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Selections from journalist Dick Reavis’ research into the raid, siege and burning of the Branch Davidians’ Mount Carmel Center near Waco, Texas by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) and the FBI, as well as background on the Branch Davidian religious sect who lived there. Recognizing the raid, siege and burning of the Branch Davidian center as a major story that was being covered by the press only from the government’s perspective, Reavis spent two years reporting and investigating the incident, its players, causes, and immediate implications. Simon and Schuster published the resulting book, The Ashes of Waco, in 1995, making Reavis one of the few impartial experts on the subject. That same year he was called to testify before Congress in renewed hearings about what happened at Mount Carmel and why.

Label reads, "Side B Music DK[?]"

Two short essays by Livinstone Fagan under the title, "Mt. Carmel: The Unseen Reality." From box 3, folder 14, which also includes letters from Fagan to Reavis and religious writings of Fagan; selected letters digitized (74 of 133 pages).

From box 3 folder 15: communications and writings by Livingstone Fagan. Includes correspondence from David Koresh to the Branch Davidians and to Dick Reavis. Selected documents are digitized.

Vernon Howell (David Koresh) January 1, 1985 sermon, "The Seventh Angel Enter Into Rest," transcribed and titled "The Bible Teachings of David Koresh" by Mark Swett, September 1994

Transcript of Vernon Howell (David Koresh) Bible study titled "Study on the Assyrian."

Letter from Dick Reavis to Bonnie Haldeman (David Koresh's mother), October 11, 1993, asking to reconsider not talking to him for his book.

Official autopsy report of Branch Davidian Winston Blake; U.K. Forensic and Scientific Evidence report on Blake and other British citizens from Greater Manchester Police; Dec. 30, 1993 letter from Assistant U.S. Attorney to Defense Council

"Distortions in 'The Ashes of Waco' by Dick J. Reavis," released by the Dept. of Treasury, along with a Reavis response.

Transcript of Vernon Howell (David Koresh) Bible study, titled "The Identity of Ancient of Days and the Son of Man."

"DIVIDED WE STAND-DIVIDED WE FALL" Tract from Palestine, TX, addressed to Christians.

Essay by Livingstone Fagan, transcribed by Mark Swett.

Transcript of Vernon Howell (aka David Koresh) Bible study, "Confusion."

Bible Study conducted by Vernon Howell (a.k.a David Koresh) on February 28, 1987 in Los Angeles, CA. Original on VHS tape.

Bible study/sermon by David Koresh (Vernon Howell). Labeled "Root of Jessie - Gentile Girls (Study by David Koresh)" side a. Digital file provided by Catherine Wessinger.

Bible study led by David Koresh, filmed by Australian film crew (Channel 9 "A Current Affair,") with footage of Branch Davidians entering Mt. Carmel beforehand and leaving afterward. Label reads "Australia." Original on VHS tape.

Chronology of Jaime Castillo's life, 1968-92, written by Castillo.