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r;. - ; 4A - 24 AprU 195'2 SpeciaL Research for Artichoke 1. On 1 1952, the writer had an extended eon.:. A · Tersation Vith · a consultant to this ,.,_ Agency arxi a ranking er . organization. 2 !\[ 5 a ~ expressed great interest in the Artichoke problem and closely related utters and stated to the writer that he personally would offer as- Fir,. A sistance both 1n ".s earch ana in mon:z tt Jitlth along these r.r lines that the writer might suggest. stated he th~t did not wish official communications in these matters since he stated ,1/- they were too slow, but suggested, with the approval o r . - , that he be given a brief, informal memorandum covering projects which we felt.were of .aterial interest to the Artichoke project and which could be done by research within TSS ,or out" by_~rming ~ to capable researchers or institutions. ~tated that he felt. that the Artichoke work vas of extreme importance and no time - should.be lost in catting Artichoke t'9search under way. He stated he would do everything in his power to expedite and carry out necessary research. I'J. 2. In view statements, ,gn 1hursdab\ 24 April ,4 1952 the writer discussed the situation with • 3 ·q 7; ; IT F nd Jf ~suggested that the writer draw up a list of suggestions related to_ Artic~at in ~~e---), If. -,-and,....__..arid the writer could -- stuay these suggestions and determine which of them were suitable for research or tor development otherwise. 3. Set forth_on the following are a of suggestions p~ges serie~ which are related to the Artich.oke program and which the writer feels are worthy of exploration. Some of the sug~estions are controversial and, in the opinion of the writer, they could be presented to out ., . . standing authorities in the fields to be eonsid~red And it could he L • ascertained from these authorities whether or not tull-seale research wou.ld be warranted. 4. For matter of rec~rd and to explain such subjects a3 electro shock and lobotomy appearing in the attached list, these subjects ware ~ rr introduced into the conversation b y - - · · - ( SUGGESTED FIELD~> P'JR SPECIAL RfSl·APCU RFLA'l'IVF ARTICHOKE I" . CHOOCALS (Including Drugs) It is belie~ed that specific reseiU'ch should be undertaken to develop nev chemicals or drugs or to 1m prove The image prominently displays a graphic of a bank vault door, rendered in shades of gray and blue, with illuminated elements. To the right of the vault, white text appears on a black background, stating "THE BLACK VAULT" in a stylized font, followed by descriptive text about the document's origin and contents. The text details that the document was obtained from The Black Vault, an online database of declassified government documents, specifically from the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection. It further mentions that the collection comprises over 20,000 declassified CIA pages and is available for download online at a provided URL. There are no photographs of people, handwritten annotations, signatures, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, redactions, or visual evidence of experimental procedures or facilities. attached list, these subjects ware ~ rr introduced into the conversation b y - - · · - ( SUGGESTED FIELD~> P'JR SPECIAL RfSl·APCU RFLA'l'IVF ARTICHOKE I" . CHOOCALS (Including Drugs) It is belie~ed that specific reseiU'ch should be undertaken to develop nev chemicals or drugs or to 1m prove known elements for use in the Artichoke work. A. study should- be r.aade to determine vhat drugs are best sui ted tor clirect use on subjects along the lines of 811lytal and pentothal and vhicQ c:lrugs are best. tor 1n cl1rect or long-range approach to subjects. This second type or· drug should be one that- could be administered over. a considerable period of time, beirg pos~ibly placed in food or wat!!r and would either have an agi tating effect (producing anxiety, nervousness, tension, etc.) or a depressing effect (cr~atinll a feeling of despondency, hopelessness, lethargy, etc.) • This study or should include chemicals drugs that can effectivelz - be concealed 1n c:oiiUiton 1 tems such as food, vater, coca cola, beer, liquor, cigarettes, etc. This type of drug aholll.d <'lso bft eapar.le or use in standard Medical treat ( ments such as vaccinations., shots, etc. while there are literally hundreds or chemicals or drugs that ef!ect the mental of an individual, proces~P.~ ll8ny of these chemicals or drugs could be eliminated by individuals having special knowledge in the chemical/ drug field. It is known that. the Amy Chemical Warfare Service has made exhaustive st,tdies Rlong these lin"!! a a and perhaps they sh with answers. . t~'1n ltka (.-. could, undoub , 'l,ive pertinent information if they could be·properly approached. ti. GA.0FS, AF.ROS0I..S, t::TC. It ·is felt an atudy.should be made th~t exh~ustive of various gases and th4t would be effective in aerosol~ Artichoke work. Also a study should be made of the ef fects or oxygen (or other sbtil.,r type) daficiencies. In this connection, gas guns, jfllts or sprays, both con cealed or open, should be studied. In addition, the - problem of possible permanent brain injur.y and amnesias following lack of oxygen or exposure to oth~r g~se, should be examined. (See related pro'blelllS below.) -.:~- ( :I. iUG:t AND IDII PRESSURES the ettects or high and low pressures on individuals should be examined a & possible basis r or .Artichoke work. IV. SOUND ~. ! the writer bao beon \Dlable to obtain antworth. .. ,. .... ,_._. vbile This document page contains typed text, with significant portions redacted by black ink. Redactions appear at the beginning of several paragraphs, as well as under line breaks. There are also handwritten annotations in the margins, indicated by the letter "A" followed by a dash and further annotations. The page is dated "24 April 1952" at the top right. There is a section heading, "Special Research for Artichoke," near the top. be examined. (See related pro'blelllS below.) -.:~- ( :I. iUG:t AND IDII PRESSURES the ettects or high and low pressures on individuals should be examined a & possible basis r or .Artichoke work. IV. SOUND ~. ! the writer bao beon \Dlable to obtain antworth. .. ,. .... ,_._. vbile intomation on studies in this tleld thn t would ·~ - apply specitica.l.l7 to the Artichoke problem. llowever, it is felt that a considerable uount of research could profitably be expended in the field of sound. This re search should include the effect on human teings of ,. various type of vibr.t,.tons, monotonous sounds, concussion, l: ultra-high frequency, ultra-sonics, the effect or con• stantly words, sounds, continuous suggP.stion, repeat~d non-rhythmic sounds, whispering, etc. .,. L - i' . . ' FA.C'!F.RI~, PLANT CULTURES, FUNGI, FU!SOtlS Of VARIOUS TYrES, E'ro. This field may conceivably l'e valu:1rle in that theeo media are C!lpal,le of producing witich in illne:s~es turn vould produce high revers, delirium, etc. It is also - well known that species of the J111lshroom produce certain A typo of intoxicAtion and mental derangement. While this group of subjects is closely rPlated to I above (DRUGS), it is that they could handled as a different conceiva~le ty~ or resenrch. /be VI. DIF.T, DII3TAPY DF.f"ICIF~!CILS This important subject has not been properly ex plored from point of view of the Artichoke work. th~ The removal of certain basic food elements such as sugo.r, starch, calcium, vitamins, protein!', etc. from the food or an individual over a certain period or time will prodl:~e psychological and physical ~~ctions in An individual. A study· should be Mde to determine whether or not the removal at certain food elements from the - diet or prisoners over a giYen period of tilne vUf ( IIUlteriallt condition thea tor work. liighly Artichok~ and extremel7 salt7 foods are constantly spiced-~ood reported in intelligence reports in connection with interrogation. while it is probable that this is solal7 ( to produce thirst, research ma7 show that 1 t has other ettects. · In connection, it is conceiYahly possible ~~s that it certain dietar,r deficiencies produce advan tageous resul te tro.a an Artichoke point of new, specially' canned foods having elements Tel'loved could bo Manufactured or prepared tor indi' ri.duals bald in - custody. VII. !L!CTRQ:;HQCK This subject .has been discussP.d at considerabl9 lenq;th ard still is~·eonsidered a cnntro~rsial matter. - Whether The document is a typewritten, single-sided page with an official header, "SUGGESTED FIELDS FOR SPECIAL RESEARCH RELATIVE ARTICHOKE." There are several handwritten annotations: a large "B" in the left margin of the first section, and a scribbled line of text below it. The main content is divided into two sections, "I. CHEMICALS (Including Drugs)" and "II. GASES, AEROSOLS, ETC." Both sections contain paragraphs of text detailing potential research areas. There are several horizontal lines printed beneath paragraphs, possibly used as separators or notation. Additionally, there are multiple small black marks scattered across the page, which appear to be ink smudges or minor print imperfections. certain dietar,r deficiencies produce advan tageous resul te tro.a an Artichoke point of new, specially' canned foods having elements Tel'loved could bo Manufactured or prepared tor indi' ri.duals bald in - custody. VII. !L!CTRQ:;HQCK This subject .has been discussP.d at considerabl9 lenq;th ard still is~·eonsidered a cnntro~rsial matter. - Whether or not its use as a positive weapon for gaining intOl'Jilation from or control or an individual or wh9ther .. it ia another tbii-d-degree aethod does not seem clearly· ' ....... estahliehed to the writer. The foreign intelligence reports sa• to reflect that electroshock, vhen used by the Sonata their satellites is primarily a third Ot' 1 degree method. We have been unable to find an7 indica tions that electroshock has been used to gain informa tion from or control or ari individual direc~ly. The writer has been unable to find anywhere that the electroshock coma has been used as a means of ob - or taining hypnotic control an 1nd1 rldual. Whether an indl' Vidual will re.,.&l information as a result of or vhile in an electroshock ~leotroshock, coma has not yBt been demonstrated to the writer a~ and· tne writer, to date, has .found no literature in this connection. · 'lbe low-powered electroshock round on the common • • electroshock aachine is a third-degree method apparently • Whether electroshock can produee controlled ~­ nesias doos not appear to te established e~ept in the time area -1mmP.diatel7 surrounding the electroshock treat ment and, although it is possible sevl!re or sus th~tt tained electroshock may produce a vegetable 1 t is 1 doubted it the .~gency will support this actiT1t7. - The writer"can rind no information or electroshock treatments being applied to normal individuals to~ purel7 experimental. purposes. . . :-~ .. .. ;.- This fiold should be examined by the Medical ~~rr. - VII!. •· t. 'Jhis tiald should be thOroughly explored. 'lhe . 1d'1.;t. of ot-hlnlng JI sleAp or s1e~pl1ke carr~ or ·'1 n~r­ cosis by ~lectronics would appP.ar to have a Rrent d~al or m-.rit from -.n Artich~ke point of vie-.,. Th~ writer h~ ~een .told that there are electronic sleep-inducing -::. aachines that. .tare or the nnn-shoek, non-pal n.f'ul variety. One of was reported to be in use at the University t~se of Rich:nond Ho:;pita.l, Flic~n1, VirginiA. Do tails, heM ever, are lacking. Whether or not the is d9n M~chine gerou<J :i:o unknown, bat if an The document is a typed report with numbered sections, including "HIGH AND LOW PRESSURES," "SOUND," and "DIET, DIETARY DEFICIENCIES." There are no photographs, diagrams, or tables present. Some text appears to be redacted or obscured, particularly in the margins and at the bottom of the page. There are also undated stamps and markings that appear to be part of the declassification process. The page contains typed text that appears to be a report or memorandum. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or official stamps visible. However, there are several instances of redacted content, appearing as black rectangular blocks, which obscure portions of the text. These redactions are spread throughout the page, suggesting that sensitive information has been removed. The text discusses topics related to electroshock, interrogation techniques, and potential human experimentation. there are electronic sleep-inducing -::. aachines that. .tare or the nnn-shoek, non-pal n.f'ul variety. One of was reported to be in use at the University t~se of Rich:nond Ho:;pita.l, Flic~n1, VirginiA. Do tails, heM ever, are lacking. Whether or not the is d9n M~chine gerou<J :i:o unknown, bat if an cl9ctron1c:tlly indncnd sleep could be· obtni~d and that sloep U:>t~d as a moans for eaining hypnotlCt c:m.trol or an individual, thi:J apparatus mieht be or value to the ~treme ~rtichoke ... work. - ' ~· ~ .. ' t·· f· • IX • lDDOTJHY, J:TlAnl SURGT:nY ~( The writ~r is of the opinion that the Agency, under • ' no clrcumst.'"ees, would consider this type of thing as an operative measure. However, it is felt tbat the sub joe+. could be examined by the Medical-Starr to ascertain - 11-: whate'V":!r v<~ll.t'3 ·it may ha.ve and whether or not the Soviets could bP. using this technique as a weapon. . · a mdical eonsultnnt of the Agency in tho field or psychintry, might be valuable in this connection • . 4.- certainly would. know who is re- '7 gnrd~d as an author! ty 1n this field and who resides in Wa"Jhington, u.c.) This field should be examined ~y the . Medical Staff. · •l •.'. • . o:·· •• ; .X • Limrr, PJ5dOL1 E!TE.CT or C:JLOn, ETC • .'. . !,; .... 'Ihe effects of glaring lights upon an individual . arc well known and have been a sta~J~rd p~liee procedure !or 7ears. Py the same token, the use or vhite walls in eonnection with glaring lights apPears to be another - .. · standard technique. While these and related techniques ,. . should be s~udied, the vri ter i.s or the opinion that _(__ -4- ~ - •I :;. -. ' tl . ... ( 9peei~t rosr.areh should be conducted to determine the -- effect or long and eontinuous exposure or individuals to intra-red ar¥1 ultra-violet light. Soma work Jlight poesibl::r be done inwlrlng opaque valls or walls upon which shadow JllOvies could be projectod. Also the er ·or teet colors upon i.ndirlduals might be worthy of re March .aa a candit1.oni11a mechan111a. II. PSTCROIIXliCAL PROnLEr~ - ·· .. ~ ' There are a great •&nT psrobological techniques tbRt cnuld bA Used in COnnection With the .A.rtiChOk~ work. fhny nf these techniqune are w~ll known And have ber.n used This page features a typed document with several handwritten annotations. There are two "A" marks in the margin next to the discussion of lobotomy and brain surgery. A portion of the text is obscured by a black redaction near the bottom right corner of the page, identified as "-4-". There are also some faint, unidentifiable stamps or markings at the top of the page which are difficult to discern and appear to have been partially redacted. The page contains no photographs, diagrams, or structured data. teet colors upon i.ndirlduals might be worthy of re March .aa a candit1.oni11a mechan111a. II. PSTCROIIXliCAL PROnLEr~ - ·· .. ~ ' There are a great •&nT psrobological techniques tbRt cnuld bA Used in COnnection With the .A.rtiChOk~ work. fhny nf these techniqune are w~ll known And have ber.n used by clirdcal psycholoeista, psychiatrists; and interrogators tor.: tt long tillle. It 1'1'1ight be found or that certain these technique9, particularly it ap .... plied 1n reverse, would be highly' advantagoou!! to suc ce·sstul Artichoke operations. Among the psychological . -• ... 4oi ~obleM that nd.gbt be considftred tor stud7 woUld bet A. Moving or vibrating rooms. D. Distorted Roome. C. 'Ibn deliberate creation of an amdety eondition. D. Tbe creation or panic, teAr, or the or exploitation established phobias, etc. · E. The effect or heat and cold. · or F. The e.rrect .. deyness or dampnt~SS · saturated or dry Air. G. The general problem· of disorientation. H. Completely aonnd.P.roor areas. r ... III. ELEC'IRONICS - GF:NERAL or many eleetronie t'evices types 'J"'lE!l"e ar~ ~rioutl' that may be important tram an Artichoke point or view. .. ,. For example -- can the electro-encephalograph be used as a device for detecting certain types of treatment that individuals have been subjected to? Does an electro encephalograph reflect electroshock treat.nt. or head - ... .. . . ~ -s- • .. .. ...; .. :. • •• tDjurJ or drugging? Does an electro-encephalograph re flect whether or not an individual is under hypnosis? Can an electro-encephalograph be used to affirm&tiTelr eatabllah whether an amnesia has been produced? '. ,'\:• XIII. HIP0-5PRAI ·• f• • - . It "ould be a great advanta'Je if a small, effectiTe hJPo-eprar device could be designed ~tlong the lines of a fountain pen. This, ot course, would necessarily have to include soma effective chemical or drug that could ~ u~ed in this connection vith the h1PO~Sprsy. This would be a very valunble weapon. XIV. · SCHEIN'IOT PIS'IIJ L 1 .• . . - Set out illmad.iatel7 below is an excerpt from the public~tion entitled "LUCIAN CARY ON GUNS", (Fawcett . ; Book 110), article entitled "Gadget Guns Mean Murder"~ ( page 122: t "Ouns shooting tear gas were made in this country between the two world wars and many police departments bo~ht them. One type vas ... hardl7 intended for police use since it was -~ no The document page contains primarily text, organized into numbered sections and bulleted lists. There are no photographs, diagrams, stamps, or filled-in forms. However, there are several dark, irregular ink splotches, particularly near the top and bottom of the page, which obscure potentially sensitive content or indicate damage. A handwritten number "-5-" is present in the lower right quadrant of the page. GUNS", (Fawcett . ; Book 110), article entitled "Gadget Guns Mean Murder"~ ( page 122: t "Ouns shooting tear gas were made in this country between the two world wars and many police departments bo~ht them. One type vas ... hardl7 intended for police use since it was -~ no bi,.:ger than a fountain pen and vas made to - look like Ofl9. During World War li the Ger aans ude what the:y called "scheintot" pistols. The word literally means "appearance of Ge~n death". The appearance-qf-cleath pistol_s used ! a v,as that renders a man· unconscious as ,f, ~uickly as hold.i.ng an ether cone over his nose." t •• This device should toe run down. The writer would ..I.t like to know the effective range or this vee.pon, the ~ or type gas used and how long the coma condition l~ts. 'lbe writer knows that Lucian Cary is a well-known authority on guns And has written extensively on such weapons. -...., .... ·~· p,.-·~-' ---- . . .. .. .. .. ~;t:t~:·:~(:;;)i~~s~;~:-:Yt~--~-:~:;S;::,::~f';~fi;~~..:~~~~~~~~-~~-.:~~:~J\:::""'.:....:~·.:·~··':·;·.:·~.,:::-.~·-.:·~.·- ·~·~ ·-~=-~·~·; ·r~ ~:·.:.·r:;·,"f(;;.~ ..~ -"'· The page contains typed text, with some handwritten annotations and a redacted section at the bottom. There are no photographs, diagrams, forms, or stamps visible. The document appears to be a section of a report discussing a "hypo-spray" device and a "scheintot pistol," with an excerpt from a publication included. There is a handwritten circle in the upper left corner, an "A" in handwritten block letters near the bottom, and a numbered annotation "-6-" below the "A." 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