Ma Ava interview notes regarding Rajneesh events and security force · Digital Exhibits

Title: Ma Ava interview notes regarding Rajneesh events and security force
Description: A six-page set of typed interview notes dated October 15, 1985 concerning statements by Ma Ava (a.k.a. Ava Kay Avalos), a former follower of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. She cooperated with authorities in their investigation of the community. The notes discuss an approximate chronology of events involving the Rajneesh, including alleged arson, telephone tapping, poisoning attempts, election-related activities, the Share-A-Home program, activities in Australia, surveillance, and the Rajneesh security force. The notes also describe Ma Ava's statements about guards, weapons, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, and security practices at the ranch.; This is one document from a binder containing various notes, memos, and official documents relating to the Rajneesh movement compiled by Gerry Thompson. Thompson was Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh's Chief of Staff during most of his governorship.
Identifier: PUA_MS96_R107
Creator: Ma Ava
Date: 1985
Date Created: October 15, 1985
Spatial Coverage: Oregon
Subject: Rajneeshees; Rajneeshpuram (Or.)
Language: English
Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/
Is Part Of: Gerry Thompson Rajneesh Notes Binder, Governor Victor Atiyeh Papers
Source: Pacific University Archives