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This document is a routing and record sheet from June 30, 1965, containing trip notes from June 18, 1965, detailing the use of a drug called "Fame Train" for rapidly training animals, particularly difficult ones like macaws, with a retention factor of about one year.

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The image displays a digital representation of a document, framed by an artistic depiction of a vault door on the left. The text indicates that the document originates from "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents, specifically referencing the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection housed by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The text also provides a URL for accessing the collection. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, or evidence of experimental procedures visible on this page. The content consists solely of stylized text and decorative imagery. - .. . . _,.. .0. ~ [j·1 IN' ·~AL "' EJ .. UNCLASSIFIED SECRET USt JNlY - {.' ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET SUBJECT: (Opti-1) ..1 / FROM: -- -------------·. ---· -----··----~--··--. E - XTEN ,_ S . IO J N . NO. ! '· - ... .. . DAtE 30 June 1965 TO: (Oificltl' de•ignotion, room number, and DATE building) OFFICER' Sf \COMMENTS (Number each comment to thaw from whom --- INITI••" wham. Draw a line ocrou calv""' after each comment.) --· IECfiV£0 fORWAIDEO '· - ---- -...____ __ .... h 1. ... ~ l j~ - This is the first monthly .I ' 2. .. 0 repo_!"_t from .-- · · · --- {w_~-~~ / notes on . -, File We are checking 1 this product from the 3. standpoint of possible utility in connection with this and/or other· animal ""· studies programs. s. ... : - 6. - 1. a. - 9. ____ .... 10. ' 11. . 12. . 13. u. -··' . 15. . fOfiM . l 0 INTERNAL l-62 USE ONLY ...... ... .. . .. •·' .. . ...-.-.." .· " . " . "- ) ·~ ;~~-.~~j. Trip Notes . .. ~ . .I . .. --l ~ ---~ June 18, 1965 .· Purpose Names of trainees and reference material Source -- .... --·-.. -·-·--- .. Major Item of Interest Drug with trade -name· of "Fame Train" developed originally for .. retarded children is now being used for rapid training of animals., espe ,. cially animals which are difficult to handle. For example, take a .f; ..I • • . ' Macaw. Generally, they are extremely difficult to handle without their .. : biting the handler. Mix this drug with birdseed and in fifteen minutes .· . . . . ',.' they can be trained for handling. Drug has retention factor ~~ about one ~ year. . . ~ ; ) . • . : .. i. ·.· · .- .: !' \has used it extensively. ~: :· .. : \ t: •: ... ' I . . ~ --~:.· ·:-~; ·:;··::· Drug made by .. ••• • • J , .lmentioned under trainers are extremely unique in that they work and train wi.ld adult birds. ·, .··· Trainers ;; . .... ..; · Seals, Sea Lions ·. ~·! .. ) . ·' I . . . . . ._: Birds unusual The document is a "Routing and Record Sheet" that appears to be a form from June 30, 1965, classifying it as "SECRET". Handwritten entries include a signature or initials next to "30 June 1965" and "File" in the recipient section. A large handwritten comment section states, "This is the first monthly report from [REDACTION] with notes on [REDACTION] We are checking this product from the standpoint of possible utility in connection with this and/or other animal studies programs." There are checkboxes for "UNCLASSIFIED," "INTERNAL USE ONLY," and "SECRET," with "SECRET" being the primary classification. The number "26" is circled in the bottom right. Other portions of the form are blank or contain minimal handwritten marks. Drug made by .. ••• • • J , .lmentioned under trainers are extremely unique in that they work and train wi.ld adult birds. ·, .··· Trainers ;; . .... ..; · Seals, Sea Lions ·. ~·! .. ) . ·' I . . . . . ._: Birds unusual in . th . at th . ey frequently work with mis.t -netted :· ;• : . • . .. . i · wild adults. {Best bet next to ....... .' . t: ~ '·· Most all animals· ••4_. ... • •• ........ , .. - ·:·-...... '!'' ...... -.~ ......... ·•.· ...... ,...... . .... _ . . ~_,., .. ·~ ···:··•.• ·~- .. ~.-: .. ... ..• - 2 ~-< ;;~-: .. -----·-. -~~ Bears, Lions, Tigers· - -.- --{ ~----------------.. ·-·-. ---. . Not trainer himself but good reference for people working ____ _ ... with marine life. --- ------ --1· .. Birds ·----- .. --------·--.1 • •• • • ~ l I ____ j --~ ... --·-------·-- .. _ _____ -··· ... - ------~ . . -· No names but train Lions, Chimpanzees, and Seals Books and Other References Cats, Tricks and Training Fun, Merris L. Groder, 4902. 75 All-Pets Books Inc., P. 0. Box 151, Fon4-du-Lac, Wisconsin .. Wild Animals in Captivity, Dr. H. Hedigir, Director, Zoological Gardens, London, 1950, Butterworths Scientific Publication, Psychology of Animals in Zoos and Circuses. Animal Behavior, John Paul Scott, The Natural History Library,· $1. 45, N29, N21, A Doubleday Anchor Book, American Museum · ~ of Natural History, Senior Staff Scientist, Roscoe B. Jackson Memorial Laboratory at Bar Harbor, Maine. ;. Inter Zoo Year Book, Vol. II, 1960, Jarvis Morris, published - ~ . by the Society of London. Zool~gical ·:. Wild Tigers and Tame Fleas, Bill Ballantine, Rinehart & Co,, 1958. . .• Zoos and Aquariums in the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, Ogleboy Park, West Virginia, $5. 00, 1963. ! :. Observations and Experiments in Natural History, Alan Dale, N21 1 1962. How to Tame a Tiger, Panther Book, James Walton, published by Hamilton & Co. (Stafford), Ltd., 30/32 Lancelot Place, Knightsbridge, London. No Bars Between, Alex Kerr, Appleton-Century Crafts, Inc., New York, 1957-. .· ·' Co. (Stafford), Ltd., 30/32 Lancelot Place, Knightsbridge, London. No Bars Between, Alex Kerr, Appleton-Century Crafts, Inc., New York, 1957-. .· ·' The document is a typed report titled "Trip Notes" dated June 18, 1965. It discusses a drug called "Fame Train" used for animal training. The page also contains handwritten annotations and what appear to be markings and lines that might indicate underlining or emphasis of certain phrases. There are no images, stamps, forms, diagrams, or tables visible on this page. Some sections of the text are somewhat obscured by faint markings and smudges, but there are no deliberate redactions. The document is a declassified page from a bibliography or reference list related to animal behavior and training. The text is primarily typed, with a title area at the top and a list of books and other references below. There are no photographs, diagrams, or tables. There are no official stamps or handwritten annotations visible on the page. The format is a simple list, with some items underlined or in bold, indicating a structured but basic presentation of information.

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