Painting from Jonestown, Guyana MS 3682

California Historical Society
2019
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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Contributing Institution: California Historical Society
Title: Painting from Jonestown, Guyana
creator: Peoples Temple
Identifier/Call Number: MS 3682
Physical Description: 1 item in 1 box
Physical Description: Painting measures 13 x 14 centimeters.
Date (inclusive): circa 1974-1978
Abstract: Painting of the sun, painted on wood by an anonymous member of Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana, between 1974 and 1978.

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Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Nick McCrea, 2019.

Custodial History

The painting was given to the donor's mother by a United States crewman at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana, in 1978.

General

"Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, Jonestown, Guyana" written on back.

Preferred Citation

Painting from Jonestown, Guyana, MS 3682; California Historical Society.

Content Description

Painting of the sun, painted on wood by an anonymous member of Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana, between 1974 and 1978.

Conditions Governing Use

The California Historical Society (CHS) is the lawful owner of Peoples Temple documents and photographs, by orders of the California Superior Court and of the Guyana High Court. CHS is unaware of any other copyrights or other rights associated with this material. Reproduction or publication of materials in this collection beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of CHS. Please contact rights@calhist.org.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Jonestown (Guyana)
Paintings
Utopias
Peoples Temple