following:

Stereo music.

Q 363 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-97. This tape was found to contain the following:

Stereo jazz music.

# Q 364 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7/13/78"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-98. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES with his commentary and review of news and world events as pertains to socialism and Jonestown.

# Q 365 — Music

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MP3 is available.

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-99. This tape was found to contain the following:

Musical program for the people at Jonestown, "The Jonestown Express", adaptation of songs to revolutionary themes.

Q 367 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Gratitude"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-100. This tape was found to contain the following:

Stereo music.

# Q 368 — Miscellaneous

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Richard Pryor"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-101. This tape was found to contain the following:

Recording of comedian RICHARD PRYOR.

Q 369 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Modern French"

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 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-102. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 370 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "The Temptations"

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-103. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 371 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7/12/78 News"

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-104. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JAMES JONES

Q 372 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-105. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 373 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "History"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-106. This tape was found to contain the following:

A lesson on the history of Guyana presented by JIM JONES and also some classical music.

# Q 375 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Report"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-107. This tape was found to contain the following:

An uncomprehensible [sic] recording with several recordings on the same tract [sic].

Q 377 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Maries Tape"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-108. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 378 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Yugoslavia"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-109. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of the "News of the Day" by JIM JONES.

# Q 379 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News 10/8/78"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-110. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES presents news of the world and current events. Jonestown group meeting and "problems" discussion.

# Q 380 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Comments Oct. 14"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-111. This tape was found to contain the following:

A lecture by JIM JONES on how the people in Jonestown should turn the other cheek.

# Q 381 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "News Oct. 23"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-112. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES giving the news and world events, interrupted with instructions to various people at Jonestown.

# Q 382 — Identified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/16/78 Mark Lane"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-113. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a lecture given by the attorney of JAMES EARL RAY, MARK LANE, where he states that GRACE WALDEN furnished him an interview about the assassination of MARTIN LUTHER KING, and also states that the FBI conspired to kill MARTIN LUTHER KING.

# Q 383 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "5 Sep 78 Peoples Rally"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-114. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES giving a pep talk to the people at Jonestown and group singing with JONES leading the way. JONES talks about a press conference by a private detective, MAZER, who was slandering the People’s Temple, being exposed and connecting him with the CIA through his toll records. Reports from the PT supervisors at Jonestown on the various sections.

# Q 384 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
To read Tape Transcript, click here.
MP3 is available.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/13/78 10/14/78"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-115. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading announcements, makes the comment, "STOEN, the MYRTLE’s and FOREMAN murdered CHRIS LEWIS." JONES later talks of suicide and states, "If you have feelings of suicide, we will help you with a tranquilizer … Don’t give the fascist-capitalists a laugh … Don’t give the enemy satisfaction."

Later JONES states "… If we find someone has run away, we’ll call the Guyana Defence Force and they’ll give you 30 to 40 lashes.

Thereafter follows announcements concerning medical "miracles" performed by JONES and immigration to the Soviet Union as well as the daily news.

# Q 385 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/22/79

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 June 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-116. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording by JIM JONES on current events and some popular music.

# Q 388 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/13/78 10/14/78"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-117. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES giving a book review on "Watergate" by Haldiman [H.R. Haldeman] on one with music on the other track. Book review ended after 12 and-a-half minutes. JONES then gives the news of world current events, which lasted for the rest of the tape.

Q 388a — Blank Tapes

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-118. This tape was found to contain the following:

Blank tape.

Q 389 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Gil Scott Heron"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-119. This tape was found to contain the following:

Intermittent music for a few minutes and then the rest of the tape was blank.

# Q 390 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "May 21, 1978"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 4, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B93-120. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES gives "the news of the day" to People’ s Temple members at Jonestown, Guyana. He lectures to them on Socialism and Marxism.

# Q 391 — Music

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Go Cares"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-1. This tape was found to contain the following:

Revival and song-fest type celebration for and by the people of Jonestown for the first 3:30 minutes. The rest of this tape was blank.

# Q 393 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part " News"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

Tuesday news by Reverend JIM JONES to the people at Jonestown for eleven minutes. Then the tape continues with group criticism of specific persons in People’s Temple in Jonestown.

Q 394 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

On June 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-3. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 396 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9/6/76 Rally"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-4. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES reports that L.C. NORRIS had passed on due to being over-weight and due to maintaining his belief in Jesus. Then there was held criticism of various members on their faults and shortcomings.

# Q 397 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug. 21 Mon."

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-5. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JIM JONES.

# Q 398 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Tues Aug 29 News"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-6. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JIM JONES.

# Q 399 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Fri Aug 25 News"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-7. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news, commentary and announcements.

# Q 400 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Tuesday Oct 3"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-8. This tape was found to contain the following:

Tuesday news by Reverend JIM JONES wherein he exhorts and threatens the people at Jonestown to listen to the news or face five days additional classes on Socialism.

Back to the Top

# Q 401 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Rally 10/2/78"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-10. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES giving commentary and apparently administering a test on politics to the people at Jonestown. JONES demands that all long hair and beards be cut that night .

# Q 401A — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-9. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES speaking; he stated the Soviets told him that a move against the people her [sic] (Jonestown) would be considered a move against the Soviet Union.

The majority of captioned tape was blank.

# Q 402 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "July 30"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-11. This tape was found to contain the following:

Three minutes and fifty-seven seconds of additional news by Reverend JIM JONES.

# Q 403 — Jones Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7/15/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-12. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES gives U.S.A. and international news to people at Jonestown. This is followed by symphony music.

# Q 404 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

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Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-13. This tape was found to contain the following:

A Russian Language lesson.

# Q 405 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-14. This tape was found to contain the following:

Today’s Russian language lesson by unidentified male. Dealing with vowel sounds, correct pronunciation and vocabulary.

Q 406 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Music"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-15. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 407 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

On June 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-16. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 408 — Music

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Band"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

On June 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-17. This tape was found to contain the following:

Musical and singing program for the people at Jonestown apparently by the people of Jonestown, lasting a little over six minutes. The rest of this tape was blank.

# Q 409 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Show"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-18. This tape was found to contain the following:

An entertainment session by the people of Jonestown.

# Q 410 — Music

To read Tape Summary, click here.
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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "JJ Express Band"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

On June 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-19. This tape was found to contain the following:

The music and singing of the Jonestown band.

# Q 414 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6-7-78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-20. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news, commentary and announcements followed by announcements from MARCELINE JONES and JIM JONES greeting new arrivals.

# Q 415 — Miscellaneous

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2)

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-22. This tape was found to contain the following:

Recording of Reverend FRED JORDAN’s television program titled church in the home. It is noted that two orphans are adopted by Pastor and Mrs. JONES (not further identified) on the program.

Q 415a — Miscellaneous

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-21. This tape was found to contain the following:

Interview by Reverend FRED JORDAN of an unknown female possibly LORRAINE JOST, regarding raising the money to build a childrens [sic] orphanage. This orphanage is to be built in Korea. This was a program of the "Church in the Home" Box 69, Los Angeles, California, for the first sixteen minutes.

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

# Q 416 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Cities"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-23. This tape was found to contain the following:

A reading by a female. The reading is about Mental health institutions.

# Q 417 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Huey Newton"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-24. This tape was found to contain the following:

A speech supporting HUEY NEWTON by JIM JONES.

# Q 418 — Identified Individuals Speaking

MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Agriculture"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-25. This tape was found to contain the following:

A discussion re intensive agriculture by GENE JENKINS.

Q 421 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

On June 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-26. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 422 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Soviet Journal"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-27. This tape was found to contain the following:

Discussion of Western Propaganda (phonetic) by unidentified female individual who was introduced by JIM JONES. The discussion specifically concerned MICK JAGGER, The Rolling Stones, and Pop Culture.

# Q 425 — Identified Individuals Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 5, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-28. This tape was found to contain the following:

MIKE PROKES and TOM GRUBBS identify themselves and then the tape is interrupted by someone counting. This is on the reverse side of the tape which is otherwise blank.

# Q 426 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sat July 22"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-29. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES giving background on use of newsman by FBI. JONES continued with other international news.

Q 427 — Blank Tapes

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-30. This tape was found to contain the following:

To be completely blank on both sides.

# Q 428 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "7/11/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-32. This tape was found to contain the following:

News and commentary of the day by JIM JONES.

News items included topics such as:

1. Tri-lateral Commission

2. Monopoly Capitalism

3. Counterfeit Dollars

4. Zaire

5. Angola

6. Yemen

7. Bakke Decision

# Q 428a — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-31. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news and announcements.

# Q 429 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Prisoners 5/2/78"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-33. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverent JONES reading a story of the activities that occured [sic] in Chile with the overthrow of the socialist Allende government.

# Q 430 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/4/78 Documentary"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-34. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of a lecture on current events by JIM JONES and some music.

# Q 431 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/25/78"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-35. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES speaking about administrative matters in Jonestown, i.e. work schedules, leisure time activities, production, construction, and schools.

News of the day and commentary by JIM JONES.

# Q 432 — Miscellaneous

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/1/78 Entertainment"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-36. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of an entertainment session by the people of Jonestown.

# Q 433 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Thur 27 July"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-37. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of JIM JONES lecturing on current events.

# Q 434 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-24-78"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-38. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JIM JONES.

# Q 435 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 26 SAT News"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-39. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JIM JONES.

JONES also speaks of administrative matters,, i.e. cleaning up the area, planting shrubbery, flyswatters, mosquito control, etc.

# Q 436 — Jones Speaking

Transcript, Summary, and MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "10/13/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-40. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news and announcements superimposed over MARCELINE JONES conducting a women’s rally.

# Q 437 — Jones Speaking

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Back Africa"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-41. This tape was found to contain the following:

News of the day and commentary by JIM JONES.

#Q 438 – Music

MP3 (Pt. 1, Pt. 2).

Date of transcription: 7/2/79

On June 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-42. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music, apparently a rehearsal by a band, possibly the people of Jonestown, lasting eleven minutes.

# Q 440 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Tues July 18"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-43. This tape was found to contain the following:

Reverend JIM JONES giving the news and commentary and announces upcoming test and calling a People’s Rally for that night. JONES exhorts the people at Jonestown to work harder.

# Q 441 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "6/4/78 News"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-44. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news, commentary, and announcements.

# Q 442 — Music

MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "JT Express 28-9-78"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-45. This tape was found to contain the following:

Songs such as "Be Glad You've Got Communism In Your Life" for the first 9:47 minutes. The rest of the tape is blank except for some practice "testing" for one minute at 35:00 minutes into the tape and 41:00 minutes.

# Q 444 — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-46. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES reading news, commentary, and announcements. This tape is very faint and partially inaudible .

# Q 445 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "9-17-78 Mark Lane"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-47. This tape was found to contain the following:

Various skits put on by the people of Jonestown depicting how they had been oppressed while in the United States.

Q 446 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-48. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 447 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-49. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 449 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Paul Robeson"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-50. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 451 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "11-Sept-78"

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 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-51. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of an entertainment session by the people of Jonestown.

Q 452 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "George Benson"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-52. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 453 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Italia Mia"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-53. This tape was found to contain the following:

Stereo music for 18:40 minutes.

# Q 454 — Jones Speaking

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Quintet"

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 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-54. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES resolving personal conflicts among People’s Temple members and announcements by JIM JONES.

It is noted that two members were administered corporal punishment in front of the assembly because of their behavior. In addition, JONES makes the statements "I don’t mind losing my life, what about you?" and "I would just as soon bring it all to a gallant, a glorious screaming end - just bring it to a screeching stop in one glorious moment of triumph". The aforementioned statements were made when JONES was discussing anarchy and people trying to make him stay in a capitalistic world.

Q 455 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Smoky Robinson"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-55. This tape was found to contain the following: stereo music.

# Q 456 — Jones Speaking

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 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-56. This tape was found to contain the following:

Jonestown sing-along with Reverend JIM JONES featuring socialist songs for the benefit of DON FREED, who was the guest of honor. FREED gives a speech which is partially drowned out as his speech was taped over by music. FREED praises the people and JIM JONES at Jonestown. FREED goes over various conspiracy theories. JONES then lectures to the people.

# Q 456a — Jones Speaking

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

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 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-57. This tape was found to contain the following:

JAMES JONES speaking about work production, sacrafice [sic], and the great depression to members of People’s Temple in Jonestown.

The majority of this tape was blank.

Q 457 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-58. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 458 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-59. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 459 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-60. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 460 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-61. This tape was found to contain the following: music, two tracks at once.

Q 461 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-62. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 462 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-63. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 463 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-64. This tape was found to contain the following: stereo music.

Q 463a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-65. This tape was found to contain the following: stereo music.

Q 464 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-66. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 464a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-67. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 465 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Diana Ross"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-68. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 466 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-69. This tape was found to contain the following: music for 7:48 minutes and the rest was blank.

# Q 467 — Miscellaneous

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

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Richard Pryor"

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 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-70. This tape was found to contain the following: comedy by unidentified male individual.

Q 468 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Variety"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-71. This tape was found to contain the following: music and songs for entire tape.

Q 469 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-72. This tape was found to contain the following: music for 21:49 with the rest of the tape being blank.

Q 470 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-74. This tape was found to contain the following: stereo symphony music.

Q 470 (2)— Music

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-75. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 470a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-73. This tape was found to contain the following: stereo symphonic music for 17:33 then the rest of the tape is blank.

Q 471 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Capitol music label

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-76. This tape was found to contain the following: stereo music for nine minutes then the rest of the tape is blank.

Q 472 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-77. This tape was found to contain the following: stereo symphony music.

Q 473 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-78. This tape was found to contain the following: music by the Supremes and DIANA ROSS.

Q 473a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-79. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 474 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B100-80. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of music.

Q 474a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-1. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of music.

Q 475 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note London music label

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-2. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of music.

Q 476 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Billy Vaughn"

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-3. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 477 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Mercury music label

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-4. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music for 11 minutes then the rest of the tape is blank.

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 478 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Columbia music label

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-5. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of music.

Q 479 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Nat King Cole"

Date of transcription: 6/8/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-6. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of classical music.

# Q 480 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Dick Gregory"

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

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 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-7. This tape was found to contain the following: Unidentified male talking about capitalism in the United States. It is noted that much of the talk is inaudible because music from another track of the tape overlaps the talk.

Q 481 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-8. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 482 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-9. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 483 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "LAPT 4/1/76"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-10. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 484 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Martha"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-11. This tape was found to contain the following: Music. The majority of captioned tape was blank.

Q 485 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-12. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 486 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-13. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 486a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-14. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 487 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-15. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 488 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-16. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 489 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Ubiquity"

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-17. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 490 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-18. This tape was found to contain the following: Recordings of classical music from Radio Station KDFC - 102.1 FM.

Q 491 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Moon River"

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-19. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of music.

Q 492 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Command music label

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-20. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 493 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/21/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-21. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 494 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/29/79

On June 9, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-22. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of music.

Q 495 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-23. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 496 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Guitar"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-24. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

# Q 497 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "L. A. Embassy 9/3/72"

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 1B101-25. This tape was found to contain the following: JIM JONES conducting a "healing" church service.

Q 498 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Percy Faith"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-26. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 499 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-27. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 500 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sam Cooke"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-28. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 501 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-29. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

# Q 502 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

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 1B101-30. This tape was found to contain the following: JIM JONES conducting criticisms at "Peoples Rally" superimposed over music. This tape is partially inaudible.

Q 503 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-31. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 504 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Ohio Players"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-32. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 505 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Marvin Gaye"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-33. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

# Q 506 — 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 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-34. This tape was found to contain the following:

Three tracks of recordings which at one point or another overlap one another. The recordings are composed of (1) music, (2) JIM JONES talking about society, and (3) religious service. It is noted that #2 and #3 are often inaudible due to the difficulty in separating the recordings.

Q 507 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-35. This tape was found to contain the following: music and inaudible conversation.

Q 508 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Das Capital"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

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

Q 508a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-37. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 509 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-38. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 510 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Bongos"

Date of transcription: 6/20/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-39. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 511 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Matt"

Date of transcription: 6/29/79

On June 8, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B101-40. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 512 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-1. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 513 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Crusaders"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-2. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 514 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-3. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 515 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "This Is Niecy"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-4. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 516 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-5. This tape was found to contain the following: Music from Radio Station KKHI.

Q 517 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Marvin Gaye"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-6. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 518 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Music"

Date of transcription: 6/19/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-7. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 519 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-8. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of music.

Q 520 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-9. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of music.

Q 521 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/19/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-10. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 522 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Tape 14"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-11. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 523 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Concerts"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-12. This tape was found to contain the following: A recording of music.

Q 524 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Sparkle"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-13. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 525 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Columbia music label

Date of transcription: 6/19/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-14. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 526 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Music"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-15. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 527 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-16. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 528 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/19/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-17. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 529 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Ampex music label

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-18. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 530 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-19. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 531 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/15/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-20. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 532 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Lou Rawls"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-21. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 533 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Concert"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-22. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

# Q 534 — Miscellaneous

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FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Radio Code"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

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 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-23. This tape was found to contain the following: A morse code lesson.

Q 535 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Diane Ross"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-24. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 536 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Atlantic music label

Date of transcription: 6/15/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-25. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 537 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Stevie Wonder"

Date of transcription: 6/18/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-26. This tape was found to contain the following: music.

Q 538 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Aug 1 News"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-27. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 539 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "B. B. King"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 11, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-28. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 540 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Ray Coniff"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-29. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 540a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-30. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recording of music.

Q 541 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Bakersfield 6/8/75"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-31. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 542 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "L.A.P.T. 4/8/75"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-32. This tape was found to contain the following:

Approximately half side of contemporary music. The remaining areas of the tape were blank and contained nothing of an evidentiary nature.

Q 543 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Detroit 10-7-76"

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-33. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 544 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Atlantic music label

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-34. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 545 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/14/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-35. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 546 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-36. This tape was found to contain the following: Chicago Symphony concert.

Q 546a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-37. This tape was found to contain the following: Excerpts from the Chicago Symphony consisting of approximately 10 minutes.

Q 547 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-38. This tape was found to contain the following: Music from Radio Station KKHI.

Q 548 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Columbia music label

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-39. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 549 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/25/79

On June 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B103-40. This tape was found to contain the following: Music.

Q 549a — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-1. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 550 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "4/25/74 Sermon"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-2. This tape was found to contain the following:

Stereo symphony music.

Q 551 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-3. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 552 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-4. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 553 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Chorus"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-5. This tape was found to contain the following:

Stereo symphony and opera music.

Q 554 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

Music.

Q 555 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-7. This tape was found to contain the following:

Almost one full side of classical music.

Q 556 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-8. This tape was found to contain the following:

Radio comedy monologues and music.

Q 557 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-9. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music, symphony number three by Seballius, 1907, and other symphonies.

Q 558 — Music

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-10.

This tape was found to contain the following: Approximately 40 minutes of classical music on one side of the tape.

Q 559 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-11. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 560 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Columbia music label

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-12. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 561 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-13. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 562 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Easy Listening"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-14. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 563 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Easy Listening"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-15. This tape was found to contain the following:

Big band and easy listening type music by KOIT radio.

Q 564 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Classical"

Date of transcription: 6/26/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-16. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 565 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "LP’s"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-17. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

Q 566 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Carwash"

Date of transcription: 7/2/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-18. This tape was found to contain the following:

Contemporary Music, some of which has apparently been taped over by yet another excerpt of contemporary music.

Q 567 — Music

FBI preliminary tape identification note Labeled in part "Bach"

Date of transcription: 6/27/79

On June 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B104-19. This tape was found to contain the following:

Music.

# Q 568 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60 ~~marked in part "Sex -- Rev."~~

Date of transcription: 3/14/79

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 9, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #9. This tape was found to contain the following: JIM JONES discussing the difference between communism and socialism. JONES appears to be very upset at JANET PHILIPS and states that he should place her on his list.

†# Q 569 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60 ~~marked in part "Suggestions"~~

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #10. This tape was found to contain the following:

A recorded JIM JONES speech in which a variety of topics are mentioned including:

1. Contingency plans in case of a "take over" or if JONES is extradited to the U.S.

2. JONES states that he has assets of $4,000,000, "Assets that I can get my hands on."

3. The formation of a legal defense fund, and why church money cannot be used.

4. The fact that JONES had a million dollars before coming in to Guyana and hopes to go to Cuba with the money.

5. The logistics of taking money out of the U.S. (smuggling), "No more than $5,000 per person." The need for using a coded message to signify the "expending" of such money; the feasibility of moving gold and valuables instead of cash.

6. JONES states that gold and silver should be kept in Jonestown, not in Georgetown, "where we now have some things."

7. JONES states that he has kept the money completely secret until now. JONES only told the "2 sisters." JONES also told ESSY TOWERS (phonetic) about where the money is hidden. "CHARLEY", (who is apparently present), didn’t even know.

8. JONES states that women are better suited to smuggle money.

9. Criticism of ARCHIE who buried some money and told SHAKIN (phonetic), "a brilliant attorney at home", where it was buried. ARCHIE apparently thought that he was going to be killed and used the money, (or knowledge of its whereabouts) as a bargaining point.

10. JONES: "We got so damn many guns that we don’t know what to do with them." (Shotguns in CHAKIN’s [Chaikin's] name)

11. Dr. SHACK (phonetic) tested JONES for depression and stated that he was below suicidal.

12. Philosophies of Communism.

# Q 570 — Identified Individuals Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60 ~~marked in part "Don Swinney"~~

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #11. This tape was found to contain the following:

1. Testimonials to father’s greatness, on the arrival of JONES at Guyana. These testimonials are addressed to the San Francisco family.

2. Comments by MIKE TOUCHETTE - "If father would ever decid [sic] to make the move to bring down the system of capitalism, America, I would come back instantly to help."

3. Dealing with traitors, (example of the COBBS) and problems with paranoia.

# Q 571 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60 ~~marked in part "Some Miracle Testimonies"~~

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #12. This tape was found to contain the following:

A JIM JONES speech in which the following topics are included:

1. A comparision [sic] of U.S. and Soviet systems

2. American foreign policy

3. The superiority of Russian attitudes

4. Comments on healing

5. General anti-American relations

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 572 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60/ How he deals with his illegible [word "illegible" on FBI record]

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #13. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES discourse on the unproductivity of monogamous sex and its adverse effect on achieving socialism.

his 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 573 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Hitachi C-60/ Die or whatever for the cause

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #14. This tape was found to contain the following:

JONES questions and answers format in which the following topics were mentioned:

1. Poisonious [sic] insects in Guyana.

2. Revolutionary suicidal missions.

3. "Blowing up Washington" - example "Get the job done"

4. JONES: "If our dying for something gets somebody awakened, you should be prepared to do that, who gives a shit what history has to say about you."

5. Someone in the group offers, "It would be fun to die. I’d rather die and get it over with."

6. The tape ends with JONES stating: "Well, go friends, I’ve said enough."

# Q 574 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note One unlabeled/unmarked

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 3, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #15. This tape was found to contain the following:

Recordings of interviews with children under the age of six. This tape also contained music from the movie/play "Don Quixote."

# Q 575 – Tapes not summarized

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60/ Jim Jones on KLIL 5/6/73

Date of transcription: 3/6/79

On March 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #16. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 576 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One 90 min. Compact cassette/ SB

Date of transcription: 3/6/79

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 March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #17. This tape was found to contain the following:

On Side A, the male speaker referred to "this remarkable police information" and the fact that he (the male speaker) did not want to compromise the ‘source’. Following was a comment where the male speaker referred to the source as, "the case, the case, the case".

# Q 577 – Tapes not summarized

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 60/ Grace Stoen greeting people 7/29/76

Date of transcription: 3/6/79

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #18. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 578 – Tapes not summarized

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One LeBontone C-60/ Glaudy Night [Gladys Knight] & Pips

Date of transcription: 3/6/79

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #19. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 579 – Tapes not summarized

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 90/ Marie Jackson

Date of transcription: 3/6/79

On March 2, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 #20. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 580 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60/Jim Jones interview 9/21/72

Date of transcription: 3/6/79

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 March 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1 B 47 - #21. This tape was found to contain the following:

JIM JONES lecturing on harassment received by the People’s Temple while in Ukiah, unjustified criticism received by the Temple from the "San Francisco Examiner." Side B of the tape was blank with the exception of a child’s voice which appears on a brief segment.

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 581 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 60/illegible [word "illegible" on FBI record]

Date of transcription: 3/6/79

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 March 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1 B 47 - #22. This tape was found to contain the following:

Assorted sermons of JIM JONES interspersed with recordings of telephone calls between unknown People’s Temple members. JIM JONES comments on prison reform, possible sites for a mission, at [Liberia crossed out, Libya handwritten], Mexico, and Guyana. Additionally, KGO, CBS and NBC are discussed as well as a recording of People’s Temple member RICHARD TROPP (phonetic) talking to an operator at KPIX.

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 582 — Identified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 60/Marietta Davis 11/28/76

Date of transcription: 3/6/79

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 March 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1 B 47 - #23. This tape was found to contain the following:

Assorted telephone conversations between People’s Temple members and individuals outside the temple. Side A contains a conversation between the parents (name unknown) of BRIAN (LNU [last name unknown]), CINDY (LNU) and KEVIN (LNU). Side B contains a conversation with People’s Temple member and PAUL JESKE of Station KGO and a conversation between (FNU [first name unknown]) DAWSON and JIM JONES.

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 583 — Jones Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One BASF C-60/JJ Reflections Jan 75

Date of transcription: 3/6/79

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 March 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1 B 47 - #24. This tape was found to contain the following:

A telephone conversation between JIM JONES and an unknown male People’s Temple member. Topics discussed included JONES’ alledged [sic] healing of invalids, integrity verses [sic] charisma, loyalty to the family, and general philosophical concerns.

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 584 — Blank Tapes

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 90/unmarked

Date of transcription: March 6, 1979

On March 1, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 - #25. This tape was found to contain the following:

No audible recording. This appears to be a blank tape.

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 585 — Unidentified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Tracs 60/Marie Jackson

Date of transcription: 3/7/79

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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47-26. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side B

Last half of tape is inaudible. The rest of the tape is incoming phone calls to the People’s Church in San Francisco, California.

# Q 586 — Miscellaneous

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Traces 90/Garry -- KGO-Radio Interview/ Neva Sly Mickey Touchette 10-31-77

Date of transcription: 3/13/79

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 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 27 1B47. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side A

CHARLES GARRY, attorney who just returned from Guyana, is being interviewed by unknown male (likely over the radio) on Thanksgiving night. GARRY describes Guyana as "Paradise". GARRY states the area has 800 members of the church, People’s Temple, and they have set up 80-90 cottages. GARRY states he was there for three days. Describes Guyana as an agricultural project. He claims they have a medical center there equal to the Mayo Clinic. According to GARRY, senior citizen cottages are around the medical center. States there’s a medical team of about 18 and one doctor.

GARRY states the people there were very antagonistic to the allegations being made about People’s Temple. GARRY states he saw no evidence of any of the people being beaten over there (referring to Guyana).

GARRY states that JONES is not coming back (to the U.S.) because of one of JONES’ children and wouldn’t elaborate on the matter.

Radio Announcer: (478-3456 San Francisco), (832-9707 East Bay), (272-1233 San Jose), (453-6523 Marin). Radio announcer says his name is RON OWENS on KJEO and states he has a call on San Francisco line:

Caller identifies himself as "TIM" and asks what arrangements they have made in Guyana to educate their children. GARRY states they have 15 teachers and educators in Guyana.

Caller, identified as "MARLENE" on San Jose line, inquires regarding jurisdiction problem and GARRY says that this country (U.S.) would have no jurisdiction over JONES. GARRY admits JONES paid for his trip to Guyana.

GARRY talks about HUEY NEWTON and states he feels he’ll be acquitted.

Unknown female who states she is an ex-People’s Temple member and inquires how to be in contact with her family, which is now in Guyana. She advises her mail has been censored. GARRY states that if she would contact his (GARRY’s) office, he’d make arrangements for her to speak to her family by radio. Female caller comments that that is a lie, that once one is out of the church one can’t communicate with members of the church. She states her father in Guyana has wanted to leave but unable to do so. She advises when she was in the church that JONES used to threaten to kill members if they didn’t do what he said. This individual is placed on hold for another party to talk to her privately.

Unknown female who states her son MARK (16 years of age) was with JONES without her permission. She advises she too feels that the mail there is censored and her son hadn’t received her letters. GARRY states that this lady should contact his office and he’d arrange for her to talk to her son via radio. GARRY states that mail there is not censored and that the people can leave there anytime they want.

Another caller, sounds female, inquires about old man (100 plus) as to whether it was voluntary that he is with JONES and also inquired if children there work. GARRY comments that the children there do all the things that children do.

SALLY (LNU [Last Name Unknown]) calls and inquires about the Ku Klux Klan and what can be done to get them out of the border patrol business. GARRY comments he really doesn’t know. They discuss the Ku Klux Klan for a while.

Discussion occurs regarding "gag order" and how much the people should have a right to know. GARRY states the media should be given a free hand and write what they want.

Large part of Side A is blank.

Side B of tape number 27 was found to be blank.

# Q 587 – Tapes not summarized

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Concertape C-90/ JJ Message 1/5/75 re successorship

Date of transcription: 3/13/79

On March 13, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47-28. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 588 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60/April 13 meeting

Date of transcription: 3/9/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape 1B47 number 29. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side A

JIM JONES, talking to an unknown person, asks if anything is known about a charter plane with doctors coming in. JONES says "that way we’ll know if they’re planning anything on the airstrip. Nobody would ever dare invade here by helicopter I don’t think". "We could knock them all out", referring to the helicopters.

JONES talking to his congregation, "we have absolute information that they are not content until they kill every last one of us. You know why they want to kill every last one of us, because they are afraid one of you will get back and get them". Clapping from the audience.

Side B

JIM JONES, talking to his congregation about a potential female visitor to Jonestown, says, "if they get near her we’ll kill ‘em, they are supposed to stay away from her. You mother fuckers better not get near her, I mean we will drop you in a shit hole". Loud clapping from the audience follows. This female visitor has children living in Jonestown.

# Q 589 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60/April 13 meeting

Date of transcription: 3/7/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape number 1B47-30. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side A

JIM JONES is talking to his congregation and answering questions they ask him. One woman inquires about a relative of one of the temple members visiting Jonestown and what should be done about this person. JONES told her "if anything goes on we’ll tell them you’re hunting. Anything can happen out here".

JIM JONES in talking to his congregation and answering questions continually uses the term "white night".

# Q 590 – Tapes not summarized

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60/April 13 meeting

Date of transcription: 3/9/79

On March 7, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47 31.

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 591 — Identified Individuals Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60/April 13 meeting

Date of transcription: 3/13/79

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 13 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47, 32. This tape was found to contain the following:

A female named BERNICE stated she wanted to return to the United States and kill TIM STOEN.

Another female claiming to be dying of heart trouble requests of JONES to send her back and she will "take care of" LIZ. This female states, "I’ll kill her ass", and that she would "choke TIM to death".

Review of this tape did not indicate any references to Congressman RYAN’s trip to Guyana.

# Q 592 – Tapes not summarized

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One unlabeled/April 13 meeting

Date of transcription: 3/7/79

On March 6, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 1B47-33. This tape was found to contain the following:

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 593 — Identified Individuals Speaking

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Certron C-60/April 12 [probably 13] meeting

Date of transcription: 3/16/79

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 16, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 34, 1B47. This tape was found to contain the following:

Although no specific information regarding the murder of Congressman RYAN is contained in the tape, there is information that indicates the group’s propensity for violence.

Counter @ 60-95: Reference is made to the son of SIDNEY DINAVIL [phonetic) who served four and one-half years at Vacaville for the shooting of a policeman in Oakland, California. It was noted that this person, whose address is given as 758-61st Street, Oakland, California, is skilled in making bombs and consequently might be of use to the Church at sometime.

# Q 594 — Jones Speaking

Summary, Transcript, and MP3.

FBI preliminary tape identification note One Certron C-60/April 13 meeting

Date of transcription: 3/16/79

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 16, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape numbered 35, 1B47. This tape was found to contain the following:

JONES: …but we’re not sure about shooting that airplane (laughter from others)

JONES: … "How much shit can you take and reason with people, and reason and show mercy with them for bring em and entertain em and still do crap.

Temple Member: "MICKEY should die. I’m tired of living because of all these White Knights [sic]."

Temple Members discuss how to torture and kill (very graphic descriptions) their non-Temple members and former members who have left.

JONES agrees to the suggestions and to keep his blood pressure down it should be done slowly.

JONES: "Or been a deviate like STONE going around wearing women’s clothing"

… COREEN LEGINS (phonetic) is back there… indicating that she could be used as a tool to get things (?) done?

# Q 595 — Jones Speaking

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FBI preliminary tape identification note One Audio Magnetics 60/April 13 Night meeting

Date of transcription: 3/14/79

In connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 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 12, 1979, Special Agent (name deleted) reviewed the tape number 1B47, 36. This tape was found to contain the following:

Side One

Tape Counter @190: JONES: I was guilty of a crime… (in the USA)… They never charged me with that crime… but I was willing to go to Cuba to help HUEY NEWTON… but for me to go to Cuba, it was against th